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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (41,070 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 41,070 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 41,070 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.

  • 41,070 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 41,070 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 3,653 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

41,070
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

41,070 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 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
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 Critical Dec 10, 2014

O.B. Pack, Catalog number 900-645. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Breast Pack Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Wound Closure Tray II, Catalog number 900-064. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Chole Pack, Catalog number 900-414. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laminectomy Pack, Catalog number 900-1202. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Premium Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-1296. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Plastic Surgery Pack, Catalog number 900-1402. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Polyflux Revaclear Dialyzer, Model Number 110633. The Polyflux Revaclear¿ and Polyflux Revaclear¿ Max Dialyzers are single use devices intended fo…

Gambro Renal Products Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparotomy Pack, Catalog # 900-848 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Gown Fabric Reinforced XXL, Catalog number 900-2567. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture remova…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Tummy Tuck Pack, Catalog #900-3026 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-620. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Universal Pack, Catalog number 900-1936. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Universal Pack, Catalog number 900-1587. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Low Dec 10, 2014

Cooper Surgical CANNULA-CURETTE 12MM; Model Number: MX562 The CooperSurgical SUCTION CANNULA-CURETTE device is used to remove tissue from within t…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Incision & Drainage Tray, Catalog number 900-774. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Orthopedic Pack, catalog #900-2830 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cysto Tur Pack, Catalog number 900-080. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

McGrath MAC2 Video Laryngoscope Blades Product supplied in box of 50 items, each individually peel-pouched and EtO sterilized. Product Usage: …

Aircraft Medical Limited

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Angiography Pack, catalog #900-210 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Open Heart Tray, Catalog number 900-1393. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Mayo Stand Cover W/CSR Wrap, Catalog number 900-1771. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture remov…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Tracheotomy Care Kit, Catalog number 900-110. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Angiodrape Pack, Catalog number 900-002. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, catalog #900-2473 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate woun…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Amerigel Post-op Surgical Kits Wound management

Amerx Health Care Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy OB GYN Pack, Catalog number 900-1192. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Gown Surgical Poly Reinforced XL X-Long, Catalog number 900-2565. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cirugia Cardiovascular Case Cart, Catalog number 900-1415A. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

General Minor Pack, Catalog # 900-787 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wo…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Reemplazo de Rodilla y Cadera Knee and Hip Replacement tray, Catalog #2726 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Premium Cesarean Pack, Catalog number 900-1294 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Breat Pack-TPSC, Catalog number 900-3431. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Ophtalmic Pack, Catalog number 900-1780. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Gown Surgical Fabric Reinforced XL, Catalog number 900-2568. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, sutur…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cesarean Pack, Catalog number 900-410. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate w…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Gown Surg Fully Impervious Large, Catalog number 900-2564. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-028. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

C-Section Pack, Catalog # 900-998 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Cannulaide, Model 101. The Cannulaide product is composed of die-cut hydrocolloid coated polyurethane film with an integral hook strip (i.e., Velcro)…

Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Dressing Change, Catalog number 900-1538. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Shoulder Arthroscopy Pack, catalog #900-2193 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irri…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Urology Pack, Catalog number 900-1738. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate w…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cesarean Pack, Catalog number 900-1719. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Pery GYN Surgical Pack, Catalog number 900-548A. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Integra Selector Kit Sterile single use device A bi-lumen, sterile single use accessory used for the Selector Integra Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator …

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Foley Catheter Kit, Catalog number 900-1127. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irri…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Neuro Pack, catalog #900-2256 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, et…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

O.B. Pack, Catalog number 900-012. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wound…

Customed, Inc

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Data sources

Category data as of Aug 19, 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 Aug 19, 2026.