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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 669 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Integra Long Epidural Steroid Injection Needle (Tuohy Needle), 18 Gauge x 5 inch Removable Wing, Metal Stylet, Calibrations (10BX), Catalogue No. PIT…

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

GE Healthcare Automatic Mobile X-Ray (AMX) Series: Optima XR200 amx

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Synthes Small Battery Drive (SBD) Oscillating Saw Attachment Part Number: 532.021 for orthopedic surgery.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints P…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generator Model 103 and VNS Therapy DemiPulse Duo Generator Model 104; CYBERONICS, INC.

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Anatomical Shoulder Handle for Rasp Item: 01.04233.000 Used during total joint arthroplasty of the shoulder.

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints P…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System, Product Usage: To wash (remove tissue, blood and other contaminants) or dry laparoscopic and general su…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

9F Plastic Dual Port; The port systems are totally implantable vascular access devices. They consist of an injection port, a self-sealing membrane an…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

AmTryke Model 1424 Community Cruiser Hand Cycle. Therapeutic tricycle.

Amtryke LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

CD99 Catalog number PM008 AA; For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Product Usage: Provides adjunctive diagnostic information following the primary diag…

Biocare Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Teleflex Medical Hudson RCI ConchaTherm Neptune Heated Humidifier, Rx Only.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

2008 Series Hemodialysis Machines: 2008Kathome - 190895 2008T GEN 2 BIBAG WITHOUT CDX; 190908 2008T HD SYSTEM WITH CDX, CANADA; 190713 2008T HEMODIAL…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

CareFusion Vital Signs LightWand Stylet. A device inserted into an endotracheal tube to aid in the intubation procedure.

Vital Signs Colorado Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints P…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Logicon Caries Detector Product Usage: Analyze inter-proximal tooth surfaces for decay using digital radiographs. -Initial radiographic assessmen…

GA Industries

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

WEBSTER HIS Catheter, 4 Pole Fixed Curve with Auto ID Technology, for mapping of cardiac structure; i.e., stimulation and recording only. Catalog …

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

The Patient Control Module (PCM) is used in conjunction with a Baxter infusor as a single use device for the control of intermittent bolus doses of m…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Remote Network Station, Catalog RNS-9703, Model No. RNS-9703-19, RNS-9703-24, Software version 02.40. The RNS 9703 is intended for use by medical …

Nihon Kohden America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Genesis Malleable Penile Prosthesis, 9.5 mm, Catalog /Item Number 91-9509SC/519250. Product Usage: The Coloplast Genesis Penile prosthesis is a f…

Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

MicroScan Microbiology Systems: Dried Gram Negative MIC/Combo Panels Containing Lower Imipenem Dilutions for Reporting CLSI M100-S20 Breakpoints P…

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Insorb Subcuticular Skin Stapler. INSORB staples are made from an absorbable copolymer which is a synthetic polyester derived from lactic and glycol…

Incisive Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Female Driver, Part number FDr101, instrument used for the insertion of the Fassier-Duval IM Telescopic System. For orthopedic procedures. This…

Pega Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Light Sheer Desire Diode Laser System with XC Handpiece Accessory options.

Lumenis Limited

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Software Version 2.8 & Below on VITROS 5,1 FS Chemistry Systems, Catalog Number 6801375, Global Trade Item Number 10758750001132, and VITROS 5,1 FS C…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Test Request Distributor (TRD 1.3 and TRD 1.4), a software module used on the Dako Omnis System, an automated slide stainer for in vitro diagnostic u…

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

Portable FAR Infrared Sauna Indications including, but not limited to Natural pain relief, Negative ion therapy , Heart Health, Cancer Therapy, Lyme…

Therasage, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate May 6, 2015

FAR-Infrared Heat Home Sauna, 2 person Indications including, but not limited to Natural pain relief, Negative ion therapy , Heart Health, Cancer Th…

Therasage, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

4" Trifurcated set with Bionectors and check valves, Product Code: BN-3082CV and BN-3083CV Accessory device used to administer medical fluids

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

TS ROC Crown Component 4UR (5/pk), TS ROC Crown Component 5UR (5/pk), TS ROC Crown Component 6UR (5/pk), TS ROC Crown Component 7UR (5/pk), TS ROC Cr…

Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

Sentec, V-Sign Sensor 2 (REF VS-A/P/N), Reusable / Nonsterile / Waterproof, SenTec AG, CH-4106, Therwil, Switzerland. The SenTec Digital Monitoring …

SenTec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

Specialty MiniScope Mech. Set Size 18, Specialty MiniScope Mech. Set Size 21, and Specialty MiniScope Mech. Set Size 24 A Herbst Appliance is used t…

Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

Captiva's lumbar intervertebral fusion system Reamers (color code rings on the Reamers).

Captiva Spine, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

Torque Limiting Handle (Aspen/ Alpine) Model Number 6200-1109 Product Usage: Provides posterior fixation in the non-cervical spine with an inte…

Biomet Spine, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, MTP NX Plate, Left, Recon, REF CCP-MPN2L. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, LAPIDUS CX Plate, 1mm Step, Left, REF CCP-LPX1L. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

TS Herbst Nuts with Backing (10/pk) and TS Herbst Nuts Universal (10/pk) A Herbst Appliance is used to affect changes in the skeletal relationship a…

Specialty Appliance Works, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

Spacelabs Pediatric Flow Sensor Kit, PN: 376-0561-00. This kit is for Spacelabs Healthcare Blease 700/900 Series Ventilators. Designed specifical…

Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

HSG Trays/HS 5F Catheter Combo; HSG Procedure Tray+ Shapeable 5F HSG catheter. For hysterosonography and hysterosalpingography, gynecological use.

Catheter Research, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

OptiMedica Catalys Precision Laser System; Model No(s). Catalys-U (US), and Catalys-I (Outside US). Product Usage: Indicated for use in patients …

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

4" Microbore T-Port Set, Product Code: BN-448 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, MTP CX Plate, Right, REF CCP-MPX1R. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 29, 2015

TIGERPAW System II, Part number C-TP-1509 (9 connector) The TigerPaw System II is an implantable occlusion Fastener to be placed on the Ostium o…

Laax, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

ADVIA Chemistry Lipase Reagent , Catalog Number B01-4840-01 REF: 01984894.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

SpineFrontier MISquito Percutaneous Pedicle Screw System Surgical Technique; Part Number: DOC80023. The Rod Caliper is a manual surgical instrume…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

4" Microbore Trifurcated Ext set, Product Code: BN-308 Accessory device used to administer medical fluids

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 29, 2015

TIGERPAW System II, Part number C-TP-1507 (7 connector) The TigerPaw System II is an implantable occlusion Fastener to be placed on the Ostium o…

Laax, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, Utility Plate, 5-Hole, REF CCP-UTN5. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, MTP NX Plate, Right, Recon, REF CCP-MPN2R. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 29, 2015

CROSSCHECK(R) Plating system, HOCKEY STICK CX Plate, Right, REF CCP-HSX1R. Orthopedic use.

Wright Medical Technology, 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.