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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 394 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 18, 2019

CAIMAN DISP.INSTR.ARTICULAT.D:12/440MM REF: PL731SU- Product Usage: Instrument intended for use in general surgery and gynecologic procedures where …

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 18, 2019

XP-XP Tibial Tray - Interlok 91mm Item # 195761

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Sep 17, 2019

Humanscale Recalls QuickStand Lite Workstations Due to Injury Hazard

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

OMNIlife science, Inc. ApeX acetabular liner hip prosthesis component Serf Dual Mobility Cup Insert Liner 51-28; Product code: H6-25128

OMNIlife science Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

cobas e 601 module (cobas 6000 Modular Series system) Part Number: 04745922001

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE17TKFCN EPID TRAY W/ 17GA TUOHY NRFIT Catalog # 339186

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

The LeMaitre Aortic Occlusion Catheter is a single lumen catheter with a latex balloon, it is offered in two balloon sizes: 28 mm or 45mm. The single…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

ES1725KFXN ESPOCAN SPINAL/EPID TRY NRFIT Catalog # 339114

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Berchtold Chromophare Dual Monitor Carrier Arm or Dual Flat Panel, a component of Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System.

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

BD Kiestra InoqulA+ Software Version 20.3. IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number : 447213

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

HS Hi-R NEO 900A NIR Reference # 657 822 Serial # from 101 Product Usage: A wide range of surgical interventions are made possible through the …

Haag-Streit USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

syngo.CT software version VA48A_SP5.5 in the following SOMATOM computed tomography models: SOMATOM Definition Edge-Model #10590000; SOMATOM Definit…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

DIATECH, swiss dental instruments, ROUND END TAPER, 856-016-7-F

Coltene /Whaledent AG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE17TKFCSN CON EPI TRAY W/17G TUHY NRFIT Catalog # 339187

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

HS Hi-R NEO 900 Reference # 657 820 Serial # from 101 Product Usage: A wide range of surgical interventions are made possible through the modu…

Haag-Streit USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

The Tina-Quant Myoglobin Gen. 2 Tests system is an immuno-turbidimetric assay for the quantitative in vitro determination of myoglobin in human serum…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE18TKSTN CONT EPID W/SOFT TIP NRFIT Catalog # 339191

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Titan Gel Serum Protein Control: SPE Control Cat. No 5136 1 x 2.0 mL

Helena Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

cobas c513 Analyzer

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series: cobas 8000 ISE module part Numbers : 05964075001 cobas c 701 module part Numbers : 05641489001 cobas c 702 …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

SonarMed AirWave Monitor, Model Number M0001

SonarMed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE18TKN ACCU-BLOC PERIFIX KIT NRFIT Catalog # 339188

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE17TKN CONT EPIDURALTUOHY NRFIT Catalog # 339183

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

BD Kiestra InoqulA Software Version 20.3.IVD automated specimen processing Catalog Number: 447202

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Alere Cholestech LDX Analyzer, model # 14-874 containing power supplies with the identifying codes of 1837d and 1843d - Product Usage: The Alere Chol…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

HS Hi-R NEO 900A Reference # 657 821 Serial # from 101 Product Usage: A wide range of surgical interventions are made possible through the modu…

Haag-Streit USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Integra Jarit GEMINI CLAMP 9 1/4 inch - used in vascular and cardiothoracic procedures used for clamping and occluding vessels. Cat. #140-332

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter AMS 800 Belt Cuff, 4.5 cm Part Number: 72400161

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Norm-O-Temp model 111Z

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Model # 11301AB1

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

OMNIlife science, Inc. ApeX acetabular liner hip prosthesis component ApeX-LNK crosslinked Acetabular Insert, 10 deg hood; Product Code : H5…

OMNIlife science Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Fujifilm FDR Go Plus mobile X-ray system

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Norm-O-Temp model 111W

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Getinge MCC Flow i Disposable CO2 absorber, used in anesthesia systems.

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

CE18HKN ACCU-BLOC PERIFIX KIT NRFIT Catalog # 339189

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

OMNIlife science, Inc. ApeX acetabular liner hip prosthesis component Serf Dual Mobility Cup Liner 53-28; Product code: H6-25328

OMNIlife science Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

Alaris EtCO2, Model 8300, UDI: 10885403830013, CareFusion for models 11634567 and 8300ADXeN933

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

AngioDynamics VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch Procedure Kit, 45CM NEVERTOUCH FRS .018 PROCEDURE KIT PG, Catalog Number 11403012

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

FEF 100N FLAT EPIDURAL FILTER NRFIT Catalog # 339160

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

ES1827KN SPINAL/EPIDURAL TRAY NRFIT Catalog # 339115

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 11, 2019

SPECTRALIS with HEYEX2 image management system. a non-contact ophthalmic diagnostic imaging device.

Heidelberg Engineering GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrig ETF Hook Blade, Catalog Number 1052-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally in…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded stylet, REF/Product code:5397270, 14.5F, straight, 27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012310

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5903310, 14.5F, Straight ,31cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013720

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded stylet, REF/Product code:5397310, 14.5F, straight, 31cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012327

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac EPF/EGR Hook Blade, Catalog Number 3055-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimal…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5393270, 14.5F, Straight, 27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012198

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913350, 16F, Straight, 35cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013874

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded stylet, REF/Product code:5397350, 14.5F, straight, 35cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012334

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Alphacurve Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter REF/Product code:5915240, 16F, 24cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013904

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

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.