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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 · 2026-08-23

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

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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 469 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Unify Quadra, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3249-40/100036404, 100038435, CD3249-40Q/100036407, 100038436, CD3251-40/100036405, 100038095, 100…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Quadra Assura MP, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3269-40/100043177; CD3269-40Q/100043178; CD3271-40/100043130; CD3271-40Q/100043191; CD3369…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Safe N Simple No-Sting Skin Barrier Film, Ostomy Skin Barrier Wipe, SNS00807

Safe N Simple, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

ARTIS Pheno Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model 10849000

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee biplane MN, Material no. 10094143, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zeego, Material no. 10280959 , for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

ImagePilot, Model No. D9MA

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Promote, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 3207-30/60010740-207, 60010740-407; 3207-36/60010743-207, 60010743-407; 3213-36/50022126-001, 60013879-30…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Ellipse, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1275-36/100116115; CD1275-36Q/100116116; CD1277-36/100048388, 100048391, 100060126, 100116208, 10011636;…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Aplio I-series. Labeled as i700, i800, i900 The power supply unit may be damaged and may fail to start up when the …

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Current, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 1207-30/50020236-001, 60010739-207, 60010739-407; 1207-36/50020237-001, 60010742-207, 60010742-307, 60010742…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) Proteus 235, Beam Management System (PBS)

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

HLD Systems 600 Series Washer/Pasteurizer, UDI (01) 0085249007009 (11) 160929 (21) 61160; Model 610HT, 115V & Model 610HT, 230V Product Usage: Cl…

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray system Angiographic and Diagnostic, Product Nos. 708026, 708027, 708028

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee MP, Material no. 10094139, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee biplane, Material no. 10094141, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Single Chamber Temporary External Pacemaker, Model 53401

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Ingenuity TF PET/CT 882442

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 1 (SP Control 1), Cat. no. PS2682

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 3 (SP Control 3), Cat. no. PS2684

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Promote Quadra, Sterile EO, Model # / Part #: CD3221-36/100025054, 60019195; CD3223-36P/100013763; CD3239-40/100029115, 100029254, 100037181; …

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Flexible Smoothbore Breathing Circuit with Exhalation Port 22mm, Product No. 80062000

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray system Angiographic and Diagnostic, Product Nos. 70859, 708023, 708024, 708025

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee ceiling, Material no. 10094137, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Amalgatome SD, COAXIAL PNEUMATIC HOSE, SCHRADER, Model X101004

Exsurco Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Unify Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3257-40/100042333, 100059944; CD3257-40Q/100042334, 100059936; CD3261-40/100048460, 100048546, 100…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Quadra Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3265-40/100042335, 100059846; CD3265-40Q/100042336, 100059847; CD3267-40/100042956, 100043569, 100…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Ingenuity Core128/Elite China 728324

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

RayStation Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System; 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 Product Usage: Usage: RayStation is a software system designed for tr…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee floor, Material no. 10094135, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis Q.zen biplane, Material no. 10848355, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2018

Artis zee floor MN, Material no. 10094142, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting,…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 NL DRIVING GUIDE 4.4MM X 80CM; 467220 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulate…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nail…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

CritiCore Automated Urine Output and Temperature Monitor

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Small-Asymmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-10x13x15; b) ES-10x16x19; c) ES-10x17x19; d) ES-12x13x15; e) ES-12x15x17…

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22

TriMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is i…

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

CARESCAPE R860 ventilators with software version 10SP05 Product Usage: The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilatio…

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF 74122154 (…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Olympus JF-140F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-140F)

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

Farabeuf Clamp for 3.5mm Screws PRO, Catalog # 705463

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2018

GUIDE WIRE w/ BALL TIP 2.0MMX98CM; 469040 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary n…

Zimmer Biomet, 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.