Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial …
Arrow International Inc
Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit with Blue Flex Tip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions…
Arrow International Inc
AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by w…
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit. The MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue permits venous access a…
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Devi…
Arrow International Inc
Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS …
Arrow International Inc
Non-Rebreather Oxygen Mask, Adult High Concentration with 2.1 m (7) Oxygen Tubing, Product Code 108MM
ConvaTec, Inc
Willscher Vas Reapproximator Set, Surgical Instrument, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to stabilize the vas …
Cook Inc.
Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term…
Arrow International Inc
Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial c…
Arrow International Inc
Hudson RCI, Pediatric Nasal Cannula, Non-Flared Prongs, Rx only,
Teleflex Medical
KYPHON(R) Directional Bone Filler Device, Size: 3, REF F04C, Rx Only, STERILE R.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Oxygen Masks, Elongated (Under Chin), Adult Med Concentration, No Tubing, FITS-All Conn., Product Code 3104-E
ConvaTec, Inc
Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features …
Arrow International Inc
Ellex Tango Reflex with slit lamp Laser Ophthalmic In the SLT mode, the device is intended to be used for selective laser trabeculoplasty (ST) op…
Laserex Systems Inc.
Arrow¿ VPS¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the…
Arrow International Inc
LapSac Introducer, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages. Used to aid in the introduction of a LapSac during endoscopic …
Cook Inc.
Pressure injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central CThe CG+Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation…
Arrow International Inc
Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology The ArrowEVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is…
Arrow International Inc
Nexstim eXima NBS System Software version 2.2 or higher. The Nexstim Navigated Brain Stimulation System (NBS System) is indicated for noninvasive ma…
Nexstim PLC
Sesamoid Plasty, Stereotaxic Instrument The Sesamoid Plasty workstation is used to run the tracking software as part of the software based navigatio…
Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to t…
Arrow International Inc
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the…
Arrow International Inc
Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure injectable P1CC with chlorag+ard Antimicrobial an…
Arrow International Inc
Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the perip…
Arrow International Inc
Oxygen Mask, Elongated (Under the Chin) Pediatric, High Concentration Rebreather, 7 ft. (2.1 m) Oxygen Tubing w/FITS-All Oxygen Connector, Product Co…
ConvaTec, Inc
Berchtold Chromophare F300 Exam Light CHROMOPHARE examination lights are medical lights used for local illumination of the patients' body so that il…
Stryker Communications
Arrow¿ Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow¿ GlideThru" Peel-Awa…
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit. The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous …
Arrow International Inc
Response BandLoc 5.5/6.0 Tensioner Instrument The Tensioner Instrument (01-1102-1000) is utilized to allow the surgeon to apply a recommended tens…
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Arrow VPS Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated…
Arrow International Inc
AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavia…
Arrow International Inc
QuickFlash Radial Artery/Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circ…
Arrow International Inc
Large Stealth Chamber, Catalog Numbers: DS50-001-XL-T, DS50-002-XL-T, DS50-003-XL-T, DS50-102-XL-T, DS50-103-XL-T
Iba Dosimetry
ARROWg+ard Blue You-Bend Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for High Volume Infusions The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( …
Arrow International Inc
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Kit The Arrow International Pressure Injectable PICC is intended for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the…
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous…
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid f…
Arrow International Inc
Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions …
Arrow International Inc
ARROWg+ard Blue You-Bend Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit for High Volume Infusions The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( …
Arrow International Inc
Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare and LeadCare II test Kits. Product Usage: The LeadCare Blood Lead Test Kit is for in vitro diagnostic use only. Th…
Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.
Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP…
Arrow International Inc
DePuy Synthes various orthopedic instruments modified by U.S. Distributors These instruments are used in various orthopedic procedures
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7 - 7.5¿¿Fr. Catheters The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introd…
Arrow International Inc
Non-Rebreathing Mask, Reservoir Bag, Check Valve, One Side Valve, with Tubing, Product Code 106-E, Product Code 3226MM, and Product Code 9108MM
ConvaTec, Inc
Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" an…
Arrow International Inc
Urea Base Agar, Acumedia PN 7226 Urea Agar Base is used with agar for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of urease production
Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.
ARROWg+ard Blue Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid flu…
Arrow International Inc
NBS System 4 (sw version 4.0 or higher), Software update to 4.3.3 and NBS System 5 (sw version 5.0 or higher), Software update to 5.1.1. The Nexstim…
Nexstim PLC
MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barr…
Arrow International 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
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.