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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 · 2026-08-25

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 519 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 2000, 3-TT-FILTRON 2000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Convertors Robotic Drape with Attached Leggings; Product is packaged as Single Sterile Drape/8 per Case

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 30, 2017

Tissu-Trans Filtron 1000, 3-TT-FILTRON 1000. Product Usage: Intended for fat transfer and liposuction.

Shippert Medical Technologies

CPSC No agency class Aug 30, 2017

Dr. Brown's Natural Bottle & Dish Soaps Recalled by Handi-Craft Company Due to Risk of Bacteria Exposure

Greenblenz, of Auburn Hills, Mich.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR450 1.5T Product Usage: 1 .5T Brivo MR355 and 1.5T Optima MR360 are whole body magnetic resonance scanners designed to support high reso…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR750 3.0T Product Usage: The Optima MR450 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, hi…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Optima MR450w 1.5T Product Usage: The Optima MR450w 1.5T system is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, h…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generator, Rx. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threaten…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Arctic Sun 5000 Temperature Management System, 100-120 V North America and 100-120 V US

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 300 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 330; (b) Model 340 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

EMBLEM MRI S-ICD Model 219, Subcutaneous-Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Rx. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide d…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HomeChoice Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C4471, 5C4471R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automatic …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant Product Usage: The 1.5T Signa HDx family and 3.0T Signa HDx family are a whole body m…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VersaSafe Plastic Cannula - 11 Gauge, Model 9391-0200 Product Usage: Used with secondary IV sets or syringes with a female luer lock adapter to a…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

1.5T Signa HDx, 3.0T Signa HDx, 1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant Product Usage: The GE Signa¿ HDx MR system is a whole …

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

HomeChoice Pro Automated PD system Model numbers: 5C8310, 5C8310R Product Usage: The HomeChoice Automated Personal Cycler is intended for automa…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VNS Therapy¿ AspireHC¿ Generator, VNS Therapy¿ AspireSR¿ Generator. Model No. 105. Product Usage: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy (P…

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

SIGNA Creator, SIGNA ExplorerProduct Usage: 1.5T SIGNA Creator and 1.5T SIGNA Explorer is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to suppor…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

VNS Therapy¿ AspireHC¿ Generator, VNS Therapy¿ AspireSR¿ Generator. Model No. 106. Product Usage: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy (P…

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 1000 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 1009; (b) Model 1010 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

EMBLEM S-ICD, Model A209, Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, RX. Product Usage: The S-ICD system is intended to provide defib…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Truliant Tibial Trial Handle. To assist the surgeon in the implantation of Truliant Knee system components according to a conventional technique f…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Discovery MR750 3.0T Product Usage: Intended use: The Discovery MR750 3.0Tsystem is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support h…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Encore(TM) 26 Inflation Device, REF Catalog Nos.: (a) H74904526011, (b) M001151050, (c) M00566670, (d) M0067101140

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Plum 360 Infusion System

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Signa PET/MR (K163619, K142098) Product Usage: The SIGNA PET/MR system combines magnetic resonance diagnostic devices (MRDD) and Positron Emissio…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

Brivo MR355, Optima MR360 Product Usage: The Brivo MR355/Optima MR360 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolut…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit, containing LeadCare II Lead Controls Product Usage: IVD test kit for the detection of lead in blood. The kit con…

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 23, 2017

ThermaSure(TM), a CENORIN(TM) product, SERIES 130 MEDICAL DEVICE DRYER: (a) Model 135; (b) Model 136 Forced air dryer for medical devices

Cenorin, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 350 Straight Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw5.5 x 55mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Palla…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Body Alignment Driver. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 40mm Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 60mm MIS Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe, 10 CC L/S, 100 per box, 12 boxes/case, 1,200/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. T…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 6.5 x 40mm and 6.5 x 4.0 mm screw. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Syringe Bulb, 60 CC 50 pcs per case. The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. They are intended for use in t…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 5.5 x 35mm Curved Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 50mm Curved and precontoured Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product lab…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Guide Wire. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spina…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 7.5 x 40mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pall…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Distractor. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spina…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 5 CC L/L 22 G X 1.0, 100 per box, 15 boxes/case, 1,500/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or …

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Pedicle Cut. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 6.5 x 55mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 6.5 x 35mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pa…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS C. Probe. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MISS/MIS Compressor and Rod Tightener. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Produc…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Poly Screw Driver B. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as P…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 6.5 x 55mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pall…

Valorem Surgical LLC

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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.