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 · 2026-08-27
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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lidocaine HCl, 2%, 40 mg per 2 mL, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3112.
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PHENYLephrine HCl, 100 mcg per mL, 0.5 mg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, …
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PHENYLephrine HCl, 100 mcg per mL, 0.5 mg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, …
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lidocaine HCl, 1%, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, Total Volume 3 mL in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3343.
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fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product cod…
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ePHEDrine Sulfate, 5 mg per mL, 25 mg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, Phar…
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lidocaine HCl, 2%, 20 mg per mL (60 mg per 3 mL), 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3450.
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fentaNYL Citrate, 10 mcg per mL (25 mcg per 2.5 mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 2.5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Prod…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
HEPARIN Sodium Inj., USP, 5,000 USP Heparin Units per 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, NOT FOR LOCK FLUSH, 1,000 USP Heparin Units per mL, Rx only, Ph…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL (10 mcg per 2 mL) in 0.9% Sodium chloride, 2 mL Total Volume in a 3 mL BD Syringe, For IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDiu…
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neostigmine Methylsulfate, 1 mg per mL, 3 mg per 3 mL, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3551.
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lidocaine HCl 2%, Preservative Free, 20 mg per mL (100 mg per 5 mL), 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3384.
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midazolam HCl, 1 mg per mL (3 mg per 3 mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product Code 2R…
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neostigmine Methylsulfate, 1 mg per mL, 5 mg per 5 mL, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3326.
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ePHEDrine Sulfate, 10 mg per mL, 50 mg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, Ph…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
lidocaine HCl 1%, 10 mg per mL (50 mg per 5 mL), Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3391.
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Buffered Lidocaine, 2%, In Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4%, 3 mL Total Volume in a syringe, Local anesthetic use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2K2475.
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glycopyrrolate, 0.2 mg per mL, 1 mg per 5 mL, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3340.
Pharmedium Services, LLC
methadone HCl, 2.5 mg per 0.5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 0.5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2T613…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
HYDROmorphone HCl, 0.2 mg per mL, (0.4 mg per 2 mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Produc…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
ketamine HCl, 10 mg per mL, 50 mg per 5 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R332…
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glycopyrrolate, 0.2 mg per mL, 0.4 mg per 2 mL, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R3329.
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PHENYLephrine HCl, 40 mcg per mL, 200 mcg per 5 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, …
Pharmedium Services, LLC
ketamine HCl, 10 mg per mL, 20 mg per 2 mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2R…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
morphine Sulfate, 1 mg per mL (5 mg per 5 mL), in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free (Contains Sulfites), 5 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
methadone HCl, 1 mg per mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use Only, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product code 2T6120.
Pharmedium Services, LLC
ePHEDrine Sulfate, 10 mg per mL, in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, Preservative Free, 1 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
fentaNYL Citrate, 5 mcg per mL (10 mcg per 2 mL) in 0.9% Sodium chloride, 2 mL Total Volume in a syringe, For IV Use, Rx only, PharMEDium, Product co…
Pharmedium Services, LLC
Medtronic Navigation O-arm O2 Surgical Imaging System Product Catalog Number: BI-700-02000 Product Usage: The O-arm Surgical Imaging System is a …
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
Fujifilm Synapse PACS, Software versions: 4.0.xxx, 4.1.xxx, version 4.2.xxx, version 4.3.xxx Medical imaging and information management system, S…
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Stryker Orthopaedics Universal Acetabular Cup Positioner/Impactor, REF 2101-0200, Non-Sterile, Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Mahwah, NJ, USA, A Subsidi…
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Zero-Gravity Radiation Protection System Radiology Personnel protective shield.
Contour Fabricators Inc
Varian Head Frame - Model number HHF -ALL Head Frame Posts (PN1008016 ) and Post Kits (PN1008016). The Varian Head Frame System is for use with …
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
The Introes Pocket Bougie is an endotracheal tube introducer. The device is an endotracheal tube introducer and it is used as a guide during intubati…
Brathwaites Oliver Medical
Banyan Medical 5 x 55mm Pyramidal Tip Trocar w/ 2X Cannula w/ Sideport. Laproscopic Use- Sterile Single Use Only Product Code 400-009
Banyan Medical, LLC
TheraSphere(R) YTTRIUM-90 CLASS MICROSPHERE INJECTION TheraSphere¿ is indicated for radiation treatment or as a neoadjuvant to surgery or transplant…
Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd.
SIEMENS IMMULITE/IMMULITE 2000 Systems Rubella IgM (RUM), REF/Catalog Number for US: L2KRM2(D), Siemens Material Number (SMN) for US: 10374021, REF/C…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
ADVIA Centaur XPT Immunoassay System
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
The Medix NatalCare LX Intensive Care Incubator. Neonatal incubator. Item numbers: DMNCLX1; KITNC-STLX0003; KITNC-STLX0006; and KITNC-STLX0007.
Natus Medical Incorporated
V. Mueller Neuro/Spine, SHADOW-LINE, SPINAL DISTRACTION SCREW, STERILE, various sizes (12mm, 14mm, 16mm and 18mm) 5 PER BOX.
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
The Better-Bladder With 14" ID tubing, ITEM BB14, STERILE, Measure pressure noninvasively in the extracorporeal circuit and provide compliance in …
Circulatory Technology Inc
TransMotion Medical, TMM3 Series Video-Fluoroscopy Swallow Study Stretcher-Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for r…
Winco Mfg., LLC
TransMotion Medical, TMM4 Series Multi-Purpose Treatment Chair. Intended use is to provide the caregiver a single platform for receiving, transpor…
Winco Mfg., LLC
SIEMENS IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems Rubella IgM (RUM), REF/Catalog Number LKRM1 (OUS), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381282 (OUS), Unique Device…
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Phoenix Recon Targeting Arm Guide, Surgical, Instrument for the sleeve and Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instruments for the Arm Product Usage: The…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Symbia S, Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following techniques: plana…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Monaco RTP System The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. The system …
Elekta, Inc.
Banyan Medical 5 x 55mm Regular Pyramidal Trocar and 2x Cannula. For Laproscopic Use- Sterile Single Use Only. Product Code 400-008
Banyan Medical, LLC
Symbia T Series SPECT + CT Product Usage 1) SPECT: To Detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the following…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD), US product: Model No.: 1103; and International Product: Model No.: 1104XX. Product Usage: For use…
HeartWare, Inc
What to do with this
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Nearby categories
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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.