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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

Newest first · Page 385 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Epidural Set with NRFit Conn…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Primary 1.2 Micron Filter Se…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Viva - JR, catalog # 6002-940, UDI # 03661540600210 Product Usage: automated chemistry analyzer intended for clinical use

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

OrthoPediatrics Adolescent attachment bolt used with the Pediatric Nailing Platform (PNP) targeting arm- intended as an orthopedic implant system …

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Euphoria Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter, Product Numbers: EUP1506X, EUP1510X, EUP1512X, EUP1515X, EUP1520X, EUP2006X, EUP2010X, EUP2012X…

Medtronic Vascular Galway DBA Medtronic Ireland

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Selectra ProS Analyzer, Catalog # 6003-600/UDI # 03661540600418 Product Usage: :clinical chemistry system intended for use in clinical laboratori…

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Epidural Set Yellow-Striped …

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

V-Twin, Catalog # 6002-800, UDI # 03661540600180 Product Usage: automated chemistry analyzer intended for clinical use

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Low Oct 23, 2019

Cobas c Bilirubin Total Gen.3 Catalog Number: 05795419190 - Product Usage: In vitro test for the quantitative determination of the total bilirubin i…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Primary 0.2 Micron Filter Se…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Epidural Set with NRFit Conn…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Selectra ProM Analyzer, Catalog # 6003-435/UDI # 03661540600395 and Catalog # 6003-436/UDI # 03661540600401 Product Usage: :clinical chemistry sy…

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Siemens Atellica CH 930 Analyzer. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11067000 Product Usage: automated, clinical chemistry analyzer to perform in …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Sapphire Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as SAPPHIRE Primary 1.2 Micron Filter Se…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Infusion Pump I.V. Administration, specifically Plum Microbore Infusion Sets with Inline Filters labeled as Primary PLUM Set 15 Micron Filter in Sigh…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2019

Viva-E, Catalog # 6002-380, UDI # 03661540600050 Product Usage: automated chemistry analyzer intended for clinical use

Vital Scientific N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Online TDM Vancomycin Gen.3 (100 tests) Catalog # 06779336190 Analyzer/Module: cobas c 311 and cobas c 501/502

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

PEDIATRIC PICC INSERTION TRAY CVI4450A

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

OR VANTEX 7FR 3L 16CM CVC ECVC6665

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-Laser 12 Color Instrument, REF: 663029, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 2-Laser 4 Color Instrument, REF: 662875, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD Microtainer PSTTubes with LH (Lithium Heparin) Part/Catalog Number:365985

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD Microtainer SST- Amber Part/Catalog Number: 365978

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus Violet 27 (70cm) CTX Needle Product code: SXPP1B401 suture

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD Microtainer SST Part/Catalog No.365967

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Achilles Express Bone Sonometer

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Giraffe Omnibed - Product Usage: The OmniBed is a combination of an infant incubator and an infant warmer. The device can be operated as an incubator…

Ohmeda Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-Laser 8 Color Instrument, REF: 662877, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

PICC Line Accessory Kit CVI4285

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BioEnvelope, surgical mesh envelope. Labeled as the following: 1. BioEnvelope (Medium) (single pack); 2. BioEnvelope (Large) (single pack)…

AZIYO BIOLOGICS

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

NEONATAL PROCEDURE TRAY PICC CATHETERS CVI4535

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Neonatal Cap Change Kit DT20315

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC BUNDLE, 20CM, 3L, PI ECVC5120

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Cap Change Kit DT20310

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC BUNDLE MULTIMED, 3L, 20CM ECVC6060

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC INSERTION BUNDLE 8.5FR 4L 16CM ECVC6355

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC BUNDLE WITHOUT CATH CVI4600

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

K2M Special Connector Instruments (Special Connector, Special Adaptor, and Quick Adaptor) Product Usage: Special Connector Instruments include an…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

20" 2-Needle 26-Gauge 6mm HlgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets" Product # RMS22606 - Product Usage: RMS HlgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Se…

Repro-Med Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 2-Laser 4 Color Instrument, REF: 651164, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CanGaroo Envelopes labeled as the following: 1. CanGaroo Envelope (Large) (single pack); 2. CanGaroo Envelope (Medium) (single pack); …

AZIYO BIOLOGICS

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 3-Laser 10 Color Instrument, REF: 662878, and 66287808 when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD Microtainer PST Tubewith LH (Lithium Heparin) - Amber Part/Catalog Number: 365987

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC TRIPLE LUMEN SAFETY BUNDLE ECVC6070

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer, 2-Laser 6 Color Instrument, REF: 662876, when using BD Trucount Tubes

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

SPIFE ImmunoFix-6 Kit, Cat. No. 3401, 3401T, For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. The firm name on the label is Helena Laboratories, Beaumont, TX.

Helena Laboratories, Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC BUNDLE VANTEX 7F, 3L, 20CM ECVC6065

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

TRIPLE LUMEN CVC 20CM BUNDLE STCVC2040

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

CVC BUNDLE, 20CM, 4L, PI ECVC5095

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2019

Centurion CIRCLAMP W/1.3 CM BELL-single-use, disposable instrument used to compress the foreskin of the penis during circumcision of a male infant. …

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

What to do with this

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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.