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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 Mar 20, 2019

Ossur OB Resolve, Sterile, Part/ Description: 505300D/ OB RESOLVE STERILE RING SML; 505400D/ OB RESOLVE RING KIT STD; 505500D/ OB RESOLVE RING…

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Ossur Skull Pin, Sterile Ceramic Tip Pin, Part/ Description: 516CS/ Skull Pin 2-1/4in CT Sterl 1PK; 516DS/ Skull Pin 3in CT Sterl 1PK; 517CS/ …

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

VITROS Chemistry Products Na+ Slides, Catalog Number 8379034 For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Na+ Slides quantitatively measure sodium (Na…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

AVE 2 Birthing Bed

Linet Spol. S.r.o.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Flexima Duodenal Bend Biliary Stent with Delivery System, 7F (2.3mm) x7cm, Material Number M00539210

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Olympus PCF-Q180AC Video Colonoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the gastroin…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

NexGenTrabecular Metal Tibial Half Block Augment, Right Lateral/Left Medial, Size 4 5MM Thickness W/Screws Item Number: 00544800426 Product Usag…

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Durex Real Feel, synthetic polisoprene male condom, SKU 02340-89456-14 02340-89455-00 02340-89456-14 02340-89456-14 02340-89455-00 02340-95767-0…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Ossur, J Tong, Sterile, Part/ Description: JT-115/ J TONG MED/LGE-No App; JT-200/ J TONG ASSEMBLY SML/MED; JT-210/ J TONG ONLY SML/MED; JT-40…

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Olympus TJF-Q180V Duodenoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the gastrointestin…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Mar 20, 2019

Cook Transseptal Needle, Reference Number TSNC-18-71.0, Order Number G02364. For transseptal left heart access in both diagnostic and interventional…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Flexima Duodenal Bend Biliary Stent with Delivery System, 7F (2.3mm) x10cm, Material Number M00539220

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Ossur, Sterile, Part/ Description: 505300T/ CB RING KIT TI SM; 505300V2/ OB V2 RING KIT TI SM; 505400T/ CB RING KIT TI STD; 505400V2/ OB V2 R…

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Olympus GIF-H180J Gastrointestinal Videoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Olympus GF-UCT180 Ultrasound Gastrovideoscope - Product Usage: These endoscopes are intended for use in endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

US Endoscopy Padlock Clip defect closure system Ref: C910001 The Padlock Clip is indicated for use in flexible endoscopy and for the compression…

US Endoscopy Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Ossur, LIL Angel Vest, Part/ Description: 545100K/ LIL ANGEL VEST P2 KODEL; 545100L/ LIL ANGEL VEST P2 LAMBSWOOL; 545100S/ LIL ANGEL VEST P2 S…

Ossur Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Infinity Delta Family patient monitors The Infinity Delta Series (Delta/Delta XL/Kappa) monitors are intended to be used on adult, pediatric, and …

Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Glenosphere Mini Baseplate with Taper Adapter, Model Number 010000589 Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Instrument Tray, Basic T2 Femur Long Catalog #: 1806-9900 Product Usage: Knee Arthroplasty

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Maquet XS Flat Screen Monitor Holder, XS32 SPE, Configuration Part Number ARD22201040A Product Usage: This product is designed to support one or …

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Maquet XS Flat Screen Monitor Holder, PWD50+DF XS32 K3 SPE, Configuration Part Number ARD268400140A Product Usage: This product is designed to su…

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

AXIUS Blower Mister Product Code/REF Number: CB-1000 The Axius Blower Mister is intended to clear an anastomotic site for improved visibility

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

C2 CryoBalloon Controller, REF: FG-1017, with Controller Software v1.18.258 The C2 CryoBalloon Ablation System is intended to be used as a cryosur…

PENTAX of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel -For In Vitro Diagnostic Use with the BD MAX System Catalog Number: 442963 The BD MAX Enteric Bacterial Panel perf…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 13, 2019

Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, REF: RD1-1, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufacturer ReVision Optics, Inc.

RVO 2.0, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Maquet XS Flat Screen Monitor Holder, PWD70+DF HD R XS32 K3 SPE, Configuration Part Number ARD268400150A Product Usage: This product is designed …

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

ARCHITECT MAGNESIUM, (a) REF 7D70-21, (b) 7D70-31 The Magnesium assay is used for the quantitation of magnesium in human serum, plasma, or urine.

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) reprocessed Arthroscopic Shavers Arthroscopic shavers can be used to abrade, cut and excise tissue and bon…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Maquet XS Flat Screen Monitor Holder, SAT XS32 12 SPE, Configuration Part Number ARD2SAT00130A Product Usage: This product is designed to support…

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Omega Systems These devices are intended to be used in the environment where patient care is provided by Healthcare Professionals, i.e. Physicians…

Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Uroskop Omnia Max -fluoroscopic X-ray system Model # 10762473 Uroskop Omnia Max is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by conve…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Uroskop Omnia -fluoroscopic X-ray system Model # 10094910 The Uroskop Omnia is a solid state detector fluoroscopic X-ray system, primarily for ur…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2019

Cepheid Respiratory Control Panel Catalog #8199 for in vitro diagnostic use

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva XR 1.5T/3.0T, Model Number 781153. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T, Model Number 781270. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Critical Mar 6, 2019

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system d…

Physio-Control Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T Achieva CV Nova, Model Number 781174. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR CPNB, Product code MVBXL- CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 1-14 ml/hr, 5ml30 LOCPNB, Product code MVBX30XLCPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Equinoxe Preserve Humeral Stem, 8mm Product Usage: The Equinoxe Preserve Stems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals with degene…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 5ML/H 6" CATH, 4.5" IN, Product code MC0050XLSK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Enterprise 1.5T, Model Number 781145. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T, Model Number 781260. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.0T Power/Pulsar, Model Number 781103. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Hermes NC PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter The balloon dilatation catheter is intended to dilate stenoses in the iliac, femoral, iliofemoral, popli…

BrosMed Medical Co.,Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia Elition X, Model Number 781358. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Curity All Purpose Sponges, Non-woven, 4 Ply, 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Product Code: 8044 - Product Usage: Ideal for applying ointments, prepping…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 3.0T, Model Number 781342. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

BRANSIST safire Product Usage: DIGITAL ANGIOGRAPHY SYSTEM This system is intended to be used for radiologic visualization of the heart, blood ves…

Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com

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Nearby categories

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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.