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Product category · Updated Jun 3, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,478
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices accounts for 40,478 recalls — about 40.4% of the federal recall archive, of which 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,478 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 — roughly 40.4% of the 100,165-record archive. Of the 40,478 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.

  • 40,478 total recalls
  • 40.4% of the archive
  • 9% graded high-severity
  • FDA Devices top agency

Category snapshot

Medical Devices accounts for 40,478 recalls — about 40.4% of the 100,165-record federal archive, with 3,549 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,478
total recalls
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency
2000–2026
years covered

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2567 3385 2655 3821 3004 3208 2360 2254 2607 3417 2992 1243

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jun 3, 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

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FDA Devices Critical Aug 27, 2025

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG, transvenous defibrillation lead, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (non-CRT); Model Nos. 0160, 0161, 0162, 0163, 0164, 01…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2025

Dynex Agility Sample Tips; Model Number: 67910; The 67910 Agility Sample Tips are an accessory/consumable used with the Agility Automated ELISA sys…

Dynex Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2025

Estrone RIA Catalog Number DSL8700 UDI Code: 15099590211615 Estrone RIA is an in vitro diagnostic manual medical device used by healthcare profes…

Immunotech A.S.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Signa Artist, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Premier Elite (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2025

Zvu Anorectal Manometry Procedure Kit, REF: HRAM-PROC-10

Diversatek Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: PERLA ¿ TL MIS Product Name: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW Model/Catalog Number: MPF-PS 55 45-S Software Version: Not Applica…

SPINEART SA

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

Baxter Novum IQ Large Volume Pump, Product Code REF 40700BAXUS

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Premier XT (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Product Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Model/Catalog Number: IMU7F-40, IMU7F-35, IMU7F-30, IMU7F-25, and IMU7F-2…

Insightra Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 4L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-704 Product Descriptio…

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS Model…

Carefree Surgical Specialties

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Signa Voyager, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 7R 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 342-16-707 Product Descriptio…

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Roll Gauze + Tail Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Ro…

Carefree Surgical Specialties

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

Ambu SPUR II Labeled as the following: 1 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator, Adult, Catalog Number: 523211000 2 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator w/Mercury Filter, …

Ambu Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Discovery MR750 3.0T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Discovery MR450 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Sparrow Ascent Patient Controller, REF's: 11-110-K, 11-310-K, 11-320-K, 11-321-K, 11-310-K-28, 11-320-K-28, 11-321-K-28

Spark Biomedical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Hero XT (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Bartels ELISA Legionella Urinary Antigen. Model Number: B1029-440. In Vitro Diagnostic test kit for the presumptive diagnosis of past or current L…

Trinity Biotech USA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

HemosIL LMW Heparin Controls; Part Number: 0020300200;

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

DreamStation Auto BiPAP. Non-Continuous Ventilator.

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

FARAWAVE 1.0 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter, Product ID M004PF41M401

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

DreamStation Auto. Non-Continuous Ventilator.

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Artist Evo, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2025

Description/REF: BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 1FH-1FM/169-137, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 4HM/169-113, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 4HH/169-112, BD PYXIS MEDBANK …

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS Model…

Carefree Surgical Specialties

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: PERLA ¿ TL MIS Product Name: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW Model/Catalog Number: MPF-PS 65 40-S Software Version: Not Applica…

SPINEART SA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA PET/MR AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: Mobile Power Unit, AC Power Cord Model/Catalog Number: 107760 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The …

Thoratec LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA PET/MR, Tomographic Imager Combining Emission Computed Tomography with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Prosthesis Head B, 28 mm, 7 mm neck length. Item Number: 198-828/04.

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Hero Elite (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Voyager AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA PET/MR AIR Plus (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Custom Manifold Kit: REF: K09-02239C, K09-02249UP, K09-09110B, K09-10294A, K09-11227A, K09-11456B, K09-12123B, K09-13342AP, K09-13391BP, K09-13548, …

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Hero MAX (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner + Tail Large 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes M…

Carefree Surgical Specialties

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Architect AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

DreamStation Auto CPAP. Non-Continuous Ventilator.

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Custom Tubing Kit: REF: K04-00417, K04-00963, K04-01029

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

High Pressure Tubing: REF: 502211002, HP9720E/C, HP9721E/C

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Closed Cell Self-Expanding Stent, stent and stent delivery system. Material numbers: H7493915010240 …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Plastic Trial Head Brown, 7 mm neck length. Item Number: 175-928/15.

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Premier MAX (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Architect, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Discovery MR750w 3.0T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Premier, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Optima MR450w 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

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

Category data as of Jun 3, 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 Jun 3, 2026.