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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 395 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrode Product Usage: The Ad-Tech Depth Electrodes (Depth Electrodes, Foramen Ovale Depth Electrodes, Macro Micro …

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

8 G x 10 CM Jamshidi Crown Bone Marrow biopsy/Aspiration Needle with MAC Catalog Number: TMJ4008

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac EPF/EGR Push Blade, Catalog Number 3053-1 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, REF/Product code:5396190, 14.5F, Alphacurve, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012242

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.Top; Models #11061640 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Dual-Sided Interhemispheric, Grid, Intraoperative, Strip, Wyler Subdural Electrodes

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5393420, 14.5F, Straight, 42cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012228

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endintrak 2 Hook Blade, Catalog Number 4058-1 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:5397190, 14.5F, straight, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012297

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Alinity ci -series System Control¿Module, Part Number 03R70 01 Product Usage: The Alinity ci series System Control Module has a scalable design t…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, REF/Product code:5396280, 14.5F, Alphacurve, 28cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012266

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac EPF/EGR Triangle Blade, Catalog Number 3054-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a min…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.Top; Models #11061648 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

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

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endintrak¿ 2 Hook Blade, Angled, Catalog Number 4058A-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a mi…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5903230, 14.5F, Straight ,23cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013706

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Depth Electrodes, Foramen Ovale Depth Electrodes, Macro Micro Depth Electrodes, Spencer Probe Depth Electrodes, Wyler Sphenoidal Depth Electrodes

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded stylet, REF/Product code:5397230, 14.5F, straight, 23cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012303

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

DOSI-FUSER 12591 5-500D1 -USA, 12591 5-600D1 -USA Provide parenteral drug infusions at a constant flow without impeding patient mobility

Leventon S. A. U.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Roche Elecsys Anti-CCP Immunoassay Catalog # 05031656160

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.Now; Models #11061610 & 11061618 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product Code:5905190, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 19 cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded stylet, REF/Product code:5397500, 14.5F, straight, 50cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012358

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913420, 16F, Straight, 42cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013881

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Low Sep 4, 2019

EXACTAMED Oral Dispensers, 5mL, AMBER: PHARMACY PACK, REF H9388505, x500 PHARMACY PACK, REF H9388105, x100 COST CONTAINMENT, REF H93884205, x1500

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

TransWarmer Warming Infant Transport Mattress, Model no. 20421 Product Usage: The TransWarmer¿ Warming Infant Transport Mattress is gel-filled, …

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter, REF/Product code:5396240, 14.5F, Alphacurve, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012259

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Medline SYRINGE, PISTON,IRR TRAY,W/.9, REF DYNC2303. Sterile Piston Irrigation Syringe Tray with Saline

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, REF/Product code:5905240, 14.5 Fr. Alphacurve Catheter with Standard Kit, 24cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913190, 16F, Straight, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013836

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Push Blade, Catalog Number 2053-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally …

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Triangle Blade, Catalog Number 2054-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minima…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Laseredge 1.1mm Arrow Knife Angled, REF E7592 Product Usage: Available to surgeons for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.All; Models #11061638 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5904270, 14.5F, Straight ,27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013775

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Hook Blade, Catalog Number 2055-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a minimally …

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

FLEXIBLE NEURO-FIBERSCOPE, 3.7MM X 34CM, Model # 11282BN1

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

DRG Salivary Progesterone HS ELISA- IVD for the determination of progesterone in human saliva REF: SLV-5911 in vitro diagnostic

DRG Instruments GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

GlidePath Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5393190, 14.5F, Straight, 19cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741012174

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.Up; Models #11061620 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of pat…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913270, 16F, Straight, 27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013850

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Stylet, REF/Product code:5913230, 16F, Straight, 23cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013843

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.Up; Models ##11061628 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5903190, 14.5F, Straight ,19cm length, BARD, UDI# 00801741013690

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Laseredge Knife 1.5mm X 1.7mm TRAPEZOID ANGLED, REF E7599 Product Usage: Available to surgeons for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac EPF/EGR Triangle Blade, Angled, Catalog Number 3054A-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Skull Anchor Bolts

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

Endotrac ECTR Hook Blade, Angled, Catalog Number 2055A-1 The EPF system is designed for the treatment of plantar fasciosis. The EPF system is a m…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

EQUISTREAM Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter with Preloaded Styet, REF/Product code:5903270, 14.5F, Straight ,27cm length, BARD, UDI: 00801741013713

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 4, 2019

SOMATOM go.All; Models #11061630 Product Usage: This computed tomography system is intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of p…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

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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.