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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 Sep 12, 2018

Overhead Counterpoise Systems (OCS), OCS CONF,STD CEIL MNT, STD HORZ ARM, Catalog # OCS 115A, Material Number 59880253

Bayer Medical Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

Quasar MD Plus, Light Therapy System, packaging, box, sleeve and user manual. Handheld Wrinkles Reduction Device.

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

Laparoscopy CDS

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

GE Vivid E9 ultrasound system Product Usage: GE Vivid E9 ultrasound system is a general purpose ultrasound system for use in cardiac imaging.…

GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL

FDA Devices Low Sep 12, 2018

Zen RC Toric-Gas permeable contact lenses for Daily Wear in a 10-cc polycarbonate vial (Rx)as follows: Zen RC TPC (Toric Peripheral Curve) Zen RC F…

Alden Optical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

Baby Quasar Plus, Light Therapy System, packaging, box, sleeve and user manual. Handheld Wrinkles Reduction Device.

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

LASER CDS

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 12, 2018

GE LOGIQ 9 ultrasound system Product Usage: The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal; Abdomin…

GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment, Model Number 960830

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Bard Midstream Urine Collector with Rigid Funnel and Iodophor Prep Pads. Product Packaging: Three (3) PVP-I prep pads are packed into each urine col…

Bard Medical Division

FDA Devices Critical Sep 5, 2018

WaveCrest Left Atrial Appendage (LAA), Occlusion System (32 mm), Catalog Numbers WCR1523 and WCR2523.

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

GE Carestation 620/650/650c, A1 and A2 (non-US distribution) anesthesia systems

GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01540S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 1X20MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2- HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01526S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2- HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01524S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

SOFT-LINE DUO-FLOW DOUBLE LUMEN CATHETER/CATHETER SET; T94C T94M T96M T98M

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 3 X 2-HOLE PLATES WITH TAB, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01541S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Medline 0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 5 mL in 10 mL Syringe ZR Intended for flushing IV catheters and IV tubing only.

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF TAPPING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01521S The Stryker QuickFlap Sterile Procedure Pack is inten…

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

RAPIDLab 1265 Blood Gas Analyzer; 110321852, 10470366, 10491395 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-quality testing to patient's…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

RAPIDLab 1245 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10321844, 10337179, 10491393 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-quality testing to patient's …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) for detecting and identification of pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses, and genetic virulence ma…

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Haemonetics OrthoPAT System-Integrated Set. Product Code: 1150H-00 OrthoPAT orthopedic perioperative autotransfusion system indicated for use to…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01548S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 3 X 2-HOLE PLATES WITH TAB, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01522S, for use on the cranium.

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Duo-Flow XTP Straight Full Set; Hemodialysis catheter insertion kits, AAC02106 AAC02107 AAC02108

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Duo-Flow Catheter Full Tray; MCDLT3500 MCDLT4000 MCDLT4400 MCDLT4424# Hemodialysis catheter insertion kits

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Duo-Flow Double Lumen Catheter Only/Catheter Set; T114C T114M T116C T116M T116ME T118C T118M T118ME T119M

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Roche cobas p 612 pre-analytical system (63x) Model: 07563116001 The cobas p 612 pre-analytical system is a computer controlled fully automatic …

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF TAPPING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01541S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

SOFT-LINE DUO-FLOW DOUBLE LUMEN CATHETER TRAY; T3500 T4000 T4400 T4424

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2-HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01544S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2- HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01534S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01528S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Ceterix Disposable Knot Pusher / Suture Cutter; NovoCut Suture Manager. Model# CTX-C001. orthopedic arthroscopic accessory.

Ceterix Orthopedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

AXS PP, 1X20MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2-HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01546S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF TAPPING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01531S, for use on the cranium

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Double Lumen CRRT/ABP Catheter Set; Hemodialysis catheter insertion kits, DL 11/15 DL 11/20 DL 9/15

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

FLOSEAL Special Applicator Tips in cartons labeled in part, "Floseal SPECIAL APPLICATOR TIPS***6 x Malleable Tip Trimmable Tip***Baxter***." The pou…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Cortisol Saliva Luminescence Immunoassay The IBL International Cortisol Saliva Luminescence immunoassay is intended for the in-vitro diagnostic q…

Tecan US, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Li-ion battery packs used in BIS Vista and BIS View Monitoring Systems. Product Number/CFN: 186-0208 UDI-Device Identifier (GTIN/UPN): 108845211303…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

RAPIDPoint 500 Blood Gas Analyzer; 10492730, 1069855, 10696857, 10697306 Device is point-of-care system for comprehensive lab-quality testing to …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Duo-Flow IJ Full Tray; MCDLT114IJ MCDLT116IJ MCDLT118IJ

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

DUO FLOW DOUBLE LUMEN CATHETER, XTP114CT, XTP114MT, ; RAULERSON DUO FLOW IJ DOUBLE LUMEN CATHETER/CATHETER SET, XTP114IJC, XTP114IJS, XTP114IJSE, XT…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-150, QTY 24, STERILE EO

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

QUIKFLAP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01520S The Stryker QuickFlap Sterile Procedure Pack is inte…

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Stanbio AC power adapter for the HemoPoint H2 meter, Model G3000 series. The firm name on the label for the HemoPoint H2 shows Manufactured by EKF-d…

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

CIVCO Needle Guide, REF 676-144, QTY 24, STERILE EO

Civco Medical Instruments Co. Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Stryker Mako Vizadisc Knee Procedure Tracking Kit

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 5, 2018

Duo-Flow XTP Straight Full Set, RMS02105 RMS02108

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

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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.