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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

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FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK PAP; Part Number: 025262 Assay, Prostate

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK BMG; Part Number:025259 Assay, Tumor Marker

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK C-Peptide II; Part Number: 025283 Assay, Diabetes

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Locking Screw, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Size (Part Number): a) D 2.7MM X 8MM (002-E-27008), b) D 2.7MM X 10MM (002-E-27010)…

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

12C (AdaPTinsight) Affected component: AdaPTinsight software Product Usage: 12C is used with a charged particle or photon radiation therapy syst…

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

Rival Reduce Kit Plates, Sterile, Rx Only, ORTHOFIX S.r.r. Italy on label, Part Number: 000-K-012C

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

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

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK HCG; Part Number: 025256 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK Myoglobin; Part Number: 025297 Assay, Cardiac Marker

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK SHBG; Part Number: 025238 Assay, Reproductive Hormone

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

AIA-PACK TSH 3rd Generation; Part Number: 020294 Assay, Thyroid

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 13, 2018

ST-AIA PACK IRI; Part Number: 025260 Assay, Diabetes

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

CPSC No agency class Jun 12, 2018

Lorex Recalls Three Models of Video Monitors Due to Burn Hazard

RDI Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd, of China

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

4Fr. Catheter Clamp with Fastener; Product Code: CC-00004

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

8Fr. Catheter Clamp with Fastener; Product Code: CC-00008

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-42703-PAM1, ASK-42703-PSHR1, ASK-45703…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Arrow-Flex(R) Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath and Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Cath…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

MEDLINE Sterile* Needle Counter, 40Ct. Foam Block / Adhesive, reorder: DYNJNC40A Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used safely an…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Pressure Injectable Quad-Lumen CVC Kit; Product Codes: CDC-42854-P1A and CDC-45854-P1A

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Sharps Safety Features (Recommended for use with 7 Fr. Catheters); Pr…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Peel Away Sheath over Dilator; Product Codes: PL-05041 and PL-05052

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Dynarex CGA870 All Brass Oxygen Regulator, All Brass - 0-25 LPM, Barb & 2-DISS Outlet, UPC: 616784522715, Model Number 5227 A pressure regulator …

Dynarex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Codes: ASK-00001-1A

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features;…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit; Product Codes: CDC-45703-P1A; CDC-45703-PB1A; CDC-42703-P1A; and CDC-15703-P1A

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LX-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LX-12; b. Pr…

Torax Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product code: ASK-4…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Symmetry Olsen bipolar cord: (a) Bipolar Cord, Twin Pin Connector to Shrouded Instrument Connector, 12' (3.6m), REF 87500, QTY 50 (b) Bipolar Cord,…

Olsen Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

nordicBrainEX Product Usage: nordicBrainEx is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including but not limited …

NordicNeuroLab AS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Epidural Needle; Product Codes: AN-05501 and AN-05505

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack with Johans Adapter; Product codes: RHY-100-ECGJ

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Radial Arterial Access Kit; Product Code: ASK-04001-BID2

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Disposable Drill Kit which includes two drill bits, two drill stops, and two adjustment wrenches, sterile. The drill bits are 30cm long and made of s…

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-42802-PWHC1

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Arterial Catheterization Kit; Product Code:NA-04550-1A

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Extension Line Slide Clamps; Product codes: SA-09847

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Preca…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-04120-HF

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

HARMONIC ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 5mm Diameter / 36cm Length / Curved, Product Code HAR36, GTIN 10705036014447 Product Usage: The…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 6, 2018

CARDIOSAVE Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Part Number 0998-00-0800-XX & 0998-UC-0800-XX (excluding 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-UC-0800-83 & 0998-…

Maquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-04020-AH, ASK-04020-MIHS, ASK-04120-HF1

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Respire Pink Series EF+ Oral Sleep Apnea Device.

Respire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(R) STERILE R, Needle Counter/Compte-aiguiles/Caja de agujas, Gold Standard/Standard Or/Oro y Estander, 40 Ct. Foam Block / M…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Symmetry Olsen Monopolar Pencil: (a) Button Switchpen, w/ Standard Needle Electrode REF 75505, QTY 50 (b) Button Switchpen, w/ Standard Blade Elect…

Olsen Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ARROWgard Blue PLUS Triple-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter; Product Code: ASK-45703-VC

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Pre…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-09903-UPA

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device

Respire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

SOMATOM Go.Up, Material Number 11061628 There is a potential for a software issue that may cause the need for necessary patient rescans.

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.