Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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PICC Catheter Trimmer ; Product Code:PC-00001-T
Arrow International Inc
ARROW PICC Set; Product codes: PR-34052-HPHNM, PR-34063-HPHNM, PR-35041-HPHNM, PR-35052-HPHNM, PR-35541-HPHNL, PR-35541-HPHNM, PR-35552-HPHNL, PR-355…
Arrow International Inc
VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack ; Product codes: RHY-100-ECGO
Arrow International Inc
MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(TM) Sterile* Needle Counter, 100 Ct. Double Magnet / Foam Block with Blade Remover, reorder: NC100FBR Product Usage: A n…
Medline Industries Inc
TheraCath(R) Epidural Catheter; Product Code: EC-05000
Arrow International Inc
7Fr. Catheter Clamp with Fastener; Product Code: CC-00007
Arrow International Inc
MagNA Pure 24 System, GMMI: 07290519001 Product Usage: The MagNA Pure 24 System is a fully automated clinical sample extractor. It extracts nucl…
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Codes: ASK-00002-1A
Arrow International Inc
Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This OR towel product is intende…
Medical Action Industries Inc
Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-04301-TJ
Arrow International Inc
Respire Pink H/S Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Respire Medical
5Fr. Catheter Clamp with Fastener; Product Code: CC-00005
Arrow International Inc
ARROW JACC with Chlorag+ard Technology; Product Code: JR-42063-HPHNM and JR-42563-HPHNM
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7-7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21142-WHC2
Arrow International Inc
SOMATOM go.Now, Material Number 11061618 There is a potential for a software issue that may cause the need for necessary patient rescans.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LXC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXC-12; b. …
Torax Medical, Inc.
Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWgard Blue¿ Sheath and Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product C…
Arrow International Inc
MEDLINE O.R. Necessities(TM) Sterile* Needle Counter, 40 Ct. Double Magnet / Foam Block with Blade Remover, reorder: NC100FBR Product Usage: A ne…
Medline Industries Inc
LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Suture, 12-17 Bead, 0.7T, Product Code LS-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LS-12; b. P…
Torax Medical, Inc.
nordicTumorEx 1.0 nordicTumorEx is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including but not limited to physici…
NordicNeuroLab AS
MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve and Sharps Safety Features for use with …
Arrow International Inc
Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier P…
Arrow International Inc
Syva¿ EMIT¿ 2000 Theophylline Product Usage: The Syva¿ Emit¿ 2000 Theophylline Assay is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Heartware Medtronic HVAD System for cardiac use. Including the following parts: (a) Controller / Controller Kits, Product numbers: 1400, 1401, 140…
Heartware
Sheath Adapter with Cath-Gard¿ Catheter Contamination Shield for use with 4 - 7 Fr. Catheters; Product codes: SA-09847
Arrow International Inc
Arterial Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-04020-DH
Arrow International Inc
Gyrus ACMI Reusable Active Cord for Bovie/ValleyLab Generators, Catalog No C650-129A (00821925008700) The cord consists of a single conductor stra…
Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen CVC Kit; Product Code: CDC-42802-P1A
Arrow International Inc
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Pr…
Arrow International Inc
Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK-15402-HOP
Arrow International Inc
Echogenic Introducer Needle; Product Code: AN-04318
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/ Side Port for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product codes: SF-29803-1
Arrow International Inc
Clear Fenestrated Drape with Adhesive; Product Code: CD-00001
Arrow International Inc
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-…
Arrow International Inc
ARROW PICC Set; Product codes: PR-35563-HPHNL and PR-35563-HPHNM
Arrow International Inc
Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology; Product codes: PR-44041-BAS, PR-44052-BAS, PR-44063-BAS, PR-45041-BAS, PR-45052-BAS, PR-45063-BAS, PR-45541-…
Arrow International Inc
Catheter Hemostasis Valve For use with .038" (.096 cm) dia. and smaller guide wires; Product Code: AI-07000
Arrow International Inc
Respire Pink+ Hard/Soft Oral Sleep Apnea Device
Respire Medical
ARROWgard Blue PLUS¿ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue FlexTip¿ Catheter; Product Code: MSO-45703-AHS
Arrow International Inc
9 Fr. Radiopaque Polyurethane Sheath/Dilator with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7 - 8 Fr. Catheters and Arrow Percutaneous Int…
Arrow International Inc
0.2 Micron Flat Epidural Filter; Product Code: EF-05500
Arrow International Inc
VOLISTA StandOP (model 600) surgical lights shipped from October 2012 until June 2017 equipped with keypads with Ref. ARD568801560; Part numbers: 568…
Maquet SAS
HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillators (non-wearable) Produ…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Symmetry Olsen monopolar forceps: (a) Insulated Potts-Smith Forceps 8" (20.3cm) Serrated Tips, REF 20-2650K, QTY 10 (b) Insulated Bayonet Forceps …
Olsen Medical
nordicICE 2.3.14 Image processing software package used by trained professionals, including physicians and medical technicians.
NordicNeuroLab AS
Arrow-Johans" ECG Adapter for Right Atrial Electrocadiography (RAECG); Product Code: EG-04900
Arrow International Inc
Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-15703-PHMC
Arrow International Inc
Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Codes: ASK-00376-SU
Arrow International Inc
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
Symmetry Olsen monopolar cord: (a) Monopolar Cord, 1/8" Diameter Pin, TUR Connector, 10' (3.0m), REF 92002, QTY 50 (b) Monopolar Cord, Bovie to 9…
Olsen Medical
What to do with this
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- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.