Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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ADVIA Centaur CA 19-9 Assay (250 test kit)-for use,with the ADVIA Centaur and ADVIA Centaur XP, ADVIA Centaur XPT and ADVIA Centaur CP systems. Sie…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
CATH LAB KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, Item No. 46090-07 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an ext…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Model 208-70-110, Long Thread Tiger Large Cannulated Headless Screw, 7 x 110 mm labeled as "7.0 x 110mm LTTHCS REF 208-70-110 QTY 30 LOT TSL00372…
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
MONITORING KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR NYU MED CTR, Item No. 46094-37 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravasc…
ICU Medical, Inc.
TRANSPAC¿ IV MONITORING KIT, 72", DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER, 3 ML SQUEEZE FLUSH, MACRODRIP (POLE MOUNT), Item No. 42632-05 The Transpac Disposable Strai…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Cardiac Catheterization Right Heart Kit w/2-Station, Right Hand, On, High Pressure Manifold and Transpac¿ IV Disposable Transducer, Item No. 46083-03…
ICU Medical, Inc.
2 PORT RIGHT "OFF" MANIFOLD w/ADMIN SET 72" PT, 3 WAY STOPCOCK, TP4 & 1 WAY STOPCOCK, Item No. 46098-79 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Tr…
ICU Medical, Inc.
CATH LAB KIT FOR GENESIS HEALTH CARE, Item No. 46089-74 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure tra…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Transpac¿ IV Trifurcated Monitoring Kit 84" w/03 ml Squeeze Flush Device, Red, Blue and Yellow Stripe Tubing, Item No. 46113-90 The Transpac Disposa…
ICU Medical, Inc.
CATH LAB KIT W/3 PORT "ON" MANIFOLD, WASTE BAG, SYRINGE & TP4, Item No. AG7891-NS The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an …
ICU Medical, Inc.
CATH LAB KIT #3 FOR MARY HITCHCOCK HOSP., Item No. 46063-37 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure…
ICU Medical, Inc.
MEVION S250 Product Usage: Proton Radiation Therapy
Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.
Right Heart Cath Lab Kit w/2 Port "OFF" Manifold (600 psi), 72" Spike Set, Transpac¿ IV and 48" HP Tubing, Item No. 46100-87 The Transpac Disposable…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Transpac¿ IV Trifurcated Monitoring Kit w/03 ml Squeeze Flush Device, Arterial Safeset" Reservoir and Needleless Valves, Item No. 46112-05 The Trans…
ICU Medical, Inc.
TRANSPAC¿ IV TRIFURCATED MONITORING KIT 60 INCH, 3 DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCERS, 3 3 ML SQUEEZE FLUSH, MACRODRIP (POLE MOUNT), Item No. 42590-05 The Trans…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Monitoring Kit w/TP4, 03 ml Squeeze Flush, Blue Stripe Pressure Tubing, 3 Way Stopcocks, Blue Plugs and Needleless Valve, Item No. 46106-49 The Tran…
ICU Medical, Inc.
CATH LAB KIT FOR SALINA REGIONAL, Item No. 46092-34 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure transdu…
ICU Medical, Inc.
OMNIBotics Tracker Kit -Model: RM-10000 The TOTAL KNEE SURGETICS Navigation System with iBlock (Now OMNIBotics) is intended for use during stereo…
OMNI LIFE SCIENCE
CATH LAB KIT w/3 PORT ''ON'' MANIFOLD, WASTE BAG, TP4, SYRINGES & 30 ml BURETTE, Item No. 46096-26 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transdu…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Monitoring Kit w/TP4, 30 ml Squeeze Flush and Needleless Valve, Item No. 46104-07 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Dimension Vista IRON Flex reagent cartridges
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
TRANSPAC¿ IV MONITORING KIT SAFESET" RESERVOIR AND 2 BLOOD SAMPLING PORTS, 60" TUBING, DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER, 3 ML SQUEEZE FLUSH, MACRODRIP (POLE MOU…
ICU Medical, Inc.
TRANSPAC¿ IV DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER WITH STOPCOCKS, Item No. 42500-03 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular…
ICU Medical, Inc.
CVP ARTERIAL LINE KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR KANSAS HEART HOSP, Item No. 46091-04 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-ray system, Model 728306
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
TRANSPAC¿ IV DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER, Item No. 42582-05 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure trans…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Atrium Medical 16 Fr Trocar catheter Model Number: 8416 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity or medias…
Atrium Medical Corporation
BARD INLAY Ureteral Stent with Suture, Manufacturer: C.R. Bard, Inc., Covington, GA 30014.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Transpac¿ IV Kit w/2 3-Way Stopcocks and 48" Pressure TBG, Item No. 46112-77 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extra…
ICU Medical, Inc.
TRANSPAC¿ IV DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER WITH 4 FT. CABLE EXTENSION AND 1 WAY FM-FM STOPCOCK, Item No. 46104-35 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Arsenal Spinal Fixation System, Set Screw, Part No. 47127 Product Usage: Usage: The Arsenal Spinal Fixation System is intended for posterior, non-…
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
SINGLE LINE SAFESET" KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR E.U.S.H.C., Item No. 46076-25 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Cath Lab Kit w/Waste Bag, dyePod¿, Sosa Spike & Syringe, Item No. 46098-11 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extrava…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Vitamin D Total Assay SMN SMN 10699533 (500 test)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc
Trifurcated Monitoring Kit w/84" Safeset" Reservoir, TP4, 03 ml Squeeze Flush and Needleless Valve, Item No. 46101-55 The Transpac Disposable Straig…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Merge PACS software. Product Usage: Merge PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) is designed and marketed for soft copy reading, communi…
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Transpac¿ IV Monitoring Kit w/84" Red Stripe TBG and 03 ml Squeeze Flush Device, Item No. 46113-91 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transdu…
ICU Medical, Inc.
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM LEFT HEART KIT, Item No. 46073-14 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an …
ICU Medical, Inc.
Atrium Medical 32 Fr Trocar catheter, Sterile Model Number: 8432 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavit…
Atrium Medical Corporation
Dimension IRON Flex reagent cartridges
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
SOMATOM Definition AS, Computed tomography system Product Usage: SOMATOM Definition Flash systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
TRANSPAC¿ IV MONITORING KIT WITH 2 SAFESET" BLOOD SAMPLING PORTS, 60" TUBING, DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER, 3 ML SQUEEZE FLUSH, MACRODRIP (POLE MOUNT), Item…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Transpac¿ IV Monitoring Kit w/ Safeset" Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 03 ml Squeeze Flush Device, Macrodrip (Patient Mount), Item No. 46114-24 …
ICU Medical, Inc.
PERFUSION PUMP KIT FOR MEMORIAL HOSP., Item No. 46070-79 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) is an extravascular pressure tr…
ICU Medical, Inc.
SINGLE (1) DISPOSABLE TRANSDUCER KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR LUTHERAN GEN. HOSP., Item No. 46097-66 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Tra…
ICU Medical, Inc.
Atrium Medical 20 Fr Trocar catheter, sterile Model Number: 8420 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity…
Atrium Medical Corporation
Merge LIS software.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Atrium Medical 8 Fr Trocar catheter, Sterile Model Number: 8408 Intended to facilitate the evacuation of air and/or fluid from the chest cavity …
Atrium Medical Corporation
Magic3 Antibacterial Hydrophilic Intermittent Catheter, Male 14 Fr. (30/Box), Sterile Product Usage: The catheter is an all silicone, single lume…
C.R. Bard, Inc.
OPEN HEART KIT WITH 03ML FLUSH DEVICE FOR FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTH CARE, Item No. 46063-77 The Transpac Disposable Straight Pressure Transducer (DSPT) …
ICU Medical, Inc.
What to do with this
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.