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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 2, 2014

MOSAIQ MOSAIQ is an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery. It supports information flow among h…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 2, 2014

HydroFinity Hydrophilic guidewire; Nitinol Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, Sterile. 0.035 OD, Stiff Shaft, Straight Tip, 150 CM Length; Man…

Nitinol Devices and Components, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0003***Sagittal microSaw Attachment Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

RUSCH, LaserTube (Rubber), Laser Resistant Tracheal Tube, cuffed, Teleflex Medical, Willy-Rusch, GmbH. A tracheal tube is a device inserted i…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0021***eMax2 Console with Irrigation***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0008***7cm Medium Attachment Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0025***Custom MDA Tube for use with MA-D20 Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF SP-5001-00***20 degree Angle Driver (MA-D20) - Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

NxStage Dialysate Sack (SAK) with Concentrate for Use with PureFlow SL REF: SAK-301 Lactate 45, Potassium 1, Sodium 140, Calcium 3, Magnesium 1, …

NxStage Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0043***Custom Device eMax 2 Plus Hand Control that will work with a Speed Reducer***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Coulter DxH Cleaner 10L, Part No. 628023. For use on UniCel DxH Systems for components that come in contact with blood samples.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***Custom XMax Motor, Pneumatic***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Jul 2, 2014

All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard

Suzhou Murray Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Safety glasses made with "Rage" frames manufactured between February 20, 2014 and February 25, 2014. The color of the frames of the recalled glass…

Wal Mart Stores, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

GE Healthcare, Compact Airway Modules E-CO, E-COV, E-COVX, E-CAiO, E-CAiOV and E-CAiOVX. The Datex-Ohmeda S/5MT Compact Airway Module, E-CAiOVX fa…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Philips/Children's Medical Ventures Smart Monitor 2 Professional Series infant apnea monitor.

Childrens Medical Ventures

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Philips MR systems: Trolley Variable Height IRF (for Ingenia 1.5T & 3.0T products) Product Usage: Diagnostic MR System. The Height Adjustable Fle…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX). The product is a component of the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator: The Backlight Inverter Printe…

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Roche MODULAR ANALYTICS EVO Serum Work Area (SWA), Operator's Manual Software Version 08-02; Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Altrus Thermal Tissue Fusion Handpieces under the following specifications: 1) 10mm x 16 cm Catalog Number: 60-9510-001, 2) 10 mm x 23 cm Catalog Num…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

MOSAIQ, an oncology information system used to manage workflows for treatment planning and delivery. It supports information flow among healthcare fa…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 8mm x 8F (2.67mm); Large Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conj…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

NIPRO Safe Touch Safety Scalp Vein Set

Nipro Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

EZPass Nylon Monofilament Single Pack, Part number 110007379, Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrument utili…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Philips MR systems: Ingenia HA FLEX TRAK Trolley (for Ingenia 1.5T & 3.0T products) Product Usage: Diagnostic MR System. The Height Adjustable Fl…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 25, 2014

APTIMA Urine Collection Kit; Catalog Number 301040, Lots 27231, 27232, 27233, and 27234. Product Usage: The APTIMA Urine Specimen Collection Kit…

Gen-Probe Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Standard Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in co…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Asymmetric Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

VITROS (R) Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 17, Product Code/ Catalog Number 6801701 -- For in vitro diagnostic use only --- VITROS Chemistry Produc…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Synthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Synergy XVI Intended for radiation therapy treatment.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Biomet Spine, Cypher MIS Screw Inserter, Catalog number 14-501669, instrument for Spinal Screw Fixation System.

Ebi, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

cobas 8000 analyzer series Operators Manual Roche cobas Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents 1, 768-320 Filter (N) Product U…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Tytin Regular Set, Double Spill, 50 Capsules, Part Number 29948, Lot Number 3-1294. The intended use of this device is to be used as a dental rest…

Kerr Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

iGUIDE System Product Usage: The intended use of the device is the control of accurate patient positioning with the assistance of a 30 Tracking S…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 25, 2014

VersaCell X3 Solution and VersaCell X3 Expansion Pack, a robotic laboratory sample-management system. It connects up to 3 instruments and provides a…

Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 8mm x 8F (2.67mm) Standard Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in co…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

EZPass Passer, Sterile single use arthroscopic instrument utilized in conjunction with a nitinol wire to aid in passing suture through soft tissue. …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

EZPass Suture Retriever, Nitinol, Single Pack, Part number 10007380. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, Sterile, single use arthroscopic instrum…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

RayStation software version 4.0.3.4 RayStation is a software system designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

Spacelabs Healthcare Ventilator Flexport Interface, Model 90436A-07

Spacelabs Healthcare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 8mm x 8F (2.67mm); Asymmetric Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

cobas 6000 analyzer series Operators Manual Roche cobas; Filter label: Filter (N) Mat. No 03149773001, Contents 1, 768-320 Filter (N) Product U…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 25, 2014

Convatec Flexi Seal Control Fecal Management System Rx Only REF 411107 Product Usage:For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collecti…

Convatec Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

G7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

VITROS (R) Chemistry Products FS Calibrator 1, Product Code/ Catalog Number 6801873 -- For in vitro diagnostic use only --- VITROS Chemistry Products…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

RUSH81 Prosthetic Foot Product Usage: Prosthetic foot for human use

Ability Dynamics LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 25, 2014

IntellaTip MiFi XP Temperature Ablation Catheter; 10m x 8F (2.67mm) Large Curve. The BSC Controller and Accessories are indicated for use in conju…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 18, 2014

Stryker 5.0mm Acorn Bur Sterile Product Usage: The devices are intended to be used to cut bone and bone related tissue during neurosurgery, incl…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker 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.