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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

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 Sep 7, 2016

CURVED-TIP STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470530; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument a…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

NIO-A / NIO-P is an instant IO access device comprises housing with spring load mechanism that injects a trocar needle into the bone marrow of a pati…

Waismed Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with ULTRASERT Delivery System Product Usage: The Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an acrylic foldable singlepiece…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Baxter Non-DEHP Micro-Volume Extension Set, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 36 (91 cm), Volume 0.32 mL; an Rx sterile, single use nonpyrogenic fluid pathway;…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Philips DuraDiagnost stationary X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 5, REF 90-SRK-200500, QTY: 1, STERILE R, Responsive Orthopedics, total knee replacement

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2016

Alere INRatio PT/INR Test Strips Model Number: 0100071, 0100139 Product Usage: The INRatio/INRatio2 Test Strips perform a modified version of th…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Ziehm Vision R, Mobile C-arm for Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 2, REF 90-SRK-200200, QTY: 1, STERILE R, total knee replacement .

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

TrueBeam¿ Radiotherapy Delivery System and EDGE" Radiotherapy Delivery System, K140528. The TrueBeam and Edge Systems are intended to provide stereo…

Vision RT Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Brilliance CT 16 Power, Model number 728240 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the bo…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Ziehm Vision RFD 3D Mobile C-arm for Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Neff DAgostino Percutaneous Access Set Accessories, Catheter Intended for single-puncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of an .038 in…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

NovaPACS versions 8.4.7, 8.5.3, and 8.5.6. Distributed by Novarad Corporation. Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) Product Usage Nova…

Novarad Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2016

Alere INRatio2 Replacement Monitor (Home) Model Number: 0200457 Product Usage: Alere INRatio 2 PT/INR Home Monitoring System: The Alere INRatio …

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

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

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Ziehm Vision RFD Mot, Mobile C-arm for Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

120 V Neptune 3 Rover, Model Number: 0703-001-000

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

SOMATOM Definition AS with software version VA48A-SP2; Model # 10430603, computed tomography x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Model number 728243 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2016

Alere INRatio2 PT/INR Professional Monitoring System Model Number: 55128A Product Usage: The Alere INRatio¿/INRatio¿2 system uses a modified ver…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

BVX-450NR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 45cm, needle Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation …

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

RESPONSIVE, KNEE: FEMORAL total knee replacement COMPONENT CR/CS, SIZE 5R, REF 90-SRK-311500, QTY: 1, STERILE R,

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT Model number 728244 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images o…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Adult ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), 10' (3.05m) Cable, Catalog Number 51-7310. Intended to be used for the disper…

Conmed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Large QWIX Compression screw, dia. 7.5 mm L 90 mm, Lot No. FH86, Rx only, Product Usage: The QWIX Positioning screw is indicated for fixation of…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Aprima Access Nonvascular Introducer Set Accessories, Catheter Intended for single-puncture percutaneous access to facilitate placement of an .038 …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Shuttle Select Slip-Cath Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic The catheters are intended for use in angiographic procedures by physicians trained an…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Radiesse (+) Lidocaine, Injectable Implant 1.5cc, Rx only, P/N: 8063M0K1, Merz Aesthetics. Product Usage: RADIESSE is indicated for sub-dermal im…

Merz North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Beacon Tip Royal Flush Plus High-Flow Catheter Catheter, Intravascular, Diagnostic The catheters are intended for use in angiographic procedures by…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2016

Alere INRatio/ INRatio2 PT/INR Test Strips Model Number: 99007EU, 99007G1, 99007G3, 99007G5, 99007G7, 99008EU, 99008G1, 99008G3, 99008G5, 99008G7 …

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

RadSuite software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

OEC UroView 2800, fluoroscopic x-ray system

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Conical portio adapter (acorn) small & large are used for examination and diagnosis in conjunction with endoscopic accessories in gynecological lapar…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Panacea Air Pro Mattress Control Unit, Model: Platinum 5000, US Model Number 5000. Use with alternating pressure air flotation mattress.

American National Mfg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

BVX-330BR Bovie Precise 360 Handpiece 33cm, blade Product is used for the delivery of helium gas plasma for cutting, coagulation, and ablation o…

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

SUNRISE instrument. The INFINITE F50 instrument is a 96-well absorbance reader for the measurement of light absorbance (optical density) of liquid m…

Tecan US, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Pediatric ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients 5-15 kg.), 10' (3.05m) Cable, Catalog Number 51-7710. Intended to be used for the d…

Conmed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Adult ThermoGard¿ Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), No Cable, Catalog Number 51-7410. Intended to be used for the dispersion and …

Conmed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

FluoroSet Radiographic Tubal Assessment Set Cannula, Manipulator/ Injector, Uterine Used for instillation of contrast media into the uterine cavity…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Ziehm Vision RFD, Mobile C-arm for Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

RESPONSIVE, KNEE: FEMORAL total knee replacement COMPONENT CR/CS, SIZE 4R, REF 90-SRK-311400, QTY: 1, STERILE R,

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Adult Dual Dispersive Electrodes (for patients >15 kg.), use with the Birtcher Pad Sensing System (PSS) on the Birtcher Systems 6000, 6400, 6500 and …

Conmed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Tecan Infinite M1000 PRO The Tecan Infinite M1000 PRO is a multifunctional monochromator-based microplate reader that provides high performance for …

Tecan US, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Medtronic, Lead Kit for DBS Stimulation. Model Numbers 3387S-40 (p/n 3387S0007V) & 3389S-40 (p/n 3389S0008V).

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Tecan Infinite M1000 The Tecan Infinite M1000 is a multifunctional monochromator based microplate reader that provides high performance for the vast…

Tecan US, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

Medtronic, Viva Quadripolar Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model VIVAXTCRT-D DTBA1D1, DTBA1D4 VIVASCRT-D …

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

TIBIAL TRAY , SIZE 4, REF 90-SRK-200400, QTY: 1, STERILE R, Responsive Orthopedics, total knee replacement

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

AlignRT¿ Plus [private label-OSMS] K123371: The AlignRT Plus system is indicated for use to position and monitor patients relative to the prescribed…

Vision RT Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2016

DBS Pocket Adaptor, Model 64001 and Model 64002. The Medtronic Models 64001 (1x4) and 64002 (2x4) Pocket Adaptors can be used as a part of a neuro…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

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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.