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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 · 2026-09-03

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 Mar 5, 2014

NovaSure Impedance Controlled Endometrial Ablation System Radiofrequency Controller, Model Number: 71978-001 Catalog Number: RFC2009 Product Us…

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Specialty Straight Static Inserter Assembly Product Usage: This instrument is a part of the Navigator product brand . It is used for implant i…

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Low Mar 5, 2014

Medtronic Everest 20cc Inflation Device; Model Number and Catalog Number: AC2205P The Everest 20cc Inflation device is designed to be used to infl…

Medtronic Vascular

FDA Devices Low Mar 5, 2014

CSI, Diamondback 360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System, Part Number 70058-02, Model Number DBEC-125 Product Usage: The system is indicated to f…

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Philips HeartStart XL, Defibrillator/Monitor Model number M4735A Product Usage: The M4735A HeartStart XL Defibrillator/Monitor is for use in t…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

DROP-ARM CONVALESCENT RECLINER 5271/5281 with One-touch release for drop-arms, Built-in headrest, Padded push-handle, Three-position lock, Over-lap t…

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port and Preloaded Stylet, 6.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a dev…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Invivo Corporation Expression IP5 Information Portal Product Usage: The Expression Information Portal (Model IP5) a display and device contro…

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

cobas¿ PCR Urine Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT IVD cobas¿ PCR media 100T IVD cobas¿ PCR Female Swab Kit 100 PKT JPN-IVD Ro…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Renasys EZ, a Canister Component of of Renasys EZ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System

Smith & Nephew Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F180NR High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500318N. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ANGIOGRAPHY PACK; REF: DYNJ26855D; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical k…

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

CATH LAB CUSTOM PACK; REF: DYNJ40926; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgica…

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 8.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F160NR High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500316N. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ANGIO PACK #2; REF: DYNJ39185; Packaged in Mexico by: Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060; 1-800-Medline; www.medline.com Surgical kit u…

Medline Industries, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port and Preloaded Stylet, 7.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a dev…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Oxoid Legionella BCYE Growth Supplement, For 500 ml of medium, SR0110C, packaged 10 vials/box, lyophilized. The firm name on the label is Oxoid Ltd.…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

GE Healthcare - Giraffe Warmer;Panda Warmer;Panda iRes Warmer, Giraffe Stand-alone Infant Resuscitation System. Product Usage: The T-Piece Resus…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

HeartStart MRx Defibrillator/Monitor M3538A Lithium Ion Batteries Revision J The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tac…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port, 6.0, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a device inserted into a p…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F200A High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500320A. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Dimension Vista Enzyme 1 Calibrator (ENZ 1 CAL) lots 3FD034 and 3HD012. An in vitro diagnostic multi-analyte calibrator for the calibration of Amy…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Single and Dual use Emission Computer Tomography gamma cameras (BrightView XCT, BrightView X & BrightView SPECT) Philips Healthcare Systems, Clevelan…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Optiflux F180NRe High Flux Dialyzers; Product Number: 0500318E. Single Use acute or chronic hemanalysis treatment.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Product Name: HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit Catalog/Model number: SK109, lot 20000910 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use. HER2 CISH pharmDx Kit…

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 5, 2014

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator; Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536M5, and M3536MC. Used for the termination of ventricul…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 5, 2014

ISIS HVT Tracheal Tube Cuffed with Subglottic Secretion Suction Port and Preloaded Stylet, 8.5, Rx only, Product Usage: A tracheal tube is a dev…

Teleflex Medical

CPSC No agency class Feb 27, 2014

Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Risk of Injury

Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

2.7 X 6 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 7 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 8 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 9 CORT SCREW/SELFTA 2.7 X 10 CORT SCREW/SELFT 2.7 X 12 CORT …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

1.5 X 6 CORT SCREW HEX/SE 2.0 X 6 CORT SCREW HEX/SE 2.0 X 10 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 12 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 14 CORT SCREW CRUCI 2.0 X 16 CORT …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

PRESSFIT FEM ST FX 16 X 1

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Medtronic Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Non-Vented, Carmeda Coated, model CB78722 (22 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. T…

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

3.5 X 10 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 12 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 14 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 16 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 18 CORT SCREW SELFT 3.5 X 20 CORT …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

12/14 COCR FEMORAL HEAD (2, 3 and 4); 12/14 FEMORAL HEAD (+7X28M and 7X32M)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

MOORE HIP PROS LONG FENES, MOORE HIP PROS NRW STR FE, MOORE HIP PROS STR FENEST, THOMPSON HIP PROSTHESIS 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

CPT 12/14 COCR (various sizes)

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Bipolar liners and Multipolar cups with the following dimensions in MM (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 6…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78618 (18 Fr.) and 78620 (20 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, models 78718 (18 Fr.) and 78720 (20 …

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, model 78624 (24 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, model 78724 (24 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. …

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System 7.0 mm. Item codes starting with 0011420, 11460 and 11461.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Superstand stand-up wheelchair HPS-2 A standup wheelchair is a device with wheels that is intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to pe…

The Standing Company

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

CartoUnivu Module, Model: Carto 3 Software versions 3.2.2 and 3.2.3; Catalog No. KT-5400-124 WITH THE CARTOUNIVU MODULE, FLUOROSCOPIC CAPTURES (IM…

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

VERSA-FX KEYLESS 90D X 8 and X 11, VERSA-FX KEYLESS 95D X 8, X 11, and X 14, VERSA-FX KEYLESS 140D X 4 and X 5, VERSA-FX KEYLESS 135D X 4 and X 5, VE…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Orbit soft Infusion sets, 9 mm soft cannula, P10 (42") tubing; Single-Use Set Orbit Infusion Sets are sterile, non-pyrogenic, single-use devices int…

Perrigo Diabetes Care

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

RECON SCREW LG 5.5MM DIA and M/DN FEM IM NAIL 8MM DIA to 16 MM DIA. Item codes starting with 0022520, 0022521, 002522, 0022523, 0022524 and 0022525.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

Aesculap proSA Adjustment Disc Size Large (L) The Miethke proSA Adjustment shunt system is intended to shut cerebrospinal fluid from the lateral v…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

MORPH ACCESSPRO Steerable Introducer; 6F introducer, 90 cm working length: Sterile in unopened, undamaged pouch. Sterilized by EtO gas, Non-pyrogen…

Biocardia, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

GE Healthcare, Dash 3000, Dash 4000 and Dash 5000 Patient Monitors, Dash Port2 Docking Station.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2014

3.5 COMP PLT, 4 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 5 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 6 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 8 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, 9 HOLE 3.5 COMP PLT, …

Zimmer, 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.