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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

Newest first · Page 450 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

ddR Formula B X-ray System, ddR Formula B Product Usage: X-ray system used for imaging

Swissray Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Cesar-DMCP-Visub(HM2000/3000), System Code 72239 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications i…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

AlluraXperFOlO/lO, System Code 722005 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including dia…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Biomet Sports Medii cine Juggerknot Long Flex Drill Bit with Sleeve Nitinol intended to be used for soft tissue to bone fixation with indications for…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vi…

Bausch & Lomb Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Visualase Thermal Therapy System, Software: Visualase Software versions 3.1.1 - 3.2, Product #: 9735542

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

HipLOC Hip Fracture Fixation System-Hiploc System 135¿ Plate 38 mm Barrel 4 Hole Plate Item Number: 2110-135-004 Product Usage: The HipLOC Compr…

Biomet UK Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail Tibial Nail - Yellow 8.3mm, Model Number 47249534008 Product Usage - The Zimmer Natural Nail System is intended for temporary …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Combined Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5523MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit…

Bausch & Lomb Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

INTEGRIS Allura 15-12 (biplane), System Code 722044 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

INTEGRIS Allura 9 F FDXD, System Code 722497 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications includ…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Terumo 100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) for use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Catalog Number 801763

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

AIIuraXperFDlO, System Code 722010 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diagno…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Model 3300 LATITUDE(TM) Programming System Product Usage - The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

VISIONIST X4 CRT-P (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Pacemaker)

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Allura Xper FD2O Biplane, System Code 722008 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications includ…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Durex Real Feel Polyisoprene Condoms, 10 count and 24 count, SKU Numbers 02340-89456-14 and 02340-89457-00 Product Usage: The Durex Synthetic pol…

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Allura Xper F010, System Code 722003 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging applications including diag…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

The Shockwave S4 IVL Catheters are intended for lithotripsy-enhanced balloon dilatation of lesions, including calcified lesions, in the peripheral va…

Shockwave Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in boxes containing 5 individually pouched Clip Gun Magazine…

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Foley Catheter with temperature sensor 400TM 16FR, Catalogue Number 102201101680TY Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone F…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Optetrak Logic CC Stem Extension, 22mm x 160mm The OPTETRAK Logic CC Total Knee System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals under…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, sterile, Catalogue Number 102201100880MD Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way si…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

INFORM HPV III Fam 16 Probe - US Export, Catalog Number 05278856001, model 800-4295 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature sensor Foley catheter 10FR, Catalogue Number 102205101080AB Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Cathet…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Disposable Insulin Syringe 0.3mL in 3 different sizes 29Gx1/2, 30Gx5/16, and 31G x 5/16. (10 syringes are packaged in a flexible plastic (poly bag)…

ShinChang Medical Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature Sensor Catheter 16FR, Catalogue Number 102201101663BI Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter wit…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

VITEK(R) 2 AST-P655, For susceptibility testing of Staphylococcus spp. Enterococcus spp., ad S agalactiae against specified antimicrobials, REF 42191…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature sensing catheter 18FR, Catalogue Number 102203101863DO Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter wi…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Gentle Thread PLGA Full Thread Interference Screw, 10x30mm, Item Number 905629

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

4.5 Fr x 40 cm single-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44041-VPS2, 5.5 Fr double-lumen PICC Kit, Product Code CDC-44052-VPS2

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature sensing catheter 16FR, Catalogue Number 102203101663DO Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter wi…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

VENTANA anti-Helicobacter Pylori (SP48) PAB 250, Catalog Number 06425623001, model 790-1015 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

iView DAB Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05266157001, model 760-091 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

URO-3 Triple Stain (CD44 + p53) with CK20, Catalog #: PM370TSAA, Package Type: Bag, which contains components: a) CD44 + p53, Catalog #: PM373DSAA, P…

Biocare Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Foley Catheter with temperature sensor 400TM 8FR, Catalogue Number 102201100880TY Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Fo…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Contour Plus Link 2.4, Product Catalog Number: MMT-1151SK. wireless blood glucose monitoring system Contour Plus LINK 2.4 wireless blood glucose …

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

ANTI-PAN Keratin Primary Antibody, 25 mL, Catalog Number 05266840001, model 760-2135 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Ashland(TM) Box Film Ball Cube II EBT3, P/N: 027863-002 rev E Product is used to calibrate CyberKnife systems

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Foley Temperature Sensor Catheter 12FR, Catalogue Number 102201101280JP Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Cathet…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

VITEK(R) 2 AST-P640, For susceptibility testing of Staphylococcus spp. Enterococcus spp., ad S agalactiae against specified antimicrobials, REF 41857…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

VENTANA ISH iView Blue Detection Kit, Catalog Number 05278511001, model 800-092 Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for in vitro diagnostic use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

IsoFlex LAL Support Surface, Model Number 2860 Product Usage: : The IsoFlex LAL support surface assists in the prevention and treatment of all…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low Sep 26, 2018

VITROS Chemistry Products CREA Slides, Product Code 680 2584 Product Usage: VITROS CREA Slides (Product Code 680 2584) - For in vitro diagnostic…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

AIRO Mobile CT System Model # MobiCT-32

Mobius Imaging, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature Sensing 100% Silicone Foley Catheter, sterile, Catalogue Number 102201101680MD Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way si…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Foley Temperature Sensor Catheter 14FR, Catalogue Number 102201101480JP Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Cathet…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 26, 2018

iView DAB Detection Kit w/o Secondary Antibody, Catalog Number 05266173001, Model 760-093. For laboratory use.

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

Temperature Sensor Catheter 14FR, Catalogue Number 102201101463BI Product Usage: This is sterile, single use, two-way silicone Foley Catheter wit…

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 26, 2018

ARTIS Pheno Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model Number 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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.