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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

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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 Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Alcon Monarch III (1) "C" Cartridge The device is used for implanting AcrySof intraocular lenses in the eye following cataract removal

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Artis Q/Q.zen, Angiographic x-ray system Stand alone system The Artis systems are a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single a…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

VOCO Futurabond M+ adhesive, RF 1515, Manufactured by VOCO GmbH, Futurabond M+ is a dental adhesive for use with methacrylate-based restorative, core…

Voco GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Merge Eye Station f/k/a: DFC-1024 & DFC-512 Digital Imaging System, WinStation, and WinStation Retinal Imager distributed by Ophthalmic Imaging Sys…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and i…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Reunion TSA Peg Alignment Sound Catalog #5901-1038 The Peg Alignment Sound (PIN 5901-1038, Revision A) is an instrument used in the ReUnion TSA sh…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Biograph mCT X-4R, Material Number 10248670 The Siemens Biograph mCT and Biograph mCT Flow systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System 208V, Product Code: 50004 The EVOTECH ECR Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor, a washer/disinfector…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

symmetry surgical ULTRA(R) Sterrad container, REF numbers: C131310-SP, C13134-SP, C13135-SP, C13136-SP, C13139-SP, C13854-SP, C13855-SP, C13856-SP…

Symmetry Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

FV-RF (Clinix RF Plus) Product Usage: A Stationary X-ray System, a device intended for radiographic/fluoroscopic examinations of various anatomic…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Mitomycin Solution Injectable, Sterile 0.04%, 400 mcg/mL, 1 mL syringe, Compounded by Wells Pharmacy, Ocala, FL

Wells Pharmacy Network LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Mitomycin Solution Injectable, Sterile 0.02%, 200 mcg/mL, 1 mL syringe, Compounded by Wells Pharmacy, Ocala, FL

Wells Pharmacy Network LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The T…

Infraredx, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Modular Necks: The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where ot…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revisio…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Boston Scientific, INGEVITY" MRI Leads, Sterile EO, RxOnly.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

DR Systems Unity PACS software, now known as Merge Unity PACS software.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer Dilator The Merit PreludeEASE Hydrophilic Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate t…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

TRU-Balance 3 Power Positioning Systems, TB3 Lift/Tilt/Recline (Gen 1). Mobility Medical Device

Pride Mobility Products Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Modular SMF(TM) The Modular SMF(TM) and Modular REDAPT(TM) Hip Systems are indicated for individuals undergoing primary and revision surgery where o…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

Gomco Circumcision Clamps with separate O-Ring Component: The device is packaged non-sterile and has no shelf-life The Gomco clamp is intended to be…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

GalaSHAPE 3D; product code SH3D03, a medium size oval GalaSHAPE" 3D is indicated for use as a bioresorbable scaffold for soft tissue support and to …

Tepha Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

PROFEMUR(R) R RASP HANDLE, REF PPW38078, 1 EACH, NON-STERILE, MicroPort Orthopedics, Arlington, TN Instruments support the implantation of implants.…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 11, 2017

Normal Saline Flush 0.9% USP Sodium Chloride Injection Syringe, 3 ml fill, 5 ml fill and 10 ml fill. Product codes: 1203, 1205, 1210, 1210-BP Prod…

Nurse Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 11, 2017

G3 Opticage Expandable Interbody Fusion Device, Model No. 9180-00, 9180-01, 9180-06, 9180-07, 9180-17, 9101-00, 9101-06 The Opticage Expandable Inte…

Interventional Spine Inc

FDA Drug Low Jan 4, 2017

Techni-Care Surgical Hand Scrub and Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation (3.0% w/v Chloroxylenol), packaged in a) 4 oz. bottles (NDC 46706-201-01), …

Care-Tech Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Prestige VH

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Precision 500D

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Creatinine/Endpoint [Modified Heinegard-Tiderstrom] for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES …

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Arthex S3 Arm Sleeve Connector; Catalog Number AR-1650-02; manufactured and distributed between March and November 2016.

Allen Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.Colorimetric SGOT for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a cust…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

ADVANTX LCA

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Prestige SI

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

RFX

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

SOMATOM Perspective, Computed tomography x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

ADVANTX LCV+

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Specimen Gate Laboratory 5002-0180, Specimen Gate eReports 5002-0370, Software Version 1.0 Specimen Gate Laboratory is intended for use as a data pr…

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

NeuViz 64 Multi-slice CT Scanner Systems

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Prestilix

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Innova 2000

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Legacy

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Shimadzu X-ray High Voltage Generator Model No. UD150B-40 on SONIALVISION safire II/17 systems with 0.7/1.2JG326D X-Ray Tube Diagnostic x-ray high…

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, 6.0 mm I.D. x 8.8 mm O.D. (27 FR), Reinforced, Sterile, Rx only. Individually packaged.

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Enzymatic Cholesterol (Trinder/COD-CEH) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a customer…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc., Enzymatic Uric Acid (Uricase Trinder) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These ar…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc., Enzymatic Glucose for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a c…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

ADVANTX LCLP+

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc., HDL Cholesterol (PEF Method) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMA…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

ADVANTX LCN+

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

SFX

GE Healthcare, LLC

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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.