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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 411 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

TLS2 Thermal Ligating Shears, Catalog Number 132-131D

Microline Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2019

ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: VV13F

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Smith Medical JELCO Hypodermic Needle-Pro EDGE Safety Device Safety Device Rx Only Sterile Product Usage: Is a disposable, single use device inte…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Lineum 4.35mm x 28mm Translation Screw, Model No. 14-524728 The Lineum OCT Spine System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

MRSASelect II, IVD, REF 63758 (20 plates per package). The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinica…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Cepheid Xpert SA Nasal Complete Control Panel (Catalog #8196) UDI: 70845357041233 Product Usage: On April 9, 2019, Microbiologics sent ACTION REQ…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

CyberKnife M6, Part Numbers: a) 0660000: CyberKnife Treatment Delivery System b) 053101-010: CyberKnife M6 FI Treatment Delivery System c) 053201…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Alinity c Cuvette Segments, List Number 04S47-01 Product Usage: The Alinity c Cuvettes are used on the Alinity c system processing module. The Alin…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Sterile Nail Nipper, Barrel Spring (I68400), Sterile

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-421930 System Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide Small

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

BD Nexiva Dual Port 20GA 1.00IN -Closed IV Catheter System intended for use in the peripheral vascular system Catalog Number: 383536

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420322 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Medium

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2019

ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: VV23F

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

NxStage PureFlow B Solution, REF RFP-400, M535RFP4000 Product NxStage PureFlow B Solution is indicated for use with renal replacement therapy sys…

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Product number 865350, Service # USA: 453564262491 and 453564262511 - Product Usage: Used primarily as a traditional…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Prometra Clinician Programmer (Touchscreen) Software version 2.00.29, Cat. No. 12828, used with Prometra and Prometra II Programmable Pumps. For int…

Flowonix Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Leica Cryostats, used to produce frozen sample sections for biological, medical and industrial applications, including in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) appl…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Prometra Programmer (Grand Prime) Software version 2.00.29, Cat. No. 13828, used with Prometra and Prometra II Programmable Pumps. For intrathecal …

Flowonix Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2019

ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: VV32F

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Prometra II Programmable Pump, Cat. No. 13827 For intrathecal infusion.

Flowonix Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2019

ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF: VV16F

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Product number 865352, Service Numbers All: 453564262571, 453564262591, 453564615311, 453564615331, 453564615351, an…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420324Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Extra Large

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Stryker Neurovascular, AXS Infinity LS Plus Long Sheath, Rx Only, Sterile EO, USA Customer Service 855-91 NEURO (916-3876): a) REF: INC-11196-70, …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Product number 857146, Service Numbers All: 453564711531 and 453564711541 - Product Usage: Used primarily as a trad…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Prometra II Programmable Pump (Clinical), Cat. No. 01827 For intrathecal infusion.

Flowonix Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Biomet Oxford Partial Knee Phase 3 / Domed Lateral Femoral Drill Guide: Item Number: 32-420321 Phase 3 Femoral Drill Guide Small

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

CyberKnife VSI, Part Numbers: a) 032500-010: CyberKnife VSI 9.6.x Robotic Radiosurgery System for Japan b) 033000-010: CyberKnife VSI Robotic Rad…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

AngioDynamics Solero Microwave Tissue Ablation (MTA) System: (1)Solero Applicator 19cm PG Catalog Number: 700106002 UPN: H7877001060020 (2)Sol…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2019

Stryker Heated Tube Set with Real-Time Pressure Sensing (RTP), REF 0620-040-690, an accessory to the PNEUMO SURE High Flow Insufflator, Disposable, R…

Stryker Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Mild Health Care Antibacterial Hand Soap, .6% P.C.M.X., packaged in a) 1000 ml Disc Pump pouches, 8 x 1000 ml Disc Pump pouches per case, 5013-L1000,…

Inopak Ltd

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Bevacizumab 2.5 mg/0.1 mL, packaged in a Prefilled Syringe, Rx only, AVELLA SPECIALTY PHARMACY 24416 N. 19TH AVENUE PHOENIX, AZ 85085, NDC 42852-001-…

Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Instant Waterless Hand Sanitizer, Ethyl Alcohol, 62%, packaged as a) DermaGel Instant Waterless Hand Sanitizing Gel with Moisturizers, with Aloe Vera…

Inopak Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 5502 ECC Pack Material:701051791R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 21502# Med City Childr Material: 701050060

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BO-TOP 15200 OR PACK HMO & RF Material:701050647R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 22701 Material: 701050790

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 41201 ECC 3/8 PUMP PAC Material: 701064867

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge- BO-TOP 13901 Rapid Response Universal Pk Material: 701054874R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 3502 LVAD 1/4" Material: 701068168

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 37305 1/4+3/8 TABLE LINE Material: 701067577

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge- (1)Material: 701065765R01 BO-TOP 36504 Adult ECC Pack (2)Material: 701065765R02 BO-TOP 36504 Adult ECC Pack

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 24202 ADULT ECC Material:701054295

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge- BEQ-TOP 32200 ECC Pack Material: 701053319R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 5208 ECC SET CARDIAC Material: 701067350

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 35503 SGD Pack Material:701068797R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge BO-TOP 48400 OR PACK Material: 701064327R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge- BEQ-TOP 28901 MCV INFANT ECC Material:701056771R01

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 48003 Rotaflow ONLY Support Pack Material:709000490

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2019

Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 25501 3/8" Better Bladder Pack Material: 709000370

Maquet Cardiovascular, 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.