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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

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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 633 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Alaris EtCO2 Module, Model 8300. A capnograph that continuously monitors end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2), fractional inspired carbon dioxide (FiCO2…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

MAGNETOM systems, magnetic resonance diagnostic devices (MRDD).

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ImmuTest 12 Panel Dip Card, Item No. IMD-12MO3

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

6 Panel Cup Body and Lid w/Adult (AU), Item No. TDDA-6MBAU-CUP

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

IntellaTip MiFi XP Asymmetric (N4) Curve 7/110/2.5/8-10 OUS; Material Number: M004EPM4790N40; Catalog number: EPM4790N4; Cardiac: The Intella…

Boston Scientific Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Zimmer Oscillating Flat - TS ST Hub; 75mm x 19mm x 1.00/1.27mm; Synvasive Part No. 11-4770: Part No. 19075127YT1; Lot No. 45104 and 43054 …

Synvasive Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

MicroCutter Xchange 30 Blue Curved Tip Cartridge. Model Number: FG-025321; The MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue Cartridge and MicroCutter XCHANGE 30 Blue…

Cardica, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

EDI BZO Uncut Sheet - Cup*, Item No. 160170

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Total Toe Instrument Kit, Labeled in part: "Instrument Set, 15mm Toe, Dorsal Flange Combi" Part Number: 9000-3002 The component in question is th…

Arthrosurface, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension EXL with LM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimension…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Dressit-X, Radiopaque D-545, NDC 11004-545-40, Dental Use Only, Active Ingredients: Eugenol Oil

Rainbow Specialty & Health Products

FDA Devices Low Dec 30, 2015

ProScreen 6 Panel Cassette w/Adult (AU), Item No. PSPA-6MBAU

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2015

Reagent Management System (RMS) Dimension RxL Max w/o HM Product Usage: The Reagent Management System (RMS) is a module for use with the Dimensio…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Unolok Blunt Fill Needle 18G x 1.5" Red, Sterile, Single use, Non-injectable needle, Single use, non-injection needle

Myco Medical Supplies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLINIC PATCH 3.2.0 CD Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between the…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 775222 The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, mu…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Oxoid Gentamicin Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Disc (CN10), REF# CT0024B packaged in packs of 5 cartridges - 50 disc/cartridge. Used in …

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 23, 2015

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (OUS) Catalog Number: 14810 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ Insulin Management System is intended for subcutan…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

GE Healthcare Optima IGS 320. Product Usage: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in gener…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA MASTER DVD 3.2 CLI DL380 Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between …

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

GlideScope AVL Video Laryngoscope (AVL), Part Number AVL 3- 0574-0115; AVL 4-0574-0116, AVL 5- 0574-0117. AVL is a video laryngoscope that incorpo…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Cournand Modified 2-PC 19G, 5.4cm or (Guidewire Introducer Needle) 20 units per case The Stryker Guidewire Introducer Needles are designed for the …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MOSAIQ Oncology Information System. Used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

AbsorbENT, Sterile Compressed Absorbent Sponge, Nasal Pack, 8.9cm(L) x 3.0cm (W) x 1.5cm (H), RH-7413-10, Sterilized by Gamma Radiation, Rx only. …

Summit Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLI V3.X TO V4.1 ML350 SERVER Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces bet…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MiniMed 640G, 3.0mL mmol/L, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1711 and MMT-1712 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for …

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Digital Temple Thermometer labeled under: Bestmed, Good Neighbor (Amerisource Bergen), Kroger, Medline, Meijer, Premier Value, Safeway, Life Brand, T…

Bestmed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLI V3.X TO V4.1 DL380 SERVER Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces bet…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA CLINIC PATCH 3.3.0 CD Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between the…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Fujifilm Medical Systems Duodenoscope, Model Numbers ED-200XU, ED-200XT, ED-250XT, ED-310XU, ED-420XL, ED-410XT, ED-410XU, ED-450XL, and ED-450XT. …

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

VentriClear¿ II Ventricular Drainage Catheter Set. Allows external access and drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain.

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

UniCel DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 1.1.1.0, Part No. B23858 The DxH Slidemaker Stainer is a fully automated slide pre…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MiniMed 620G, 3.0mL mg/dL, Model No. MMT-1710 The MiniMed 620G and MiniMed 640G insulin pump systems are indicated for the continuous delivery of …

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 23, 2015

OmniPod¿, Insulin Management System (US) Catalog Number: PODZXP420 Product Usage: The OmnniPod¿ Insulin Management System is intended for subcut…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Hudson RCI Adult Universal Ventilator Circuit, Duel Heated Limb and Hudson RCI Adult Heated Wire Circuit Kit with Column

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Philips Healthcare Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Intravascular (IV) Administration Sets, Model No. 54IV12, 54IV22, 54IV32, MK2450, 54IV42, MK132, MK2156, MK2270, MK2292, MK2300, MK2374, MK2394, MK25…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Philips Healthcare Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-ray system

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 23, 2015

Perseus A500 Anesthesia Workstation, MK06000. Intended for use in anesthetizing adults, children, and neonates and can be used for automatic and m…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

Catalog No. INF0020-A  EnteraLite Infinity Enteral Pump Delivery Set with ENFit Connector System and Transitional Stepped Connector (spiked set); Ca…

MOOG Medical Devices Group

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL), Part Number GVL 3 - 0574-0007; GVL 4 - 0574-0001; GVL 5- 0574-0030. The system consists of a video laryngoscope…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA MASTER DVD V4.1 CLI Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between the i…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

MYLA MASTER DVD V4.0 CLI Product Usage: MYLA is a computer application (Middleware) based on Web 2.0 technology which: Interfaces between the i…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

UniCel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Software Version 3.0.2.0, Part No. 629029, B24465, B24802 The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2015

GE Healthcare Optima CL323i Product Usage: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in genera…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Bicillin L-A 600000 Units/mL Inj., Qty: 20 mL Syringe, MFG by: King Pharma Inc., Bristol, TN 37620, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack, Inc., 625 Kolter Dr.…

RemedyRepack Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE STANDARD 3 HOLE SHORT, RIGHT - 62 MM, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 71863114 Bone fixation pla…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

DGDE, DirectGuide Drill Extender. Instrument for use with dental implants. A manufactured device that adds a 6mm extension for a 25mm and 28mm tis…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

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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.