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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 23, 2014

SmartSite Extension Set, Model No. 20029E, intravascular administration set.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system (image intensified fluoroscopic x-ray) is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the p…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Brilliance CT 16, Brilliance CT 64, Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology, Brilliance iCT, Ingenuity CT, Ingenuity Core, …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides, REF 889 2382, IVD -- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Pr…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

Terumo Cardiovascular Procedure Kit- X-Coated Pump and Table Pack with FX25RE Catalog Number: 73431

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Critical Apr 23, 2014

Pipeline Embolization Device (PED). Used endovascular treatment of adults with intracranial aneurysms in the internal carotid artery.

Micro Therapeutics Inc, Dba Ev3 Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 23, 2014

CODMAN CERTAS Programmable Valves, central nervous system shunt, models as follows: 82-8800 In Line Valve Only 82-8801 In Line Valve with Cathete…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Apr 23, 2014

Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn Hazard

CPSC No agency class Apr 17, 2014

Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Adenovirus Antigen Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Benzodiazepine Strip; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Fecal Occult Blood Test Strip; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Economy Elastic Knee Sleeve Open, Model No. 121414 and 121415. Product Usage: The product is intended to provide flexible knee support.

Breg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Cocaine Test Card; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Morphine Strips (2000); LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

EDDP Test Card; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Barbiturate Strip; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Ketamine Strip; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Oxycodone Strip; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Pega Medical Inc., Fassier-Duval IM Telescopic System, male component (solid shaft), Part number: M040-SS-110; Used in Implant Catalogue number: FD-…

Pega Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Methylphenidate Test Strip; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Dengue NS1 Ag/IgG/M Ab Duo Test Card; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Methamphetamine Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Smiths Medical HOTLINE¿ Fluid Warming Set L-80. Product Usage: intended for the delivery of warmed blood and intravenous fluids at normothermic…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

10FR Drain Kit Full Fluted with Trocar and 100ml S-Vac Bulb, Sterile (10/case) Intended for closed wound suction drainage

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

7mm Drain Kit Fluted 4 Channel with 100ml S-Vac Bulb, Sterile (10/case) Intended for closed wound suction drainage

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Tramadol Strip; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Salmonella typhi Antigen Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Amphetamine Strip; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Saber 100ml Infection Control PVC Bulb with 150ml 3C System, Sterile (10/case) Intended to provide manual suction and collection of fluids for clo…

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Methylphenidate Test Card; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Methadone Test Card; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

THC Test Card; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

10mm Drain Kit Flat 3/4 Perforated with Trocar and 100ml S-Vac Bulb Evacuator, Sterile (10/case) Intended for closed wound suction drainage

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Boule Con-Diff Tri-Level Multi-Parameter Assayed Hematology Control, used for in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of mul…

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Philips HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor with system software version B.00.00 or B.00.01 installed Model: 861290, automatic external defibrill…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

400003 Medcare Lift with Scale 400013 Medcare Lift w/Scale 600 lb 400600 Scale Hanger Assembly Product Usage: The intended use is a patient …

ErgoSafe Product LLC dba Prism Medical Services

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

5X300 MM Curved Cannula, Arm 2 for use with daVinci SI Surgical System, model number IS3000. Intuitive Surgical 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 9…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Legionella Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

PSA Test Card (Serum); LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

5X250 MM Curved Cannula, Arm 1 for use with daVinci SI Surgical System, model number IS3000. Intuitive Surgical 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 9…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Morphine Test Card (300); LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Malaria pf Antigen Test Card; Flumiquil, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Propoxyphene Test Strip; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Malaria pf Antigen Test Card; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Malaria pf/pan Antigen Test Card; LumiQuick. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

H. Pylori Ab Test Card-Serum; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Dengue IgG/IgM; LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Buprenorphine Test Strip; LumiQuick,. Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 16, 2014

Morphine Strip (300); LumiQuick, Santa Clara, CA 95054

LumiQuick Diagnostics 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.