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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 609 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Pentaray NAV High-Density Mapping ECO Catheter, Catalog No. D128207, D128208, D128209, D128210, D128211, D128212 The Biosense Webster Pentaray NAV…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

CARESTREAM Image Suite V4; Image Suite V4: DICOM STORE SCP: REF/Catalog # 1056191, DICOM STORE SCP/FOR IMAGE SUITE V4: REF/Catalog # 6566988; Image…

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 11, 2016

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog + 120 V DF+Adimea+WAN-BSL-BIC Product Code # 710200U Serial # 202136 and < 203837 The Dialog+ can be used fo…

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Nuvectra, Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Clinical Programmer, Model 4500. For use with Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems. The versio…

Nuvectra

FDA Devices Critical May 11, 2016

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC) Item 3456103A The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatmen…

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 11, 2016

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog + 120 V DF+Adimea+WAN-BSL Product Code # 710200S Serial # >200805 and <204001 The Dialog+ can be used for im…

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

MAGNETOM Aera/Skyra Systems, whole body magnetic resonance imaging systems, Model numbers 10432914, 10432915. Docking station top cover (part no# 105…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Poly-bags containing splint strap labeled with "Pediatric" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad …

Ferno-Washington Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Toshiba American Medical Systems Celesteion, Item Code: PCA-9000A/2, 9000A/3B, 9000A/2B This system is designed to acquire CT images, PET images, an…

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Poly-bags containing the strap labeled with "Adult" sticker. Each strap kit contains adjustable length leg straps, ankle wrap, a thigh pad and a h…

Ferno-Washington Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Medtronic CareLink" Monitor (2490C) and Medtronic CareLink Express" Monitor (2020B) Product Usage: The 2490C CareLink Home Monitors and 2020B Car…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Critical May 11, 2016

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Conductivity Sensor (BIC) Item # 3456102A The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and monitoring hemodialysis treatm…

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Analyst¿ MD Version 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Software used with the following instruments: API 3200MD" LC/MS/MS System, Instrument Part Number: 5024501; 3200M…

Ab Sciex

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Wilson Penile Implantation System Retractor Frame, Retractor Stays & Penile Elevation Strap, SINGLE USE ONLY Rx ONLY (USA) STERILE EO Do Not Resteril…

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound imaging system with software version VB10C and using transesophageal (TEE) transducer Z6Ms, V5Ms or V7M. Model number: 1043…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

TLC¿ Self-Retaining Retractor Frames SINGLE USE ONLY Rx ONLY (USA) STERILE EO Do Not Resterilize. Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retract…

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 11, 2016

Dialog+ Hemodialysis machines: Dialog A + HE/BIC Product Code 710200L Serial # >200318 and < 2039222 The Dialog+ can be used for implementing and …

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Syngo Dynamics; Kinetdx Picture Archiving and Communications System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

The Livongo Health In Touch¿ Blood Glucose Monitoring System (BGMS), is an Over-The-Counter (OTC) system designed for the self- monitoring of blood g…

Livongo Health

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

VITEK 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility Test Cards (AST-P605), REF 22 325. 20 Cards/Kit. bioMerieux, Inc, Durham, North Carolina 27712. VITEK 2 is an a…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Wilson Implantation System Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retraction during a surgical procedure.

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

GE, Revolution CT. The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

CARESTREAM Image Suite V3: MINI-PACS/F IMG ST/CLASSIC: REF/Catalog # 1036490; MINI-PACS/F IMG ST/POC&VITA: REF/Catalog # 1036508; MINI-PACS/F IMG ST…

Carestream Health Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

Alaris PC unit, Model 8015 The Alaris PC unit is the central programming, monitoring and power supply component for the Alaris System.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 11, 2016

TLC¿ Self Retaining Retractor System Contents 1-RETRACTOR FRAME 6-ELASTIC STAYS STERILE EO Rx ONLY Product Usage: Indicated to aid in tissue retra…

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

reVive Light Therapy Pain Relief Device (Model Number: RVPNSYS) Product Usage: The reVive Light Therapy Pain Relief Device is a device designed…

LED Technologies, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Pleur-evac Chest Drainage System, Dry Suction/Dry Seal Control, REF A-6000-08LF, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical. Product Usage: Pleur-Evacs are steril…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Hologic InPlex CF Molecular Test (IVD); Catalog Number: 95-432.

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

GE Healthcare, Aisys and Aisys CS2. Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilator support to a wide range of patients (neonatal…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

ev3, PowerCross" 0.018" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, model: AB18W030200150, Sterile EO, Rx Only.

ev3, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

RESTORIS PST RIO Offset Shell Impactor For use by orthopedic surgeons specifically for the purpose of positioning and implanting acetabular cup co…

Mako Surgical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Magellan Robotic Catheter Accessory Kits, Model number MACC 50 and MACC80. Cardiology: The Hansen Medical Magellan System is a robotic control sy…

Hansen Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

BD Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes: Model number: 340334 IVD; BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator, models 5XL and 8XL.

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Panorama Patient Monitoring Network Mindray DS USA The Panorama Patient Monitoring can view recal time, store, print, graph and trend patient clin…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

eCareCoordinator allows the customer to schedule patient tasks (i.e., take weight measurement, take blood pressure). For medical use by profession…

Philips Visicu

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

5.0 mm Periprosthetic Locking Screw Self-tapping 12 mm Sterile; Catalog ID # 02.221.462S Indicated for fixation of various long bones.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

enGen (TM) Laboratory Automation System configured with Thermo Scientific Recapper Module (230V or 110V -- COMMON/USUAL NAME: enGen (TM) Track System…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

EndoWrist Stapler 45 and Stapler 30 instruments used on the da Vinci Xi systems (IS4000) with p5 software. General Surgery: The Intuitive Surgic…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Spirit One A-C Powered Hospital Bed

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System with software version 1.0.04. Model numbers: 10658844  ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System 10658846 - ACUSON X700 Ultraso…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

PneumoSure XL High Flow Insufflator and PneumoSure High Flow Insufflator; High pressure units (HPU) (40L and 45L). Model Numbers: 620-040-610, …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Trinity Acetabular System Product Usage - Total Hip Replacement.

Corin USA Limited

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Spirit One A-C Powered Hospital Bed

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) cycler

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Boston Scientific Ultraflex Tracheobronchial Distal Release Stent System 12mm X 30mm Material Number: M00576550 The stent system is a permanentl…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Trinity Acetabular Shell Product Usage Total Hip Replacement.

Corin USA Limited

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Radionuclide Radiation Therapy System Product The product is a teletherapy device intended for stereotactic irradiation of head structures ranging…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

NeuViz 16 Multi-Slice CT Scanner System PN: 989605858501 a whole body computed tomography X-ray system featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube …

Philips and Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 4, 2016

Pentra C400 (version 1.1.2 or lower) The ABX PENTRA 400 and 400C are discrete photometric bench top chemistry analyzers for clinical use. The devi…

Horiba Instruments 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.