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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, USDA FSIS 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

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Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-01

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 679 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Baxter Integrated APD Set with Cassette 3-Prong, Sterile, nonpyrogenic fluid path. Product Usage: The recall device is indicated for use in the …

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Animas Vibe Insulin Infusion Pump. This product is indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin for the treatment of diabetes and has…

Animas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

G- Series Beds; G29 full length bed rails assembly

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model No. 10015862 The SmartSite Infusion Sets are used to administer fluid and medications through a needle or …

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

FORUM Archive and Viewer, version 3.1, v 3.1.1, (DVD Format) and v 3.2, v 3.2.1.(DVD and USB Flash Drive Format). Catalog numbers: 000000-20107-7…

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Critical Feb 11, 2015

Covidien Trellis-6 Peripheral Infusion System. Models BVT608010V01, BVT608030V01, BVT612010V01, and BVT612030V01. Sterile EO. Product Usage: Int…

Covidien

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

ABL90 FLEX analyzer; Model number 393-090. A portable, automated analyzer that measures pH, blood gases, electrolytes, glucose, lactate, bilirubin a…

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

DrugCheck Ketamine Dip Test 31317-3P PRO-EU-SWE, 31226-3-CA-GML, 30842 TR, 30108C, 30108C CAN, 30108C EU, and 30108C INT. This assay provides o…

Express Diagnostics Int'l., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Lubricated Intubating Stylet 6FR that is inserted into an endotracheal tube to facilitate intubation. This product is used in surgical or medical eme…

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Fresenius Crit Line in a Clip (CLiC) with SW version 2.51 Model Number: CL10041001. A continuous real-time monitor for non-invasive hematocrit, oxyg…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Plum A+ Infusion System with Hospira MedNet List 20792-04-25, Pole Clamp Assembly Part Number 820-95443-008. A cassette based multi-function infusio…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Zimmer PERSONA Tibial Articular Surface Inserter; Item # 42-5299-001-00. Manual surgical instrument for knee arthroplasty (orthopedic).

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

SoftLab with SA HIS versions 4.0.7.0-4.0.7.1 SoftLab is a laboratory information system to be used in a medical research or clinical laboratory.

SCC Soft Computer

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedur…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2015

LINAC Accelerators: ARTISTE, ONCOR Avant Garde, ONCOR Impression Plus, ONCOR Expression, ONCOR Impression, PRIMUS HI, Mevatron M2/Primus Mid-…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL, (10mg/mL), 20 mL, Single patient infusion vial, Contains Benzyl Alcohol, For I.V. Administration, Hos…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Beckman Coulter, Cholesterol Assay, Catalog No. OSR6X16

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

BrightView model number: 882478 BrightView X model number: 882480 BrightView XCT model number: 882482 and 882454 Medical Device for imaging

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Syngo RT Therapist: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE, ONCOR and PRIMUS family of linear accelerator systems is to deliver X-Ray photo…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Feb 4, 2015

Arrow Select Kits (ASK), Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) and Arterial Catheterization Kit (NA) with Biopatch Dressing

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Miethke Shunt System accessories Product Usage: - The Miethke Shunt System is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral ventricles o…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Product Code 2C4013, Four Lead TUR Irrigation Set, for use with UROMATIC Plastic Containers, Approximate Length 85" (2.2 m)

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Beckman Coulter, Uric Acid Assay, Catalog No. OSR6X98

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Ebb Complete Tamponade System, BD-OTS Obstetric Catheter, REF CTS-1000, Rx Only, Sterile EO

Clinical Innovations, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Quickie Q7 Adult Rigid Wheelchair Model EIR4.

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

HEPFLUSH-10 (HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP) 100 USP units per 10 mL (10 USP units per mL), Single Dose Vial, Rx only -- Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC --…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

VC150 Vital Signs Monitor (VC150 monitor equipped with Masimo SpO2 technique only); Innokas Medical CARESCAPE VC150 Rx Only Innokas Medical Oy. Catal…

INNOKAS MEDICAL OY

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Beckman Coulter, Lactate Assay, Catalog No. OSR6X93

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Airo Mobile Intraoperative CT I Airo; Model #: MobiCT-32. Computed Tomography x-ray system.

Mobius Imaging, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

The Revolution CT is a multi-slice (256 detector row) CT scanner consisting of a gantry, patient table, scanner desktop (operator console), system ca…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Low Feb 4, 2015

Portex Anaerobic Pulsator Arterial Blood Sampling Kit, with Liquid Sodium Heparin for Gases and Electrolytes. Reorder Number: G1392 Product U…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 04.305.005 04.305.010 04.305.011 04.305.012 03.305.006 …

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Zippie Zone Pediatric Rigid Wheelchair Model EIRZ1.

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

HomeChoice/HomeChoice Pro Automated Personal Cycler, for Automated Peritoneal Dialysis. Product codes 5C8310, 5C8310R, R5C8320, and 5C4474.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

2.0 Mandible Locking Plate (MLP) Bender / Cutter (part number 329.143) Intended to be used for bending and/or cutting Mandible Locking Plates.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Beckman Coulter, Lipase Assay, Catalog No. OSR6X30

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Verasense Knee System, Model SYK-TRCR 02. Intelligent disposable tibial insert that measures dynamic loads during orthopedic knee surgery.

Orthosensor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

ASSY, POWER SUPPLY 130V 50HZ. This component is used with the following machines: 2008T Hemodialysis Machine, 2008K Hemodialysis Delivery Equipment,…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 4, 2015

Syngo.plaza: Syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Multi-Lumen PI CVC Kit and PSI Kit: 3-L 7 FR X 8 product code: ASK-45703-POSU lot #23F13L0166, exp. 31-Jul-2015: Product Usage: Multi-Lumen PI…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numb…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal art…

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

FLUTTER Percussor respiratory device, packaged one unit per clear plastic package. Product Usage: Product is a percussor device, intended to be…

Aptalis Pharmatech Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Philips IntelliVue TcG10; Monitor, carbon-dioxide, cutaneous. The IntelliVue TcG10 is a device for the measurement of the transcutaneous O2 and CO…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Ysio Max, Luminos dRF Max and Agile Max systems with software version VE10 and SmartOrtho license. The Ysio Max is a radiographic system used in h…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

PF4 Concentrated Wash (10x), REF 403624, packaged in the following assay kits: 1. ImmucorGamma LIFECODES PF4 IgG (catalog numbers HAT13G, HAT45G) a…

Genetic Testing Institute,inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Ferno Model 35X PROFlexx Stretchers, one unit per package

Ferno-Washington Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 28, 2015

Powered stretcher chair used during facial and eye surgeries. One chair per package.

TransMotion Medical Inc

FDA Devices Low Jan 28, 2015

cobas 4800 KRAS AMP/DET 24T CE-IVD Mutation Test; CE-IVD 5852170190. Intended for the identification of mutations in codons 12,13 and 61 of the KR…

Roche Molecular Systems, 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, USDA FSIS 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.