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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 Low Apr 24, 2019

BIOPHEN UFH Control C1, REF 224101

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 0, Left, Product No. LJV190T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number: BB4040XC

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Salto Talaris Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Talar Dome, Size 2, Right, Part No. LJU202T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Lactate Gen.2, Catalog Nos. 03183700190, 05171881190, 11822837190, ***added as of 5/10/19*** 03183700190 Product Usage: An In vitro diagnosti…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

14F SLX Double Lumen Full Tray Hemodialysis catheter insertion kits, Item No. MC061422

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number: BB4040XS

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 24, 2019

icumedical ChemoLock Closed Vial Spike w/Skirt, (a) REF CL-80S-4 (4 units) (b) REF CL-80S-5 (5 units). Used in IV administration sets. The…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Brilliance 16 Air, 728246 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer rec…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Biomerieux Vitek 2 Test kit VITEK 2 is an automated system consisting of instruments, software and reagent cards designed for the identification …

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 24, 2019

SetSource ChemoClave Vented Vial Spike, 20mm, REF Z7148. Used in IV administration sets. The ChemoClave is a needle-free Closed System Transfer D…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis, Sloped, Size 2, Left, Product No. LJV192T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Low Apr 24, 2019

BIOPHEN LMWH Control C4, REF 224201

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Size 2, Product No. LJU222T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

syngo Lab Data Manager System - Product Usage: syngo Lab Data Manager is a clinical system that assists medical laboratory professions with pre-analy…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Salto Talaris Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Talar Dome, Size 1, Left, Part No. LJU211T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis, Flat Cut, Size 1, Left, Product No. LJU821T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 24, 2019

icumedical ChemoClave Vented Vial Spike, 20 mm, REF CH-80S. Used in IV administration sets. The ChemoClave is a needle-free Closed System Transfe…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Blades Monopolar, 4mm Straight, TIA Product Code:MB4000SS

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 24, 2019

icumedical ChemoClave Vented Vial Spike, 20 mm, REF CH-70S . Used in IV administration sets. The ChemoClave is a needle-free Closed System Transf…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 24, 2019

icumedical Oncology Kit w/12" (30cm) Ext Set w/Spiros w/Red Cap, Clamp, Graduated Adapter; ChemoClave Vented Vial Spike, 20mm; ChemoClave Vented Vial…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis, Sloped, Size 2, Right, Product No. LJV182T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Abbott Alinity c Processing Module LN 03R67-01 - Product Usage: The Alinity c processing module is a fully automated chemistry analyzer allowing rand…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 3, Right, Product No. LJV183T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Flat Cut, Size 3, Left, Product No. LJU823T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Acusnare Polypectomy (Duck Bill Shaped) Snare Used with an electrosurgical unit for endoscopic polypectomy.

Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Flat Cut, Size 2, Left, Product No. LJU822T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

IMAGEnet 6 v1.53- IMAGEnet 6 Ophthalmic Data System is a software program that is intended for use in the collection, storage and management of dig…

Topcon Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Salto Talaris Tibial Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Talar Dome, Size 1, Right, Part No. LJU201T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Flat Cut, Size 2, Right, Product No. LJU812T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

PDS II SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO Product Code:Z739D - PDS Sutures are intended for use in soft tissue approximation, including use in pediatric cardi…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm straight, Part Number: BB4000SS

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 1, Right, Product No. LJV181T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Innova IGS 6, Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System used in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vas…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Apr 24, 2019

BIOPHEN UFH Control C2, REF 223901

Aniara Diagnostica LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Foot Switches used with the following systems: 722001 Allura Xper FD 10 C 722002 Allura Xper FD10 F 722003 Allura Xper FD10 722005 Allura Xper…

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 3, Left, Product No. LJV193T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Talar Dome Total Ankle Prosthesis , Sloped, Size 0, Right, Product No. LJV180T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

BIOVENTUS Bioactive Bone Graft Putty 15g Rx only/sterile. Filler device intended for use in bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stabilit…

Bioventus, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Abbott Alinity i Processing Module LN 03R65-01 - Product Usage: The Alinity i processing module is a fully automated immunoassay analyzer allowing ra…

Abbott Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number:BB4040SS

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

VICRYL PLUS Sutures: VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 3-0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 UND VICRYL PLUS SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL PLUS SUT…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Size 1, Product No. LJU221T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Turbinate Blades Bipolar Blade, 4mm curved, Product Number: BB4040SC

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

ProSun Onyx 32 Sli Intensive (12 minutes) tanning bed, Model 32/1. Labeled as the following: PROSUN ONYX 32 SLI INTENSIVE RED, PROSUN ONYX 32 SLI IN…

ProSun International, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Salto Talaris Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Talar Dome, Size 3, Right, Part No. LJU203T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Salto Talaris Tibial Total Ankle Prosthesis Tray, Talar Dome, Size 2, Left, Part No. LJU212T

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Diego Elite Malleable, 4mm Standard Monopolar Blades Product Code:MM4000SS

Gyrus ACMI, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

Innova IGS 630, Angiographic X-Ray, s5i system option used in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vas…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2019

VICRYL Sutures VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 4-0 UND VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 2-0 VIO VICRYL SUTURE 18"(45CM) 0 VIO VICRY…

Ethicon, 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.