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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 Jul 20, 2016

Femoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features 510K 810675, product code DQX, Device Listing D025180 Material ASK-04018-VUH…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET HELICAL NANO 2MM X 6CM MODEL Number:M0035452060 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endov…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET 360 NANO 1.5 MM X 2 CM MODEL Number: M0035421520 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascular…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

4.0 mm Cortex Screw, Product code HWC, Device Listing Number D137404 and D137402, Screw, Fixation Bone Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixat…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Merge OfficePACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. OfficePACS is intended for the manipulation and displaying…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET HELICAL NANO 2MM X 3CM MODEL Number:M0035452030 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovas…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

NovaPACS  versions 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0, Diagnostic Viewer. Distributed by Novarad Corporation. Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)

Novarad Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Merge OfficePACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Heartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Part # 313.212, 1.3mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Med/60mm MQC, Lot # 4363780, mfg. 9/18/2002 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe I…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET 360 NANO 2MM X 3CM MODEL Number:M0035442030 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascularly …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Medtronic, Temporary Pacing Lead System, Model 6416, Sterile EO. Product Catalog Numbers: Five (5) Pack Single Pack 6416-100 6416-1005 …

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET HELICAL NANO 3MM X 8CM MODEL Number:M0035453080 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascula…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET 360 NANO 3MM X 6CM MODEL Number:M0035443060 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascularly …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

The LifeCare Pump Model 4200 PCA Infuser makes possible the practical implementation of patient-controlled analgesia. The health care professional se…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET HELICAL NANO 1.5 MM X 4 CM MODEL Number:M0035431540 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascu…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Part # 313.946, Low Profile Neuro Screwdriver Blade/MR Safe/MQC/56mm Medium, Lot # 5053374, mfg 7/27/2005 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Saf…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Low Jul 20, 2016

enGen Laboratory Automation System, Product Code engen, Software Versions enGen Select 3.2 and Above and enGen Custom 2.0 and Above; IVD

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET 360 NANO 1 MM X 2 CM MODEL Number: M0035421020 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascularly…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Screwdriver Blade, Handle, Drill Bit, Part #313.945 Low Profile Neuro Screwdriver Blade/MR Safe/MQC/32mm Short Lot # 5053859 Product Usage: The …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

LifeCare PCA infusion system with Hospira MedNet software allows clinicians to administer, or patients to self-administer analgesia, safely and effec…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Part #311.039, Handle with Mini QC Small, Lot # 4401497, 4687440, 4687441, 5639684, 4415131,4663839, 5623098 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Low Jul 20, 2016

cobas¿ Liat Influenza A/B Quality Control Kit; For use with cobas¿ Liat Influenza A/B Assay.

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Mammotome Revolve Dual Vacuum Assist Biopsy System Model number: MST1009 & MST0815. Each disposable probe is packaged within a thermoformed tray and…

Devicor Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

Target Detachable Coils: TARGET HELICAL NANO 3MM X 4CM MODEL Number:M0035452560 Neurology: Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascularl…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 20, 2016

5.0mm Round Fluted Bur, Super Long

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Drug Critical Jul 13, 2016

PHENYLephrine 1 mg/10 mL (100 mcg/mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 10 mL syringe, packaged in 24 syringes per case, Rx only, Healix Infusion Therapy Inc…

QuVa Pharma, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, AFT Diverted Tube (3/4/Filled), indicated for treatment of surgically-created osseous defects or osseous defec…

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 13, 2016

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 29, REF/Product Code 680 2344, used in conjunction with VITROS Chemistry Products dTIBC Reagent Generation 3…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

5195GM, Cadillac First Aid Kit, #23459698, brand General Motors. No UPC.

Lifeline First Aid LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Medtronic, MyCareLink Patient Monitor, Model 24950, Rx Only. The MyCareLink Monitor, Model 24950, is a remote monitoring system that interrogates im…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Novation Press-Fit Splined RDD, Extended Offset, HA Coated, 12/14 Taper Femoral Stems, Size 17. Product Usage Femoral stems are indicated for use in…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

PoleStar system (N20 / N30) Warning Lamps Control Box, Warning Lamps Control Box Cables, Thermoflex Chiller Product The PoleStar Surgical MRI Syst…

Medtronic Navigation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. Product Usage: Indicated to provide short-term (<30 days)…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Kit. Contains Cytosponge Cell Collection Device, Specimen Jar with preservative. Item code CYTO-KIT-R Gastr…

Covidien, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Image1 SPIES X-LINK Camera Control Unit (CCU), Product Model No. TC301, when used with Image1 SPIES D1 camera head, Product Model No. TH116 & TH115, …

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

The ZYTO Select and ZYTO Elite software programs are used to rank pairs of galvanic skin response measurements from most coherent (the second scan is…

ZYTO Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Battery Power Line II Battery Oscillator, DePuy Synthes Power Tools, The Anspach Effort Inc.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

HeaterBaum Foot & Ankle Heating Pad, Heating Soft Compression Therapeutic Boot with Precise Temperature Control Thermostat, 110 V with AC Adapter.

Ergoactives, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Item # 4042-CPR Rescue Kit, containing CPR shield with one way valve & barrier filter. brand Lifeline, UPC 845174004429 each; UPC 845174004436 master…

Lifeline First Aid LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Medtronic Navigation O-arm 02 surgical x-ray imaging system

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Magnetic Resonance System G-scan Brio (Part Number /Model No.101002000)

Esaote S.p.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Novation Press-Fit Splined RDD, Extended Offset, HA Coated, 12/14 Taper Femoral Stems, Size 18. Femoral stems are indicated for use in skeletally ma…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Synthes Ti Button Plate 7 Holes, Fastener, Fixation, nondegradable, Soft Tissue

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

MEXL-3010/A5- Vantage Titan 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Product Usage: Vantage Titan 3T (MRT-3010, M-Power V3.5) is an open-bore 3T MRI …

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Medtronic 0-arm Imaging mobile x-ray system. Model Numbers - B1-700-00027, B1-700-00028

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

The System 83 Plus, Endoscope Washer/Disinfector Designed for the simultaneous reprocessing of up to two flexible submersible endoscopes that are us…

Custom Ultrasonics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 13, 2016

ABG-HM-1 Hummi Micro Draw Blood Transfer Device; Used for blood transfer and collection from peripheral arterial line catheters.

Hummingbird Med

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

Covidien Cytosponge Cell Collection Device. Item code CYTO-101-01. Gastroenterology: -.Cytosponge Cell Collection Device is indicated for use in …

Covidien, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 13, 2016

The ZYTO Tower is the input device to program the software with various virtual items.

ZYTO Technologies, 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.