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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 · 2026-08-22

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 Oct 10, 2018

GOVES1827K SPINAL/EPIDURAL TRAY (LF), Material Number 332614 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adminis…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovideoscope BF-MP60

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (INTL) N W/PRINTER - ROHS, CS08658-02

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE18HK ACCU-BLOC PERIFIX KIT, Material Number 332230 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration …

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula, Model Number RMG-0015S The Retrograde Cardioplegia Cannula is intended for use in perfusing cardioplegia solutio…

Surge Medical Sales, LLC (DBA Surge Cardiovascular)

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovideoscope BF-1T180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Hemotherm 400CE, Catalog Numbers 86022 & 86023 The Hemotherm¿ Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater is used to lower, maintain, or raise the temperature…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC, a Gentherm Company

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (US) N W/PRINTER - ROHS, Part Number CS08657-02

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CNBFX350C CONTIPLEX CONT NERVE BLOCK, Material Number 331672 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adminis…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

ABL90 FLEX analyzers with software versions 3.3MR1 or below. The ABL90 FLEX Analyzer is a portable, automated Analyzer that measures pH, blood gases,…

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Low Oct 10, 2018

smiths medical portex First Breath Nasal Oxygen Cannula, REF 001292, with Gas Monitoring Line, 305 cm (10ft.) & Male Luer Connector, 213 cm (7ft.) Tu…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TKFS EPIDURAL TRAY, Material Number 332098 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration device…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchofiberscope BF-40

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TKFC EPIDURAL TRAY W/ 17GA TUOHY, Material Number 332079 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adminis…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CNB400TK CONTIPLEX CONT NERVE BLOCK, Material Number 331706 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administ…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CONTIPLEX TUOHY SET, 18GX11/2X 1,3X40MM, Material Number 331695 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admi…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CONT STIM BASIC KIT W/4 IN INSUL TUOHY, Material Number 331758 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admin…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (US) N - ROHS, Part Number CS08651-03

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovideoscope BF-1T40

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Capnostream20 (US) N REFURBISHED, Part Number CS78651

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

EEA Circular Stapler with Tri-Staple Technology, Part No. TRIEEA28MT TRIEEA28XT TRIEEA31MT TRIEEA31XT Product Usage: The EEA Circular Stapler wit…

COVIDIEN LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CNB200T CONTIPLEX TUOHY SET 2 IN, Material Number 331691 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administrat…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE18HKST CONT EPID 20G SOFTIP, Material Number 332084 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Capnostream20 N W/PRINTER CYVITAL, CS08798

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

ES1827K SPINAL/EPIDURAL TRAY (LF), Material Number 333192 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administra…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

ES1827KDS SPINAL/EPIDURAL FULL KIT, Material Number 333194 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administr…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (US) N, Part Number CS08651-01

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE18TKO PERIFIX ONE EPIDURAL FULL TRAY, Material Number 332282 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admin…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TK CONT EPIDURALTUOHY, Material Number 332221 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration dev…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (COV-INTL) N W/PRINTER ROHS, CS051COV

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (INTL) N - ROHS, Part Number CS08652-02

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Capnostream20 M W/PRINTER CYVITAL, CS08796

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Heart Ware(TM) HVAD(TM) System Controller/Controller Kits, Model Numbers: 1403, 1407, and 1420 Product Usage: The HeartWare HVAD System is ind…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CNB400TU3KUE 18GX4 CONTI THY ULTRA 360, Material Number 332170 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admin…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 10, 2018

ENDOLOGIX AFX/AFX2, Limb (Iliac) Extension Endograft, Rx Only, Sterile EO, AFX Limb Accessory Model #/REF: I16-16/C55, I16-16/C55F, …

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TKFSA FULL TRAY W/17G TUOHY 19G SPRW, Material Number 332080 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adm…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Capnostream20 (INTL) M W/PRINTER, CS08660

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE18TOD CONT EPIDURAL TRAY LF, Material Number 332236 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CLAMP STYLE CATH. CONNECTOR 18-19 GA- LF, Material Number 332285 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid adm…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovidescope BF-1T240

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Capnostream20 (US) M W/PRINTER, Part Number CS08659

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovideoscope BF-P160

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20P (US) N - ROHS, Part Number CS08651-02

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TOD CONT EPIDURAL TRAY LF, Material Number 332235 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TKFPS PERIFIX FX CONT. EPID TRAY-LF, Material Number 332087 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid admi…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

GOVCE18TK ACCU-BLOC PERIFIX KIT, Material Number 332600 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administrati…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TKFMHDT 17 GA X 4 FULL EPID KIT, Material Number 332096 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administ…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

Bronchovideoscope BF-3C160

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CE17TB19C CONT EPIDURAL TRAY, Material Number 332242 Connection device used by physicians to provide various anesthetic and fluid administration …

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 10, 2018

CAPNOSTREAM 20 (US) N, Part Number CS08651

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

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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.