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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

Intera 1.0T Omni/Stellar, Model Number 781102. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Phoenix AST Indicator, Catalog Number 246004

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Sensis Vibe System, Model Number 11007642, with software version VD10B.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 6, 2019

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator service kits Product Usage: The LIFEPAK(R) 15 Monitor/defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care resp…

Physio-Control Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T High Performance, Model Number 781196. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 3.0T Master/Quasar Dual, Model Number 781150. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Critical Mar 6, 2019

icumedical ChemoLock Vial Spike, 20mm, REF CL-80S The ChemoLock Closed System Drug Transfer Device prevents the transfer of environmental contami…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Prodiva CS, Model Number 781069. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 1.5T, Model Number 781341. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Phoenix AP AST Indicator Bag, Catalog Number 246006

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T TX for PET, Model Number 781479. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Panorama 1.0T, Model Number 781350. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T Master/Nova, Model Number 781106. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF550x5ML/H 2ML 60LO 6" CATH, 4.5" IN, Product code MT5060XLSK5 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera Achieva 1.5T IT Nova Dual, Model Number 781176. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vitek 2 reagent cards: a) GN ID, REF 21341, b) GP ID, REF 21342, c) ANC ID, REF 21347, d) AST-GNOR, REF 22000, e) AST-GP67, REF 22226, f) AST…

Organon Teknika Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Phoenix AST-s Indicator, Catalog Number 246009

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia 3.0T, Model Number 781377. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T TX-series, Model Number 781278. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T Conversion, Model Number 781346. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Cardiovascular Procedure Kit (CLR MP4 COIL 2 SPIKE) Catalog Number: 140222

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

The WinStation Retinal Imager, also known as Merge Eye Station. DCF-1024 & DCF-512 Digital Imaging System Product Usage: The WinStation Retinal I…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera IT, Model Number 781160. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Prodiva CX, Model Number 781070. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva XR 1.5T/3.0T , Model Number 781253. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera Achieva 1.5T IT Nova, Model Number 781175. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T, Model Number 781178. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia Ambition X, Model Number 781356. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia Elition S, Model Number 781357. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T, Model Number 781177. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Vanguard Knee System Series-A Standard Patella sizes 34mm Item Number: 184766

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF w/AS 550x 0.5 7 ml/hr, 5ml 30 LO CPNB, Product code MVAX30XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Ingenia Ambition S, Model Number 781359. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

MR-OR 1.5T, Model Number 781437. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 3.0T for PET, Model Number 781477. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 5ML/H FH DL 30hole SAT C,4"IN, Product code MC0050XLYK2 CP, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

AF 550 x 5ML/HR CPNB, Product code MC0050XL CPNB, Arrow AutoFuser Disposable Pain Control Pump

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Panorama 1.0T, Model Number 781250. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 0.5T Standard, Model Number 781101. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Achieva 1.5T, Model Number 781343. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 6, 2019

Intera 1.5T High Performance, Model Number 781295. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Fentanyl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride QS 0.5 mL, 5 mcg/0.5 mL with up to 0.1 mL of overfill Injectable Solution, Sterile single use syringe, Rx only, Avel…

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Ephedrine Sulfate, 50 mg/10 mL, 10 mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US Compounding Pharmacy 1270 Don's Lane Conway, AR 800-718-3588, Barcode: 62295308…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Randox CALCIUM (Ca) Colorimetric Method RX Series Cat. No. CA 3871, R1. Arsenazo Reagent 9 x 51ml GTIN: 05055273200904

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Medtronic Power Supply 26907, Medtronic CareLink Encore(TM) 29901 Programmer

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged within Portex Pro-Vent Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Dry Lithium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes, m…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

PageWriter TC70, Product 860315, Software revisions up to and including A.07.05.22 used to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric pati…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

PageWriter TC50, Product 860310, Software revisions up to and including A.07.05.22 used to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric pati…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads packaged within Portex Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit with Liquid Sodium Heparin, models 4037NP-1, 4039-1, 4…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Kaguya Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System Product Usage: It is intended for automatic control of dialysate solution exchanges in the treatment …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

What to do with this

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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.