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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

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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

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FDA Devices Low May 31, 2017

Pointe Scientific Chemistry Controls Level I and II LEVl: Amber glass vial w/PP white plastic cap. LEV2: Amber glass vial w/PP black plastic cap.

Medtest Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

CORFLO PEG Kit, Pull 16FR. Product Usage: CORFLO PEG Tubes are intended for delivery of enteral nutrition, water and medications into the stoma…

CORPAK MedSystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Microalbumin Reagent, Catalog No. 475100, Product Labeling A18520AL MA reagent, when used in conjunction with UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) and SYNCH…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Round Drain, 7FR. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single use device…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 19FR. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single …

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

PE CONNECTOR 3/8 Y 20/BX, Sterile, Single use, Product Usage: Catheter Connector/Accessory

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Cardiothoracic Silicone Round Drain,19FR. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

CytoGuard Closed Luer Connector, Intravenous access 2 cartons of 50 units each (100 units per case)

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2017

HeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106762 - HMII POCKET CONTROLLER, NA; UDI: 00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in …

Thoratec Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Hoffmann LRF Safety Clip (Bone Transport Strut), 14 x 12 x 5 mm, REF 4933-0-401, NDC (01)07613327131475(10)V07241 Product Usage: Intended for fix…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2017

10-1398M - SpF-PLUS Implantable Stimulator. Indicated as a spinal fusion adjunct to increase the probability of fusion success in 1 or 2 levels.

EBI Patient Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Merge Cardio software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, an…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

CSI, Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) Saline Infusion Pump, Rx only, Part Number: 7-10014, Model Number: SIP-3000.

Cardiovascular Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

AXIOM Sensis, Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable. Intended to be used as a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic cardiac cathe…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

CORFLO, PEG Adaptor Repair Kit with ENFit Connectors, Size: 12FR (4mm); Product Usage: CORFLO PEG Tubes are intended for delivery of enteral nut…

CORPAK MedSystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

CORFLO, PEG Adaptor Repair Kit with ENFit Connectors, Size: 16FR; Product Usage: CORFLO PEG Tubes are intended for delivery of enteral nutrition…

CORPAK MedSystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

SENSATION PLUS¿ 8Fr. 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter with Insertion Kit & STATLOCK¿ Product Code/Part Number: 0684-00-0576-01U is a cardiac assis…

Datascope Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 10FR W/Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are steril…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

StatLock¿ IV Premium Catheter Stabilization Device, product code IV0570. sterile. Packaging: packaged as single units in tyvek to film pouches, the…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 15FR W/15FR Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Round Drain, 10FR. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single use device…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

PE CONNECTOR 3/8 STRAIGHT 20/BX, Sterile, Single use, Product Usage: Catheter Connector/Accessory

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Opteryx Variable Rescue Screw, Part #CP2214, UDI: *+M711CP22140/$$801716012*. Packaged in heat-sealed plastic bag. Product Usage: 4.5mm x 14mm A…

Innovasis, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 10FR W/10FR Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Flat Drain, 10mm, Full Ducts W/15FR Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drain, 7mm Full W/Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile sing…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Legacy Full Contour Laboratory Abutment: 3.5mmD Platform/5.5mmD

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2017

HeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 107801 - HMII PUMP & POCKET CTRL ONLY UDI:00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in …

Thoratec Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

MesaLabs Conductivity Standard Solution, 14 mS/cm, 32 ounces (950 ml). Product No. : 02.0027, 020510 (carton of 6 of 02.0027). Polyethylene bottle …

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. B23858.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Ceftriaxone TX 32 US S30, Ref 412302 and Ceftriaxone TX 32 US F100, Ref 507058 ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobi…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 10FR W/Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2017

HeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106015 - HMII LVAD SEALED KIT-PCTRL, NA UDI: 00813024011224 Intended to provide hemodynamic support …

Thoratec Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

PE CONNECTOR 5 IN 1 20/BX, Sterile, Single use, Product Usage: Catheter Connector/Accessory

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drain, 10mm Full W/Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile sin…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drain, 10mm, 3/4 Ducts. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

INFANT 20/BX, Sterile, Single use Product Usage: Catheter Connector/Accessory

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Hemaduct Silicone Round Drain, 19FR W/15FR Trocar. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 629029, B24465, B24802, B66445, B68304, B63322.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 31, 2017

10-1335M - SpF-XL IIB 2/DM Implantable Stimulator. Indicated as a spinal fusion adjunct to increase the probability of fusion success in 1 or 2 le…

EBI Patient Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 31, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Silicone Flat Drain, 7mm, Full Ducts. Sterile, Rx Only. For Single Use Only. Jackson-Pratt Wound Drainage Systems are sterile single…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

Enzymatic Creatinine Reagent (CR-E 2 x 200), Catalog No. A60298. Intended for the quantitative determination of creatinine (CR-E) concentration in…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

WECK Visistat 35R Disposable Skin Stapler, Ref 528135, Rx Only, Sterile EO, Visistat is indicated for the external skin closure of lacerations on …

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2017

NC Trek RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter, Part No. 1012448-06, 1012448-08, 1012448-12, 1012448-15, 1012448-20, 1012449-06, 1012449-08, 1012449-12, 101…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Critical May 24, 2017

Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Ultra Blood Lead Test Kits Part Number: 80-0010

Magellan Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

Brennen Skin Graft Mesher. Surgical instrument designed to expand skin grafts'

Molnlycke Health Care, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

Access BR Monitor, Part No. 387620

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

GE426R; HI-LINE XS DIAMOND BURR X-CRS.I D4.5MM; GE426SU; HI-LINE XS DISP.DIAM.BURR X-CRS.I D4.5MM; GE526R; HI-LINE XS DIAMOND BURR X-CRS.II D4.…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

Normed General Instruments 503004541: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS Screws, AO 503004341: Werber Countersink Cannulated for micro CBS …

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate May 24, 2017

Salicylate Reagent (SALY 2 x 45), Catalog No. 378194. Intended for quantitative determination of salicylate concentration in human serum or plasma.

Beckman Coulter 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.