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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 · 2026-09-02

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 Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve only with SIPHONGUARD¿ Device; Product Code: 82-8804 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantable device …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex M150. Product number 109990. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

X-MARS Set (component of MARS Treatment Kit Type 1116/1 X-MARS US), Product Number 800541

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medtronic MiniMed Guardian Monitor, Model No. CSS7100, CSS7100K Product Usage: The Medtronic MiniMed model CSS7100 and CSS7100K Guardian REAL-Tim…

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2014

Agfa Digital Radiography X-Ray System DX-D 100 Product Usage: Is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician wi…

AGFA Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2014

Radiomat M+ NIF 14 x 17; Radiomat SG 14 x 17 NIF; RX-B 8 x 10 in./IBF-004355; Radiomat B+ NIF 14 x 17; Radiomat B+ NIF 8 x 10; Radiomat B+ NIF 9 1/2 …

AGFA Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve Only; Product Code: 82-8800 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantable device that provides constant in…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Verigene BC-GN Test Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021) includes: 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges. Each Test Cartridge comes preloaded with all requ…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2014

Nanosphere Verigene Each CDF test consists of a Verigene CDF Nucleic Acid Test Kit and a Verigene CDF Amplification Reagent Kit. The Verigene…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with SIPHONGUARD¿, Unitized Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8806 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

23.5 Deg Rasp Handle Assy- RIGHT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex HF 1000. Product number 107140. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prisma HF1000 preset (new design). Product number 107639. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VITROS¿ Immunodiagnostic Products CA 19-9 Calibrators and Reagent Packs, Lot 1320 VITROS¿ CA 19-9 Reagent Packs are used on VITROS¿ ECi/ECiQ Immun…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

DX-D 600 - DXD Imaging Package Product Usage:Is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician with diagnosis. Syst…

AGFA Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) DX/HX/EX, IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) IX, and IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) LX SPECT IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) is a multimodal…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VI DBL OFFST W/ LRG STPL, LT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex M100. Product number 106697. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with SIPHONGUARD¿ Device, Unitized BACTISEAL¿ Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8807 The Codman Certas Prog…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

PrisMARS Kit (component of MARS Treatment Kit Type 1115/1 PrisMARS US), 1 MARS Treatment Kit per carton box, Product Number 800480, Batch

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Integra NewPort MIS System Model No. NWPIMP (NewPort Implant Tray w/ Components) NWP2INSTP (NewPort Instrument Tray w/ Components) Th…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Left Hand Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VIDAS D-Dimer Exclusion II, an automated quantitative test for use on instruments of the VIDAS family for the immunoenzymatic determination of fibrin…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8801 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantable device …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VER2 DBL OFFSET RASP HANDLE, LT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2014

Enhancement Medical expression. model # EXP-150. Injectable Gel 1.5cc Syringe with hyaluronic acid concentration of 20 mg/ml. Product Usage: E…

Enhancement Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Moore Hip Prosthesis Long Fenestrated Stem 38 mm (1-1/2 Inch) Head Diameter 203 mm Length. Product Usage: The Moore Hip Prosthesis is a femoral h…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Esaote PA230E Transducer A portable and cart base ultrasound system for general and cardiovascular imaging

Biosound Esaote, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Luma Wrap Phototherapy Swaddler is designed to provide centered and comfortable boundaries as a benefit for restive babies in the Neonatal Intensive …

Beevers Manufacturing & Supply, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter models 8780 and 8781, and Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit, model 8784. The Ascenda…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex TPE 2000 set, Product Number 1071441. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prisma M100 PRE pump infusion set. Product number 107791. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Double Offset Rasp Handle, Right Hand A/S Rasp Handle (Right)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VITROS¿ Chemistry Products CDM PROM Calibration Data Module Rev. No. 0168 and 0169 (Product Code 1999077) are used in conjunction with VITROS Chemist…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prisma M60 POSTDILUTION set. Product number 104183. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Verigene Gram-Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

EndoWrist Stapler System User Manual Addendum and Wall Chart; The EndoWrist Stapler 45 System and EndoWrist Stapler 45 Reloads are intended to be…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

23.5 Deg Rasp Handle Assy- LEFT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Kodak DirectView DR 7500 Diagnostic X-Ray System Product Usage: The DR 7500 system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed o…

Carestream Health, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

GYC-1000 Green Laser Photocoagulator system The Nidek Green Laser Photocoagulator Model GYC -1000 is indicated for use in ophthalmic surgical proc…

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with SIPHONGUARD¿ Device, Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8805 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medical Positioning Rapid Response HUT table, Powered Medical Examination table, Model # 1019. Product Usage: Used to conduct syncope examinat…

Medical Positioning Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In Line Valve with Unitized Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8802 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an implantabl…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medical Positioning Rapid Response HUT table with Dual 2 Way Drop Section, Powered Medical Examination table, Model # 1217. Product Usage: Used…

Medical Positioning Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Vital Sync" VPMP & IM, software, V2.4. (DVD), packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cas…

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Siemens Syngo RT Therapist and Syngo RT Oncologist intended use of the SIEMENS branded Syngo RT Therapist and Syngo RT Oncologist software applicatio…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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.