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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 Feb 6, 2019

Atellica Sample Handler Prime. In vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens - Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11069001 - Product Usage: The Atel…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2019

Anti-HAV IgM test System, Material No. 11820591160 Product Usage: The Roche Elecsys Anti-HAV IgM immunoassay is used for the in vitro qualitative…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2019

Calix Lumbar Spinal Implant System: 22mm x 10mm x 7mm PLIF ASSY PC, REF X034-0172PC 22mm x 10mm x 8mm PLIF ASSY PC, REF X034-0173PC 26mm x 10mm x …

XTANT MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2019

Cell Saver 5/5+ Bowl Set, 70ml, Product ID: 0291E-00, 0291A-00 Indications for Use: The Haemonetics Cell Saver 5/5+ System and its related accesso…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Feb 6, 2019

Vial2BAG Transfer Device, REF 6070104, Single use only, Rx Only

WEST PHARMA. SERVICES IL, LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2019

RESERVOIR "Y" ADAPTER, (a) BT920 (b) BT926 Suction and Anticoagulation assemblies are indicated for use with an autotransfusion system between …

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Curaplex Epi Safe Kit, 8600-01102 TRAINING ONLY, Rx Only, Distributed by Sarnova HC, LLC s family of companies: Bound Tree Medical, LLC, Cardio Partn…

Bound Tree Medical, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 30, 2019

curaplex Epi Safe Administration and Training Kits, #8600-01100, Contains: 2 Epi Safe Administration Kit (8600-01101), 1 Epi Safe Training Kit (8600-…

Bound Tree Medical, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 30, 2019

curaplex Epi Safe Kit, 8600-01101, contains:" 1ml Vial of Epinephrine " 1 Epi-Safe Syringe " 1 Safety Needle " 2 Alcohol Prep Pads " 1 Adhesive Dres…

Bound Tree Medical, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 30, 2019

HEPERAIN 50 mg/50 mL (1mg/mL) Injectable Solution, Heparin Sodium 0.45% Sodium Chloride QS Heparin 50 Units 50 mL, Sterile single use syringe, Avell…

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

ID Circuit Basic 180, Catalog Number MP01350 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respira…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Leica M220 F12 surgical microscope The Leica M220 F12 surgical microscope is an optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects throug…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Watertrap (P) 180, Catalog Number MP00361 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of r…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Basic 250, Catalog Number MP00350 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respirator…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Heating Profile PRISMAFLO II S blood return warmer for Prismaflex Product Code: PF2-WP31 Product Usage: The PRISMAFLO IIS warmer is used for…

Stihler Electronic Gmbh

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

ID Circuit Watertrap (P) 180, Catalog Number MP01341 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction o…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Eclipse(TM) Treatment Planning System with Proton Convolution Superposition algorithm license only The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Eclipse …

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Heating Profile PRISMAFLO II S blood return warmer for Prismaflex Product Code: PF2-WP33 Product Usage: The PRISMAFLO IIS warmer is used for w…

Stihler Electronic Gmbh

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Basic (P) 250, Catalog Number MP00352 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respi…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Basic 180, Catalog Number MP00349 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respirato…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

12002 / Boss Instruments Simpson OB Forceps, short model, 13" (33cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5040 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-h…

Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Basic (P) 180, Catalog Number MP00351 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respi…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

ID Circuit Basic 250, Catalog Number MP01348 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction of respira…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Perfusion Pack, Rx only, Sterile EO

LivaNova USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

BW Lasso 2515 ANV eco Variable Diagnostic EP Catheter, REF D134301 Diagnostic electrophysiology (EP) catheters are specially designed electrode ca…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Percuvance(R) Percutaneous Shaft 36cm, PCVSHL3 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate Inten…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

16600 / Fetzer Surgical Luikart Simpson OB Forceps14" (35.5cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5050 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-held …

Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Heating Profile PRISMAFLO II blood return warmer for Prismaflex Product Code: PF2-WP2618 Product Usage: The PRISMAFLO IIS warmer is used fo…

Stihler Electronic Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

12002 / Boss Instruments Ltd. Wrigley Obstetric Forceps, 11" (28cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5004 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-he…

Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

16600 / Fetzer Surgical De Lee Obstetric Forceps, 11" (30cm), Item No./Product Code 46-5034 Fetzer Medical Obstetrical Forceps is a hand-held ins…

Fetzer Medical GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Critical Jan 30, 2019

VentStar Anesthesia WT(P) 180, Catalog Number MP00374 Breathing Circuits/Anesthesia Sets without a Water trap: Breathing circuit for conduction o…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 30, 2019

Percuvance(R) Percutaneous Shaft 29cm, PCVSH3 The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate Intend…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 23, 2019

curaplex Epi Safe Administration and Training Kits # 8600-01100. Kit contains 2 Epi Safe Administration Kit (8600-01101) and 1 Epi Safe Training Kit …

Bound Tree Medical, LLC

FDA Drug Low Jan 23, 2019

Curaplex Epi Safe Kit, Rx Only, contains: 1mL Vial of Epinephrine, 1 Epi-Safe Syringe, 1 Safety needle, 2 Alcohol Prep Pads,1 Adhesive Dressing, 1 In…

Bound Tree Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 3 Count

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

LINK STEM with Microporous Surface MP Reconstruction Prosthesis, CEMENTLESS (Size XS-0, D: 12mm, L: 160mm), Reference Number 172-916/12 Product Us…

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a…

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Size 5, Black 30" (75cm) Double Armed LR Needles, Product Code 485T Product Usage: PERMA-HAND* suture is indicated for us…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 18 Count

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jan 23, 2019

Porcine Anorganic Bone Mineral 4.0cc

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Screw Caddy, Reference Number 231201003 Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and instruments during regul…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

SL PLUS MIA DOUBLE OFFSET ADAPTER RIGHT 60/25MM, S&N 75004613

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

iTotal Hip Replacement System, Total Hip Replacement System, Catalog Number HAA-050-D001-020101

Conformis, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Arthrex Suture Anchor, Nano Corkscrew FT (consists of an anchor pre-loaded on a handled inserter including suture, with needles.) Part Number AR-1317…

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular/Super Tampons, 34 Count Multipack

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

BiMobile UHMWPE Liner: ID-28mm/OD-54mm, Reference Number 184-260/04 The LINK BiMobile Dual Mobility System is indicated for patients with mobility…

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Maximum Variable Pitch Compression Tray Base, Reference Number 231201002 Product Usage: Intended to carry implants and instruments during regular…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Visions PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter, Catalog Number/Part Number 88901/400-0200.173 Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter is …

Volcano Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Visions PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter, Catalog Number/Part Number 81234/400-0200.272 Product Usage: The Volcano PV .035 Digital IVUS Catheter is …

Volcano Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

Arrow CVC 2 Lumen, Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Cauterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, 4 Fr 2 Lumen 5cm, Reference # CS-12402 The Arr…

Arrow International 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.