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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

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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 9, 2014

Suture Set, Sterile Single Use, Stage Two: Clean Ready to Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 7. Part of the NexGen systems of …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Safety Laceration Kit, Sterile Single Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Integra¿ LED Battery Charger, Single Bay. Product Number: 90523 The LED Headlight System Battery Charger (90523) is an accessory to the LED Hea…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Alcon CUSTOM-PAK containing Anterior Chamber Cannula 27G Component Part Number 585006 contained in Alcon Assembly Numbers 9795-37, 11233-14, and 1333…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 2. Part of the NexGen systems of …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

System Manual for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Contro…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Max Barrier Kit, Sterile Single Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 9, 2014

Langston Dual Lumen Catheters, 6Fr, REF 5550 and 5540. The Vascular Solutions Langston Dual Lumen Pressure Monitoring catheter is used as a pressure …

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

MIS Rod 2, a component of the NewPort System. Model No: 60-0545 (45mm); 60-0550 (50mm); 60-0555 (55mm); 60-0560 (60mm); 60-0575 (75mm); 60-0580 (8…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

MicroScan WalkAway-40 plus Instrument and MicroScan Walkaway-96 plus instrument access door hinge. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. in vitro …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Connection QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System . Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Co…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4+. Part of the NexGen systems of…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Laceration/Suture Removal, Sterile Single Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

CNS-6200 Series Central Nurse Station and accessories. Model Number: CNS-6201 For cardiac and vital signs monitoring for multiple patients.

Nihon Kohden America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Microline Surgical ReNew Laproscopic Fenestrated Grasper Forceps Tips (Reusable) Ref 3222

Microline Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Stapler Addendum for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument C…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems TnI-Ultra assay; Catalog Number 02789602 (100 tests), SMN 10317708 and 02790309 (500 tests), SMN 10317790

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Laceration Trays, Sterile Single Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc., Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

BD FACS Canto and associated Fluidics Cart Product Usage: Flow cytometer for use in In vitro Diagnostics.

BD Biosciences, Systems & Reagents

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Insert for IRK for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Con…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Vision Troubleshooting Guide for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Non-Mydriatic Auto Fundus Camera. Model AFC-330. An ophthalmic camera for use in capturing images of the retina and anterior segment of the eye. …

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

EXACTAMIX 1200 Compounder, model numbers 1200-DY, 1200-DX, 1200-DYR and 1200-DXR; EM1200 DY Display, Replacement EM 1200 DY Display. EXACTAMIX 2400 …

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Cautery QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System . Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument Contr…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Siemens Mobilett XP Digital Mobile X-ray System Product Usage: The Mobilett XP and Mobilett XP Hybrid are radiographic systems designed for use …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Vessel Sealer QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instrument …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

ACUSON S Family Ultrasound Systems at software versions VC25D, VC30A and VC30B; (S2000, S3000 and S1000 systems) Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

illumipro-10 Incubator/Reader, Meridian Bioscience, Inc. The illumipro-10 incubator/reader is designed to be used with illumigene Molecular Assays…

Meridian Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Single Site US Manuals and Single Site OUS Manuals for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Name: Pasteur Pipets, used by the embryologist in the IVF Laboratory. Model numbers: PP-5.75-90 PP-9-90 PP-5.75-90PL PP-9-90PL

ORIGIO, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

NexGen Complete Knee Solution, MIS Total Knee Procedure, Stemmed Tibial Component, Precoat, Fixed Bearing, Size 4. Part of the NexGen systems of …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Synthes B37 Replacement Screws. M3.5 Screw for insertion handle guide/aiming arm, part numbers 3.113.025 and 03.113.026. Surgical instrument for us…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems. Intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Laceration Kit: W/Needles, Sterile Single Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Natural Rubber Latex QRG for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System . Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Ins…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Simplexa" Flu A/B & RSV Direct, Model Number: MOL2650. 510(k) K120413  Simplexa" Flu A/B & RSV Direct. The Focus Diagnostics Simplexa Flu A…

Focus Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 9, 2014

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Catalog No. 46913. Intended to allow drainage and measurement o…

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Microline Surgical ReNew Laproscopic Fenestrated Grasper Forceps Tips Ref 3221

Microline Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Baxter, MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine solution, 5C4466P. For dialysis.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Low Jul 9, 2014

DeVilbiss Model DV5x Series CPAP units. For use in treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) by means of application of positive air pressure. Used in …

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jul 9, 2014

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Lumbar Catheter, Catalog No. 46917. Intended to allow drainage …

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

BrightView XCT: product code 882482, BrightView X- upgraded with the XCT Flat Panel Detector (FPD): product code 882454. Gamma camera for Single Pho…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Vessel Sealer Addendum for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instru…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

ADVIA Centaur HCY Diluent - 10mL Bottle Catalog number 09877493 (124533), SMN 10310370, and Ancillary Pack Catalog number 03302138 (124581), SMN 1037…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 9, 2014

Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite Injection Sites, Ventricular Catheter, Catalog No. 46916. Intended to allow drai…

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Endowrist Instrument and Accessory Manual for the da Vinci Standard Surgical System; da Vinci S System and da Vinci Si System. Intuitive Surgical…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Port-A-Cath Tray, Stage One: Sterile Single Use, Stage Two: Clean Ready to Use, Latex Free, 20/case, Medical Action Industries, Inc, Arden, NC.

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Stirling Ultracold Portable Shuttle, ULT-25. Storage for cold-chain management, short-term or long-term ultra-low and storage and transport of bio…

Global Cooling Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 9, 2014

Atrium Express Dry Seal Chest Drain ATS Blood Recovery, Catalog Number: 4050-100N. Autotransfusion Apparatus.

Atrium Medical 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.