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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 Aug 21, 2019

Go-EZ Screw 6.5x115, Item Number 19671 - Product Usage: Accessories to the BioPro Go-Ez screw system and the BioPro HBS System. It is intended for va…

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

iGUIDE System with software build iGuide 2.2.0, 2.2.1, and 2.2.2

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Go-EZ Screw 6.5x90, Item Number 19666 - Product Usage:Accessories to the BioPro Go-Ez screw system and the BioPro HBS System. It is intended for vari…

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 19FR, Full flutes Cardinal Health: PN JP-2190 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

BD Vacutainer Fluoride Tubes for Blood Alcohol determinations Part Number: 367001 Product Usage: Blood Alcohol determinations

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

SLIM Handle - catalogue #: SLM-HND100 a component of Simple Locking Intramedullary (SLIM) System

Pega Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

SunTech Medical Disposable, Neonate #4, 1-Tube, Male Bayonet, Blood Pressure Cuffs, Box of 20

Suntech Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

SOMATOM Confidence, Model Number 10590100 - Product Usage: Computed tomography systems intended to generate and process cross-sectional images of pat…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Cardinal Health Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain 15FR, Full flutes Cardinal Health PN: JP-2188 An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

K-Wire Single Trocar 1.1x150mm, Item Number OL15011S - Product Usage: Accessories to the BioPro Go-Ez screw system and the BioPro HBS System. It is i…

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Medline Silicone Drain 15Fr 3/16" Full Fluted PN: DYNJWE2188HB An introduction/drainage catheter is a device that is a flexible single or multi…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

VAMPIRO V5001-minimally invasive poole suction sleeve that is an accessory instrument to ANY 5mm spot suction/irrigation catheter

Santanello Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Go-EZ Screw 6.5x110, Item Number 19670 - Product Usage:Accessories to the BioPro Go-Ez screw system and the BioPro HBS System. It is intended for var…

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2019

Go-EZ Screw 6.5x85, Item Number 19665 - Product Usage: Accessories to the BioPro Go-Ez screw system and the BioPro HBS System. It is intended for var…

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

HYDROMORPHONE 0.2MG/ML IN NACL 0.9% SYR (C-II) , [a) 50 ML NDC 70731-0114-89; b) 55 ML NDC 70731-0114-95] per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West Stat…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

FENTANYL 2MCG/ML BUPIVACAINE 0.125% IN NACL 0.9% SRY C-II, 50ML per syringe (C-II) RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. …

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MANGANESE SULFATE MONOHYDRATE (PFV) 0.1MG/ML INJ, 10 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-095…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

KETAMINE 10 MG/ML INJ SOL SYR (C-III), [a) 2 ML NDC: 70731-0132-02; b) 5 ML NDC: 70731-0132-05] per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, …

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

TURBO CAINE 2.5 (PHEN2.5/CYCLO1/ TROP1/TETRA 0.5), 0.4 ML per Syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC 70731-01…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

fentaNYL 0.05MG/ML INJ SOL (PF), 55ML per syringe (C-II) RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0118-55

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MOXIFLOXACIN 0.5% OPHTH SOLUTION SYRINGE, 1 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0973-81

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

TURBO DROPS (PHEN 0.625%/CYCLO 0.25%/TROP 0.25%/KETO 0.125%) OPHTH SOLN, 0.4 ML per Syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, …

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

EPHEDRINE 5MG/ML (PF) SYRINGE, 5 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0201-85

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Avastin, 25MG/ML Syringe, [a) 0.1 mL NDC 70731-0197-91; b) 0.12 mL NDC 70731-0197-92; c) 0.15 mL NDC 70731-0197-93] per vial, RXQ Compounding, 340 We…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

BUFFERED LIDOCAINE 1%+EPI 1:100,000 INJ SOL, [3ML NDC: 70731-0137-03 and 30ML NDC: 70731-0137-30] per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Stree…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MITOMYCIN 0.04% (PF) OPH SOLN, 1ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0917-01

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

LIDOCAINE 0.75%/Epinephrine 0.025%/BSS 0.56ML SYR, 1 ML PER Syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-091…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MIDAZOLAM 1MG/ML IN NACL 0.9% INJ SYR C-IV, 55 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0135-55

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MIDAZOLAM 1MG/ML IN NACL 0.9% INJ SOL SYR (C-IV), 10 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-013…

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

ROPIVICAINE 0.2%, INJ SOLN, 550 ML ON-Q PUMP. RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0238-55

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

PHENYLEPHRINE HCL 100 MCG/ML IN NACL 0.9% SYR, 10 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0136-10

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 14, 2019

NEOSTIGMINE METHYL SULFATE 1MG/ML INJ SOL SYR, 5 ML per syringe, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0143-05

RXQ Compounding LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

DRIVELINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1 DAILY Kit Code: DT18440A - Product Usage: Kit is used for Driveline Maintenance and Securement of Line for general pati…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Handpiece (ECTR handpiece), part numbers 81014 and 83014

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Ingenuity Core128 Model # 728323, computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implant, saline breast implant, in the following sizes: 210cc, 240cc, 270cc, 300cc, 335cc, 370cc, 405cc, 440cc, 475…

Ideal Implant Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

DAILY DRIVELINE KIT Kit Code: DM940 - Product Usage: Kit is used for Driveline Maintenance and Securement of Line for general patient population.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CIRCUMCISION TRAY Kit Code: CIT2245 - Product Usage: Kit is used for performing circumcision procedures on newborns.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Regard ¿ custom surgical pack labeled as "LAPAROSCOPIC - OSU" including recalled Stryker part numbers 0620 040 660 Pneumosure High Flow II Tubeset, 0…

ROi Consolidated Service Center (CSC)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Human Assayed Multi-Sera Level 2, Model NO. HN1530 Product Usage: This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use, in the quality control of…

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2019

ELLIPSE VR, REF: CD1377-36QC Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

STERILE GRAVES VAGINAL SPECULUM MEDIUM Kit Code # GVS10MST - Product Usage:The speculum is used to spread the walls of the vagina to facilitate exami…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Brilliance 64 Model # 728231, computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number ILDAN3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

HYTEC 288 System, Model 74007P, automated immunoanalyzer (EIA) instrument. For in vitro diagnostic use only. HYTEC AUTOSTAT II RF assays: HYTEC …

Hycor Biomedical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Toothete Oral Care Sodium Bicarbonate Mouthpaste, Net Wt. 1/3 oz/ 9g, included in Independent Care System. The system is an oral care convenience ki…

Sage Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen, Sterile cancellous granules in an applicator, 1-2mm 0.5g, For single use only, Part Number 20126 - Product Usage: Augmentation…

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

MED EL Cochlear Implant System, Mi1000 MED EL CONCERTO, sold under the following implant types: a. Mil000 CONCERTO PIN +FLEX28; b. Mi1000 …

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gereate, Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Philips Azurion systems with software version R1.2 -Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray system as follows: Azurion 3 M12, Azurion 3 M15, Azurion 7 …

Philips North America, LLC

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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.