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Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,910
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (40,910 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,910 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 40,910 records graded for severity, 9% are high-severity. Most are issued by FDA Devices. Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not a product's inherent danger.

  • 40,910 total recalls
  • #1 of 12 among categories
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

According to PlainRecalls' category ranking (distinct recall events, same sort as /category), Medical Devices is #1 of 12 (1st of 12) with 40,910 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 3,645 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,910
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1787

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 29, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Recalls in Medical Devices

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FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

GelPOINT Path Transanal Procedural Pack with Epix Electrosurgical L-Hook with Smoke Evacuation, 4x5.5cm and 5mm x 42cm REF TA211 Product Usage: T…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Randox Liquid Cardiac Controls Catalogue Number CQ5052.

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

BIOFLO 8F SINGLE PLASTIC NON-FILLED; VALVED, UPN H965440210, Cat. No. 44-021 - Product Usage: Long-term access to the central venous system for admin…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

MEDICOM SAFEMASK PREMIER PLUS ASTM LEVEL 3 MASKS, Item Code 2042

AMD Medicom Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Neocis Guidance System Fiducial Array - Product Usage: The Neocis Guidance System (NGS) is a computerized navigational system intended to provide ass…

Neocis Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Epix Electrosurgical Probes with Smoke Evacuation, Angled L-Hook Tip, 5mm x 42 cm REF CW002 QTY: 1 - Product Usage: The Epix Electrosurgical Prob…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Guardia Access Embryo Transfer Catheter is used for transferring IVF embryos into the uterine cavity.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Starburst Talon Semi-Flex Electrosurgical Device, Part Number H7877001028451 incorrectly labelled as Starburst MRI Semi-Flex Electrosurgical Device, …

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

Torcon NB Advantage Catheters - Product Usage: Intended for use in the peripheral and coronary vascular system, including the carotid arteries, in gi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 27, 2019

AutoMate 1250, Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 15099590364106; Model #ODL25125 Automate 2550, High Speed Sorter with Aliquot Module - UDI: 150995…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Implant Direct, REF654311U, simply InterActive Implant, Surface: SBM, Qty 1, 4.3mmD x 11.5mmL, 3.4mmD Platform, RX only, Sterile R Dental Implant

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

TriMed Countersink 1.7mm, HCS, REF HSINK-1.7, nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA.

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100701, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 280MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031966

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1100701,DRILL BIT D.4,8 MM L.280 MM TIN COATED - QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18033509856099

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92501, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE SHORT SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855948

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Cadence Science Pressure Control Glass Syringe, Part Nos. 5338 (GTIN #816329023381); 5339 (GTIN #816329023398); 5340 (GTIN #816329023404); 5341 (GTI…

Cadence Science, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-91600UE, UE XCALIBER METADIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT, RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18032937169696

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Software versions syngo CT VB20 running on the following Siemens SOMATOM CT Scanner. SOMATOM Force (Model #10742326), SOMATOM Definition As (Model…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1355001, drill bit diameter 2.7 MM LENGTH 127MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568033 137

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1100101, drill bit diameter 4.8 MM LENGTH 180 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568031867

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Universal Sexual Health Testing Kit

Privapath Diagnostics Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

TriMed Peg Guide Extender, REF PEG-XTNDR, nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA.

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Visual-ICE Cryoablation System, FPRCH6000. The cryoablation system is a mobile console system intended for cryoablative tissue destruction using a m…

Galil Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

TriMed Locking Drill Guide, 2.3mm, REF GUIDELCBS-2.3, nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA.

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 20, 2019

RANDOX NEFA (Non-Esterified Fatty Acids) FA115 Lot 485343, GTIN: 5055273203066.

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

TriMed Hex Driver 1.2, 55mm AO Cannulated, REF HXDRIVR-1.2C AO, nonsterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is TriMed Inc., Santa Clarita, CA.

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Infinix DP- i(Infinix-8000F) CAT-870B Catheterization Table (Titling) - Product Usage: The catheterization table is used with Infinix-8000F System (I…

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93601, GALAXY WRIST STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18054242511656

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 1-1355001, DRILL BIT D.2,7 MM L.127 MM TIN COATED- QUICK CONNECT, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18054242S10918

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

EndoTool SubQ (Versions 1.7.1, 1.7.4, 1.7.5)

Monarch Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref 13550, drill bit diameter 2.7 MM LENGTH 127 MM, RX ONLY, Non Sterile, UDI: (01)18032568033120

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-92502, PREFIX II DIAPHYSEAL COMPLETE KIT STERILE NO SCREWS, RX ONLY, UDI: (01) 18033509855955

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref: 99-93502JP, LOWER LIMB DIAPHYSEAL STERILE KIT (STERILE GAMMA), RX ONLY, UDI: (01)18054242510895

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

TECOTHERM NEO, 100-130/200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz/ max. 350VA, Class I, Schutzklasse I IP 20, UDI: 04260498580002 - Product Usage: The Thermo-Regulation S…

Tec Com Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

ORTHOFIX Catalogue Number: ref:99-93503 , ANKLE STERILE KIT, UDI: (01)18033509859922

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2019

Pedia Prep: MD0033T - 4 oz tubes MD0033--SUP - Single Use Cups Skin preparation used to enhance signal quality of patient recording electrodes…

Carroll-Baccari, Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring medical devices? Start here.

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Nearby categories

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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 29, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Category counts and the year trend are computed across the full archive for medical devices. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Jul 29, 2026.