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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 Oct 29, 2014

Ultra Battery 1 Model: TA-UB1 NSN: 6515-01-592-5803 The Ultra Battery 1 (TA-UB1) is a rechargeable power source for the Thermal Angel Blood and I…

Estill Medical Technologies, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Codman EDS 3 Drainage System with Ventricular Catheter (External Drainage System) Catalog Number: 82-1730 Indicated for draining cerebrospinal flui…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Continuum Acetabular System Trabecular Metal Shell with Multi Holes, Porous 68mm, Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿¿ Systems HBc Total (HBcT) Kit. For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Catalog Number: 07566733 Siemens Material Number: 10309508 The ADVIA …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Microseal Augmented (20 degrees) Liner, acetabular liner component made from UHMW polyethylene (ASTM F648). Sizes 36x52x20; and 36x50x20. Device i…

Signal Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Symmetric Total Knee Femoral Components Product Usage: Symmetric Total Knee Femoral Component is intended for use with Signal Medical Corp. Total…

Signal Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

IMMULITE /IMMULITE 1000 Systems COR Cortisol, REF/Catalog Number LKC01, SMN 10381388, IVD. For in vitro diagnostic use with the IMMULITE 1000 Syst…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

Philips Avalon Monitors with software revision J.30.58: Model Product FM20 M2702A ; FM30 M2703A ; FM50 M2705A Intended for: " Monitorin…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 29, 2014

The Aeroneb Professional Nebulizer System is a portable medical device for multiple patient use that is intended to aerosolize physician-prescribed s…

Aerogen Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Us…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Coviden Medi-Trace Cadence Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Pre-connected Part Number: 22660PC

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

V.A.C. GranuFoam Silver Large Dressing is barrier to bacterial penetration and may help reduce infection. Featuring SensaT.R.A.C. Technology REF M827…

KCI USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (BAR), Part No. APD-10M. The ArcPoint Labs Dip Drug Screen Dip Card is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitativ…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Medium 2-Hooks Spreader Bar for use with Loop Slings, sizes small, medium and large on the Maxi Sky 2 Ceiling Lift; Model 700-19425. Intended to b…

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

15 L Cycler Drainage Bag Product Usage: For use with Baxter Cycler Tubing sets as a peritoneal dialysis accessory.

Baxter Healthcare Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Covidien Medi-Trace Cadence and Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes, Radiotransparent Part Number: 22660R

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

EndoWrist One Vessel Sealer used in conjunction with the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000. The Endo Wrist One Vessel Sealer is a bipolar electro…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

EndoWrist Stapler 45 instrument for the da Vinci Si System Model Number: IS3000 Product Usage: For use with da Vinci Si System. The Intui…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Covidien Kendall 1710H Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 40000006

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member), System Product Code 6802445. The VITROS 4600 Chemistry System is intended for u…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

ArcPoint Labs 10 Panel Dip Screen (OXY), Part No. APD-10MO. The ArcPoint Labs Dip Drug Screen Dip Card is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitati…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Low Oct 22, 2014

Omni Micro-electrode/reference electrode for cobas b221 analyzer. The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critical care analyze…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) with BD Medical Posiflush 10mL Saline Flush Syringe.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

MediChoice¿ Multifunction Electrode Part Number: MC171 OH

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Philips HEARTSTART Multifunction Electrode Pads Part Number: M3718A

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Discovery Elbow Humeral Trial Product Usage: Biomet manufactures a variety of elbow joint replacement prostheses intended for primary and revisi…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

AC Powered adjustable bed frame. AC powered adjustable bed frame used in nursing facilities.

Primus Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

External power supply adaptors that accompany Clinitek Status+ The Clinitek Status systems is a urine analyzer.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

VITROS 5600 Integrated System, System Product Code 6802413. For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement o…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

External power supply adaptors that accompany Clinitek Status Connect System The Clinitek Status system is a urine analyzer.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Stryker T2 Tibia System Nail Insertion Sleeve, Elastic, Sterile, a) REF 1806-1406S, SPI 08-11 and b) REF 1806-1407S, SPI 08-13. Product Usage: Th…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

Philips Expression MR200 MRI Patient Monitoring System

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2014

Covidien Kendall Adult Multi-Function Defibrillation Electrodes Part Number: 20660

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

ArcPoint Labs 5 Panel Dip Drug Screen, Part No. APD-5M. The ArcPoint Labs Dip Drug Screen Dip Card is a one-step immunoassay for the qualitative d…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2014

External power supply adaptors that accompany Clinitek Status Power Supply Adaptor - Spare Part The Clinitek Status system is a urine analyzer.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes with 10-ft (3 m) leadwires, 1 single Part number: 8900-4055-40 Product Usage: These MFE…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, 5F-55 cm DUAL LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M0367051, REF/Catalog No. 60M03…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 800 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection o…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Charnley PN Retract & Handle, REF 962004000, Non-Sterile-DuPuy International Ltd. The Charnley Pin Retractor and Handle Set is used to facilitate …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Biomedix SELEC-3 I.V. Administration Set. Individually sealed into a Tyvek¿ and LDPE/PET pouch. Secondary packaging includes 48 pouched units per b…

Biomedix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes with 10-ft (3 m) leadwires Part number: 8900-4052 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RECLAIM Distal Reamer Extension Non Sterile REF 2975-00-500 Intended as an attachment device to the distal reamers to allow the surgeon to clea…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 4F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M0224751, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Multi-Function Electrodes (MFE) Part Number: 8900-4012 Product Usage: These MFE Electrodes are used in connection with ZO…

Bio-Detek, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

RENASYS EZ/ RENASYS EZ Plus 250 mL canister with Solidifier Product Usage: RENASYS EZ and RENASYS EZ Plus Canisters are used for the collection o…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology Maximal Barrier Nursing Kit, 5F-55 cm, UPN Product No. H965750141, REF/Catalog No. 75-014, STERILE --- Intende…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

PICC Convenience Kit with Accessories, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, 4F-55 cm SINGLE LUMEN, UPN Product No. H96560M1841541, REF/…

Navilyst Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

Philips Healthcare Integris Allura 15 -12 Fluoroscopy x ray system

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 15, 2014

GE Healthcare Carescape Patient Data Module

GE Healthcare, LLC

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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.