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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 615 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Foot Switches used with Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Product Codes: 708037, 708038 This Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva is intended t…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

The Symbia gamma camera system Product Usage: The Symbia gamma camera system is a computed tomography x-ray system which is a diagnostic x-ray s…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

The E.CAM gamma camera system Product Usage: The E.CAM gamma camera system is a SPECT system and measures the distribution of radiopharmaceutica…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

The Spectra-System Dental Implant 2008 system is comprised of dental implant fixtures and prosthetic devices that compose a two-piece implant system.…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Unloader Custom Lite Product Usage: Unloader Custom Lite is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament inju…

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Papoose Infant Spine Immobilizer Item # Item Description: PA-100 Papoose PAR-100 Papoose w/replacement pads PO-100 Papoose w/o PO front POR-100 …

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

30" (76 cm) Appx. 3.3 ml, Admin Set w/ 20 Drop Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, Spiros, Hanger, Drop-In Red Cap, Item No. CL 3011 Clerestories devi…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Medtronic, Model 8781 Ascenda" Intrathecal Catheter kit, Rx Only, Sterile Ethylene Oxide.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Estradiol II Elecsys and cobas e analyzers REF 03000079 190; M 6.5mL, R1 8 mL, R2 8 mL, IVD, For USA: CONTENT M Streptavidin-coated micropartic…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Rebound Cartilage Custom Product Usage: Rebound Cartilage Custom is an external knee brace that provides support for knee instability due to liga…

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

AXIOM Artis zee/zeego, system, x-ray, angiographic Product Usage: AXIOM Artis zee and Q/Q.zen is a family of dedicated angiography systems develo…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

30" (76 cm) Appx. 6.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, 0.2 Micron Filter, ChemoLock, Hanger, Item No. CL3528 sterile …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Rebound Cartilage Product Usage: Rebound Cartilage is an external knee brace that provides support for knee instability due to ligament injuries …

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Knee Undersleeve Gray Product Usage: Knee undersleeves are worn as an accessory for comfort under knee braces.

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Cios Alpha, mobile X-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

30" (76 cm) Appx. 3.3 ml, Admin Set w/ 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, ChemoLock, Hanger, Item No. CL3511 sterile device…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Back Support Suspenders Clip on Black Back Support Suspenders Sew on Black

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Unloader XT Product Usage: Unloader XT Extreme is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament injuries and os…

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Cardiosave Hybrid and rescue IABP

Maquet Datascope Corp - Cardiac Assist Division

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Artis zee/zeego (system, x-ray, angiographic) for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as cardiac and neuro angio…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

IMCO brand Conforming Stretch Gauze Bandages, 4 x 4.1 Yds/10 cm x 3,7 cm, Reorder No. 704-IMC, Bar code 6 86864 04351 5, 96 per case (8 boxes x 12 st…

Amd Ritmed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

31" (79 cm) Appx. 3.4 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, Spiros, Bag Hanger, Item No. SL3011 sterile devices intended f…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Extreme Custom Product Usage: Extreme Custom is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament injuries and oste…

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Miami J Collar Product Usage: Miami J collars are applied to patients afflicted with cervical injuries to ensure immobilization.

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Clear Vue Prone Breast Treatment Table and Access ClearVision Prone Breast Device Product Usage: Clear Vue Prone Breast Treatment Table and Acce…

Wfr/aquaplast Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

NecLoc Extrication Collar Product Usage: Necloc collars are applied to patients afflicted with cervical injuries to ensure immobilization.

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

AXIOM Artis (system, x-ray, angiographic) for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures such as cardiac and neuro angiograp…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

CIOS ALPHA (Image-intensified fluoroscope x-ray system) Product Usage: The Cios Alpha is a mobile X-ray system designed to provide X-ray imaging …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

The S.C.O.R.E.S. Unit (self contained operating room equipment sterilization unit)

PMBS, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

110" (279 cm) Appx 13.8 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w/ Integrated ChemoLock Port Drip Chamber, Clave, Rotating Luer, Bag Hanger, Item No. AHCL3300 sterile …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 Cardiopulmonary bypass on-line blood gas monitor Product Usage: The CDL System 500 provides continuou…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

10mm X 12o Solitaire Ti Medium Spacer  Solitaire Anterior Spinal System, Model Number 1400-1230. Product Usage: The SOLITAIRETM SPINAL SYSTEM is…

Biomet Spine, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

MRIdian ViewRay Radiation Therapy System, ViewRay Treatment Planning and Delivery System (also known as the MRIdian¿ System) is indicated for stereot…

Viewray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Synthes Interlocking Bolt, 151 mm (General and Plastics Surgery Devices) Guide, Surgical Instrument

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

system, x-ray, angiographic, model # 10094135, 10094137, 10094139, 10094141, 10280959 Artis zee/ zeego is a family of dedicated angiography system…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

MicroScan LabPro Information Manager System, Software Versions 1.0 to 4.41 Catalog No. 10638819, 10638820, 10638823, 10638824, 10638825,10638826, …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Artis One, Interventional, Fluoroscopic, x-ray system Artis one is an angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedu…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Unloader Custom Product Usage: Unloader Custom is an external knee braces to provide support for knee instability due to ligament injuries and os…

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants G-Series: GS-Single Plate 175mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-175) GL-Single Plate 230mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-230)

Innovative Ophthalmic Products, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Rebound Diabetic Walker Product Usage: Rebound Diabetic Walkers are used for the treatment of plantar foot ulcers.

Ossur H / F

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Siemens branded SOMATOM Emotion and SOMATOM Sensation families of CT systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer recon…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 6, 2016

Helios HL3T and HLT Track Mounted Dental Lights Product Usage: The product is intended for use by dental professionals to illuminate the oral cav…

Pelton & Crane / Marus / DCI Equipment / KaVo

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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.