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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 · 2026-08-27

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 581 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B1 60ml, art. no. 681055. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C4 60ml, art. no. 681062. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color D2 60ml, art. no. 681063. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Straight Ventricular Catheter F8, 25 cm, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in to Tyvek pouch, sealed in a…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B4 60ml, art. no. 681058. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

BLUE IMPERVIOUS GOWN WITH THUMBHOOKS, X-LARGE. Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plastic Non-Surgical Isolation Gown Non-Sterile, Single Use Only, Plasti…

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

CUSA Dissectron Fingertip Laparoscopic Cannula, REF F75221, Sterile EO, Rx only, packaged in a Tyvek pouch and secondary packaged in Tyvek pouch, Fiv…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Brilliance 64 CT Model Number 728231 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by c…

Philips Medical Systems

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

CDI¿ H/S Cuvette The intended use for the CDI¿ H IS Cuvette is as follows: The CDI¿ H/S Cuvettes are intended for use with a CDI monitor during ca…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 400 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers:10329756, 10341161

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color B2 60ml, art. no. 681056. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C1 60ml, art. no. 681059. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Multix Fusion VA10 Product Usage: The Multix Fusion VA10 system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multi…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

RayStation 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.7, 5.0 and 4.3 (InverseArc 1.0) -- Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System RayStation is a software system…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Ingenuity Core 128 Model Number 728323 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to product cross-sectional images of the body by…

Philips Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

YSIO Max Product Usage: The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic a…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color A3 60ml, art. no. 681052. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 12, 2016

Siemens RAPIDPoint 405 Measurement Cartridge Siemens SMN numbers: 10844812, 1028322, 10313971 , 10310469

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

VariaBreeze; Catalog number: 7300-0035-2. Podiatry: ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue including matrix…

New Star Lasers, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Integra Lumbar Drainage Set, REF 910120A, Sterile EO, Rx only, primary packaged in a PVC blister sealed with Tyvek sheet and secondary packaged in to…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

Zenostar MT Color C3 60ml, art. no. 681061. Product Usage: For coloring dental porcelain

Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 12, 2016

IgE Calibrator Series

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

BruxZir Shaded, Model No. 70-1167-NOW0001, 70-1167-NOW0002, 70-1167-NOW0003, 70-1167-NOW0005, 70-1167-NOW0006 The device is indicated for use by …

Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

R&D Systems, Quantikine¿ IVD¿sTfR Immunoassay Kit, for the quantitative determination of soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) concentrations in human …

R & D Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR), Model 96280. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central Station f…

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Syngo.plaza, Picture Archiving and Communication System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…

Trividia Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Spiegelberg Brain Pressure Monitoring System Probe 3PN, REF: SNDI3.1.531FV534P and Probe 3PS, REF: SNDI3.1.63/FV535P Product Usage: lntracranial…

Spiegelberg Gmbh & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…

Trividia Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

CareLink iPro Version 1.10, Catalog No. MMT-7340 With data obtained from the iPro2 recorder and blood glucose meter, the CareLink iPro software retr…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Syngo RT Therapist, Accelerator, Linear, Medical Syngo RT Therapist is a software application whose indication for use includes the viewing, process…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Siemens ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator U, For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the following assays using ADVIA Centaur"' systems: Myoglobin cTnl …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…

Trividia Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Catalog No. B30166; Intended for use with in vitro diagnostic flow cytometry applications using up to four florescent detec…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: A2-80071-DF Product Code: A2-…

Zyno Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Zyno Medical Administration Set Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: B2-70072-F Product Usage: Zyno…

Zyno Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. RX For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: B2-70071-DF Product Code: B2-7…

Zyno Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

The EKOS cart has the catalog number 700-60101. The EKOS cart is a custom infusion stand/cart used to hold and transport the EkoSonic Control Unit…

EKOS Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

ETHICON MERSILENE" Tape (also referred to as MERSILENETM Polyester Fiber Strip or MERSILENETM Fiber Ligature)

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

PRIMUS, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The PRIMUSTM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver x-ray radiation for therapeutic treatment of ca…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 5, 2016

Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

ARTISTE, Accelerator, Linear, Medical The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTETM family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray pho…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 5, 2016

Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II. Product Usage: The Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive (SBD) /Small Battery Drive I…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Central Station, Model 96102, Version 1.1.2. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central St…

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Alaris Syringe Module Model 8110 with software version 9.15 The Alaris Syringe Pump module is part of the Alaris System. The syringe pump delivers…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips (Glucose Oxidase) are used with TRUEresult and TRUE2go meters. TRUEread Blood Glucose Test Strips are available in…

Trividia Health

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay, Catalog number 0977. Toxicology: The DRI Salicylate Serum Tox Assay is intended for the quantitative determinatio…

Microgenics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Syngo.plaza VB10A, Picture Archiving and Communication System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 5, 2016

Zyno Medical Administration Set, Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: A2-80072-F Product Usage: Zyn…

Zyno Medical LLC

CPSC No agency class Oct 4, 2016

Interlogix Recalls to Inspect Personal Panic Devices Due to Failure to Operate in an Emergency

Interlogix, of Lincolnton, NC

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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.