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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 · 2026-08-24

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 510 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

BLUE BURN SHEET, STERILE, 60" x 96"; Item 7305, GAM item 30-01 Product Usage - May provide a sterile, barrier environment to protect patient from …

Dukal Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 6FR - 10CM (0.025), REF/Product Code RM*RS6J10PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 7FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS7F10PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved PG, UPN H965458710, Catalog No. 45-871 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and Bi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

XCELA PASV 5F DL 55CM IR-145 Nitinol Wire KIT PG, UPN H965251260, Catalog No. 25-126 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and …

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 5FR - 10CM (0.025), REF/Product Code RM*RS5J10PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 6FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*ES6F16HAU, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 5FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*ES5F10HAU, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 5FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*ES5F16HAU, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

enGen Track System with TCAutomation Software Version 4.2

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

FUJIFILM FDR Visionary Suite with CH-200. Model # CH-200, Catalog: Visionary Suite (FMSU Marketing Name) The FDR Visionary Suite is intended to ge…

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Remisol Advance Software (Driver Architect) Catalog Number B32129 The Remisol Advance Data Manager (Stand alone Data Management Systems) collects …

Normand Informatique

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved w/ Nit GW, UPN H965458950, Catalog No. 45-895 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology,…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

United Nuclear Scientific High Power Handheld Lasers. Laser products

United Nuclear Scientific Supplies, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Piranha Screw 4.0 x 12mm, used in Piranha Surgical Plate System The Piranha Surgical Plate System is intended to provide stabilization of the cerv…

Amendia, Inc dba Spinal Elements

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F SL-55CM IR-145 Kit Valved PG, UPN H965458180, Catalog No. 45-818 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and BioFl…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Xcela PICC Kit with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, XCELA PASV 5F DL 55CM MST-70 Nitinol KIT PG, UPN H965251250, Catalog No. 25-125 The Xcela wi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 5FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS5F10PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 6FR - 10CM (0.025), REF/Product Code RM*ES6J10HAT, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 5FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS5F16PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM IR-145 Kit Valved PG, UPN H965458330, Catalog No. 45-833 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and BioFl…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Elekta ERGO++ Product Usage: ERGO is often used for stereotactic treatments.

Elekta Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 6FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS6F16PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved PG, UPN H965458830, Catalog No. 45-883 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and Bi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

ABL800 analyzer with FLEXQ module. Device intended for in vitro testing of samples of whole blood for the parameters pCO2, cK+, cNa+, cCa2+, cCl ,…

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 5FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*CS5F10NA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved w/ Nit GW, UPN H965458950, Catalog No. 45-895 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology,…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 7FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*CS7F10NA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Critical Dec 20, 2017

LIFEPAK(R) defibrillation electrodes, Catalog # 11101-000016, MIN #3202380-006 The defibrillation electrodes are used only with LIFEPAK EXPRESS(R…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 6FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*CS6F10NA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved w/ Nit GW, UPN H965458950, Catalog No. 45-895 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology,…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer, Part Number 75222, for use with automated hematology analyzer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM MST-70 KIT Non-Valved PG, UPN H965458710, Catalog No. 45-871 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and Bi…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Dial-A-Dose Insulin Delivery Device (Pen-Injector) cartridge holders Product Usage: The NovoPen Echo¿ is a re-usable pen injector for single pati…

Novo Nordisk Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

DeRoyal Sterile Custom kits containing Medline Aplicare Povidone Iodine Prep Pads: a) Incision and Drainage Tray, REF 47-763.04 b) Incision and Dra…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Solus Flexible wire-reinforced laryngeal mask airways under the following sizes: 1) small pediatric size 2 catalog #8002001, 2) large pediatric size…

Intersurgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM), Catalog Number 221261 Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% or 10% Sheep Blood is used for cultivating f…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Accu-Chek Connect diabetes management software app, Catalog number 07562462001 / GTIN number 00365702700000, Catalog number 07250452001 / GTIN number…

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

SMARTABLATE RF System Generator

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Vantage Total Ankle Tibial Insert, Fixed Bearing, 10 mm, Left, Size 3. Exactech Inc. Intended for patients with ankle joints damage by severe rheu…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

BD Precision Glide Needle 18G x 1 RB, Catalog 305195 Product Usage: These needles are intended for general purpose fluid injection/aspiration, i…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

pmi, pro med instruments, DORO(R) Sterile Disposable Skull Pins, 3 pieces (3 pieces per blister, 12 blisters per box), STERILE R, Rx ONLY The DORO(R…

Pro-Med Instruments Gmbh

FDA Devices Low Dec 13, 2017

BD PhoenixTM AP, Catalog Number 448010 The BD Phoenix" AP instrument is designed for use with the BD Phoenix" system is intended to standardize ID b…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Compressible Limb Therapy System (Leg Cuffs, Arm Sleeves, Waist pads and air injection hoses) Product Usage: Intended for limb massage utilizing …

Won Industry Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) v2.6 software used with CARESCAPE Monitors B850, B650, and B450 v2.0.7 or earlier software The PDM is intended t…

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

PENTARAY NAV High-Density Mapping Catheter.

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Fukuda Denshi patient monitor model DS-8100M and DS-8100N Product Usage: Use of the Fukuda Denshi DynaScope Model DS-8100N/8100M Patient Monitor …

Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

ICU Mednet(TM) Medication Management Suite 6.1 and 6.21, Product Code/List Numbers: (a) 16037-64-01; MedNet 6.1 b) 16037-64-02; MedNet 6.1 c) 1603…

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

Vantage Total Ankle Tibial Insert, Fixed Bearing, 7 mm, Left, Size 3. Exactech Inc., Intended for patients with ankle joints damage by severe r…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 13, 2017

CM0405 Mueller-Hinton Broth IVD, 500g makes 23.8 litres.

Remel 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.