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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 Apr 30, 2014

Oxoid Legionella Latex Test, DR0800M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumophila Gr…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

MULTIX FUSION. The Multix Fusion system is a radiographic system used in hospitals, clinics, and medical practices. Multix Fusion enables radiogra…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Hot Ice, 1 fl. oz., Meta Labs LLC, UPC 80705-2 Product Usage: A topical gel that increases men and womens secual excitement and pleasure.

Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

ZYM B Reagent (REF 70493). The ZYM B reagent is an additional test used to reveal the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in th…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

API Listeria (REF 10300). ZYM B reagent is used and included inside of API NH (REF 10400) and API Listeria (10300). All of the APIs are standardi…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Philips MDC PACS R2.X / IntelliSpace PACS DCX R3.1 software, software application that is used for receiving, managing, archiving, distributing and…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

ev3 EverCross 0.035" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, 6mm x 120mm x 135cm, REF: AB35W06120135. and ev3 EverCross 0.035" OTW PTA Dilatation Catheter, …

Ev3, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57/60/62/80/81/82/85

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Fassier-Duval IM Telescopic System. Orthopedic intramedullary rod implant. Catalogue number FD-040(L)-SS. …

Pega Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet Catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS, peripherally inserted central catheter.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

FB Reagent (REF 70562). FB reagent is an additional test used for revealing the results of some miniaturized biochemical test included in the API …

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

ToxCup Drug Screen Cup, Catalogue Numbers: HT15, HT15A, PT11, PT11A, PT15A, PT23A, a screening device for the detection of drugs and drug metabolite…

Branan Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Apr 30, 2014

SIGMA SPECTRUM Volumetric Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library Product Usage: Sigma Spectrum Volumetric Infusion Pumps with Master Drug Library…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Stryker PenAdapt"; Rx Only, Sterile. This device is an accessory to an electrosurgical unit (ESU). The PenAdapt is used to remove smoke, particles…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

RaySearch Ray Station Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Stand-alone software. Versions 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Oxoid Legionella Pneumo Groups 2-14, DR0802M, containing 50 tests per box. The box contains a variety of components, one of which is Oxoid L. pneumo…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Monofilament and Multifilament Non-absorbable Steel Suture; Product Codes: 0520197-2, 29-727, 29-7270M4, 29-7281M4, E29-5553M4, E29-7270M4, E29-727…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

iLab Ultrasound Imaging System; iLab 3.0 (Polaris 1.0) software. Used for ultrasound examinations of intravascular pathology.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Apr 30, 2014

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. For use as a bridge…

HeartWare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

TRABECULAR METAL MODULAR ACETABULAR SYSTEM, Shell with Cluster Holes, Porous 60mm. Catalog number 00-6202-060-22; Hip implant component.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Merit Laureate 0.035" (0.89mm) Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Angled Tip, Standard Shaft, Catalog No. LWSTDA35260EX, 260 cm (102").

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

GE Vivid E9 Ultrasound System, a general-purpose ultrasound system, specialized for use in cardiac imaging.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Arrowgard Blue Plus Antimicrobial Multi-lumen Central Venous Catheter, catalogue number AK-45854-CDC.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

VITROS Chemistry Products CDM PROM (Calibration Data Module) No. 0168, Catalog Number/REF 199 9077, used in conjunction with: VITROS Chemistry Produc…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Low Apr 30, 2014

The CEP 8 SpectrumGreen (SG) ASR Probe Kit, 20ul (list 06J37-018) is an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) containing a single vial of CEP 8 spectrum gre…

Abbott Molecular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Nice-En-Smooth Berry Burst, 4 oz., Manufactured by Meta Labs LLC, UPC 80604-8 Product Usage: Flavored lubricant water based, condom friendly jell…

Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Amo-O Herbal Stimulator, 2 fl. oz. Manufactured by Meta Labs, Alpharetta, GA 30076, UPC Code 80702-1 Product Usage: The product is a nonprescript…

Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Proteus 235 Proton Therapy System Legacy Software version 7.2.7 and higher, models 110, 112, 113, and 116. Proton therapy

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Merit Laureate Hydrophilic Guide Wire, Catalog No. LWSTFS35260EX, Straight Tip Stiff Shaft, 0.035" (0.89mm), 260 cm (102").

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

LifeShield LATEX-FREE HemoSet 100 mL Burette I.V. PlumSet, Nonvented, 105 inch with Prepierced Reseals, OPTION-LOK and Inline Dual Channel Cassette. …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

On-Board Imager - Exact Arm Elbow Motor Shaft (kVD, kVS, and MV) with ''Type 01" elbow motors. Product Usage: The On-Board Imager device is an…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

API NIH (REF 10400). ZYM B reagent is used and included inside of API NH (REF 10400) and API Listeria (10300). All of the API's are standardized s…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Monodek Violet Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Sutures, MF 0 TC43/HR26 48

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Sengstaken Tube and Sengstaken-Blakemore Tube. Teleflex product codes 204800, 204802, and 204803, a gastrointestinal tube and accessories, consisti…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Mega-Gen His Personal Lubricant, 8 fl. oz., Meta Labs, UPC Code 80708-3; Mega-Gen Hers Personal Lubricant, 8 fl. oz., Meta Labs, UPC Code 80808-0 …

Altasource LLC dba Meta Labs LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

Siemens ACUSON X700 Ultrasound Systems with software version 1.0.00, 1.0.01, 1.0.02, 1.1.00 and 1.1.02. ultrasound imaging system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 30, 2014

GE Healthcare, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Optima MR450w, Optima MR 450w GEM, Discovery MR750w, and Discovery MR750w GEM products. Magnetic Re…

GE Healthcare, LLC

CPSC No agency class Apr 29, 2014

DGL Group Recalls Vibe USB Mobile Power Bars Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Five Below

FDA Devices Critical Apr 23, 2014

SpaceLabs Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System with Version 2.0 Software installed. This system includes a ventilator.

Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Gambro Cartridge Blood Set, blood transport system for hemodialysis, Model Number(s): 101025 (003410510) - Cartridge set, STND PRM LN and 103401 (003…

Gambro Renal Products, Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex II Arterial and femoral Cannulae, arterial cannula sizes 16, 18 and 20 French, models: FEMII016A, FEMII016AS, FEMII01…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Apr 23, 2014

Alligator Retrieval Device (ARD). Used in the peripheral and neurovasculature for foreign body removal.

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver, Part no. 305.840. Used to place screws in the cranialfacial bones, and to drill and/or tap holes to prepare cran…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Ingenuity Core 128, Computed Tomography X-ray systems, Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

BIOMET 3i Endosseous Dental Implant.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

The Synthes Hohmann Retractor, 43 mm Long Shank, Angled 235 mm Product Usage: Used to expose bone for procedures.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

AXIOM Vertix MD Trauma systems radiographic X-ray

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

FRAXEL DUAL 1550/1927 Laser System, (FRAXEL SR 1500 DUAL Laser System), for dermatological procedures.

Solta Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex II Arterial and femoral Cannulae with Duraflo Coating, arterial cannula sizes 16, 18 and 20 French, Models DFEMII016AS…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Brainlab, Spine & Trauma 3D 2.0, Navigation Software. An intraoperative image-guided localization system to enable minimally invasive surgery. Catal…

Brainlab AG

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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.