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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

Newest first · Page 695 of 822

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1062. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Surgical Pack, catalog #900-2224 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Orthopedic tray, Catalog number 900-1985 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Urology Pack, Catalog number 900-1521. 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

Minor Pack, catalog #900-2511 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, et…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Aquapak Adaptor, 028 NEB, INTL, Product No. 403128; Aquapak Adaptor, 033 NEB, INTL, Product No. 403133; Aqaupak Nebulizer Adaptor 028, Sterile, Shel…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Vaginal Procedure Pack, catalog #900-2385 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Knee Arthroscopy Pack, catalog #900-2123 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Face Lift, Catalog number 900-3083. 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

Gateway OTW 2.75mm x 9mm; The Gateway PTA balloon catheter is indicated for balloon dilation of the stenotic portion of intracranial arteries for …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Premium Pack, Catalog number 900-1803. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Minor Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-1735. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Gown Surgical Non Reinforced XL, Catalog number 900-1579. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture r…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Strabismus And Plastic Pack, Catalog # 900-946 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 Colorectal Surgical Pack, catalog #900-2259A Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture re…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

ADULT Radiotransparent Electrode, REF/Catalog Number 2001H-C, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy and Pack (1)(2), catalog #900-2483 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Surgical packs (includes trays, bags and kits) Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

D&C Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1496. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Transverse Laparotomy Pack (8), catalog #900-2491 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Reyito Urological Pack, Catalog number 900-1460. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Urology Pack, catalog #900-2510 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, catalog #900-2609 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

PSI Knee System- Prosthesis, knee patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/meal/polymer The Zimmer PSI Knee System is indicated as…

Zimmer CAS

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Shoulder Pack, catalog #900-2766 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Basic Pack 1 (III), catalog #900-2471 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wo…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing, REF FP-23-AD008, Manufacturer: Bard Access Systems, Inc. USA. Product Code FP23AD006.

Bard Access Systems

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog # 900-902 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate woun…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1832. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Utility Drape End Product, Catalog number 900-582. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1042. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrig…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Cholecystectomy Surgical Pack, Catalog number 900-576A. 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 900-1500. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Hip & Knee Replacement, catalog #900-2614 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

OB Pack, Catalog number 900-1030. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

ADULT Radiotransparent Electrode, REF/Catalog Number 2001H-PC, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthoscopy Pack, Catalog # 900-982 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

Laparotomy Pack, catalog #900-2829 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 Impervious Extra Long X-Large with Towel & Wrap, Catalog number 900-3190. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wo…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Chole Pack, Catalog number 900-1059. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Ophtalmic Pack, Catalog number 900-1933. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Higado & Pancrea Pack, Catalog number 900-1966. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

, Catalog # 900-913 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 Management Tray, Catalog number 900-1154. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Basic Pack W/Out Gown, Catalog number 900-345. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Wound Management Tray II, Catalog number 900-1198. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

INFINITI VISION SYSTEM ULTRASOUND FMS. Single-use fluid management system. STERILE. Model Numbers: 8065741080, 8065741081, 8065741082, 8065741083…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Leggings W/7'' Cuff, Catalog number 900-1574. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

General Line Full Body Drape, catalog #900-2262 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Pediatric Lap Pack, Catalog number 900-1383 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irri…

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.