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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 · 2026-08-26

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 551 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

BNX Fine Need Aspiration System (19GA); Material/Part #: DSN-19-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

SharkCore Fine Needle Biopsy System (22 GA); Material/Part #s: DSC-22-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Artis Zee and Zeego fluoroscopic x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

SharkCore Fine Needle Biopsy System (25GA); Material/Part#: DSC-25-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

882482: BrightView XCT 882454 BrightView X upgrade to XCT, designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a range of ECT studies.…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

The ABL800 Model#:All

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

MaxGuard Extension Set with Injection Site and 0.2 micron filter, Model No. ME3305

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1-Level Sensor II Pads, Product Usage: Ultrasonic couplant used to facilitate the transmission of sound energy …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

CADD Solis VIP Ambulatory Infusion Pump, Model 21-21210, Reorder 21-2120-0102-15,

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

SharkCore LG Fine Needle Biopsy System (19GA); Material/Part#: DSL-19-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-50

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

iConnect Enterprise Archive when used with RadSuite. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

.045 X 6 ST Guide Wire, Part number 45-0029-S, Sterile 10 pack of WS-1106ST and has a 6 inch length and 0.045 inch diameter. .054 X 7 ST Guide Wi…

Acumed LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

MaxGuard Extension Set, Model No. ME2064, MP9009C, MP9209, MP9254C The MaxGuard extension sets are used to administer fluids from a container to a p…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

882478: BrightView X designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a range of ECT studies. In addition it can be used to perform…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

OEC FlexiView 8800, Digital Mobile Imaging System, GE Medical Systems

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter with introducer (paper IFU) REF# 2401-51

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

LeMaitre Vascular Reddick Cholangiogram Stiffer Catheter (eIFU) REF# e2400-51

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Toshiba Ultimax DREX-ULT80 X-ray generator

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Axiom Artis fluoroscopic x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

Merge Hemo software. Product Usage: Merge Hemo is a hemodynamic monitoring system that records and displays physiological data.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 22, 2017

BNX Fine Need Aspiration System (22GA); Material/Part#: DSN-22-01

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Juno DRF; Model: 709020 Product Usage: General, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy procedures

Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

IMMULITE 2000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: L2KPW2 L2KPW6; Siemens Material Number: 10381181, 10381170 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic u…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Premier Guard Drape, Sterile. For Use with Verisphere (01-0035) and ArQ.Sphere (01-0044) Item Number: 01-0037 Used in conjunction RF Surgical Ga…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Apollo; Models: 9784000131 9784000231 9784020131 9784020231 9784100231 9784120131 9784120231 9784130131 Product Usage: General, multi-func…

Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

EpiCenter Plus Microbiology Data Management System software version 6.20A, when used in conjunction with the MALDI BioTyper System . Product Usage…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Remel, Haemophilus Test Medium (Agar) in A) 100 mm REF R01503, and B) 150 mm plates REF R04033,

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Turon Impaction Fixture

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Critical Mar 15, 2017

The LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician/medical director and are trained in CPR and the use…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

IMMULITE/ IMMULITE 1000 Progesterone; Catalog Number: LKPW1; Siemens Material Number: 10381128 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use with th…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Color contact lenses labeled under the following brands: Diamond, Fierce, Ambition, Circle Collection, Lunatic, Fright, Desire and See Clear.

The See Clear Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

CELL-DYN Ruby System: List Number: 08H6701; Hematology: The CELL-DYN Ruby System is a multi-parameter automated hematology analyzer designed f…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Apollo DRF; Model: 9784220831 Product Usage: General, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy procedu…

Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

AngioJet¿ Ultra 5000 A Console:Foot Switch Material number (U PN) 105650 Cardiovascular: The Console is a multiple-use device that controls the T…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

PRIMUS HI and Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-Energy, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerato…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Biograph 16 TruePoint - 3R, Material Number 10249555 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Parker Left Double Lumen Endobronchial Tube with Parker Flex-Tip (Parker Endo-Bronch with Flex Tip). Model Numbers: H-PFTDL-28-1, H-PFTDL-32-1, H-PFT…

Parker Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

MicroAire K-Wires

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

MEVATRON M 7400/7440(MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to del…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

MEVATRON M 6730/6740 (MEX) Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to de…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

MEVATRON MD-2, MEVATRON MDX-2 and MEVATRON ME, accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded PRIMUS family of linear accelera…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Premier Guard Sterile Drape For Use with Blair-Port Wand (02-0029) and Blair-Port Wand X (01-0046) Item Number: 01-0020 Used in conjunction RF Su…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

A-series lift - A625 Manual Part No. 324117. Prism Medical.

ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Biograph 6 TruePoint, Material Number 10097289 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health care profes…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Dimension Vista LOCI Progesterone; Catalog Number: K6464; Siemens Material Number: 10461743 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the qua…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

ADVIA Centaur Progesterone; Catalog Number: 10310305 10315522 10333111 Product Usage: The PROG method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quan…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

Biograph 16 TruePoint TrueV - 4R, Material Number 10249556 The Biograph Mobile PET/CTs are intended to be utilized by appropriately trained health…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 15, 2017

MAKO RIO THA Application User Guides, for total hip arthroplasty, orthopedic surgery.

Mako Surgical Corporation

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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.