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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 487 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

MINC Benchtop Incubator (Mini Incubator) catalog (K-MINC-1000 US) G46022 is a microprocessor controlled, gassed, humidified, incubator intended for …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Stage-1 Tissue Punch, Disposable, 4.5mm; catalog number: ISS141K. Intended for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in sup…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 25, 2018

Cocaine Metabolite MICRO-PLATE EIA, Catalog Number: 1122SC, UDI: (0100608337000429(17)180228(10)000

OraSure Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Teleflex MEDICAL HUDSON RCI One Way Valve w. Capped Monitoring Port, REF 1644, QTY 50 Product Usage: for use in respiratory and anesthesia circui…

Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Sarns TCM, Catalog No. 15747 The Sarns TCM is indicated for controlling and monitoring patient temperature .

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Brilliance iCT - Model no. 728306 Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sec…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System, Catalog No. 809810 The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is indicated for use to supply temperatu…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Power-LOAD Cot Fastening System, Model #6390, Catalog #6390-000-000, UDI: 07613327261523 Power-LOAD is intended to assist with loading and unloadi…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Brilliance 6 Slice (Air) - Model no. 728256, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produc…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Getinge AGS, FSLC, FSUC, RC accessory to Washer- Disinfector 88 Series UDI Info: 07340153700109, 07340153700116 Getinge automated loading/unloa…

Getinge Disinfection Ab

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Intera 1.5T; 1) Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar Model 781104, 2) Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar Model 781105, 3) Intera 1.5T Master/Nova Model 781106, 4) Intera…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

T5 Model 78104 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spect…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

ONCOR Impression Plus, Digital Linear Accelerator, Model No. 05857912 Product Usage: The intended use of the device is to deliver x-ray radiation…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

ONCOR Avant-garde, Digital Linear Accelerator, Model No. 05863472 Product Usage: The intended use of the device is to deliver x-ray radiation for…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular (TMJ) Right Mandibular Component part of TMJ Reconstruction Prosthesis System. Model /catalog # TYY-NNNNRM The T…

TMJ Solutions Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Ingenuity TF PET/CT, Model No. 882442 Product Usage: The device is an integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Brilliance iCT SP - Model no. 728311 Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

JAMSHIDI (TJ) NEEDLE BONE MARROW [a.) 13G x 3.5, b.) 8G x 4, c.) 11G x 4, d.) 8G x 6, e.) 11G x 6]; STERILE;

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Manometer, 550 ml three-Way Stopcock; STERILE;

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

WRIGHT, Wright Medical Technology, VALOR(R) Nail, Right, Small, OD: 11.5mm, L: 150mm, REF415101115R

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

ONCOR Expression, Digital Linear Accelerator, Model No. 07360717 Product Usage: The intended use of the device is to deliver x-ray radiation for …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

GE Healthcare: a) Prodigy, Model Numbers: LU7248, LU8905, LU40427, LU40431, LU40626, LU40637, LU40626, LU40637, LU42021, LU42025, LU41730, LU41734,…

GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LL

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Infinity Acute Care System (IACS) Monitoring Solution, Catalog Numbers: MS18841, MS20401, MS20407, MS20724, MS22956, MS25510, MS25520, MS25643, MS261…

Draegar Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Human Fetal Hemoglobin (HBF-1) FITC Conjugate

Life Technologies Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Brilliance Big Bore (Oncology) - Model no. 728243, Computed Tomography X-Ray system Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

ACS-NT, Model 78108 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or s…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 25, 2018

Cook Vacuum Pump (Cook Aspiration Unit) K-MAR-5200-US, GPN G51607. Intended for the aspiration of body fluids and cells; in particular oocyte aspi…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Hematology Diluent M-30D used with BC-3200 and BC-3600 Hematology Analyzer; Part Numbers: (1) 105-005405-00 (2 x 5.5L container), (2) 105-005406-00 (…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Simplastic Suprapubic Puncture Instruments: Product Code Equivalent Code (a) 650704100 551310 (b) 650704120 551312 (c) 65070416…

Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Bard(R) Premature Infant Feeding tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036430 Product Usage: BARD(R) Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit(TM) connector are inten…

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

(1) Central Venous Catheterization Kit, Part Number (PN): ASK-04300-PHP; (2) Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Cat…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

6.5" (17 cm) Smallbore Ext Set w/Remv MicroClave¿ Clear, NanoClave¿ T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, Bulk Non-Sterile, 500 per case, Item A1009-NS,…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Foot Controls Model: S-N1 and S-N2 Product Usage: Variable foot control for use with drive units operating mechanical instruments.

W & H DentalWerk Burmoos GMBH - Site 1

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

AGB+ Multi Lumen CVC Kit (1) Part Number (PN): CDC-42703-B1A, (2) PN: CDC-42802-1A, (3) CDC-45703-1A, (4) CDC-45703-A1A, (5) PN: CDC-45703-B1A; AGB+ …

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 18, 2018

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products TSH Reagent Pack

Clinical Diagnostic Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

D-RAD Self-Tapping Locking Screw intended for the fixation of fractures involving the distal radius. smith&nephew D-RAD 2.4MM X 10MM S-T LOCKING SCRE…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

ORTHOFIX, Connector System, SMALL SET SCREW, REF 79-2003

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CT-1 Needle

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

PDS Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Suture Size 0 PDS Plus Violet 36 Single Armed CTB-1 Needle

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

IntelliVue X3 Patient Monitor.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

14 cm (5.5") Appx 0.27 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/SURPLUG¿ Nano T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, 50 pouches per case, Item IR-NG31481B, Sterile, Rx. …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

(1) Access Tray, Part Number (PN): ASK-04001-MS; Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit (2) PN: CDC-12703-1A; (3) PN: CDC-15703-1A; (4) PN: CDC-15703-B1A; Arrow T…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for High Volume Infusions (1) Part Number (PN): CDC-22122-1A; (2) PN: CDC-25122-1A; (3) P…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

AUTO REF/KERATOMETER ARK-1s

Nidek Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

(1) ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Product Number: ASK-21142-RH; (2) Arrowg+ard B…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Hamilton-C2 Ventilator Unit Intended to provide ventilator support to adults and pediatrics and optionally infants and neonates in the hospital.

Hamilton Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light; Model numbers VLT600 SF AIM STP, VLT600 DF AIM STP, Ref. codes ARD568811901, ARD568811911 ARD568811951, ARD568811961…

GETINGE US SALES LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

5" (13 cm) Smallbore Ext Set w/MicroClave¿, Clave¿ T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, 50 pouches per case, Item B99066, Sterile, Rx. The firm name o…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 18, 2018

Strauss Penis Clamp 130MM/General Instruments

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 18, 2018

Bard(R) Adult/Pediatric Feeding Tube, ENFit(TM), REF EN0036420 Product Usage: BARD(R) Nasogastric Sump Tubes with ENFit(TM) connector are intend…

C.R. Bard, Inc.

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Nearby categories

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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.