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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

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · 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 · USDA FSIS · 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 Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 200, Product Code 10118 The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose steriliz…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 9.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by…

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System (including refurbished) Professional use in a laboratory for in vitro diagnostic tests.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 7.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by o…

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

UniStrip1, Blood Glucose Test Strips, 50 count box. The test strips are indicated for use by people with diabetes in their home as an aid to monit…

Unistrip Technologies LLC

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 8.5 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by…

Halyard Health

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 100S, Product Code 10113. The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose steril…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC, Model 105 Generator. The Cyberonics VNS Therapy System consists of the implantable VNS Therapy Generator, the VNS Th…

Cyberonics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

ADULT Radiotranslucent Electrode, Part number T100-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart El…

Heart Sync, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS TRIG Slides, REF 133 6544, IVD For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively …

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) Software Version(s): Versions 2.0.0.19 and lower Product Model #: D00A00224D The Lite DM (Lite Data Manager) is a so…

Horiba Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

RTH8 Rotor, P/N X01-005847-001. RTH8 used in the StatSpin Express 4 Horizontal Centrifuge, Model M510, Product No. SSH4. The RTH8 rotor is used w…

Iris Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS, IVD --- Instrumentation Laboratory IL Company. A high sensitivity thromboplastin reagent based on recombinant human…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser, BL14304 The responsible firm name is Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Rochester, NY

Bausch & Lomb Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Component- Dianz Capacitor used in PerfectO2 Oxygen Concentrator, packaged one unit per box.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 31, 2014

ADULT/CHILD Radiotransparent Electrode, Part number C100AC-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical Hear…

Heart Sync, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 100NX, Product Code 10144 The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose steril…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Centricity Enterprise Archive is a software product for receiving, archiving and sending of medical data. DICOM devices (e..g. modalities, workstatio…

Ge Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

STERRAD 50, Product Code 10114. The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose steriliz…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, 33CM, P/N 0250080123 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ENDO METZENBAUM SCISSORS, CURVED, P/N 0250080267. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Additional devices identified in new FSN MA-FCO 83000190: QLAB versions 10.0 with a2DQ and/or aCMQ plug-ins installed with Philips Xcelera softwa…

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 systems with software versions 1.0.x or 1.1.x with QLAB a2DQ and/or aCMQ plug-ins are affected. Model: EPIQ 7G, EPI…

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ALLIGATOR FORCEPS, P/N 0250080316. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, orga…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM X 33CM, INSERT, FENESTRATED GRASPER, P/N 0250080755 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipul…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Low Dec 24, 2014

Radiomat M+ NIF 14 x 17, Radiomat M+ NIF 35CM x 43CM, Radiomat M+ NIF 10 x 12, Radiomat M+ NIF 25,4CM x 30,5CM

AGFA Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 33CM, P/N 0250080122 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating o…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ALLIS DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080592 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080249. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 3MM X 29CM INSERT, RIGHT ANGLE DISSECTOR, LONG JAW, P/N 0250282105 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 3MM INSERT, BULLET FORCEPS, 29CM, P/N 0250282057 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating o…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 3.5MM TROCAR, PYRAMIDAL TIP, SHORT, P/N 0250080692 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ASPIRATION NEEDLE, 33CM, P/N 0250080702 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue,…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM INSERT, HOOK SCISSORS, 45CM, P/N 0250080573 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, GRASPER FORCEPS, NARROW JAW, P/N 0250080287. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of t…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MYOMA DRILL 10MM LENGTH 320MM, P/N 0250080134. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, PALPATION PROBE GRADUATED 5MM, P/N 0250080135; Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, NEEDLE HOLDER, STRIAGHT, P/N 0250080340. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080010. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

ASTS-LG1212: Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Spine Truss System (orthopedic implant) Large, 12 degrees lordosis, 12 mm height and ASTS-LG0612: Anter…

4-Web Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 10MM PEEK MONOPOLAR HANDLE, P/N 0250080618 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tiss…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM SHAFT, NEEDLE HOLDER CURVED LEFT 45CM, P/N 0250080589 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manip…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM X 45CM, INSERT, METZENBAUM CURVED SCISSORS, LONG JAW, P/N 0250080752 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, gra…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 45CM, P/N 0250080115 nationwide in US and worldwide: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

Glucose Hexokinase (Liquid) Reagent For the in vitro quantitative determination of Glucose in serum.

JAS Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 5MM INSERT BIOPSY FORCEPS, SPOON W/PIN, 45CM, P/N 0250080581 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and ma…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, FIXABLE CONE FOR 11MM HASSON, P/N 0250080180. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080285. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, 3MM INSERT, SCHERTL GRASPER, FENESTRATED, 20CM, P/N 0250282006 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and …

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 24, 2014

PKG, ATRAUMATIC FORCEPS, DOUBLE ACTION, P/N 0250080071. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulatin…

Stryker Endoscopy

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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.