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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 595 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Spike Set, 12" Microbore SPM-12. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a container t…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Amerigel Hydrogel Wound Dressing Advanced Formula for wound management 1 oz.

Amerx Health Care Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

The Synchron Systems No Foam DxC (Reference No. B64130) affects the UniCel DxC System (chemistry analyzer). All lots of No Foam DxC reagent are affec…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

AMD-RITMED brand Conforming Stretch Gauze Bandages, Sterile, 6 in x 4/1 yds./15 cm x 3.7 cm, Reorder Number/Code D606, Bar code 6 86864 04230 3, Made…

Amd-Ritmed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

ATEC CANISTER. Suction Canister with Lid 490 cc., RX Only; Suction canister used to collect fluid during a breast biopsy.

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

RayStation 3.0, RayStation 3.5, RayStation 4.0, RayStation 4.5, RayStation 4.7 and RayStation 5 --- Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System --- d…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

MODIFIED LINEAR STANDARD/LATERAL NECK TRIALS WITH SPRING SIDES REF S-200635 and S-200636

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Parker Trach-Vac Endotracheal Tubes. Tyvek pouches, 10 per box. Product Usage: The product is an endotracheal tube with sub-glottic suction chann…

Parker Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Syngo.via, picture archiving and communications system software controlled. Intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and stor…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Carestream Touch Prime, Catalog Number 1738830, and Carestream Touch Prime XE, Catalog Number 1738822 --- Common Name: Touch Ultrasound Diagnosti…

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

DeVilbiss Model 7305P-D Powered Suction Unit

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T100-000F, 100" IV Set with Free Flow Clip. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a …

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T090-022V 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set Needle free Y-Site & 0.22 Fltr. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to ad…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

ADVIA¿ Centaur XPT system software versions V1.0.1 (Bundle 1.0.912 SMN 10819704), V1.0.2 (Bundle 1.0.1086 SMN 11219806), V1.0.3 (Bundle 1.0.1108 SMN …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T095-022, IV Set with 0.22 Micron Filter. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer fluids from a co…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

T090-000V 90" 20 Drop IV Admin Set w/ Needlefree Y-Site. Packaged in a Tyvek pouch, with 50 pouches per case. Product Usage: Used to administer f…

WalkMed Infusion, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jul 27, 2016

AngioDynamics Soft Vu Omni Flush Angiographic Catheter Model Number: 10732203

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

cobas EGFR Mutation Test V2 Materials number CE-IVD: EGFR v2: 07248563190 cfDNA: 07247737190 Device Identifier: EGFR v2.0: 00875197005448 cf…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

Toshiba America Medical Systems Angio WorkStation: XIDF-AWS801v6.00, v6.01, and V6.10 System: INFX-8000V Bi-Plane System

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 27, 2016

TSP Hip Fracture Plating System device, fixation, proximal femoral, implant The Biomet Hip Fracture Plating Systems are indicated for use in the op…

Biomet, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Jul 26, 2016

Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure (Recall Alert)

Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo.

CPSC No agency class Jul 21, 2016

Crosman Recalls Crossbow Rope Cocking Devices Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC No agency class Jul 21, 2016

Lorex Recalls Video Baby Monitors Due to Burn Hazard

Lorex Technology Inc., of, Canada

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Bupivacaine HCI 0.125% 50 mL fill in a 60 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0608-75

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Lidocaine 2%, 5 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0946-70

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Epinephrine (PF) 10mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5ml syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC # 45183-…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

HYDROmorphone HCI 1mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 30 mL fill in a 35 mL Monoject Plungerless Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Epinephrine HCI 5 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-08…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Morphine Sulfate (PF) 0.5mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1mL fill in a 3 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Midazolam (PF) 5mg/ml 25 mL BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC # 45183-0138-67

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

HYDROmorphone HCI 0.4mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 25 mL fill in a 30 mL BD syringe;, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, …

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Rocuronium 10mg/ml 10ml fill in a 10ml BD syringe; Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0971-72

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Ephedrine Sulfate 5 mg/ml in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Midazolam HCI 1mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride ,2 mL fill in a 3 mL syringe; Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Phenylephrine HCI100mcg/mL in 0.9% sodium Chloride 10ml fill in a 10mL BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN …

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Fentanyl Citrate 2.5 mcg/mL & Bupivacaine 0.075% in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 60 mL BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Nobles…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Fentanyl Citrate 50 mcg/mL, 5ml syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0964-70

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Atropine Sulfate 0.4mg/mL 2.5 mL fill in a 3 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC # 45183-0867-71

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Ketamine 2 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 30 mL fill in a 35 mL Monoject Plungerless syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Nobles…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Ephedrine Sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10 mL BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 451…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Morphine Sulfate (Preserved) 2mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 50 mL fill in a 60 ml BD Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noble…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Ketamine 100mg/mL 1mL fill 3 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0709-78

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Vecuronium 1mg/mL in Sterile Water ,10 mL BD syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0972-72

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Phenylephrine HCI (PF) 100mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Fentanyl Citrate 25mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 30 mL fill in a 35 mL Monoject Plungerless Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceutical…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Morphine Sulfate 5mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 25 mL fill in a 30 mL BD Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 4…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Methohexital (Brevital Sodium) 10 mg/mL,10 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0180-72

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Ondansetron 2mg/mL, 2 mL fill in a 3 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC 45183-0957-69

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Hydromorphone HCI 0.4mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 30 mL fill in a 35 mL Monoject Plungerless syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceutica…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Fentanyl Citrate 25 mcg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 25 mL in 30 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by PHARMAKON Pharmaceuticals, Noblesville, IN 46060, N…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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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.