Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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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
KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 9.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by…
Halyard Health
ADVIA Centaur XP Immunoassay System (including refurbished) Professional use in a laboratory for in vitro diagnostic tests.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 7.0 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by o…
Halyard Health
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
KimVent Microcuff Subglottic Suctioning, Endotracheal Tube, 8.5 mm, Distributed by Kimberly Clark Global Sales, LLC. Used for airway management by…
Halyard Health
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
Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC, Model 105 Generator. The Cyberonics VNS Therapy System consists of the implantable VNS Therapy Generator, the VNS Th…
Cyberonics, Inc
ADULT Radiotranslucent Electrode, Part number T100-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical HeartStart El…
Heart Sync, Inc.
VITROS CHEMISTRY PRODUCTS TRIG Slides, REF 133 6544, IVD For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides quantitatively …
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
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
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
HemosIL PT-Fibrinogen HS PLUS, IVD --- Instrumentation Laboratory IL Company. A high sensitivity thromboplastin reagent based on recombinant human…
Instrumentation Laboratory Co.
Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser, BL14304 The responsible firm name is Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Rochester, NY
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Component- Dianz Capacitor used in PerfectO2 Oxygen Concentrator, packaged one unit per box.
Invacare Corporation
ADULT/CHILD Radiotransparent Electrode, Part number C100AC-PHILIPS, Rx ONLY, For use with Philips HeartStart AED "Comparable to Philips Medical Hear…
Heart Sync, Inc.
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
Centricity Enterprise Archive is a software product for receiving, archiving and sending of medical data. DICOM devices (e..g. modalities, workstatio…
Ge Healthcare It
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
PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, FENESTRATED, 33CM, P/N 0250080123 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, ENDO METZENBAUM SCISSORS, CURVED, P/N 0250080267. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…
Stryker Endoscopy
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.
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.
PKG, ALLIGATOR FORCEPS, P/N 0250080316. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, orga…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 5MM X 33CM, INSERT, FENESTRATED GRASPER, P/N 0250080755 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipul…
Stryker Endoscopy
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.
PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 33CM, P/N 0250080122 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating o…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, ALLIS DOUBLE ROW TEETH, P/N 0250080592 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, …
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080249. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 3MM X 29CM INSERT, RIGHT ANGLE DISSECTOR, LONG JAW, P/N 0250282105 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping …
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 3MM INSERT, BULLET FORCEPS, 29CM, P/N 0250282057 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating o…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 3.5MM TROCAR, PYRAMIDAL TIP, SHORT, P/N 0250080692 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, ASPIRATION NEEDLE, 33CM, P/N 0250080702 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue,…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 5MM INSERT, HOOK SCISSORS, 45CM, P/N 0250080573 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, GRASPER FORCEPS, NARROW JAW, P/N 0250080287. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of t…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, MYOMA DRILL 10MM LENGTH 320MM, P/N 0250080134. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, PALPATION PROBE GRADUATED 5MM, P/N 0250080135; Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of …
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, NEEDLE HOLDER, STRIAGHT, P/N 0250080340. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080010. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…
Stryker Endoscopy
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.
PKG, 10MM PEEK MONOPOLAR HANDLE, P/N 0250080618 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tiss…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 5MM SHAFT, NEEDLE HOLDER CURVED LEFT 45CM, P/N 0250080589 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manip…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 5MM X 45CM, INSERT, METZENBAUM CURVED SCISSORS, LONG JAW, P/N 0250080752 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, gra…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, BIPOLAR FORCEPS, MICRO TIP, 45CM, P/N 0250080115 nationwide in US and worldwide: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,…
Stryker Endoscopy
Glucose Hexokinase (Liquid) Reagent For the in vitro quantitative determination of Glucose in serum.
JAS Diagnostics Inc.
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
PKG, FIXABLE CONE FOR 11MM HASSON, P/N 0250080180. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of …
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, MIXTER FORCEPS, P/N 0250080285. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs…
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, 3MM INSERT, SCHERTL GRASPER, FENESTRATED, 20CM, P/N 0250282006 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and …
Stryker Endoscopy
PKG, ATRAUMATIC FORCEPS, DOUBLE ACTION, P/N 0250080071. Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulatin…
Stryker Endoscopy
What to do with this
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.