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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

Where Medical Devices sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Medical Devices is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Medical Devices vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

40,910 1st of 12 the highest of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-21

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

Newest first · Page 432 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

MAVIG Portegra or Portegra2 Overhead Counterpoise System (OCS) used in conjunction with the Medrad Stellant CT Injection System (Certegra Workstation…

Bayer Medical Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

BiMobile UHMWPE Liner: ID-28mm/OD-50mm, Reference Number 184-260/02 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

U by Kotex¿ Sleek¿, Regular Tampons, 34 Count

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

DeRoyal(R) Enteral Safe Feed Tube, REF 54-2465 A Nasogastric/Oralgastric enteral feeding tube. The MED-RX Feeding Tube is intended to be used for…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 23, 2019

MED-RX POLYURETHANE FEEDING TUBE For Pediatric Use with Orange Radioplaque Stripe and Enteral Connector, 6.5Fr X 24" (60cm), REF 54-2465-R Produc…

Canadian Hospital Specialties

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 16, 2019

OZURDEX (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7 mg), 1 single-use plastic applicator contained within carton, Rx only, Allergan Inc Irvine, CA 92612…

Allergan, PLC.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 16, 2019

0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffered in 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate) a.) 1 mL in 3 mL BD Syringe, 10 per carton, b.) 0.9% Buffered Lidocaine HCl (buffer…

PharMEDium Services, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

DX-D 600 DIRECT RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM Product Usage: The DX-D 600 system is a ceiling mounted General Radiography X-Ray imaging system used in hospi…

Agfa-Gevaert, N.V.

FDA Devices Low Jan 16, 2019

IntellaNav MiFi Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter Product Usage: Open Irrigated ablation catheters, when used with a compatible Radiofrequency (RF…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

ddRCombi Plus FP, Model Number 8.2000.0070.0 (US Version), 8.2000.0060.0 (Europe Version) The ddRCombi Plus FP is a fully digital, multifunctional…

Swissray Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Ingenia Elition S, Ingenia Elition X

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x 20mm, Sterile ITEM 131827120 Product Usage: The system is intended for stabilization and fixation of smal…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

MEVION S250i

Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Proteus 235 Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a medical device designed to pr…

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Low Jan 16, 2019

Blazer Open-Irrigated Ablation Batch Catheter Product Usage: Open Irrigated ablation catheters, when used with a compatible Radiofrequency (RF)…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jan 16, 2019

IntellaTip MiFi Open-Irrigated Ablation Catheter Product Usage: Open Irrigated ablation catheters, when used with a compatible Radiofrequency (RF…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

PROXIMATE¿ PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler Product Code:PPH03 PPH03: The PROXIMATE¿ PPH Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories have appl…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Biomet DVR Crosslock Screws- 2.7mm x18mm, Sterile ITEM 131827118 Product Usage: Usage: The system is intended for stabilization and fixation o…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Discover VH/Millennium VG Nuclear Medicine Imaging System

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Siemens Biograph Horizon PET/CT System, Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emi…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Presource Kit Total Joint Pack containing a double-wrapped basin component. Product Usage: This kit is used on patients undergoing joint replace…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Various GE Magnetic Resonance System on-site software version Product Usage: Magnetic resonance imaging equipment for general diagnostic use

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

PROXIMATE¿ HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler Product Code: PPH01 PPH01: The PROXIMATE¿ HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories have ap…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

Elekta Unity

Elekta Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 16, 2019

VariCam

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 9, 2019

StealthStation Cranial and Synergy Cranial Depth Gauge: StealthStation Cranial Optical Pocket Guide - Instructions for cranial procedures using op…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2019

Enamelast Cool Mint/OT Varnish 5% NaF Mint Label Enamelast Unit Dose 200pk Cool Mint: Enamelast 5% Sodium Fluoride Unit Dose 200pk Kit - Cool Mi…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2019

VITROS NT-proBNP Reagent, Cat No. 6802156 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. For the quantitative measurement of N-terminal pro Bra…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2019

VITROS Anti-HBe Reagent Pack, Cat No. 6801816 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of antibodies to hepatitis B e antigen (anti-…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Low Jan 9, 2019

Quantikine¿ IVD¿ ELISA, Human sTfR Immunoassay kit. Product Usage: The QuantikineTM IVDTM sTFR Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay is intended for …

R & D Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 9, 2019

VITROS HBeAg Reagent, Cat. No 6801819 Product Usage: For the in vitro qualitative detection of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) in human adult and p…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ST AIA-PACK ACTH (ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of Adrenocorticotr…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

AIA-PACK Folate (FOL) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of folate in human serum on Tosoh AIA System anal…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ABL800 analyzer, model numbers 393-800 and 393-801.

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

HydroSet XT Injectable HA Bone Cement, REF 897003, STERILE

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Alinity i Progesterone Reagent Kit, List Number 08P3620

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Iced Thermoset Closed-Loop Injectate Delivery System for cold Injectate. 1 unit per Cavity #2-4"x9" Cav/20 pieces per case R1-15645

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

RayStation 3.5, RayStation 4.0, RayStation 4.5, RayStation 4.7, RayStation 5, RayStation 6, RayStation 7 and RayStation 8A

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Alinity i Total Beta-hCG Reagent Kit, List Number 07P5121

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ST AIA-PACK Homocysteine (HCY) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of homocysteine in human serum, heparini…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

SP CAL (LIQ), REF IT2692 This product is intended for in vitro diagnostic use with Randox Alpha-1-Antitrypsin, Alpha-1-Acid Glycoprotein, IgA, Ig…

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

NeoSpan SuperElastic Compression Staple w/Instruments, Size 10x10x10, Part Number T50 SN010

In2bones USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ST AIA-PACK Testosterone (TES) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of testosterone in human serum on specif…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Alinity i Estradiol Reagent Kit, List Number 07P5020

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

ST AIA-PACK FT3 (FT3: Free Triiodothyronine) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of Free Triiodothyronine (…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Alinity i Free T4 Reagent Kit, List Number 07P7030

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System Version 2.64. MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and de…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Thermoset Room Temperature Closed Loop Injectate Delivery System. 1 unit per Cavity #3 Cavity Deep/20 pieces per case R1-6090

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

Iced Thermoset Closed-Loop Injectate Delivery System for cold Injectate. 1 unit per Cavity #6x12x2.6 Cav/10 pieces per case R1-6090

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2019

AIA-PACK B12 (Vitamin B12) is designed for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY for the quantitative measurement of vitamin B12 (B12) in human serum on Tosoh…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

What to do with this

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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.