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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

ENT Pack, Catalog number 900-1482. 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

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-474. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

D&C Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1476. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

The Dual Switch Valve is used for fluid drainage from the ventricles into the peritoneum, in cases of hydrocephalus.

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Ear Pack, catalog #900-2234 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

Liposuction Pack, Catalog #900-3028 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

GDC-10 360 SOFT 3mm x 6cm SR ; GDC 360¿ Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that- because of their morp…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Wound Management Tray, Catalog number 900-1903. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Chole Pack, Catalog number 900-2004. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

GDC-10 360 10mm x 30cm SR ; GDC 360¿ Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that- because of their morphol…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Urology Pack, Catalog number 900-1742. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate w…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

GDC-18 360 20mm x 33cm ; GDC 360¿ Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that- because of their morphology…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Plastic Surgery Pack, Catalog # 900-920 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 Cool Impervious XLGE Breathable, catalog #900-2592 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture rem…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Bandeja para Debridacion (Debridement Tray), Catalog #900-2702 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, sut…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

PEDIATRIC Radiotransparent Electrode, REF/Catalog Number 2603H, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Suction Catheter Kit, Catalog number 900-277. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Neuro Pack, Catalog # 900-752 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

Laparotomy Pack, Catalog # 900-996 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

Labor & Delivery Pack, Catalog number 900-419. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, i…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Open Heart Tray, Catalog number 900-170. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Gyn Pack, Catalog number 900-605. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cesarean Pack, Catalog # 900-851 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

Peri Gyn Pack, Catalog number 900-1716. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Major Lap Pack, Catalog number 900-404. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Peri Gyn Pack, Catalog # 900-997 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 2516H-PC, Rx ONLY --- COMPARABLE TO PHILIPS MEDICAL HEARTSTART ELECTRODES PLUG STYLE CONNECTOR

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Neuro Pack, Catalog number 900-1146. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wou…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Angiography Pack, Catalog number 900-610. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Retina Pack, Catalog number 900-1611. 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

Neuro Spine Pack, Catalog number 900-1300 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Carpal Tunnel Surgical Large Pack, Catalog # 900-742A Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture remov…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Tummy Tuck & Liposuction Pack, catalog #900-2661 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture remova…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1176. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Labor & Delivery Pack, Catalog number 900-168. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Amerigel Hydrogel Wound Dressing Wound management

Amerx Health Care Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-486. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-484 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-149. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparotomy Basic Pack, Catalog number 900-547 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Femoral Angiography Pack, Catalog number 900-796. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals,…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Fanfold Drape, Catalog number 900-633. 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

Cystoscopy Pack III, catalog #900-2482 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

Total Hysterectomy, catalog #900-2415 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

Gown Surgical Non Reinforced XXL, Catalog number 900-2566. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Femoral Pack, Catalog number 900-164. 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

Amerigel Daily Dressing Packets Wound management

Amerx Health Care Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

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

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Pack, Catalog number 900-1967. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Open Heart Tray, Catalog number 900-1196C Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irriga…

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.