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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

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Merge Hemo software. Merge Hemo monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization proced…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Comprehensive Tray, Sterile, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow …

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

sigma spectrum VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V6 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX and 35700BAXR, Unique Device Ident…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Lineage Shell: REF 36693646, REF 36693848, REF 36694050, REF 36694252, REF 36694454, REF 36694656, REF 36694858, REF 36695060, REF 36695262, REF 3669…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

MISAGO RX Self Expanding Peripheral Stem

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V8 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX2, Unique Device Identifier GTIN 0008…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 110-001, 110-002, 110-004, 114-009, 117-016, 117-205, 120-009 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunctio…

Spectranetics Corporation

FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Lineage Liners: REF 70102846, REF 70202852, REF 70202852, REF 70302858, REF 70303258, REF 70402864, REF 70403264, REF 70403664 For use with the con…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 1…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Ported Aspiration System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspira…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Extraction Hook - Sterile for TI Cannulated Nails

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Greatbatch Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer. Model #/ Name: 10904-001 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introducer 4FR; 10904-002 Stiffer Coaxial Micro-Introduce…

Greatbatch Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

3.0 mm Guide Rod/950 mm with Smooth Tip, sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 26mm Item Code: 186852026 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Pl…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Pressure Monitoring Kit (MeriTrans"). Catalog Number K11-00232G

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Merge RadSuite,f/k/a: Emageon Advanced Visualization , RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31. Advanced Visualization (Image Viewing…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Philips Healthcare System X-ray Tomography Computed :

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

2.5 mm Guide Rod w/Smooth Tip 950 mm, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Dimension Vista Chemistry 1 Calibrator The Chemistry 1 Calibrator (KC110B) is an in vitro diagnostic product for the calibration of Calcium (CA), Ch…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Pathfast D-Dimer, Reference number: PF1051-KUS

Lsi Medience Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

COBRA Fusion 50 Ablation System, COBRA Fusion 150 Ablation System, and COBRA Fusion Magnetic Retriever System. Model Numbers: 700-001, 700-001S, 700…

AtriCure, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Manifold Kit. Catalog Number K09-11867AP

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

AQUIOS Lyse Reagent Kit, Catalog No. B23538 Product Usage: AQUIOS Lysing Reagent Kit is used as part of the AQUIOS flow cytometer system. The kit…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

LIAISON Estradiol II Gen, 310680, 310680-CN The DiaSorin LIAISON Estradiol II Gen assay is a chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) intended for the …

Diasorin Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4 x 18mm Item Code: 186862018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical …

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Synthes Flexible Shaft, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument The Flexible shafts are intended for use as an optional reaming step in intramedulla…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Pentax Video Colonoscope is intended to be used with a PENTAX video processor (including light source), documentation equipment, Monitor, EndoTherapy…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Procedure Kit. Catalog Numbers K12-04830B and K12-YP030A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 20mm Item Code: 186852020 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Pla…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

2.5 mm Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip 650 mm, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Waste Management Kit. Catalog Number K10-04381AP

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186850018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186864018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical P…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

The Hemotherm 400CE 115v, containing power board p/n 39945

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Philips Healthcare System X-ray Tomography Computed :

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

SURESOUND22US Multipack (US Distribution) containing 2 packs of six devices. SURESOUND22 Multipack (OUS Distribution) containing 2 packs of six devi…

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution, (3oz. and 12 oz., 12 oz. Twin Pack, 2x12 oz. Twin Pack for Target stores, 12 oz. for Walmart Vision Center and 3 oz. S…

Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Fluid Management Set. Catalog Number K08-MP5159A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Aquilion Prime TSX-303A Aquilion PRIME is a multislice helical CT system with an 40-row detector. High-speed rotation allows rapid data acquisition …

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

2.5 mm Reaming Rod with Ball Tip & Extension/950 mm, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

2.5 mm TI Calibrated Reaming Rod 850 mm, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186854018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm w/straight Ball Tip, Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186852018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical …

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Custom Fluid Management Set, Sterile, EO, Rx Only Used to transfer contrast media and saline from a container to a patients vascular system.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 30, 2016

ACTIS Flex Reamers SZ 0/1; 2/3; 4/5; 6/7; 8/9; 10/11; 12, Product is sold non-sterile, these instruments are packed non-sterile, within a rigid tube …

Depuy Orthopaedics Inc.

CPSC No agency class Nov 30, 2016

BioLite Recalls Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at Kickstarter.Com (Recall Alert)

BioLite, Inc., of New York

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 23, 2016

CATH LAB KIT, Item No. 46096-25 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure transducer that interfaces …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 23, 2016

Totalis, RIGID and Totalis"I Flex ENDO KIT, Manufacturer: C.R. Bard, Inc., Covington, GA 30014.

C.R. Bard, 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.