Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC5.0, .070", REF SA6MAC50. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F CHAMP3.5, .070", REF SA6CHAMP35. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F EBU4.5, .070", REF SA6EBU45. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ERAD LEFT, .070", REF SA6ERADL. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
Aquilex Fluid Control System component: Bag deflector, REF AQL-100CBS Product Usage: Distends uterus with fluid during diagnostic and operative…
WOM World of Medicine AG
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ALR1-2 SH, .070", REF SA6ALR12SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SAL1.5, .070", REF SA6SAL15. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F EL GAMAL SH, .070", REF SA6ELGAMALSH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SECURE EVA - DUAL CHAMBER CONTAINER with Manifold, 1500mL, REF 66616 (Canadian distribution) - Product Usage: For use in an intravenous admixture pro…
The Metrix Company
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F M RADIAL, .070", REF SA6MRADIAL. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, PK1, 47CM, 070", REF SA6PK1W. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC4.0, .070", REF SA6MAC40. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 RIGHT Catalog # 5542-A-202 - Product Usage: Triathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon…
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL4.5 SH, .070", REF SA6JL45SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, CHAMP0.5, 100CM.070", REF SA6CHAMP05. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
The Access Cortisol Reagent. REF (Catalog Number) 33600, Lot 831755. A paramagnetic particle, chemiluminscent immunoassay. Product Usage: The assay …
Beckman Coulter Inc.
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F RCB, .070", REF SA6RCB. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ECR4.0 SH, .070", REF SA6ECR40SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, MB1, 90CM, 070", REF SA6MB1D. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F CHAMP2.0, .070", REF SA6CHAMP20. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F CHAMP3.0, .070", REF SA6CHAMP30. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ERAD LEFT, LONG TIP, .070", REF SA6ERADLLT. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F EBU4.5 SH, .070", REF SA6EBU45SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
ImplantDirect simply RePlant Implant, size 4.3mmD x 13mmL, 4.3mmD Platform, REF 604313U, Rx, Sterile. The firm name on the label is Implant Direct S…
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MP1, .070", REF SA6MP1. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F HSIII SH, .070", REF SA6HSIIISH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC3.0 30o, .070", REF SA6MAC3030. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SECURE EVA - DUAL CHAMBER CONTAINER with Manifold, 3000mL, REF 66631 (Canadian distribution) - Product Usage: For use in an intravenous admixture pro…
The Metrix Company
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, EBU3.5, 90CM.070", REF SA6EBU35D. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
TxRx 15CH Knee Coil 3T QED part number: Q7000051 Siemens Model # 10606525
Quality Electrodynamics LLC
Vista Dental Products Sodium Hypochlorite - 3%, 10 - 12cc Pre-filled Syringes, REF 502315
Inter-Med Llc
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F AL1.5 SH, .070", REF SA6AL15SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, IMA SH, 100CM, 070", REF SA6IMASH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, AL3.0 110CM.070", REF SA6AL30A. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JR6.0, .070", REF SA6JR60. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC 3.5, .070", REF SA6MAC35. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
TRIATHLON FEMORAL DISTAL AUGMENT 15MM - SIZE 2 LEFTTriathlon Femoral Distal Augments are used with Triathlon TS Femoral Components during revision To…
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SR3.5, .070" REF SA6SR35. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
ExactaMix, Model: H938905, EMPTY EVA DUAL CHAMBER CONTAINER With Screw Connectors, 250 ml/ 1250 ml, Baxter - Product Usage: For use in an intravenou…
The Metrix Company
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JL4.0 SH, .070", REF SA6JL40SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F SL3.0, .070", REF SA6SL30. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F JR6.0 SH, .070", REF SA6JR60SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
TxRx 15Ch Knee Coil 3T QED part number:Q7000008 Siemens Model # 10185460
Quality Electrodynamics LLC
TxRx 15CH Knee Coil 1.5T QED part number:Q7000016 Siemens Model # 10185453
Quality Electrodynamics LLC
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F ECR3.5 SH, .070", REF SA6ECR35SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F, LCB SH, 90CM, 070", REF SA6LCBSHD. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MP2, .070", REF SA6MP2. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
Accu-Chek Performa II Meter - Product Usage: a. The Accu-Chek Aviva Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative …
Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F MAC4.0 SH, .070", REF SA6MAC40SH. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
SHERPA NX ACTIVE GUIDING CATHETER, 6F EBU3.5, .070", REF SA6EBU35. for cardiovascular use
Medtronic Vascular
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.