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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 · 2026-08-26

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

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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 559 of 819

FDA Devices Low Feb 1, 2017

DELFIA¿ PC with V3.0 Software, Fluorometer, for clinical use Product Number: 1235-8100 Product Usage: The Wallac 1235 AutoDELFIA automatic immu…

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 1, 2017

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, contains 50 Amp…

Mesa Laboratories Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 1, 2017

Rigid Laryngostroboscopes The Rigid Laryngostroboscopes, Models 9106 and 9108 are intended to observe glottic action with the use of a stroboscopi…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 1, 2017

Atrium Medical Oasis Blood Recovery Drains as follows: 3650-100 Oasis Blood Recovery drain with in-line connector 3652-100 Oasis Double Blood Reco…

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 1, 2017

Allura Xper FD20 722012 is intended for: Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional procedures (suc…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Low Feb 1, 2017

AutoDELFIA¿ Plate Processor , Fluorometer, for clinical use Product Number: 1235-5110 Product Usage: The Wallac 1235 AutoDELFIA automatic imm…

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular …

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Human Lambda Free SPAPlus Kit Product Code: LK018.S Freelite aids in the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma and related diseases.

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008K@home Series : Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Optilite Analyser, Product Code: IE700 Product Usage: The Thermo Scientific Indiko Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a fully automated random access…

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

APD Set with Cassette 3-Prong Peritoneal Dialysis Set Indicated for use in the treatment of patients with renal failure to provide PD fluid excha…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between…

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

NucliSENS magnetic extraction reagents, For in vitro diagnostic use, Product Usage: NucliSENS miniMAG¿ is intended to be used for the extraction…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy External Power Supply Unit, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a su…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AcuMatch A-Series Connexion GXL Enhanced Polyethylene Acetabular Liner, 15, +5 mm Lateralized, 36 mm I.D., Size J.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type: IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular…

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB Common Name: AFX Bifurcated and Accessory Stent Grafts Classification Name: System, Endovascular …

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Optilite Freelite Lambda Free Kit Product Code: LK018.OPT, LK018.OPT.A Protein testing kit.

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Digital RID Plate Reader and Software Product Code: AD400

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

RingLoc ArComXL Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene Liners ArComXL High Wall +3mm Liners Size 23 item XL-108323 ArComXL MaxRom +3mm Liners Size 23 item…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX2 Endovascular AAA System Item No. Item Description F00820-01 BEA28-120/I20-40 F00820-02 BEA28-100/I20-40 F00820-03 BEA28-80/I20-40 F0…

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog # 1738830, and Touch Prime XE, Catalog # 1738822, Ultrasound System Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow anal…

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008K2 Series : Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Great Basin Staph lD/R Blood Culture Panel The Great Basin Staph lD/R Blood Culture Panel is a qualitative, multiplex in vitro diagnostic assay in…

Great Basin Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Ambra PACS UDI: +AMBRHEALTHSOLUTIONS0/$$+7_V3.16.13.0R Software Version Number: V3.16.13.0 Intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analys…

DICOM GRID INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008T Series Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA Product Usage: The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients…

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Alteon Neck Preserving Stem, Standard Offset, Plasma Coated, Size 6

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIA

Endologix

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

MagSIL (NucliSENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica), Product Usage: The NucliSENS¿ easyMAG¿ system is an in vitro diagnostic medical device and is intend…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Low Jan 25, 2017

AutoMate 2500 Family Catalog No. ODL25120 AutoMate 1200, ODL25125, AutoMate 1250, ODL25250 AutoMate 2500, ODL25255 Automate 2550. AutoMate 1200/12…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Active Articulation ArComXL Polyethylene Bearings Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings item XL-200152

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 90 cm Product Code: HAL590 Product Usage: The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform as both…

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 45 cm Product Code: HAL545 The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform as both a guiding sheathand…

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System, Endoleak Type IIIB; The AFX Endovascular AAA System is intended for endovascular treatment of patients with abdominal a…

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

PREMIER EHEC and PREMIER EHEC Bulk.

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

Alaris Pump Module, Model No. 8100 and AIL sensor kits, P/N 147083-102 and P/N 49000221. The Alaris Pump module is a large volume infusion pump of…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Smith & Nephew, RENASYS GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Rx only. Intended for patients who would benefit from a suction device to help promot…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

AFX Endovascular AAA System Item Number Item Description F0070305 A2525/C75 V F0070308 A2828/C75 V F…

Endologix

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Freelite Human Lambda Free Kit for use on SPAPLUS Product Code: LK018.S, LK018.10S Freelite aids the detection and monitoring of Multiple Myeloma…

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

NanoTips 30g 20pk, 100pk PN 1240, 1426 Description: NanoTips are injection molded royal blue tips that contain stainless steel 30-gauge cannula to a…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 25, 2017

Halo One 5F Introducer Sheath 10 cm 5 pack Product Code: HAL510F Product Usage: The Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath is designed to perform a…

BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Monaco RTP System. Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Novation Cemented Plus Femoral Stem, 12/14, Collared, Standard Offset, Matte, Cemented, Size 15.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Fresenius 2008K Series : Hemodialysis System

Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 25, 2017

Merge Cardio software. Product Usage: Merge Cardio is a system intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical inf…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Bio mCT-S(40) 3R->4R Upgrade, Material Number 10250743 The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomograph…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

symmetry surgical ULTRA(R) Steam container, REF numbers: C131310, C13134, C13135, C13136, C13139, C13854, C13855, C13856, C181310, C18134, C18135, C…

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Biograph mCT-X w/TrueV Upgrade, Material Number 10250745 The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomogra…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

i.v. Station and i.v. Station ONCO Automated Drug Compounding System, Pharmacy Compounding System Device Listing Number E454448

HEALTH ROBOTICS S.R.L.

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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.