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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 · 2026-08-31

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 652 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Winco Designer Care Cliner - with Nylon Casters Oncology, Dialysis, Hospital Recovery, Home Dialysis Use, Physician Facilities.

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

IBC Aortic Punch Catalog Numbers APM40, APL48A, APM44A, APL40A, APM40A, CVAPL36, CVAPL40, CVAPL44, CVAPL48, CVAPL52, APM28BM, APM36BM, APM40BM, APM44…

International Biophysics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Magic3 Hydrophilic-coated Female Intermittent Urinary Catheters (6"), 16 Fr, (30/box), Product Code 51616. Intermittent catheter.

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Tracheopart Set (Left), Sterile

Teleflex, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

PS500 of an IACS Workstation Critical Care (Evita Infinity V500); intended for the ventilation of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 26, 2015

HUDSON RCI, Sheridan Sher-I-BRONCH, Endobronchial Tube (Left sided), Sizes: 28 Fr., 35 Fr., 37 Fr., 39 Fr. and 41 Fr., Rx Only, Sterile. Intended …

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Radio-Capitellum, Capitellum, Left, Large, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Indicated for use in the elbow for reduction or relief of pain and/or improved elbo…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,Helion/Xenion S/M/L, User Manual #1441784. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally ill…

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

ReUnion TSA Shoulder System, Standard SR Humeral Head Trial, 48X18, Catalog number 5901-S-4818. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument. Howmedic…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Celsite Implantable Access Port System, model ST301. The Celsite Implantable Access Port Systems (Celsite port systems) are implantable port and cat…

B. Braun Interventional Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

GE Optional Laser Centering Device X-ray generator.

GE Inspection Technologies, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,TruLight 3000/5000, User Manual #1528403. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illu…

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

AngioJet SOLENT Dista Thrombectomy Set: UPN 111303-001, Catalog No. 111303, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Triathlon PS X3 Tibial Insert; No. 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert X3 Poly 19 mm Product Usage: The Triathlon PS X3 (posterior stabilized), cat…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

PathoDx Strep Grouping Kit, REF 62025, packaged 60 tests per kit. Latex agglutination test for identification of beta-hemolytic streptococci of …

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,iLED 3/5, User Manual #1558932. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an …

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Etac Relax wall mounted shower seat The Etac Relax is a wall mounted shower seat designed as a seating and standing support for personal hygiene pur…

Etac Supply Center Ab

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

AngioJet SOLENT Omni Thrombectomy Set: UPN 109681-004 & 109681-001, Catalog No 109681, Sterilized. …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Naturalyte Liquid Bicarbonate Concentrate 6.4 liter bottle A Dialysate Concentrate for Hemodialysis (liquid) Product Code: 08-4000-LB

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Oasis Coil Extension Cable used with Hitachi Oasis MRI System Product Usage: The Oasis MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide …

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

AngioJet AVX Thrombectomy Set: UPN 105039-001, Catalog No.105039, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. F…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,TruVidia HD, User Manual #1513140. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate …

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

PSW 1203.U/1, PSW 1301.U, PSW 1307.U, PSW 1403.U, and PSW 1501.U Pacemaker Programmer software. Software approved for use with BIOTRONIK device prog…

BIOTRONIK, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

PathoDx Strep B Grouping Latex, REF 62031, 3 ml packaged in plastic dropper bottle with a pink cap. Latex reagent for streptococcal group B; Ide…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Invacare¿ Pronto¿ Air Personal Transporter (power wheelchair), Invacare Corporation, One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio, 44035-4190, (800) 333 -6900.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheters The ReSolve Locking Catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluids from body cavities.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

8.5mm Reamer Head for Flexible Intramedullary Nailing System; An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for …

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 19, 2015

ReSTOR intraocular lens and ReSTOR Toric intraocular lens. The Alcon AcrySof IQ ReSTOR and IQ ReSTOR Toric intraocular lenses are posterior chambe…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Trumpf Ceiling Mounted Surgical Lighting Systems,TruVidia SD, User Manual #1400191. The TRUMPF surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate …

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Micro-Mate Tuberculin Glass Syringe, Non-sterile Catalog numbers 5208, 5209

Cadence Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

i-Stat PT/INR Cartridges List number 03P89-24 The cartridges are packaged in sealed pouches, one per pouch. There are 24 cartridges packed in a b…

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Wall Chart for STERRAD 100NX System, P/N 10104. The STERRAD 100NX Sterilizer is designed for sterilization of both metal and nonmetal medical devi…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

Perfectum Tuberculin Glass Syringe, Non sterile Catalog numbers 5202, 5205, 5212

Cadence Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 19, 2015

AngioJet Spiroflex Thrombectomy Set: Peripheral - UPN 106553-004, Catalog No.106553, Sterilized Using Ethylene Oxide. …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

S4C Occiput Torque Wrench F/Set Screw; used to tighten the S4 Cervical Spinal System clamping screws with a defined torque 2.8 Nm for tightening the …

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 12, 2015

EnVeo R Loading System, Model No. LS-EnVeoR-23, LS-EnVeoR-2629, LS-EnVeoR-23-C, LS-EnVeoR-2629-C. Cardiovascular valve delivery system for use …

Medtronic Cardiovascular Surgery-the Heart Valve Division

FDA Devices Critical Aug 12, 2015

Beacon Tip Royal Flush Plus High-Flow Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of cont…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Siemens Artis zee systems; dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph 64-3R TruePoint w/ TrueV, Model Number 10097301

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 12, 2015

Slip-Cath Beacon Tip Catheter. Angiographic catheter. For use in angiographic procedures as a conduit for the delivery of contrast media and ca…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Artis Q systems; dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph 6-4R TruePoint w/ TrueV, Model Number 10097290

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor Product Usage: The HeartStart XL+ is intended for use in a hospital setting by qualified medical per…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT S(64)-4R, Model Number 10248672

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Atrium 36Fr Right Angled Firm PVC Thoracic Catheter, (Pkg of 10) Part Number: 15236

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Analytical X-ray System. Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-A…

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph 64-4R TruePoint w/ TrueV, Model Number 10097302

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

S2 Fluid Pack on the Cobas b 221 system- Catalog Number 03260925184 Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer; The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

Biograph mCT S(40)-4R, Model Number 10248671

Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 12, 2015

SYS IVK, Bio mCT-S(40) 3R->4R, Model Number 10250743

Siemens Medical Solutions USA 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.