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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

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 Mar 16, 2016

LightSpeed 16 (MDAS only , , 2339985 LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System - The LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System is indicated for head and whole body X…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6801375, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750001132; and VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry System (Refurbish…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Philips X-Ray Systems, Allura Xper with R8.2.16 Product Usage: The Allura Xper FD1O and Allura Xper FD1O/10 is intended for use in cardiovascular…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Conformis iTotal Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System Model: TCR-111-1111

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Discovery ST, , 2339985 LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System - The LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System is indicated for head and whole body X-ray Computed …

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-05830-U The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whereb…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

LightSpeed QX/I (4-slice MDAS) LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System - The LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System is indicated for head and whole body X-ray …

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

VITROS 350 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802153, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750002054; IVD. Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic …

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

RediGuard IAB: 7Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-S730C The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whereb…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 30cc; Product Code: IAB-06830-U The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, wh…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

FiberOptix Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 30cc The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whereby balloon inflat…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

BladderScan BVI 9600, Model Numbers: 0270-0451, 0270-0452, 0270-0754, and U270-0451. AortaScan AMI 9700, Model Numbers: 0270-0636, 0270-0639, and …

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

TF Adaptive Gutta Percha Point Size SM3 50pk, Part No. 815-1541 Intended to fill a endontontically obturated root canal treatment

Ormco/Sybronendo

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Custom Assembly, Custom FCFFM x/8.2 cm Tubing Extension, Model Number: FCA026-001, Manufactured by: Value Plastics dba Nordson MEDICAL, 805 West 71…

Value Plastics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Denali Filter-Femoral Delivery System Product Code: DL900F/DL950F; Indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism via placemen…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Crosslock DVR ePAK -Sterile, Ref 81180050, are complete surgical sets including plates, screws, and instruments for orthopedic fixation The Cross …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

VITROS 250 Chemistry Systems, Catalog 8132086, Unique Device Identifier No. 10758750004409, and VITROS 250 Refurbished, Catalog 6801759, Unique Devic…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

LightSpeed Plus (4-slice MDAS LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System - The LightSpeed 4.0 CT Scanner System is indicated for head and whole body X-ray Com…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Denali Filter-Jugular/Subclavian Delivery System Product Code: DL900J/DL950J; Indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism v…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802445, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750012343; IVD. Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

IMPAK ACRYLIC RESIN LIQUID FOR BOTH IMPAK & IMPAK-PF POWDERS 1 qt. size (946 cc), Part Number 3306, and 11 oz. size (325 cc), Part Number 3748. I…

CMP Industries, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Trilogy O2, Trilogy 202, Trilogy EC, Garbin, Garbin Plus Trilogy 100, Trilogy 200, Garbin, Garbin plus provides continu…

Philips Respironics

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ADVIA Centaur Calibrator E- 6- Pack Catalog Number: 04634762 SMN: 10321075 ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator E For in vitro…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Mobile wDR motorized portable diagnostic X-ray systems. Intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technologist on both adult and pediatric p…

Sedecal S.A.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

UltraFlex IAB: 7.5Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-06840-U The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, wh…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

Percutaneous Insertion Tray; Product Code: IAK-S7IT The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the aorta, whe…

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

GlideScope Titanium Single-Use Video Laryngoscope. It is a single-use video laryngoscope system (GlideScope Titanium System) consists of a sterile-pa…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

iChem VELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry, Catalog No. 800-3049, 800-3050, 800-3079, 800-3080, 800-3530, 800-7167, 800-7190, 800-7713, 800-7714, 800-7…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ADVIA Centaur Calibrator E - 2-Pack Catalog Number: 04634452 SMN: 10309079 ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator E For in vi…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Central Station, Model 96102 is used to provide clinicians with central monitoring of patient data for those patients con…

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostic ADVIA Centaur Calibrator E- 6- Pack (Reference) Catalog Number: 04636889 SMN: 10335532 ADVIA Centaur¿ Calibrator E…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Verso Shoulder Forked Retractor (Comprehensive Instrumentation 2 Prong Retractor) Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder products are indicated for u…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Stryker Position Pro Mattress. Mattress, Air Flotation, Alternating Pressure. PositionPRO is a powered pressure relief support surface with low …

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Medtronic 0-arm 02 Imaging System Catalog Number: Bl-700-02000 The O-arm O2 Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic an…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

BD Intelliport Medication Management System Sensor The system is indicated for use by healthcare professionals in a hospital or medical center set…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Intro…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 16, 2016

ROTROL P Control for ROTEM delta Thromboelastometry System, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. Quality control material for monitoring accuracy and p…

TEM Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 16, 2016

FiberOptix Ultra 8 IAB: 8Fr 40cc; Product Code: IAB-05840-LWS The Arrow¿ IAB is utilized for intra aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy in the …

Arrow International, Inc., Division of Teleflex Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

(Stryker) AccuPlace Round Level Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for computer tomography.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

PICC/CVC Secure Dressing Change kit, Ref: 73775, Lot 213403, Sterile Single Use, Medical Action Industries, Inc., Arden, NC. This kit is used by cli…

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

NeoCoil 3.0T GEM Flex Coil. The 3.0T GEM Flex coil system includes three sizes of coil arrays and one interface box. 3.0T GEM Flex, Interface 16…

NeoCoil, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

Columbus Revision Knee System, EnduRo Knee System Product Usage: The Columbus Revision Knee System and EnduRo Knee System are indicated for use i…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

Nebulizer Masks Opti-Mist and Opti-Mist Clear Nebulizer masks are intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gasses that are delivered directl…

ConvaTec, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 6.5 Fr/Ch (2.2 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Sterile; Catalog Number: 4614…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle The Kopans Breast Lesion Localization Needle consists of a bevel-tip needle with centimeter markings and a …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Low Mar 9, 2016

Medtronic Custom Perfusion Tubing Pack, Rx, Sterile EO. Terumo Cardiovascular Systems (Terumo CVS) has distributed an Urgent Safety Alert regardin…

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System

Novadaq Technologies Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

SENSE Body Coil 1.5T with identification; used in the ACS NT, Intera 1.5T and Achieva 1.5T MR system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

Volcano R100 Sterile Equipment Cover; Sterile; General Hospital: These Sterile Equipment covers are provided to cover equipment that is mean to be…

Volcano Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2016

BrightView are gamma cameras; Designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) 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.