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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 · 2026-08-28

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 598 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Syngo.plaza, Picture archiving and communication system (PACS), Model Numbers - 10863171, 10863172, 10863173,

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Airway and Bronchial Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728244. The Big Bore Radiology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray s…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Alaris System PC Unit Model 8015 with software versions 9.17 and 9.19; Central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris Sys…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Colonoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is n…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Intubation Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, and use to facilitate routine or difficult tracheal intubation…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Saw Sagittal Catalog Number: ES 300; Saw Sagittal Refurbished Catalog Number: ES300-R; Saw Saggital, Finger Catalog Number: ES310; Saw Saggital, Fing…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Usa, Inc - Dallas Distribution

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels: 1) Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 1 pair per case Aid…

Medical Depot Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

*** 1) Product labeled in part: 19734-28; LIFESHIELD; LIFESHIELD LATEX-FREE PLUM SET, MICRODRIP,PP SOLUSET,FILTER, 3 CLAVE PORTS, OPTION-LOK, NON-DEH…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Bigger-Better-Bladder With 3/8" ID tubing, ITEM BBB38

Circulatory Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Direct Supply aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case Aid the user in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg.

Medical Depot Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Universal aluminum crutch, 1 pair per case Aid the user in walking while relieving weight from one foot or leg.

Medical Depot Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Cadence Size 5 Left Tibial Tray Implant, designed to treat ankle arthritis through replacement of the ankle joint with a prosthesis, thereby reducing…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Small Bowel Scope Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach an…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 5 LEFT, A/P 62 MM, M/L 70 MM, REF 71421375 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid arth…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

IMPAK ELASTIC ACRYLIC RESIN POWDER & LIQUID, SHADE TRANSPARENT, CONTENTS: 454 gm Powder + 325ml Liquid, REF 3746, Rx ONLY; Indicated for relining a d…

CMP Industries, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 LEFT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421374 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid ar…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Laryngo Stroboscope Product Usage Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway and Vocal Folds. This anatom…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

*** 1) Product labeled in part: 19683-28; LIFESHIELD; MICRODRIP SOLUSET WITH 1.2 MICRON FILTER 150ML BURETTE PLUMSET, CONVERTIBLE PIN, CLAVE SECONDAR…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 3 LEFT, A/P 54.5 MM, M/L 62 MM, REF 71421373 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid ar…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Brilliance iCT model #728306; Intended to produce cross- sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, model #728243; Intended to produce cross- sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ingenuity Core 128, model #728323; Intended to produce cross- sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Brilliance 64, Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Brilliance CT 64 scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray system inte…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Big Bore Oncology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728243. The Big Bore Oncology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray sys…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

dynarex Specimen Containers, Screw-On, Leak-Resistant Lid, Tamper-Evident Seal, Sterile, Single Use Only Product Usage:containers for sample colle…

Dynarex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Access Free T3 Assay, Ref No. A13422 The Access Free T3 assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determ…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ingenuity Core 128-Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Ingenuity Core 128 scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray syste…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

*** 1) Product labeled in part: List No. 14212-28; LIFESHIELD; PLUM Y-TYPE BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, CLAVE Port, Non-Vented, 110 Inch, Non-DEHP; …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ingenuity Core-Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Ingenuity Core scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray system intend…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ingenuity Core, model # 728326; Intended to produce cross- sectional images of the body.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Signmoidoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is …

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

CENTURION Vision System

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ultrasound Bronchoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Pulmonary Tract inc…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution, USP 3%, 60 x 4 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials per carton, Rx Only, NDC 0487-9003-60. A vial contains sterile, pres…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Liquid stable 2 part Homocysteine Reagent, for in vitro quantitative determination of total homocysteine in human serum and plasma - H7575-57 kit inc…

Medtest Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ultrasound Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, ultrasonic visualization of and therapeutic access to, the Upper Gastrointestin…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Universal Quick Adjust under the following labels: 1) Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) Aluminum crutch, tall adult, 1 pair per case Aid…

Medical Depot Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 3 RIGHT, A/P 54.5 MM, M/L 62 MM, REF 71421363 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid a…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

*** 1) Product labeled in part: 14951-48; LIFESHIELD; PLUMSET WITH CONVERTIBLE PIERCING PIN, TWO INTEGRAL CLAVE PORTS AND CLAVE ON SECONDARY PORT; NO…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

*** 1) Product labeled in part: List No. 14220-28; PLUM Y-TYPE BLOOD SET; 200 Micron Filter, CLAVE Port, CLAVE Y-Site, Non-Vented, 110 Inch, Non-DEHP…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

IMPAK Liquid Acrylic Resin sold under the following labels: 1) IMPAK PF PINK-FIBERED ELASTIC ACRYLIC RESIN LIQUID, 11 Ounces (325cc), Part No. 3314 …

CMP Industries, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Esophagoscope Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to, the organs, tissues and subsystems: Esophagus, Stomach and Du…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Ureteroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Urinary Track. This anatomy includes but is not restricted t…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Cystoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Urinary Tract. This anatomy includes, but is not restricted to…

Pentax Medical Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Dako HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit, product code: SK 109 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use. HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit is intended for dualcolor chr…

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

SYNGO Breast Care, visualization and image enhancement tools to aid radiologist in the review of digital Mammography images and tomosynthesis datase…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 6, 2016

Hettich Centrifuge Modules: StreamLAB Centrifuge Module (10372372 or 10444807 or 10706836) Aptio Centrifuge Module (10703032 or 10713761) FlexLab …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics 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.