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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

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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 526 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

O-Two Adult Ventilation Timer, MODEL #(s): 01BM1000-CS, 01BM3201-MOTP-CS, 01BM3201-MOTL-CS, CATALOG #(s): 01BM1000 --- INTENDED USE: The Adult Ven…

O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Video Duodenoscope These instruments are intended to provide optical visualization of (via a video monitor), and therapeutic access to, the biliar…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Exactech Optetrak Logic CC 15mm Tibial Augment Screws

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Ultrasonic Endoscope Model Number EG-530UT A flexible ultrasonic endoscope intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral org…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 2 MHz OB Probe, Non-Fetal Monitor, Model #: X1L007, Catalog Code: N200. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of…

Natus Neurology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

28 cm (11") PUR Smallbore Ext Set w/6-Port NanoClave¿ Manifold, Check Valve, NanoClave¿, Rotating Luer. Product Usage: The device is a single use…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of…

ICU

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

18 cm (7") PUR Smallbore Ext Set w/6-Port NanoClave¿ Manifold, Check Valve, NanoClave¿, Rotating Luer. Product Usage: The device is a single use…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Burn Relief¿, MODEL #(s): 06BK1221, 06BK1232, 06BK1201, 06BK1200, CATALOG #(s): 06BK1221, 06BK1232, 06BK1201, 06BK1200 --- DRESSING,WOUND,HYDROGEL …

O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

XARIO 100 TUS-X100 diagnostic ultrasound system

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

10" Smallbore Ext Set w/6-Port NanoClave¿ Manifold (Orange, Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow Rings), Check Valve, Clamp, Rotating Luer. Product Usage: Th…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

PROXIMALE - 28 cm (11") Smallbore Ext Set w/6-Port NanoClave¿ Manifold, Check Valve, NanoClave¿ (Red Rings), Rotating Luer. Product Usage: The de…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

ArjoHuntleigh Flowtron ACS900, medical pump, software V1.099 Device is used to prevent the occurrence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in at-risk patie…

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

APLIO i-series: a) APLIO i700 TUS AI700 b) APLIO i800 TUS AI800 diagnostic ultrasound system

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 5 MHz Vascular Probe, Model #: X1L004, Catalog Code: N500. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal life, …

Natus Neurology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Kit w/3 Ext Sets, 3 Drop-In MicroClave¿ Clear. Product Usage: The device is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access for t…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

APLIO 300 TUS-A300 diagnostic ultrasound system

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of…

ICU

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides precise delivery of multiple therapies across the general spectrum of…

ICU

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2017

ATAR Reusable Extension Cable, sold under brand names: ATAR Reusable Series, ATAR 53912 Reusable Series, and XI Reusable Series. Model codes: 53…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Nicolet¿ Elite¿ 2 MHz OB Water Proof Probe, Model #: X1L008, Catalog Code: NW20. Intended for non-invasive support, i.e. early detection of fetal …

Natus Neurology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2017

Nova Biomedical Stat Profile Prime Analyzer as follows: PN 52855 Stat Profile Prime ABG Analyzer PN 53655 Stat Profile Prime ABG Analyzer with Scan…

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Succinylcholine Chloride, 100 mg per 5mL, 20 mg per mL syringe. IV Use Only. JCB Laboratories, 8710 E 34th St., N. Wichita, KS 67226 UPC 7335968405

Fagron Compounding Services LLC dba Fagron Sterile Services

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Starter Reamer Catalog #: 321-45-01

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Drew Scientific DREW 3-PAC Reagent Kit containing: 5L Diluent, 750 mL Enzymatic Cleaner, and 125 mL Lysing Reagent.

JAS Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Proteus 235, Proton Therapy System Product Usage: The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 is a medical device designed to produce and deliver a p…

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

CardioTek EP-TRACER Software V1.x and V2.0 The EP-TRACER System is an electrophysiology measurement system used to acquire, filter, digitize, ampl…

CardioTek BV

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Coulter PrepPlus, Part Number 286600, Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus is a microprocessor-controlled pipetting and diluting system designed …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Boston Scientific Imager II Angiographic Catheter, a pathway for delivering contrast media to selected sites in the vascular system. M001314141 (5-pa…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Reamer, Catalog #: 321-25-38, Catalog #: 321-25-42 and Catalog #: 321-25-46

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, tibial Insert, LEFT Sz 6 / 11mm, REF 391-11-706, QTY 01, The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra h…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Multiphor II Electrophoresis System GE HealthCare Product Number: 18-1018-06 PerkinElmer Part Number: 2117-004 Product Usage: Multiphor II E…

Perkinelmer Life Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Jelco, Hypodermic needle Pro¿ needles 19G X1 1/2" 800/CA Model No. EL 1915 & 19G X 2" 600/CA Model No. SB 5021, Rx Only, Sterile EO.

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Electrophysiology catheter cables are designed as electrode cables with a multi-pin connector on the distal end and the appropriate number of tails…

Sterilmed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Boston Scientific Extractor Pro RX-S Retrieval Balloon Catheter 12-15mm Below UPN: M00547340

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Medacta GMK HINGE, Tibial Insert Fixed, SIZE 2, HEIGHT 23 mm, REF 02.09.0223H, STERILE EO

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Narrow Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Reamer // Catalog #: 321-45-38, Catalog #: 321-45-42 and Catalog #: 321-45-46

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Nussloch GmbH ASP6025 Tissue Processor

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Tenaxis Medical ArterX(TM) Surgical Sealant, (a) 4mL, REF 9002, and (b) 5mL REF 9006, STERILE R, Store at 2oC - 8oC Adjunct to sutures in vascular…

Mallinckrodt Manufacturing LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Sensis Vibe Systems with Software Version VD10B, Model Numbers 10765502, 10910620, 11007641, 6648161 --- Programmable diagnostic computer,

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

3DKNEE(TM) SYSTEM e+, Tibial Insert, RIGHT Sz 8 / 11mm, REF 391-11-708, QTY 01 The 3DKnee Insert HXL Tibial Inserts are manufactured from ultra hi…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Proteus 235 and Proteus ONE proton therapy systems

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Glenoid Reamer - Catalog #: 321-05-38, Catalog #: 321-05-42, and Catalog #: 321-05-46

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Reverse Starter Reamer - Catalog #: 321-05-01

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Boston Scientific Extractor Pro RX-S Retrieval Balloon Catheter 9-12mm Above UPN: M00547300

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

EXACTECH Equinoxe Modular Reverse Pilot-Tip Starter Reamer - Catalog #: 321-25-01

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Logic Fit Tibial Tamp Head

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2017

Coulter PrepPlus 2, Part Number 378600, Product Usage: The COULTER PrepPlus 2, when used in combination with the COULTER TQPrep Workstation, is …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 5, 2017

ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM SEGMENTAL STEM, CANAL FILLING, DIAMETER 20MM, LENGTH 120MM, STYLE STRAIGHT, TYPE CANAL FILLING, COLLAR 25MM; REF 2500SP22E

Onkos Surgical, 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.