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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 634 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Thin-Flex Venous Cannula, Model Number:TF292902A

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

The "Pacifier Activated Lullaby" (PAL) System composed of three major components: 1) the PAL Player Module (aka Player Unit), 2) the PAL Pacifier Sen…

Powers Medical Devices, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 40 cm, Model e-1651-64. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE STANDARD 3 HOLE SHORT, LEFT - 62 MM, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 71863110 Bone fixation plate

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Zimmer, Cuff Tourniquet Dual Hose Single Bladder Maroon Reprocessed by Sterilmed, Sterile EO, Rx only.

STERILMED, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model number 728231, running version 2.6.0. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body b…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 80cm, Model 1651-38. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes. Models WA50040A ENDOEYE HD II, 10 mm, 0 degree, WA50042A ENDOEYE HD II 10 mm, 30 degree, W7100603 Repair cab…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

IBS - Osteosynthesis screws for bone fixation Model S25 ST014.

In2Bones, SAS

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Persona EM Distal Rod, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-002-00, part of the Persona Tibial Re…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre NovaSil Silicone Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 80 cm, Model 1601-68. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Philips IntelliVue Information Center iX (release A.00, A.01, and A.02) are impacted by this issue: 866023 IntelliVue Info Center iX 866024 PIIC iX…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 4F, 80 cm, Model 1601-48 and e1601-48. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 4F, 80cm, Model 1651-48 and e1654-48. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 80 cm, Model 1601-38 and e1601-38. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre NovaSil Silicone Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 2F, 60 cm, Model e1801-26. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 80cm, Model 1651-88 and e1654-88. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

GE Healthcare, Revolution CT Scanners. Revolution CT- The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomograph…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Brilliance CT (computed tomography) scanners, Big Bore configuration, Model number 728243. software version 2.0 The products are intended to provid…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

RBT, Internal Implant, Laser-Lok, 5.0 x 15mm, 5.7 Platform, REF LPBR5015, Rx only, Sterile R, BIOHORIZONS(R), Dental Implant

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 6F, 80 cm, Model e-1651-68. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

AMS 4675 Angio Pack. For use in a general clinical procedure.

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Trochanteric Fixation Nail- Advanced System-11MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 420MM/Right Sterile (The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System) The TFN-…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 5F Plus, 40 cm, Model e1651-84. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Persona EM Proximal Tube, orthopedic manual surgical instrument for use with Persona Knee Prosthesis, item 42-5399-001-00, part of the Persona Tibial…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Single Lumen Embolectomy Catheter 5F, 80 cm, Model 1601-58 and e1601-58. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 7F, 80cm, Model 1654-78 and e1654-78. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

One Step Button, Low Profile Initial Placement PEG Kit, gastro-enterostomy tube.

Boston Scientific Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America Model No. Spag-2 Small Particle Size Aerosol Generator SPAG-2 6000 is a pneumatic flow system indicated for th…

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

The eCareManager system. Software intended for use in data collection, storage and clinical information management with independent bedside devices,…

Visicu, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

AMS 4674 Custom Pack. For use in a general clinical procedure.

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 16, 2015

LeMaitre Over-the-Wire Embolectomy Catheter 3F, 40cm, Model 1651-34 and e1651-34. Indicated for the removal of arterial emboli and thrombi.

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 9, 2015

2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE Powder, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY

Life Science Pharmacy Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare INTEGRIS vascular System Model : 722122 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vas…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Xper vascular systems R7.6 Model : 722134 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and va…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare INTEGRIS H5000F/Allura 9F Model : 722017 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and va…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

PROLARYN PLUS Injectable Implant 1.0 cc Plus Calcium Hydroxlyapatite (CaHA) Injectable Implant, Model No. 8044M0K5. An injectable implant used to tr…

Merz North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Allura Xper Series: Allura Xper FD10 Allura Xper FD10/10 Allura Xper FD20 Allura Xper FD21 Allura Xper FD22 Allura Xper FD23…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

U-SDN 2 Part Ultra Modified Seldinger Needles, NS/37-0387. All needles were sold in bulk, non-sterile, and intended for further processing. Needle…

Procedure Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare INTEGRIS cardio system Model : 722121 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascu…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

IOL Master 500: Software versions 7.5 and 7.7; Ophthalmic: IOL Master 500 is intended for biometric determination of ocular measurements of axial …

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Copper NiTi Preformed Archwires; Copper NiTi 40 BAF .016X.022 LO Pk10, Part No. 211-0952. Intended to provide tooth movement.

Ormco/Sybronendo

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Patient Support Material Number: 9890 010 87431 used with: BuckyDiagnost ; Model: 704060/706037

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Medtronic InSync III, model 8042, 8042B and 8042U. Implantable pulse generator pacemaker.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Patient Support Material Number: 9890 010 87431, used with:EasyDiagnost ; Model: 706050

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

ProTrack Microcatheter. Model/Catalog Numbers CIC38-145, CIC35-145. Sterile, single use device intended to be used as a standard infusion wire or …

Baylis Medical Corp *

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

DeRoyal sterile custom surgical kits: 1) Emergency CABG Pack Pgybk, ref 89-7859.01 2) Emergency CABG Pack Pgybk, ref 89-7859.02 3) Open Heart Pack…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Model 5001102 MPS Delivery Set w/ arrest agent and additive cassettes, heat exchanger &10 ft. delivery tubing; Model 5001102-AS MPS Delivery Set with…

Quest Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

HYDRO-TEMP(R) Neonatal Temperature Skin Sensor, REF HNICU-32, 50 units per box, NON STERILE, Rx only.

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 9, 2015

Philips Healthcare Xper vascular system Model : 722124 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascul…

Philips Medical Systems, 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.