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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

VER2 HANDLE, PIN REWORK, RT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Siemens Linear Accelerators of type ARTISTE, ONCOR, and PRIMUS with Automatic Sequenced Cancer Treatment Delivery Option.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medtronic MiniMed Implantable Insulin Pump, Model No. MMT-2007D

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

5 mL Reaction Vessels (a consumable of the Abbott m2000sp Automated Fluid Handling System). The Abbott m2000 RealTime System is intended for use in p…

Abbott Molecular

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2014

CSI Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System, Model Number DBP-125MICRO145, Part Number 7-10003. The Di…

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Medical Positioning Rapid Response HUT table, Powered Medical Examination table, Model # 1219. Product Usage: Used to conduct syncope examinat…

Medical Positioning Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex M60 set. Product number 106696. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Device Brand Name: Distal Radius Fracture Repair System Device Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone Device Common Name: Drill Guide DNP 3.3mm…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VER2 HANDLE, PIN REWORK, LT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prisma M100 set. Product number 104182. 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, Left Hand A/S Rasp Handle (Left)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Codman Certas - In line Valve with Unitized BACTISEAL¿ Catheter and Accessories; Product Code: 82-8803 The Codman Certas Programmable valve is an…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 20, 2014

BD Multi Check CD4 Low Control Catalog No. 340916 is intended as a complete process control for immunophenotyping by flow cytometry.

BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Vital Sync RMS 1.0 when loaded with v2.4 software, packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jewele…

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

Prismaflex HF 1400. Product number 107142. Each set is packaged in a plastic pouch, 4 pouches per carton box

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2014

VER2 D8L OFFSET RASP HANDLE, RT Nonsterile

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Transpac IV Trifurcated Monitoring Kit w/84" Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Squeeze Flush and 2 Clave Sampling Ports, Item No. 46112-52 Transpac Trifurc…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Serrated Soft Tissue Shields. Orthopedic surgical instruments, part of the Silex Sacroiliac Fusion System. The soft tissue shields are surgical inst…

X Spine Systems Inc

FDA Devices Low Aug 13, 2014

INSIGHT Dental Film, Catalog Number/REF 811 0785, KODAK and Carestream DENTAL labels --- Carestream Health Inc.

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 13, 2014

Ultra-speed Dental Film, Catalog Number/REF 834 8658, KODAK and Carestream DENTAL labels --- Carestream Health Inc.

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Trifurcated Transpac IT Monitoring Kit w/03 ml Flush Devices, Needleless Valve and Macrodrip, Item No. 011-46104-33 Transpac Trifurcated monitorin…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System --- For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes …

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Single Line Transpac IV Monitoring Kit w/03 ml Squeeze Flush Device, CSP and Blue Stripe Tubing, Item No. 011-46108-38 Transpac Trifurcated monito…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

PerkinElmer Specimen Gate Screening Center software, version 1.4 and 1.6; Product Code: 5002-0500 Specimen Gate Screening Center is intended for u…

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Latex Dental Dams labeled as Non-Latex Dental Dams

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

AdvanDx Quick FISH Fixation Kit for BC ( Blood Cultures), 50 tests. In vitro diagnostic. The QuickFISH Fixation Kits are components that are sold sep…

Advandx Inc

FDA Devices Low Aug 13, 2014

RUSCH Foley Urinary Catheter Insertion Tray with 10cc syringe, BZK Swabs, Sterile, Rx only, Teleflex Medical Product Code: 76730.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member) --- The VITROS 4600 Chemistry System is intended for use in the in vitro quantitati…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Arterial Transpac IT Monitoring Kit w/Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Flush Device and 2 CSP, Item No. 011-46106-72 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit w…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Single Transpac IT Monitoring Kit w/03 ml Flush Device, Needleless Valve, Macrodrip, Item No. 011-46106-29 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit wit…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Arterial Safeset Transpac IT w/3 ml Reservoir and Single CSP, With Velcro Arm Strap, Patient Mount, Item No. 011-46104-42 Transpac Trifurcated mon…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Boston Scientific ENDOTAK RELIANCE¿ SG, transvenous defibrillation lead, Models 0180 & 0292, Sterile EO. Product Usage: The ENDOTAK RELIANCE lead…

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagno…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Panthera-Puncher 9 . Panthera-Puncher 9 is a sample transfer instrument for professional use. The sample, a dried blood disk, is extracted from …

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Transpac IT w/3 ML/HR Macrodrip, Arterial Pressure Tubing and CSP, Item No. 011-46106-96 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit with Safeset Reservoi…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Transpac IT w/10 cc Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Flush Device, 2 CSP and Red Stripe Tubing, Item No. 011-46112-21 Transpac Trifurcated monitoring kit …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Sonopet Ultrasonic Surgical System Console, Ultrasonic Aspirator, Stryker Medtech.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VIDAS TPSA, in vitro diagnostic, for use as an automated quantitative measurement of prostate specific antigen levels in human serum or plasma.

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Trifurcated Transpac IV Monitoring Kit w/Safeset Reservoir, 03 ml Squeeze Flush and 6 Needleless Valves, Item No. 011-46106-22 Transpac Trifurcate…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

SIEMENS ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay System BNP kit; SMN 10309044 - 100 test For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-typ…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

Tapered-Screw Vent Implant, HA, 4.7mmD x 8mmL x 4.5mm, Part No. TSVWH8 Dental implant component.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

ExacTrac is intended to be used to place patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic …

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

SIEMENS ADVIA Centaur CP Immunoassay System BNP kit; SMN 10309045 - 500 test For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of B-typ…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2014

VITROS 5600 Integrated System --- For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitative measurement of a variety of analytes of cl…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Patient Data Manager 2.0 (Content manager 2.0, Patient Browser 4.0, DICOM Viewer 2.0) Brainlab Digital Lightbox. A system for the display of medi…

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Critical Aug 6, 2014

IPM Wound Gel Rx Wound Dressing IPM Wound Gel is indicated for the management of wound healing.

Wellspring Pharmaceutical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2014

Darby Dental Supply Compolite Bond SE Self-Etch/Light-Curing. This product is used to adhere restorative material to the tooth during restorations. …

Novocol, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2014

RUSCH, TruLite, One-Piece Disposable Laryngoscope Handle Blade Combination, Non-Sterile, Rx Only, Distributed by: Teleflex Medical.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2014

CPR Shield With One Way Valve and Barrier Filter, Reorder No. 4921 --- Dynarex label, 100 per case --- Manufactured for: Dynarex Corporation - Made i…

Dynarex Corporation

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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.