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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

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FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

RAPIDPoint 405 Blood Gas Analyzer; Siemens Material Number: 10310464, 10322347, 10314817, 10317193, 10318999, 10320055, 10322347, 10328278, 10328302…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2015

Juno DFR X-ray system

Villa Radiology Systems LLC

FDA Devices Low Mar 11, 2015

CareLink Pro Medtronic CareLink Pro MMT-7335 is a personal computer software application designed to enhance Health Care Provider management of diab…

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

KimVent Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 12 Fr., Sterile, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Systems, LLC.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Vacuum Source Tubing Set for the EndoWrist Stabilizer for da Vinci S (IS2000) and Si (IS3000); Part number 420187-05. The Intuitive Surgical Endo…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

ADVIA Centaur Systems Progesterone Kit, (1 -pack) In Vitro Diagnostic; Catalog number: 02382928; SMN: 10310305.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

TriaDyne Proventa Critical Care Therapy System. The TriaDyne Proventa Critical Care Therapy System provides a comprehensive system of pulmonary an…

Arjo Hospital Equipment AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

KimVent Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 14 Fr. Sterile, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Systems, LLC.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Zip 8i Surgical Skin Closure Device; for incisions up to 8 cm. Product number PS2080 Indicated for use during and after skin incision procedures…

Zipline Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

ADVIA Centaur Systems Progesterone Kit, (5-pack Ref); In Vitro Diagnostic Catalog number: 02177364; SMN: 10333111.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

SMARTSET GHV Gentamicin Bone Cement. A self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cement containing antibiotic. It is used for securing …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

LASSO NAV Duo Loop eco Catheters, Catalog No. D-1354-01, D-1354-02, D-1354-03, D-1354-04, D-1354-05, D-1354-06. LASSO NAV DUO LOOP eco Catheter is i…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Oxoid Legionella BCYE Growth Supplement SR0110A packaged in packs of 10- 100 ml vials. The responsible firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd., Basings…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

ADVIA Centaur Systems Progesterone Kit, (5 -pack); In Vitro Diagnostic; Catalog number: 01586287; SMN:10315522.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

DynaLOC Breast Interventional Planning Software Versions 3.1 and 3.2

iCAD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

KimVent Wet Pak, Closed Suction System for Adults, Double Swivel Elbow, 14 Fr. Sterile, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Systems, LLC.

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Ikaria, INOmax DSIR (Delivery System), Model 10007. Nitric oxide delivery system for use with ventilators.

INO Therapeutics (dba Ikaria)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Philips Medical System Allura Xper X-Ray Angiographic

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

ARROW FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit, 40 cc 7.5 Fr Product Code: IAB-05840-LWS The Arrow IAB is utilized for intra-aortic balloon cou…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

The I-Cart is used to store, transport, and power video equipment used in medical procedures.

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Xoran MiniCAT X-ray imaging device

Xoran Technologies, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Servo-I ventilator system CO2 analyzer. Part number 65 23 588.

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Baxter, Self-Righting Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps. Product codes H93866100, H93869100, H93866025, H93867025, H93867100, …

Baxter Corporation Englewood

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Focal Sim radiation therapy treatment planning system

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

CooperSurgical PESSARY KIT-CUBE#2, 1-3/8 in , 35 mm Part Number: MXKPEC02

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 11, 2015

IntellaTip MiFi Open-Irrigated radiofrequency Ablation Catheters: Material number: M004EPM96200, Catalog Number: EPM9620: Material number: M004EPM9…

Boston Scientific Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

LFT v40 Femoral Head; Catalog Number 6260-9-032; V40 CoCr LFit Head 32mm/-4. Designed to be assembled onto a femoral hip stem trunnion during su…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Zimmer Segmental System (ZSS) Cemented Stem / ZSS Cemented Stem, Smooth Stem Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented or…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Zip 8M Wound Closure Device; for wounds up to 8 cm in length; Product number PS9080; Rx only, Sterile Indicated for use during and after skin i…

Zipline Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Zip 16 Surgical Skin Closure Device; 16 cm Product number PS1160; Rx only, Sterile Indicated for use during and after skin incision procedures t…

Zipline Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

RotoRest Delta Advanced Therapy System. The RotoRest Delta Advanced Kinetic Therapy System offers kinetic therapy for the most aggressive treatmen…

Arjo Hospital Equipment AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Rotoprone Therapy System. The Rotoprone Therapy System is an advanced patient care system for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary complicati…

Arjo Hospital Equipment AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Monaco radiation therapy treatment planning system. The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for exter…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 11, 2015

AMIA v1.0 APD System. For Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) therapy for pediatric and adult renal patients.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

Manual Toothbrush; SilverCare Junior 2/6 years Antibacterial Toothbrush Made in Italy The product is intended for over the counter use as a toothbru…

Norwex Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, 3 VALVE KIT, UPN H749600709971, REF/Catalog No. 60070997, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, RADIOLOGY KIT, UPN H7496002072111, REF/Catalog No. 600207211, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. Device Listing Number…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

CoCr Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of the proximal femur in total hip …

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, RADIOLOGY KIT, UPN H749601506921, REF/Catalog No. 60150692, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Numbe…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H749601904231, REF/Catalog No. 60190423, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. N…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 4, 2015

The Plum A+ Infusion System is designed to meet the fluid delivery requirements of today's evolving healthcare environments. It is a cassette based m…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

Metasul Femoral Head - indicated for total hip arthroplasty for treatment of patient conditions of non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease.

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H965601931651, REF/Catalog No. 60193165, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. N…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H749600407061, REF/Catalog No. 60040706, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Num…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, RADIOLOGY KIT, UPN H749600617521, REF/Catalog No. 60061752, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Number…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

Metasul Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of the proximal femur in total h…

Zimmer Gmbh

FDA Devices Critical Mar 4, 2015

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HeartWare Controller) Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at r…

HeartWare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

The Medtronic, Quadripolar ITREL 3 IPG, Model 7425, is a multiprogrammable device designed for use in the Stimulation of the Central Nervous System, …

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H749602207461, REF/Catalog No. 60220746, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Numbe…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2015

NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H749602301481, REF/Catalog No. 60230148, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. N…

Navilyst Medical, 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.