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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 Jul 30, 2014

Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 30, 2014

ADVOCATE Redi-Code+ BMB-BA006A Blood Glucose test strips Product Usage: The ADVOCATE¿ Redi-Code+ BMB-BA006A Blood Glucose test strips are used on…

DIABETIC SUPPLY OF SUNCOAST, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2014

Terumo TenderFlow Pediatric Venous Cannulae, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 & 24 Fr angled & straight tip, 1/4" & 3/8" flare, Product Usage: Veno…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

CPSC No agency class Jul 24, 2014

Mayborn USA Recalls to Repair Baby Monitors Due to Strangulation Hazard

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SHAPE ARM, SINGLE WITH GCX MOUNT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and…

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP 500 CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP (Base), automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP 700, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Sarns Disposable Centrifugal Pump with X-Coating, 164275X, is a sterile, single use device. For use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Shape HF Cardiopulmonary System. Made up of Shape HF System Analyzer (PN 0001-9001) and Disposable Patient Interface (DPI), (PN 0004-4001). A pulm…

Shape Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Low Jul 23, 2014

BBL CrystaLEAD Enteric/Nonfermentor (E/NF) Identification (ID) System, catalog number 245000. in vitro diagnostic for the identification of aerobic…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

V-Series Patient Monitoring System, Manufactured for Mindray DS USA, Inc. Used for monitoring of human physiological parameters. The V-Series …

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SUTUREFIX Ultra S with 1 #2 Ultrabraid (blue) Product Code: 72203852 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Integra Camino 110-4 Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring Catheters, Cat. No's. 110-4B, 110-4G, 110-4H, 110-4L

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP 700 LAS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Baxter MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine Solution, 5C4466P, Baxter Healthcare Corporation. For dialysis.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP 700 CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

e.cam camera system. Emission Computed Tomography System used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using the f…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SHAPE ARM, DUAL SH2, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioning …

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Sarns Disposable Centrifugal Pump without X-Coating,164275, is a sterile, single use device. For use in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SUTUREFIX Ultra S with 1 #2 Ultrabraid Suture (blue/white) Product Code: 72203853 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

BAM (SHAPE) ARM, RIGHT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioni…

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Excella II Standard Pedicle Screw, Catalog No. E2S47525 and E2S47535, 4.75 mm x 25 mm. For spinal fixation. Packaged in heat-sealed plastic bag. Al…

Innovasis, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

BAM (SHAPE) ARM, LEFT, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positionin…

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

LP,Surgical Fibers, Bare Laser Fiber 600 micron, DBLF-60-2, Sterile EO. Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in d…

Laser Peripherals LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Lynx TM20 Torquemaster Low Speed Handpiece MTI Dental Products

MTI Precision Products LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent Implant, Catalog TSVT6B13, Lot 62284006

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SUTUREFIX Ultra S Double Loaded Suture Product Code: 72203854 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Tritium Sternal Plate System, Screw, 02.7mm X 12mm, 12 Pack, Sterile. The Pioneer Surgical Cable Plate System is used in the stabilization and …

PIONEER SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SUTUREFIX Ultra Anchor XL with one (#2) Ultrabraid Blue Product Code: 72203841 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Excelsior Medical Sterile Triple Lead Tubing Set and Sterile Heavy Duty Triple Lead Tubing Set. To be used with the Pharm-Assist Dispensing Pump. …

Excelsior Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SHAPE ARM, SINGLE, an articulating, arm bracket that is attached to the service head of boom systems which are used for supporting and positioning eq…

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Calcium Hydroxide Powder, USP For use in root canal therapy by health care professional. Product Application or Usage: Provides bactericidal effec…

Axcentria Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Titan T 5K Motor Product Usage: Low-speed motor is used with various attachments to perform a variety of dental procedures including caries remo…

Dental EZ Group Star Dental Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

SUTUREFIX Ultra Anchor XL with one (#2) Ultrabraid Cobraid Suture Product Code: 72203842 Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Siemens syngo RT Dosimetrist 2.7 system Product Usage: The intended use of syngo Suite for Oncology Systems is as an accessory to the linear acce…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Thermo Scientific VersaTREK REDOX 1, Ref 7102-44, 80ml with Stir Bar (O2 aerobic), 50 bottles/box, IVD. The firm name on the label is Remel Inc., Le…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Coat-A-Count Direct Androstenedione, SMN 10381049, Catalog Number TKAN1. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Cardiovascular Procedure Kit containing Disposable Centrifugal Pumphead with or without X-Coating, sterile single use. Catalog numbers 73431, 7…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 23, 2014

Siemens RAPIDComm¿ Data Management System. The RAPIDComm¿ Data Management System manages the process of sending and receiving data from Siemens PO…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Symbia E camera system. Emission Computed Tomography System used to detect or image the distribution of radionuclides in the body or organ, using th…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP 300 CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

Spacelabs Healthcare Ultraview SL Multigas Module, Model 92518 (Software V1.00.00-09). Provides a means of monitoring a variety of gas concentration…

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 23, 2014

ACL TOP CTS, automated coagulation laboratory instrument.

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Th…

United Therapeutics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Aquapak 640 SW, 650, mL w/040 Adaptor, International, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor .

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Amerigel Wound Dressing 1 oz. tube

Kova Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

Humidifier Adaptor, 040 Shelf Pak, French, Teleflex Medical, respiratory gas humidifier adaptor.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

PALL Medical Breathing Circuit Filter, REF BB50T and BB50T-BULK , Rx ONLY Single use, bi-directional bacterial/viral removal filter. The filters…

Pall Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 16, 2014

GemStar infusion pump, List numbers 13000 and 13100, GemStar Infusion Pump (pain management) List number 13150. Used for intravenous, arteri…

Hospira 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.