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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 · 2026-08-29

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

Newest first · Page 630 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

ActiV.A.C. 300ml Canister (with Gel) for ActiV.A.C. Therapy System for the application of V.A.C. Therapy in the acute extended and home care settings…

KCI USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Baxter CLEARLINK System, Blood Bag Spike Adapter, Luer Activated Valve for I.C. Access, 1C8687, Product Usage: C8687: An accessory to transfer a…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care pBNP TestPak- in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) in …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

CNSystems TASK FORCE MONITOR 3040i, plethysmograph, impedance. Noninvasively measure and display patient's hemodynamic parameters time synchronized …

Partners In Medicine Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Maquet HCU 30 Coolant Type R134A Filling weight 250 g 120 V 50-60 Hz 1920 W Product Usage: The Heater Cooler Unit (HCU) 30 is intended to circulat…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Baxter Y-Type Spike Adapter, 7" (18 cm), 1C8433, Product Usage: C8433: For the administration of fluids from a container into the patients vasc…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care CCRP CalPak-in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the CCRP method on the Stratus CS analyzer Catalog…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

HAILEY ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE Model : 75-7500-038 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint …

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

ORTHO SPEC GRP CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-075 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee …

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care CKMB TestPak- in vitro diagnostic test for the measurement of the MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (ATP: Creatine NPhosphostransfe…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Software version VD10E for Syngo X-Workplace; Picture archiving and communication system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound, Catalogue Number: 795216 Part Number: 989605449841 with 453561845331 (software version 1.0)

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP KITS, Catalog # PAK4140, PAK4155, PAK4240, PAK4255, PAK4340, PAK4355, PAK4440, PAK4455, PAK5140, PAK5155, PAK5240, …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE IMPRESSION COPINGS, Catalog # PIC484, PIC484H, PIC485, PIC485H, PIC654, PIC654H, PIC655, and PIC655H BIOMET 3i Restorative Prod…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Low Jan 13, 2016

NIPRO SafeTouch II Safety AVF Needle, 17G x 1 ¿ inch. Item code FS+173230BC.

Nipro Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care BHCG CalPak-in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the Stratus¿ CS Acute Care rM ~ h CG method Catalo…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING MODULAR HEAD, REF numbers: 74121238, MODULAR HEAD 38 MM -8MM 74121242, MODULAR HEAD 42 MM -8MM 74121246, MODULAR HE…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Oncentra External Beam - VMAT - Radiation therapy planning system Product Usage: The Oncentra system is a radiation treatment planning software d…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care BHCG TestPak-an in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the Stratus¿ CS Acute Care hCG method Catalog…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care CTNI TestPak-in vitro diagnostic test for the measurement of cardiac troponin I in heparinized plasma Catalog Number: CCTNI SMN…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Gentamicin 14.4 mg/sodium chloride 0.9% 30 mL Prefilled syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Phytonadione (Vitamin K) 1 mg/0.1mL Syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

L-Cysteine 800 mg (16 mL) syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Folic Acid 1 mg/0.2 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800 mg/1.6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, T…

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Insulin Regular (Human) syringe, a)15 unit/0.15 mL, b) 24 unit/0.24mL syringe, c) 50 unit/0.5 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio…

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Thiamine 100 mg (1 mL) syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Pedi MVI a) 5 mL, b) 10 mL syringe, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045

Walgreens Infusion Services

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 3.0 mL (Lavender) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 5.4mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Granada Biphasic Broth The product is a selective medium for the screening and identification of Streptococcus agalactiae in pregnant women using …

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 4.0 mL (Lavender) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 7.2mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

RenovoCath RC 120; Temporary Intravascular Occluding Catheter Model number: MMRC120-DB-1111; Rx only. Cardiovascular: The RenovoCath RC120 Cath…

RenovoRx, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System TruLight 3000/5000 and Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System iLED3/iLED5

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery. It suppo…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Radiographic Transparency for Certain and External Connection Tapered Implants. Images that assist with measurements for dental implants.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MicroScan Pos Breakpoint Combo Panel Type 20, Part No. B1017-202 MicroScan Pos (Positive) panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL (Pink) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 3.6mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in USA…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Merge Hemo with software versions 10.0 LA. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data fr…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 33, Part No. B1017-211 MicroScan Pos (Positive) panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susc…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Merge Cardio with software version 10.1 LA.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL (Pink) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 3.6mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in USA …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 21, Part No. B1017-201 MicroScan Pos (Positive) panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susc…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MicroScan Pos Breakpoint Combo Panel Type 23, Part No. B1017-206 MicroScan Pos (Positive) panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 3.0 mL (Tan) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 5.4mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in USA …

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

MicroScan Pos Combo Panel Type 34, Part No. B1017-214 MicroScan Pos (Positive) panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susc…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 6, 2016

Valve XS Atrium Retractor FC429R 52154756 The Valve XS Atrium Lift Retractor is used in heart surgery. The retractor is used for the temporary d…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 30, 2015

HPMC Visoelastic Topical, 8,000 cps, Reference 5200, 1.5 mL in 3-mL Syringe, OASIS Medical Inc, 514 South Vermont Avenue Glendora, CA 91741

Oasis Medical, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 30, 2015

HPMC Visoelastic, 8,000 cps, Reference 51082, LT5108 (Private Label), 2.0 mL in 3-mL Syringe, OASIS Medical Inc, 514 South Vermont Avenue Glendora, C…

Oasis Medical, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Dec 30, 2015

HPMC Visoelastic, 20,000 cps, Reference 5122, 515 (Private Label), 600102-001 (Private Label), 600103-001 (Private Label), 2.0 mL in 3-mL Syringe, OA…

Oasis Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

DrugSmart Cup 10, Item No. 61093D-3C, 61085D, 61015D

Ameditech 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.