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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

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 472 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, BAG RESERVOIR, FILTER, CO2 AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1116FC

Sun Med, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

The PREVI¿ Color Gram dyes are used with the PREVI¿ Color Gram instrument to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, accord…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

RS 5F DL XCELA PICC, Catalog Number 60M122272

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Software Versions B.05, B.06, B.06.5X, Model 867146

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Color Gram 2 (COLOR GRAM 2 - F), these stains are used to stain bacterial and fungal microorganisms for direct examination, according to the Gram met…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, TUBE RESERVOIR, CO2 AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1126C

Sun Med, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, TUBE RESERVOIR, FILTER, PEEP VALVE, CO2 AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1126FPC

Sun Med, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

BioFlo PICC (Valved) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit PG, Catalog Number 75-019

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M140567

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Bio-Stable 5F SL-55CM IR-145 Kit Non-Valved with Nitinol GW PG, Catalog Number 45-886

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

RS TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M120196

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

BioFlo PICC (Valved) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit w/70cm Nitinol Wire PG, Catalog Number 75-038

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Vanguard Knee System PS Tibial Bearing, Part Number 183621 Intended for use in knee joint replacement procedures.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

MEDLINE ADULT MANUAL RESUSCITATOR WITH MEDIUM ADULT MASK, TUBE RESERVOIR, PEEP VALVE AND 7 FT. OXYGEN TUBING, REF CPRM1126P

Sun Med, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Software Versions B.05, B.06, B.06.5X, Model 865351

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

RS 5F DL XPP, Catalog Number 60M030393

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Part #: SAM XT-C, Model: Hi-Viz Orange or Civilian

The Seaberg Company Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved with Nitinol Guidewire PG, Catalog Number 45-895

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

BioFlo PICC (NV) 5FDL-55cm Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit w/70cm Nitinol Wire PG, Catalog Number 75-033

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

RS TANDEM 5F DL BIOFLO PICC, Catalog Number 60M250097

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Aortic Arterial Cannula 24 Fr (O.D.); 23 cm (L); with 3/8-inch connector with LL, Part Number 701002267, Article Number A24-7107. For use in cardiop…

Maquet Cardiopulmonary Ag

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

RS 5F DL BIOFLO PASV, Catalog Number 60M161567

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

STAT-Check MANUAL RESUSCITATOR / VENTILATOR, REF SC9200MBP-1

Sun Med, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2018

Microintroducer Kit, 5F, Tearaway Sheath/Dilator PG, Catalog Number 45-901

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Rival Reduce Kit Locking and Non-Locking Screw D 2.0MM, D 2.7MM, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Part Number: 000-K-011C

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 8), infusion pump, 35700BAX2 Product Usage: The Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infus…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 13, 2018

Draeger Jaundice Meter JM-103 The device is intended for use in hospitals, clinics or doctor s offices under a physician s supervision / directio…

Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Testosterone; Part Number: 025204 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Y-Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) Small (003-C-01001); b) Large (003-C-02001)

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer Product Usage: Usage: Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer is a device that displays medical images…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Cort; Part Number: 025287 Assay, Metabolic

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

TL-HEX TruLok Hexapod System, Double Row Footplates, TL-HEX Sterile, All Sizes: 120 MM, 140 MM, 160 MM, 180 MM, 200 MM. The TL-HEX TrueLock Hex…

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

RX Imola (RX4900) For Professional Use for the quantitative in vitro determination of various clinical chemistry tests.

Randox Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

L-Plate, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Left or Right (Part Number): a) Left (003-E-00001L); b) Right (003-E-00001R)

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Prolactin; Part Number: 025255 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

NaturaLyte¿ Liquid Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Dialysis, 3.43 Liters, Part Number: 08-3231-1 Product Usage: This concentrate is formulated t…

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK CA 19-9; Part Number: 025271 Assay, Tumor Marker

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Fer; Part Number: 025253 Assay, Anemia

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK ¿HCG; Part Number: 025261 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Rival View Kit Locking and Non-Locking Screw D 2.7MM, D 3.2MM, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Part Number: 000-K-009C

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK IGE II; Part Number: 025295 Assay, Allergy

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK FSH; Part Number: 025265 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

3910-090-800 ASSY, PKG, 8.0MM X 90MM DRI-LOK THREADED CANNULA, 5 units per box. The Disposable Cannula device is designed to be used as a port of …

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6), infusion pump, 35700BAX and 35700ABB Product Usage: The Baxter SIGMA Sp…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK PA; Part Number: 025263 Assay, Tumor Marker

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK T4; Part Number: 025258 Assay, Thyroid

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK CEA; Part Number: 025254 Assay, Tumor Marker

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Prog II; Part Number: 025239 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Bardex Lubricath 3-Way 75cc Continuous Irrigation Foley Catheter (Creevy), 22Fr. Rx (01267522)

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Alaris Extension Sets with microbore tubing Model 20022 and 30914 Is used to administer fluid and medications from a syringe to the patient throu…

CareFusion 303, 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.