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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 Moderate Nov 26, 2014

TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733066, BIOPSY, INT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

Edwards Lifesciences Vent Catheters, . Packaged sterile and non-pyrogenic in a sealed, peel-type pouch. Model Numbers: E061, E060, PE062, EM012 At…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Low Nov 26, 2014

ADVIA Centaur BNP Assay for in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) in human plasma using the A…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

PIN, 9733236, 150MM, STERILE, PERC REF

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

AxoTrack I Sterile Procedure Kit 18G, K1001-18XTW, (24/case labeled for US, 5/case labeled for US, 24/case labeled for EU, 5/case labeled for EU). …

Soma Access Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

TUMOR RESECTION KIT 9733608 SKULL MOUNT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

Siemens SimView NT and SimView NT with IDI simulation system components: Product Usage: The intended use of the Radiation Therapy Simulation sys…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

INST 9731132 KIT CR REF FRAME DRIVER 5PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

BIOPSY NEEDLE KIT, 9733068, PASSIVE

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

MediChoice Dual-Release Folding Walker with 5" wheel

Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

MC-500 Multicolor Laser Photocoagulator using software version 2.20. Opthalmic device used for retinal photocoagulation for treatment of ocular fund…

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

PAK 9733497 NAV NIM-SPINE PEDICLE ACC KT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

LANX, REF, PCR8XXX-XXX, LOT, RXONLY. Packaged within aluminum sterilization case. Product Usage: The Durango implant is intended for spinal fusi…

Biomet Spine LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

PATIENT TRACKER 9733534XOM ENT 1PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

PIN, 9733235, 100MM, STERILE, PERC REF

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

BAG 9732315 MOUSE STERILE 15 PK

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

PACK 9731975 TUMOR RESECTION AXIEM CR

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 26, 2014

Etest¿ Ceftaroline (CPT32) US B30. Etest¿ (Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing) is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial sus…

Biomerieux

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

Nidek Excimer Laser Corneal Surgery System, model EC-5000 CXIII. Opthalmic Device. The system is composed as a laser generator which produces an exc…

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 26, 2014

DISP 9730951 STRL SPHERE, 5PK INSERT

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

AMS 700 Series Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Accessory Kit (AMS 700 Line Accessory Kit), 72401850. Keith Needles are part of the AMS 700 Accessory …

American Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Discovery NM 630, dual detector free-geometry integrated nuclear imaging system. Models H3100RC, H3100RD, H2401LW. Product Usage: The GE Disco…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

MX 16-slice CT Scanner System and MX 16-slice CT Scanner System Phase 11 can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system featuring a con…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Low Nov 19, 2014

CooperSurgical MILEX PESSARY KITS- Hodge w/Support Folding Pessary- #1 Model: MXKPHS01 Product Usage: The CooperSurgical Milex silicon pessar…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare (FPH) IW900-Series Infant Warmer Fisher and Paykel; Healthcare CosyCot and Kit Replacement Head Case Assembly It i…

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Discovery NM/CT 670 dual detector free-geometry integrated nuclear imaging system. Models H3100NA, H3100PP, H3100RA, H2401LS, H2401LZ, H2402LS. …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Persona Stemmed 5 Degree Cemented Tibia Product Usage: This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to:  Rhe…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Oxoid Legionella BCYE Growth Supplement SR0110A, packaged in 100 ml vials, 10/pkg. A growth supplement for the isolation of Legionella.

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Masimo SET uSpO2 Cable The Masimo SET uSpO2 Pulse Oximetry Cable is an in-line cable that provides continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional o…

Masimo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Medtronic Launcher Coronary Guide Catheter; MODEL: LA6JR40K

Medtronic Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

ATTUNE Intuition Distal Femoral Jig; sold non-sterile; product is wrapped in bubble wrap and then sealed inside a polyethylene bag

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Optima NM/CT 640, Models H3100YA, H3100YC. Product Usage: The GE Optima NM/CT 640 system is intended for General Nuclear Medicine imaging proce…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

FlexiView 8800 Digital Mobile Imaging System. The FlexiView 8800 Digital Mobile Imaging System is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot film, …

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Philips Medical Systems Allura Xper FD20C with software version R8.2.O System Code: 722035. The Allura Xper FD series are intended for use on hum…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 19, 2014

Rapid Neg Urine Combo Panel Type 1; Catalog number B 1017-167; Siemens Material Number 10444652 MicroScan Rapid panels are designed for use in de…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Brivo NM615, is an all-purpose, single detector integrated nuclear imaging system. Models H3100TP, H3100TN, H3100TT, H3100TR, H3100TW, H3100WZ, H2401…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Series OEC 9800. The Series OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient,during diagnostic, surgical and inte…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Cardiohelp-I System Product Usage: A blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood thorough the extracorporeal bypass c…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 19, 2014

Rapid Neg BP Combo Panel Type 3; Catalog number B 1017-117. MicroScan Rapid panels are designed for use in determining identification to the speci…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 19, 2014

CooperSurgical MILEX PESSARY KITS-Ring w/Support Folding Pessary- #1 Model: MXKPRS01 Product Usage: The CooperSurgical Milex silicon pessary i…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 19, 2014

IMMULITE Calcitonin Control Module (IMMULITE, IMMULITE 1000, IMMULITE 2000, IMMULITE 2000 XPi) For in vitro diagnostic use with IMMULITE¿ Systems …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

OEC¿ UroView 2800. The UroView 2800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical. and inte…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Philips Medical Systems Allura Xper FD20C Radiological Imaging with software version R8.2.O; System Code: 722028. The Allura Xper FD series are in…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

OEC¿ MiniView 6800. The Mini 6800 Digital Mobile C-Arm is designed to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Transport Rollator with Padded Seat; Large 8-inch wheels with wheel locks (indoor and outdoor use), fold down footrests, ergonomic handles, curved pa…

Roscoe Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Artis zeego systems, model number 10280959, with serial numbers 1000-1599 : Artis zeego is a dedicated angiography system developed for single and bi…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

GE Healthcare Infinia (including Infinia, Infinia Hawkeye, Infinia II, Infinia II Hawkeye, Infinia II Hawkeye 4, Infinia II VC, Infinia II VC Hawkeye…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

GMK Intramedullary Extension Rod 100 mm is a rod to obtain correct leg alignment during total knee replacement. Rod to obtain correct leg alignment …

Medacta Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

The 5085 is a general surgical table with high patient weight capacity, extended width capability, and lower minimal table top elevation.

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 19, 2014

Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug The Bard¿ PerFix Light Plug is indicated for reinforcement if soft tissue, where weakness exists, in procedures involvin…

Davol, Inc., Subs. C. R. Bard, 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.