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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

Premium OB Pack, Catalog number 900-1297. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigat…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Arthroscopy Surgical Pack, Catalog # 900-740A Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irr…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Umbilical Vessel Catheter Kit, Catalog number 900-1408. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture rem…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cesarean Pack, Catalog number 900-1689. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Uretheral Catheter Tray, Catalog number 900-278. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Irrigation Tray With Bulb Syringe, Catalog number 900-020. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) pack, Catalog # 900-2918 Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound heal…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Major Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-036. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, ir…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Surgeon Reinforced Gown XL, Catalog number 900-521. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removal…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparoscopy Chole Pack, Catalog number 900-1688. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, …

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Laparotomy Surgical Pack, catalog #900-281A Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrig…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Extremity PACK, catalog #900-2615 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

Wound Management Tray Ryder Memorial, Catalog number 900-1456. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, sut…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

C-Section Surgical Pack, Catalog # 900-921A Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrig…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

Target 360 Standard 12mm x 30cm; Target Detachable Coils are intended to endovascularly obstruct or occlude blood flow in vascular abnormalities o…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Liposuction Pack, catalog #900-2656 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

CONMED ADULT R2 Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog Number 3115-1751, Direct Connect to Philips Heartstart, Rx ONLY --- ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO -Intend…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 10, 2014

Cataract Pack, Catalog # 900-944 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

Wound Management Tray Ill, Catalog number 900-540. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals…

Customed, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 10, 2014

MAS CardioImmune XL Cardiac Marker Control; Model: CAI-XL1; intended for use in the clinical laboratory as an assayed control serum for monitorin…

Microgenics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM RESANO FORCEPS,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

BrightView product code: 882478 BrightView X product code: 882480 BrightView XCT product code: 882482 and 882454

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM,MICRO BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM PERMANENT CAUTERY HOOK,; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, CARDIAC PROBE GRASPER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

AlignRT- Intended for prescription use. The system is indicated for use during simulation, setup and stereotactic radiosurgery and precision radioth…

Vision Rt Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM,POTTS SCISSORS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Trabecular Metal Tibial Impactor Replacement Pads. Product Usage: TM Tibial Impactor pads are used in conjunction with the TM Tibial Impactor to …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM,LONG TIP FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Siemens Dimension HB1C Flex reagent cartridge; Dimension Hemoglobin A1c (HB1C) Flex reagent cartridge on the Dimension clinical chemistry system is a…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 3, 2014

Synthes Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head for Titanium Matrix Spine Screws: The Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head is a part of the Matrix Spine Syste…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable Trocan). Sterile EO. Single Use Only.…

Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Calcitonin ELISA Kit, Code No. 7024, 7024BU. Intended use of this product is the quantitative determination of Calcitonin in human serum.

Biomerica

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Relief ACP Oral Care Gel intended to relieve discomfort from dentin sensitivity. Sold separately in single, single syringe, 4 packs, 6 packs and in …

Discus Dental LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, TIP-UP FENESTRATED GRASPER; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

GemStar infusion pump, list numbers 13000 and 13100, GemStar Infusion Pump (pain management) list number 13150. Product Usage The pump is suitab…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, TENACULUM FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM MONOPOLAR CURVED SCISSORS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, MEGA SUTURECUT ND; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Remel TB Potassium Permanganate (.5% Aqueous) 40192, packaged in 250 ml bottles, 5/pkg. A stain for use in qualitative procedures as a counterstai…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

GemStar infusion pump, list numbers 13086 and 13087, GemStar infusion pump (pain management) list number 13088. Product Usage The pump is suitab…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, DUAL BLADE RETRACTOR; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Lat…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM,MEDIUM-LARGE CLIP APPLIER ; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Abbott m2000sp, an automated system for performing sample preparation for nucleic acid testing.

Abbott Molecular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Cannulaide, Model 101, 102, 103. Respirator. The Cannulaide product is composed of die-cut hydrocolloid-coated polyurethane film with an integra…

Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

8MM, CURVED BIPOLAR DISSECTOR; Intended to assist in the accurate control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

Dharma Cavity Varnish 15mL

Dharma Research, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 3, 2014

ARCHITECT Total T3 Reagent Kit (7K64) consists of: - 1 or 4 Bottle(s) (6.6 mL/27.0 mL) anti-T3 (sheep) coated microparticles in MES buffer with s…

Abbott Ireland Diagnostics Division

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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.