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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 6, 2019

MR RT, Model Number 781439. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T, Model Number 781296. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 5ML/H 6" DUAL CATHS, 4.5", Product code MC0050XLYK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera Achieva 1.5T Nova, Model Number 781172. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T Conversion, Model Number 781283. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual, Model Number 781108. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Bag size #4 Custom Convenience Kits Usage: Surgical convenience kits labeled as the following: a. Tray Name: PACK BASIC SET UP LH - 203510…

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Multiva 1.5T 8 R5 (ZBO), Model Number 781072. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera Achieva 1.5T Nova Dual, Model Number 781173. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 2ML-30LO CPNB, Product code MVBT30XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 2ML-15LO CPNB, Product code MVBT15XL-CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 1-14ML/HR 5ML-60LO CPNB, Product code MVBX60XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Alcon or Endure Ophthalmic Microscope Product Usage: Used for low magnification visualization during ophthalmic surgical procedures for cataract,…

Alcon Research Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T TX, Model Number 781345. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 31mm Item Number: 184764

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Multiva 1.5T 8 R5, Model Number 781074. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF550x5ML/H 2ML 60LO 6" DUAL CATHS, 4.5", Product MT5060XLYK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 5ML/HR 2ML 60LO CPNB, Product code MT5060XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550 x 0.5-7 ml,w/Y site,DL CPNB, Product code MVAXL2Y CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T, Model Number 781195. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar, Model Number 781171. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vitality¿ Spinal Fixation System.Spinal Intervertebral Body, Appliance, Fixation (non-sterile). Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally m…

Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Multiva 1.5T 16 R5 (ZBO), Model Number 781073. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 1.5T CX (ZBO), Model Number 781262. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

PLUS 30 PRIORITY PACK Accessory Kit Product Usage: Is recommended for use during vascular procedures in conjunction with interventional and / or …

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T R11, Model Number 781170. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T X-series, Model Number 781277. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 1.5T, Model Number 781396. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 7.0T, Model Number 781240. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning (RTP) System

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550x8ML/H 2ML 15LO 8.7" DUAL CATHS, 4, Product code MT8015XLYK10 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar, Model Number 781104. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 1.5T S, Model Number 781347. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

MARLIN 1.5T, Model Number 781474. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

0F 550 x 8ML/HR 2ML 60LO CPNB, Product code MT8060XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

MR-OR 3.0T, Model Number 781438. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

NZM101 Ingenia 1.5T Linac, Model Number 781483. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T X, Model Number 781344. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar, Model Number 781105. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vitality¿ Spinal Fixation System. Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system (non-sterile). Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature pa…

Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T CV, Model Number 781107. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 8ML/HR 2ML 15LO CPNBMT8015XL CP, Product code MT8015XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 3.0T CX, Model Number 781271. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor Set, Catalog Number GIAS-SRM-3, Order Number G35570 The Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Draco Enzymatic Deep-Cleaning Pads, Product Number HY0305Z Product Usage: Multi-tiered enzymatic detergent contains lipase, carbohydrase, amylase…

Madison Polymeric Engineering

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor Set, Catalog Number GIAS-SRM-2, Order Number G35569 The Entuit Secure Gastrointestinal Suture Anchor …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 1.5T CX, Model Number 781261. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Multiva 1.5T, Model Number 781076. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vitality¿ Spinal Fixation System. Spinal Interlaminal, Appliance, Fixation, (non-sterile). Pedicle screw fixation is indicated for skeletally mature …

Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Multiva 1.5T 16 R5, Model Number 781078. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

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
  • Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
  • Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

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.