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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 14, 2019

iCT, Model # 728306, computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides-Product Code:1707801. IVD VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides quantitatively measure glucose (GLU) concentra…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 250 Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2019

ELLIPSE DR, REF: CD2377-36QC Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

YXLON Cougar Cabinet X-Ray System Product Usage: The products are generally used for non-destructive testing and quality control

Comet Technologies Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SenTec Standard Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 changers each) - Product Usage: Is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of c…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Critical Aug 14, 2019

ELLIPSE DR, Tiered-therapy cardioverter/defibrillator, REF: CD2411-36C, UDI: 05414734507585

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

YXLON Cheetah cabinet X-Ray System Product Usage: The products are generally used for non-destructive testing and quality control

Comet Technologies Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

14F x 24CM SLX Double Lumen Full Tray Hemodialysis catheter insertion kits, Item No. MC061424 Product Usage: An aid for introducing a hemodialys…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

LACERATION TRAY Kit Code: SUT18370 - Product Usage: Kit is used for laceration repairs for general population.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SNAG FREE SUTURE TRAY Kit Code: SUT14355 - Product Usage: Kit is used for laceration repairs for general population.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

EnCor Breast Biopsy Probes, packaged individually in sterile pouches, 5 pouches/carton, single use, Rx, catalog/REF number 7G - REF ECP017G.Product U…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Ingenuity CT, Model # 728326, computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

UNIVERSAL BLOCK TRAY Kit Code: MNS6645 - Product Usage: Kit is used for regional anesthesia nerve blocks for general population.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Lantis Commander, Model # 4503178 - Product Usage: Lantis Treatstation is to allow the radiation therapist to deliver treatment to the patient usin…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

LSB Style Anchor Bolt. Labeled with the following parts: 13mm anodized anchor bolt body with anchor bolt cap containing a blue gasket and silic…

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Low Aug 14, 2019

PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 1710 Product Usage: PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips measure tot…

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

DRIVELINE MANAGEMENT TRAY Kit Code: DT17780B - Product Usage: Kit is used for Driveline Maintenance and Securement of Line for general patient popula…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Low Aug 14, 2019

Assayed Bovine Multi-Sera Level 1, Model No. AL1027

Randox Laboratories, Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

The Alinity ci-series System Control Modules which are configured with Alinity c Processing Modules. The Alinity ci-series Control Module is labeled…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen, Sterile cancellous granules in an applicator, 0.25-1.mm 0.25g, For single use only, Part Number 20115 - Product Usage: Augment…

Geistlich Pharma North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IIAT3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessor…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 250 Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 32, for use with VITROS clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Burstberry Laser Projection Series

Gk Photonics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SenTec Membrane Changer (reloadable) [9 pcs] - Product Usage: Is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxyg…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Ingenuity TF PET/CT Model # 882456, computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Lidar System for Erosion Flume Application Class 1 Laser Product Product Usage: Product is installed and fixed above a dynamic indoor flume desi…

ASTRA, LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 14, 2019

Henry Schein Panels Lipid Panel test strip: IVD Lipid Panel Test Strips Ref Number: 570-0414 Product Usage: PTS Panels Lipid Panel test strips…

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

EnCor Breast Biopsy Probes, packaged individually in sterile pouches, 5 pouches/carton, single use, Rx, catalog/REF number 7GV Upright (Vertical) - R…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Regard ¿ custom surgical pack labeled as "LAP - FLOL LADY OF ANGELS" including recalled Stryker part numbers 0620 040 660 Pneumosure High Flow II Tu…

ROi Consolidated Service Center (CSC)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Codman ISOCOOL Bipolar Forceps-are indicated for cauterizing, coagulating, grasping, and manipulating tissue during general surgery, neurosurgery, EN…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TITANIUM ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAT3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessor…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

CERTAIN(R) BELLATEK(R) TIN ABUTMENT 3.4MM, Item Number IEDAN3 - Product Usage: BIOMET3i Restorative products are intended for use as an accessory to …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Serrato 9.5mm X 90mm Polyaxial Screw Catalog Number 482619590 Serrato 9.5mm X 100mm Polyaxial Screw Catalog Number 4826195100

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 250AT Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Philips EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound Systems with software version 4.0: Models EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIZ CVx, Affini…

Philips Ultrasound Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SenTec Neonatal Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 Chargers each) - Product Usage: is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of c…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Lantis 8.3 Commander, Model # 8148178 - Product Usage: Lantis Treatstation is to allow the radiation therapist to deliver treatment to the patient us…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

NEONATAL PICC INSERTION TRAY Kit Code: CVI2310 - Product Usage: Kit is used for Peripheral Central Line Insertion procedures on newborns.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

LVAD DRESSING SYSTEM W/BIOPATCHKit Code: DM700 - Product Usage: Kit is used for Left Ventricular Assist Device Dressing System for general patient po…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

SenTec Membrane Changer Set (1 charger plus 1 insert) - Product Usage: is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension…

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Dimension¿ Ferritin (FERR) Flex¿ reagent cartridge DM FERR Product Usage: The FERR Flex reagent cartridge is intended to be used on the Dimensio…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

The DABRA Laser (model RA-308) is designed to provide ultraviolet laser energy endovascularly through a catheter to occluded lesions in the periphera…

Ra Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

HIGH DRAINAGE LVAD TRAY Kit Code: DM950 - 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

Workstation, G2, Configured (P/N 000-0241)

Intellijoint Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, clinical chemistry analyzer

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 14, 2019

Logolas Laser Projection Series

Gk Photonics Inc

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
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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.