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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

Newest first · Page 594 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Anastoclip AC 8cm 35 Clips (1 Each} Medium REF # 4000-06 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge conta…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Dual Chamber Container fill with gravity/attached transfer sets, 250 mL / 1250 mL, 300 mL / 1700 mL, 500 mL / 2500 mL, 500 mL / 3500 mL

The Metrix Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Gastroscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (6 Pack} REF# e4001-00 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge cont…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Molift Air 205, Molift Air 205 Propulsion, Molift Air IRC, Molift Air 205 IRC Propulsion, Molift Air 300, Molift Air 300 Propulsion, Molift Air 300 I…

Moller Vital

FDA Devices Low Aug 3, 2016

Proadvantage Mono Rapid Test Cassette, Catalog No. P080016 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and selec…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 3, 2016

Instructions for Use (IFU) for Progesterone 3 Calibrator Set, repackaged as one set/package. The Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the pac…

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Syva¿ EMIT¿ 2000 Theophylline - Catalog # 4P019UL /SMN#10445324 is a homogeneous enzyme immunoassay intended for use in the quantitative analysis of …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Duodenoscope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy inclu…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Low Aug 3, 2016

Stanbio Rely Mono Rapid Test, Catalog No. 6200-010L and 6200-020L a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively an…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Anasto AC Closure System and Anasto Universal Clip Remover- Anasto AC 8cm 25 Clips (1 Each} X-Large REF # 4000-08 The Anastoclip Clip applier…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

GE Inspection Technologies, LP - Phoenix v|tome|x m240 cabinet x-ray systems. A microfocus CT system used primarily for 3D metrology and analysis.

GE Inspection Technologies, LP

FDA Devices Low Aug 3, 2016

Clearview MONO (Whole Blood, Serum, Plasma), Catalog No. 92401 a simple test that utilizes an extract of bovine erythrocytes to qualitatively and s…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL and 500 mL, . .

The Metrix Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# e4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge contai…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Allegra X-5 rotor yoke, Catalog No. (Instruments) B30589 and B30590 (Rotor) B30593. Product Labeling: IFU B29071AA. Product Usage: For In Vitro D…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Dual Chamber Container fill and transfer sets, 250 mL / 1250 mL or 500 mL / 2500 mL

The Metrix Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Endotine Transbleph 3.5 (CFD-080-0167)

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

AnastoCiip Universal Clip Remover (1Each} REF# 4001-04 The Anastoclip Clip applier consists of a rotating shaft and an integral cartridge contai…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Imagecast PACS with Centricity RIS-IC versions prior to 10.6 Update Package 18 Product Usage: is an image management system intended to be used by …

Ge Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Avenir M¿ller Stem 4 Standard Avenir M¿ller Stem 6 Lateral Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented pro…

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

Confocal GI Scope Product Usage: Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy …

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 3, 2016

VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides, GEN 29, REF/Product Code 145 0261, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750009114 or 20758750009111, IVD -- Sales U…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Anspach G1 High Speed Electric Handpiece Air Cooled (eG1A) Use for cutting and shaping bone including bones of the cranium and spine.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T095-120 IV Set with 1.2 Micron Filter. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a cont…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

The pump (with cushioning foam inserts) is packaged in a single pump box. Four pump boxes are placed in an over-shipper for distribution.

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Sarns TCM; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat exchangers used in an …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Dimension Vista¿ Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge (HCYS), Device Listing No.: D017878 is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measure…

CSL Behring GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

2.3MM Tapered Router, Product Number 5407-FA2-023 A router is a cutting accessory used in the following medical applications: Neuro; Spine; Ear, No…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-022WF, IV Set with 2 Y-Sites, 0.22 micron filter, Back Check Valve, & FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product U…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T105-000WC IV Set w/2 Y-Sites, BC Vlv & Filter Cap. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

The pump (with cushioning foam inserts) is packaged in a single pump box. Four pump boxes are placed in an over-shipper for distribution.

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T090-000 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a container…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

cobas¿ Liat¿ Analyzer

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Convenience Kits from Centurion that contain a Medtronic/Covidien Light Glove ED SUTURE KIT VAGINAL DELIVERY TRAY ENDOSCOPY TRAY MINOR BASIN SET…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Preamendments device-Sarns Dual Cooler-Heater. The Sarns Dual Cooler-Heater is a self-contained unit for supplying cold and warm water to heat …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-000WF, IV Set with Upper Y-Site, Lower Y-Site, Back Check Valve, and Free Flow Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Pro…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Smith and Nephew TWINFIX QUICK-T Knot Pusher Suture Cutter; Part Number: 7209417, for arthroscopic use.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-022F with 0.22 micron filter and FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I ex…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-120F with 1.2 micron filter and FP Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from …

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

BD Trucount Tubes: Catalog number: 340334 Hematology: BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x11.5mm, Article No. 36105 Replace Select Tapered implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgica…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Angiographic Injector and Syringe, MEDRAD MRXperion MR Injection System, MEDRAD MRXperion Sterile Disposable MRI Kit Usage: The MEDRAD MRXperion …

Bayer Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

HX2" Temperature Management Systems; The Terumo¿ HX2" Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuit…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T090-000W 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set w/2 Needlefree Y-Sites Back Check Valve. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: U…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-000VF, IV Set with Lower Y Site and Free Flow Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer f…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T030-000 -30" 20 Drop IV Admin Secondary Set. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from …

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Sarns TCM II; The Sarns Temperature Control and Monitor unit (TCM) II (system) is a source of temperature controlled water for blood heat exchang…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

OT1000 Series Orthopedic Surgical Tables

Steris Corporation

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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.