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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 666 of 819

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SODIUM HYALURONATE (2ML PREFILLED SYRINGE) STERILE WATER 20MG/ML INJECTABLE, Advanced Compounding Pharmacy, 7225 Fulton Ave., North Hollywood, CA 916…

Advanced Physician Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Keo Brace, elastic wrist brace for carpal tunnel. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or l…

United Surgical Associates

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 16 Water. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-r…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Accessory Kit, Catalog#10282965, #10373217,#10286080. The Immulite 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemilumines…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

D-fend, (p/n 876446-HEL), and D-fend+ (p/n 881319-HEL) water trap. Used with Compact Airway Modules E/M-C(Ai)O(V)(X) and Cardiocap/5 monitors. Pr…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance iCT. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray trans…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 16 Power. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-r…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Panorama Patient Monitoring Network, Multi- Parameter Patient Monitor (with Arrhythmia Detection and Alarm. Part number 0998-00-0708-01. The Pa…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

CODMAN 3000 Series Refill Set- Huber needles. Used in combination with the CODMAN 3000 Series Constant Flow Implantable Pump CATALOG NO. : AP-07014…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SIEMENS Ysio Max; a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Ysio Max enables radiographic and tomographic exposures o…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Water Feed Kit, Catalog#10288216,#10389714. The Immulite 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immun…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Elastic Ankle Support. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support…

United Surgical Associates

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Base for Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1, 220/240V The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorp…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults, 10 F T-Piece (Product Code 227105); KimVent Turbo-Cleaning Closed Suction System for Adults,…

Halyard Health, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 10 Air. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System Platform (APS) The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorp…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Elastic Knee Support. A limb orthosis (brace) is a device intended for medical purposes that is worn on the upper or lower extremities to support,…

United Surgical Associates

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Direct Water feed Kit, Catalog#10373222

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SOMATOM Emotion 6; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray trans…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Water bottles, Catalog#10380062, #10291586. The Immulite 2000 and 2000 XPi systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemilumi…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

MEDRAD¿ Stellant CT Injector System with Certegra Workstation; intended for the specific purpose of injecting intravenous contrast media into hum…

Medrad Inc dba Bayer R&I

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 16 Air. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

LCS COMPLETE RPS inserts, various sizes. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 3, 2015

D2-40 (Lymphatic Marker); For In Vitro Diagnostic; Catalog number: PM266AA Product Usage: In Vitro Diagnostic Use.: a mouse monoclonal antibody …

Biocare Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 3, 2015

CareFusion AVEA ventilator, all models. Product Usage: A continuous ventilator (respirator), intended to mechanically control or assist patient b…

Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 6 Air. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SIEMENS Luminos Agile Max; a universal imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using either film cassettes or a digital mobile flat…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

EXPEDIUM Spine System/Synapse System; MODEL: EXPEDIUM Offset Conical Lock Nut 8mm, CATALOG NO. : 1754-91-150, UDI NUMBER (if applicable): GTIN: 10705…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Liquid Waste Bottle Kit, Catalog#10386287. The Immulite 2000 and 2000 XPi systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemilumin…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Catalys Precision Laser System-Catalys - U - US product; Catalys-1 - International product; software version 3.00.05 The OptiMedica Catalys Precis…

Optimedica Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 64. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray tra…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Quadrox-iD Adult Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator Product Usage: The Quadrox-iD Adult Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator is intended for use in an extrac…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SOMATOM Emotion 16, the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray tran…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SOMATOM Perspective; the intended use of computed tomography is to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray tra…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SMARTABLATE RF Generator System, Catalog No. M490006, M490007, M4900106, and M4900107. Product Usage: The use of the SMART ABLATE Generator and a…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

LCS COMPLETE RPS Femoral Implants, various sizes and orientation. Knee prosthesis component for orthopedic surgery.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

EliteCore Full Core Biopsy Device. EliteCore 18G, 20cm with and without HiLiter tip, 15 cm with and without HiLiter tip, and 10 cm with and without …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstructi…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Ingenuity CT. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmi…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Alere i Influenza A & B Product Usage: The Alere i Influenza A and B assay, performed on the Alere i Instrument, is a rapid molecular in vitro di…

Alere Scarborough, Inc. dba Binax, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

HLS/HIT Set Advanced with Bioline and/or Softline Coating Console Product Usage: HLS/HIT Set Advanced: The CARDIO HELP System in configuration …

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Low Jun 3, 2015

Volk 25D Large Clear BIO Lens with case UPC: 8 11608 01010 6, VOLK OPTICAL INC. The Volk Optical BIO Lenses are intended for visualization during di…

Volk Optical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SIEMENS Axiom Luminos dRF Max, a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Liquid Waste Bottle, Catalog#10291587. The Immulite 2000 systems are continuous random-access instruments that perform chemiluminescent immunoassa…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

RaySearch RayStation 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0; Radiation Therapy Treatment Product Usage: RayStation is a software system designed for treatment pl…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

SIEMENS Uroskop Omnia Max ; a solid state detector fluoroscopic X-Ray system, primarily for urological applications (functional x-ray diagnostic, end…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

MX8000 Dualv. EXP, 728130. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Ingenuity TF Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 882380, Philips Medical Systems. The device is a diagnostic …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Medtronic SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pumps, models 8637-20 and 8637-40. Sterile. Product Usage: The implantable Medtronic SynchroMed II …

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 3, 2015

Brilliance CT 40. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray tra…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) 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.