PlainRecalls

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
Check a product → All categories

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-24

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 498 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 14, 2018

LASEREDGE Knives, 2.75MM THIN SLIT ANGLED BEVELED UP (6/BOX)(6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7759A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Kniv…

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 14, 2018

DIASTAT anti-Nuclear antibody (ANA) / DIASTAT ANA ELISA. Catalog Number: FANA200. Product Usage: The DIASTAT¿ anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) test is…

Euro Diagnostica AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 14, 2018

LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.75PAR (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7575, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intende…

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 14, 2018

LASEREDGE Knives, CRESCENT BLADE STRAIGHT BEVEL UP STR (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7500, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are…

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Allura Xper systems with Certeray X-ray Generator located in regions with high mains (480V) voltage. Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is int…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x8" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Cosmedent's Etching Gel, 3g, 37% Phosphoric Acid, Rx only. Packaged in 3g Luer Lock syringes. Used for etching enamel and dentin.

Cosmedent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Footswitch accessory to the CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System; Catalogue No: C7000 Product Usage: The footswitch is a component of t…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Axiom Artis, Model Numbers: 5904433, 5904441, 5904649, 5904656, 5917054, 7007755, 7008605, 7412807, 7413078, 7555357, 7555373, 7727717, 7728350 & 772…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Max Implant System - Bone Tap for use with 7.0mm diameter Max Implant, Catalog Number D-TAP-MAX7-7 Dental implants are intended for use as ancho…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

STAT 2¿ I.V. Gravity Flow Controller and STAT 2¿ Primary, Secondary Administration Sets and Extension Sets (Catalog Numbers: (1) S2, STAT 2¿ I.V. Con…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AVID TruCustom DAVINCI PACK convenience kits, Item Code: ADVU037-09

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AVID TruCustom KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK convenience kits, Item Code: MADN011-02

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

ultraView Universal DAB Detection Kit, Ventana part Number 760-500, Roche GMMI 05269806001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 10"x15" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pou…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Coated VICRYL RAPIDETM (Polyglactin 910) Suture

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AVID TruCustom GENERAL PACK convenience kits, Item Code: LGHM041-06 and LGHM041-08

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Mallinckrodt Institute Percutaneous Gastrostomy Set Product Usage: Intended for the percutaneous placement of a catheter for gastroenteric feed…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

proSA Tool Set used to adjust and verify the proSA Adjustable Shunt System Shunt, central nervous system and components

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AccuLIF TL Insertion Handle The AccuLIF Insertion Handle attaches to the implant and is specifically designed to allow a surgeon to insert the im…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 4.5"x11" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Po…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Artis Q and Q.zen model Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system wireless foot switch accessory; Model Numbers: 4787797, 4787805, and 4787813.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

A20975A "Working insert, with ramp, one way" (Lots 13ZW to 172W; A20976A "Bridge, one way" (Lots 146W to 172W) and A20977A "Bridge, two way" (Lots 14…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

Hematoxylin II, Ventana Part Number 790-22087, Roche GMMI 05277965001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 16"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pou…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

iView DAB IHC Detection Kit, Ventana part Number 760-091, Roche GMMI 05266157001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

NEXES VEN IVIEW DAB DET KT JPN-US EXPORT, Ventana Part Number 760-041, Roche GMMI 05266084001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Po…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouc…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

DELTA XTEND" Reverse Shoulder System Modular Centered and Eccentric Epiphysis Implants intended for use in total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacemen…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Mar 7, 2018

Biofinity XR Toric contact lenses 8.7/14.5 - 6PK Biofinity XR Toric (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for the correc…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

14-442000S Antegrade Femoral Nail Instrument Kit, orthopedic instrument

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Po…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Soft-Vu Omni Flush Angiographic Catheter (UPN H787107322015); SV OF 5F x 65 cm .035 NB PG; Catalog Number: 10732201 AngioDynamics Angiographic Cat…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AVID TruCustom SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY convenience kits, Item Code: MADN010-02

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x9" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pou…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

CINtec PLUS Cytology Kit (Canada/Japan), Ventana Part Number 805-100, Roche GMMI 06889549001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x11" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouc…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy Set Product Usage: Intended for the percutaneous placement of a catheter for gastroenteric feeding

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 7, 2018

ultraView SISH DNP Detection Kit, Ventana Part Number 800-098, Roche GMMI 05907136001 in vitro diagnostic

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Rusch Greenlite MAC 1, Catalog Number 004551001. Used during tracheal intubation.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x22" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Po…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

BC Thrombin Reagent Kit Lot Number 46751; UDI - 008427680131024675120180908 and BC Thrombin Reagent Kit Lot Number 47184; UDI -00842768013102471842…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

SOMATOM Go.Up computed tomography (CT) x-ray system table, Model Number: 11061628 Product Usage: Intended to generate and process cross-sectional…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 13"x18" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pou…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x22" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Po…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

AVID TruCustom MINOR PROCEDURE 6A convenience kits, Item Code: MADN032-01

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 6"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouc…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Vis-U-All High Temp 13"x18" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pou…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 7, 2018

Camera System, Television, Surgical without audio Intended for transmission and documentation of surgical interventions for the purpose of archivi…

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

What to do with this

Monitoring medical devices? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • 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

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

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.