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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 476 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Sternal Valve Retractors With Atrial and Aortic Rakes; Models SRCL-1, SRCL-AR, SRLP-1, SRLP-AR, ATR-1, ATR-AR, CSR-1 and CSR-AR. For use in cardiac …

Genesee BioMedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Double-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

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Echogenic Needle; Product codes: PN-00215-E and PN-00217-E

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Spring Wire Guide Introducer Needle; Product Codes: AN-04320 and AN-04418

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

VPS TipTracker Stylet Accessory; Product codes: RHY-177-TTSAP

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-24306-WHC1 and ASK-24306-WHC2

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip¿, ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Max…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precauti…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Continuous Nerve Block Needle; Product Codes: AB-00090, AB-00150, AB-17040-N, AB-17080-N, AB-17110-N, AB-17140-N, AB-18080-N, AB-18110-N

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Respire Pink+ Hard Oral Sleep Apnea Device

Respire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

P.R.O. Matt: (a) PROMATT PLUS 36 X 76 MATRESS, NYLON, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3676NZBA (b) PROMATT PLUS 84" MATRESS, NYLON, MATERIAL NUMBER PMP3684NZB…

Joerns Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

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

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-42703-SJH

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

SnapLock" Catheter/Syringe Adapter; Product Code: AS-05500

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

MEDLINE Sterile* Needle Counter, 40Ct. Foam Block / Magnet, reorder: DYNJNC40F Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used safely and ea…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-16 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXM-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXM-13; b. …

Torax Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

10 cc Luer-Slip Loss of Resistance Syringe; Product Code: LR-05501

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

ProCair Mattress: (a) PROCAIR PLUS 42X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-4280 (b) PROCAIR PLUS 36X80, MATERIAL NUMBER 222-3680 (c) PROCAIR PLUS 84" MATTRESS,…

Joerns Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable Quad-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

Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions; Product Code: ASK-04018-OH1

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

MEDLINE Sterile* Needle Counter, 100Ct. Double Magnet / Foam Block, reorder: DYNJNC100F Product Usage: A needle counter is intended to be used sa…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Symmetry Olsen bipolar forceps: (a1) Insulated Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 6.25" (15.9cm) Smooth 0.5mm Tips, REF 20-0311, QTY 5 (b1) Insulated Irr…

Olsen Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

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

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

HARMONIC ACE Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 5mm Diameter / 23cm Length / Curved, Product Code HAR23, GTIN 10705036014430 Product Usage: The…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Carina Ventilator, ventilator. Catalog no. 5704110. Long-term ventilator for treatment in hospitals by a qualified medical personnel.

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

AmerisourceBergen PF Latex SG (Surgical Glove), Sterile, Powder Free, Size 6.5, Item No. 10112

WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

LINX Reflux Management System, Implant Clasp, 13-17 Bead, 1.5T, Product Code LXMC-xx, sterile, Rx only. Labeled as: a. Product Code LXMC-13; b…

Torax Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-01000-UPMS

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-15703-PVH and ASK-15703-PNYP

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Spring-Wire Guide Introducer Catheter Assembly; Product Code: CN-04018

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-04020-RIHM

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 6, 2018

Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Code: ASK-24306-…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Food Low May 30, 2018

RALEY'S PISTACHIO GELATO; 10.58 oz. plastic tub UPC: 46567-02382 Ingredients: rehydrated skimmed milk, sugar, coconut oil, glucose syrup, pure…

Raley's Family of Fine Stores

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Prismaflex 7.20 US, Product Code 955542 Intended Use: The Prismaflex Control Unit is intended for: " Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Baxter EXACTAMIX Inlet, Vented, High-Volume Inlet, REF H938174 Usage: Exacta-Mix 2400 Compounding System Administration set is a disposable compo…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Prismaflex System, Product Code 107493 Intended Use: The Prismaflex Control Unit is intended for: " Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) f…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

smith&nephew LEGION(R) CR XLPE HIGH LEXION Articular Insert, 5-6 Size, 9 MM, REF 71453121 designed for use in patients in primary and revision surger…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

AMENDIA Omega Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device, Part Number 72-00-2-092812-11 The OmegaLIF(TM) (LIF(TM)) Expandable Lumbar Interbody Device is desig…

Spinal Elements

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Prismaflex 7.XX US, Product Code 115269 Intended Use: The Prismaflex Control Unit is intended for: " Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 100ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-3

Madison Polymeric Engineering

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Travel Kit, First Step EP-4 Kit (200 mL) and 1 Soiled Scope Bag (White), Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number TK-200(W)

Madison Polymeric Engineering

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 200ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-4

Madison Polymeric Engineering

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

smith&nephew LEGION(R) CR XLPE HIGH LEXION Articular Insert, 5-6 Size, 10 MM, REF 71453185 designed for use in patients in primary and revision surge…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Inspire 8 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050714 The intended uses for the two elements that constitute the oxygena…

LivaNova USA

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Philips HeartStart FRx AED.

Philips Electronics North America Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Prismaflex 7.XX ROW, Product Code 114870 Intended Use: The Prismaflex Control Unit is intended for: " Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 500ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-6

Madison Polymeric Engineering

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Biograph Horizon, PET/CT System using VJ10A, VJ10B, VJ20A scanners that provide registration and fusion of high resolution physiologic and anatomic i…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 30, 2018

Inspire 6 Integrated Phisio OXY w/ HVR Reservoir, Sterile EO, Catalog # 050713 The intended uses for the two elements that constitute the oxygenat…

LivaNova USA

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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.