Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 5 RIGHT, A/P 62 MM, M/L 70 MM, REF 71421365 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid art…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
PrismaSate BGK2/0 Dialysis Solution for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Choledocho-Nephroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Abdominal Cavity. This anatomy includes, but is no…
Pentax Medical Company
LIFEPAK CR Plus and/or LIFEPAK EXPRESS are Automatic External Defibrillator(s) and are non-wearable. LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrill…
Physio-Control, Inc.
Symbiq Two 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.
ViperWire Advance Peripheral Guide Wire, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only. Part number 72023-02, Model Number VPR-GW-17. Five (5) guide wire p…
Cardiovascular Systems Inc
Aluminum crutch under the following labels: 1) Aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) Aluminum crutch, adult, 8 pairs per case, 3) Aluminum crut…
Medical Depot Inc.
EZ adjust aluminum crutch under the following labels: 1) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, adult, 1 pair per case, 2) EZ adjust aluminum crutch, adult, 8 pa…
Medical Depot Inc.
LEGION(TM) HK FEMORAL ASSEMBLY, SIZE 4 RIGHT, A/P 58.5 MM, M/L 66 MM, REF 71421364 The LEGION Hinge Knee System is indicated for: 1. Rheumatoid a…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
IMPAK Liquid Acrylic Resin sold under the following labels: 1) IMPAK ELASTIC ACRYLIC RESIN LIQUID FOR MOUTHGUARDS & BRUXISM SPLINTS, Contents: 1 Quar…
CMP Industries, Llc
Confocal GI Scope Intended to provide optical visualization of an therapeutic access to the Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is no…
Pentax Medical Company
K-wire, Smooth Double-pointed 0.8 x 90mm, a component of the METASURG Capture Screw System The K-wire is used in conjunction with the 2.0 mm cannul…
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Choledochoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Biliary Tree. This anatomy includes, but is not restricte…
Pentax Medical Company
Gastroscope Intended to provide optical visualization of and therapeutic access to the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. This anatomy includes, but is n…
Pentax Medical Company
Naso-Pharyngo-Laryngoscope Intended to provide optical visualization of, therapeutic access to, the Upper Airway. This anatomy includes, but is not …
Pentax Medical Company
Ingenuity Flex, model # 728317; Intended to produce cross- sectional images of the body.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Sodium Chloride Inhalation Solution, USP 7%, 60 x 4 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, Rx Only, NDC 0487-9007-60. A vial contains sterile, preservation-fre…
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard
Winco Fireworks International of Lone Jack, Mo.
6534-08N InterActive¿ Implant Open-Tray Transfer Narrow Part Number: 6534-08N Product Usage: Intended Use of Implant Direct Open Tray Transfers…
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
BIOGRAPH mCT Flow 20-4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10528958 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
SYS IVK, Bio mCT-S(40) 3R->4R Upgrade, MATERIAL NUMBER 10250743 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT)…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH 40 TruePoint w/TrueV, Material Number 10097304 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Posit…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph mCT-S(64) 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248669 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT Flow 64-4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10529161 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT Flow 40-3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10529158 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Crit Line in a Clip (CLiC). CliC P/N: CL 10041001 CLiC is a continuous real-time monitor for non-invasive hematocrit oxygen saturation and percent c…
Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
BIOGRAPH 40-3R to 64-3R Upgrade, Material Number 10246390 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and P…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Germ Terminator, Toothbrush Steam Sterilization for Oral Health. Model GT100. The Germ Terminator uses steam heat to sanitize two manual toothbrush…
Ceg Enterprises Llc
BIOGRAPH 6-4R TruePoint w/TrueV, MATERIAL NUMBER 10097290 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and P…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT S(20)-4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10534160 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT Flow 64-3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10529160 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
CytoVision Image Analysis and Capture System, an automated cell-locating device. The Cytovision is a rapid metaphase finder, image acquisition and co…
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
BIOGRAPH Sys 40-3R to 40-4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10246388 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Posit…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH 64-3R TruePoint, MATERIAL NUMBER 10097301 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph 16 TruePoint, MATERIAL NUMBER 10249555 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
SYS IVK, Bio mCT-X 3R->4R Upgrade, MATERIAL NUMBER 10250745 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph mCT-X 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248670 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emissi…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph 6 TP 3R to 4R Upgrade, Material Number 10246387 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Po…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph Sys 16-3R to 16-4R upgrade, MATERIAL NUMBER 10525581 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) a…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH 64-4R TruePoint w/TrueV, MATERIAL NUMBER 10097302 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and …
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph mCT-S(40) 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248671 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH 64 - 3 Ring, Material Number 08727450 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emi…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH SYS 64-3R to 64-4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10246389 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positro…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Myriad handpiece Tissue morcellator
Nico Corp.
Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248672 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
EV3 EverFiex" Self-expanding Peripheral Stent System, Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide, Rx Only, PRB35-08-040-080. The Protege EverFiex" Self-expand…
Ev3, Inc.
SIOOA I (EP I84) Rabbit Monoclonal Antibody; Catalogue numbers 408R-14, 408R-15, and 408R-16; Part number: 470361. Intended for identifying by ligh…
Cell Marque Corporation
Biograph mCT-S(40) 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248668 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Em…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Biograph mCT-X 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248673 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emissi…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH 6 TruePoint, Material Number 10097289 The Siemens Biograph TruePoint systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emi…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
What to do with this
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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Nearby categories
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.