Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-31
Medical Devices recalls by year
2000–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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 654 of 819
MiniMed NGP 640G 1.8ml (mmol/L), Model No. MMT-1511; NGP 640G 1.8ml (mg/dL), Model No. 1512; NGP 640G PLGM 3ml (mmol/L), Model No. MMT-1711; NGP 640G…
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
ACUSON S2000 and ACUSON S3000 ultrasound systems with the Virtual Touch IQ option; Model numbers: 10041461, 10440017 -S2000 system 10441730 -S3000…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Hamilton-G5 Ventilators with software versions V2.40/2.41 Catalog numbers for G5: 159001 and 159002. Software: 159700.. Intensive care ventilation …
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Prism Medical P-440 Portable Ceiling Lift; PN 303070 and 303070R (refurbished); Patient lift with weight specification of 440 lbs (200 kg). Prod…
ErgoSafe Products, LLC (DBA) Prism Medical
Medical Device Exchange 3.5mm Threaded Cerclage Pin; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 298.838S; EXP (repackager),…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - Fluted Ball; 9MM REF L-9B-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange 10x40 Airway Stent System; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 90129-209; EXP (repackager), …
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Hardy Diagnostics BEA Agar with Vancomycin container type: 15x100mm monoplate packaged: 10 plates/sleeve Product Usage: BEA (Bile Esculin Ag…
Hardy Diagnostics
ANSPACH - Fluted Drum, Side Cut only 5MM x 14MM , REF L-5DRC-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH - 3MM Fluted Matchstick, Extends 8.9MM, Less Aggressive; REF S-8NS-M-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH - 5MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 22MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-5DC-22-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH -4MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 22MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-4DC-22-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
IPS Empress Universal Glaze Spray 270 mL, Product Code/Model/Catalog Number 609432AN, Rx only. Porcelain glaze spray used in the fabrication of den…
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange TAUT Intraducer Peritoneal Catheter 2mm x 1.6mm x 7.6cm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number …
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 4MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-4B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
OxySure Model 615 disposable replacement cartridges, for portable oxygen generator.
Oxysure Systems, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange 10MM VASCULAR; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 9-AVP2-010; EXP (repackager), Aga Medical…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Medical Device Exchange Chocolate Balloon Catheter/Over-the-Wire; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number CF14-150-25040-…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Medical Device Exchange - Auto Suture Endo Universal 65¿¿ 4mm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 173054; EXP (repa…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Mission -Breath Alcohol Detector -15 tests - 0.08% BAC - Blow bags included Product Usage: The Breath Alcohol Detector is for the semi-qua…
Acon Laboratories, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange Round Fluted Bur Soft Touch; 2.0mm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 5820-10-120; EXP (re…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
OxiMax N-65 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. N65, N65-1, N65P, and N65P-1. For continuous or spot check monitoring of functional arterial oxygen saturat…
Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
ANSPACH - 7MM Fluted Acorn; REF M-7AC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH - Extra Coarse Diamond Drum, 6.8MM x 10.6MM REF L-68DRMDX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
ANSPACH - Fluted Drum, Side Cut Only; 9MM x 14 MM REF L-9DRC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange Angio-Seal VIP Platform/Vascular Closure Device 6F; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 61013…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
FOUNDATION KNEE SYSTEM NON STERILE Femoral A/P Cut Block - Type II REF 800-01-139
Encore Medical, Lp
Medical Device Exchange - Dilating Tip Trocar w/Stability Sleeve 12mm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number D12LT; EX…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Medical Device Exchange Round Fluted Bur Aggressive; 4.0mm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 5820-10-240; EXP (re…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
SYMMETRY SURGICAL DISPOSABLE TOWEL CLAMP, REF 19-4137, STERILE EO, Rx only. Apply clamps parallel to the skin with the angled jaws forming a "V" s…
Symmetry Surgical, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange -SYSTEM, TACKER SKIN 5MM; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 6206; EXP (repackager), Covidi…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, 2 mm Shaft Exposure; REF M-5B-2-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray tr…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Hardy Diagnostics MDR Acinetobacter container type: 15x100mm monoplate packaged: 10 plates/sleeve Product Usage: MDR Acinetobacter is for th…
Hardy Diagnostics
ANSPACH -1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum, Extends 25MM; REF S-15DRMC-L-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Ingenuity Core 128. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray t…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/L and Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/R. The Syn…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
ANSPACH - Fluted Barrel; 8MM x 12.5MM REF L-8BA-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange FIBERWIRE SUTURE SCISSOR; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number AR-11796; EXP (repackager), Ar…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 7MM Extra Coarse Diamond Ball; REF M-7DX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange - 5.5mm BioComposite Corkscrew FT, Vented Suture Anchor; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 6MM x 11.3MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-6BA-A-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange 12MM VASCULAR; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 9-AVP2-012; EXP (repackager), Aga Medical…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 3MM Course Diamond Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure; REF M-3DC-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
InjectionPlasty 1.0 Bone Void Filler; an injectable and biocompatible calcium phosphate bone void filler. Sterilized using irradiation. The single-…
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
Medical Device Exchange - Trocar VersaPort Plus V2; 5mm -11mm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 179095P; EXP (rep…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Medical Device Exchange 12x40 Airway Stent System; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 90129-212; EXP (repackager), …
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
ANSPACH - 6MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 2 mm Shaft Exposure; REF M-6DC-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Medical Device Exchange PhysioMesh Flexible Composite Mesh 15 x 15cm; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number PHY1515Q; …
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
Medical Device Exchange 6.0mm Round Fluted Bur Soft Touch; Pouch, Tyvek/Mylar, Sterile, Single Use Only; OEM Catalog number 5820-10-160; EXP (rep…
EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.