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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

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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 Feb 12, 2014

ADVIA Centaur¿ Systems Phenytoin Calibrator N ( PHTN) 6-pack SMN 10314977 For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of pheny…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

The Gaymar Medi-Therm device provides a means of regulating patient temperature by supplying temperature-controlled water through a connector hose to…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Medtronic Advanced Energy Aquamantys3 Pump Generator; Product Catalog Number: 10-1357 (Generator assembly), 40-404-1(as shipped, including accessori…

Medtronic Advanced Energy, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

MooreMedical Supporting Health & Care...MooreBrand Blood Glucose Monitor for Self-Testing & Multi-Patient Use TRUEbalance. Manufactured by: NIPRO DIA…

Nipro Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

The Rotoprone therapy System is an advanced patient care system for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary complications. The Rotoprone Therapy Sy…

ArjoHuntleigh Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

3.5mm Locking Cortical Bone Screw, T15 Hexalobe, Self Tapping, 20mm Part No. 00-0903-2620 OrthoPediatrics Pediloc" Tibia Plates are indicated for…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Neptune 2 Rover Ultra Waste Management System.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low Feb 12, 2014

ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H. The ABX PENTRA Urine Control L/H is a two-level (Low and High) quality control consisting of liquid solutions prepa…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Stand-Alone Resuscitation Unit, Bag and Mask, Upgrade Kits, part number M1139612, labeled in part ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723*…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Neptune 2 Rover Ultra Waste Management System

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Panda iRes¿ Infant Warmers, part number M1112198 and Panda Freestanding Warmers, part number 2063568, labeled in part *** GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman R…

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2014

Crimper Model 9100CR26 The Crimper is indicated for use in preparing the Edwards SAPIEN Transcatheter Heart Valve for implantation.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Feb 5, 2014

Soliris (eculizumab) Concentrated Solution for Intravenous Infusion Only, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: A…

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

AnspacSingle use Sterile bone cutting burs.h REF: S-1504TD Twist Drill for 1.5mm x 4mm screw. Rx only Single use Sterile bone cutting burs.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

S5/C5 Heart-lung machine Product Usage: The StOckert S5/ Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedures last…

Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

BD BACTEC FX 40 instrument, catalog number 442296, manufactured by BD Diagnostic Systems, 7 Loveton Circle, Sparks, MD 21152. The instrument is de…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

23ga Chow Illuminated Pick, Synergetics, inc., length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.07.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Brilliance iCT and Brilliance iCT SP These systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

25ga Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, inc., length 7.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.02.25 Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'Fallon…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

23ga Mid-Field Endo Illuminator, Synergetics length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.22.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'F…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

23ga Chandelier Infusion Cannula, Synergetics, inc., length 8.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.30.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, I…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Stiff 25ga Wide Field Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, inc. length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.21.25PS. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synerget…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Aquarius (TM) TEMPERATURE THERAPY, REF T650, Rx Only, Manufactured for DeRoyal Industries, Inc. 200 DeBusk Lane, Powell, TN 37849, Made in China. …

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number LKF31, Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381626; an IVD Immunoassay kit for use with the IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Carestream DRX Evolution System (Standard Q) The DRX-Evolution System (Standard Q) is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generati…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve with Unitized BactiSeal Catheter and Accessories Product Code: 82-8803 Product Usage: The CODMAN …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

27ga ONE-STEP (tm) Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, inc., length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.02.27P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetic…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

User Defined Method Flex Assignment/Siemens Dimension Vista 500 or Dimension Vista 1500 System with software version 3.5.1 or lower User Defined M…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve with Siphonguard, Unitized Catheter and Accessories Product Code: 82-8806 Product Usage: The CO…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Port Kit with Access Infusion Set under the following labels: 1) 8F/SL/Plastic Port/F, Product Number H965450140, Catalog Number 45-014; 2) 8F/SL/T…

Navilyst Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Chandelier Infusion Cannula, Synergetics, inc., 20ga, length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.30.P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, In…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

ACUSON SC2000 Power Input: 100-240VAC, 1600 Max 50/60Hz; Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043 …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

25ga Awh Vivid Chandelier, Synergetics, length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.54.25P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'Fallon…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve with SiphonGuard Device, Unitized Bactiseal Catheter and Accessories Product Code: 82-8807 Pro…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

DeRoyal (R) Aquarius Hot/Cold Therapy Combo Unit, w/ Knee/Shoulder Blnkt NS, REF T653NS, Rx only, Manufacturer DeRoyal Industries, Inc. 200 DeBusk L…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

23ga Aspirating Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.24.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

T3F, Free T3 Assay, REF/Catalog Number L2KF32 (200 tests), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10381675, and REF/Catalog Number L2KF36 (600 Tests), SMN 103…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct assay, Model MOL2650. The Focus Diagnostics Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct assay is intended for use on the 3M Integr…

Focus Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

23ga Straight Fixed Extended Illuminated Laser Probe, Synergetics, length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 55.62.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for …

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B650 and CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

API NH (REF 10400) API NH is a standardized system for the identification of Neisseria, Haemophilus (and related genera) and Moraxella catharrhali…

Biomerieux France Chemin De L'Or

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve with SiphonGuard Device, Catheter and Accessories Product Code: 82-8805 Product Usage: The CODMAN…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Two-Port Vitrectomy (TPV (tm)) Wide Field High Flow End Irrigator, Synergetics, inc., 19ga, length 7.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.14. Packed 12 units per b…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Stiff 25ga Chow Illuminated Pick (Dull), Synergetics, inc., length 8.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.07.25PS. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Syner…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

25ga Aspirating Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.24.25P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve only with SiphonGuard Device Product Code: 82-8804 Product Usage: The CODMAN CERTAS Programmable …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

GE Healthcare Innova IGS 630. Biplane Cardiovascular and Interventional Imaging System. Product Usage: The angiographic X-ray systems are indicat…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Compressor Mini To provide a supply of dry, filtered compressed air for a medical respiratory ventilator or anaesthesia machine that meet the spec…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Endo Illuminator, Synergetics, inc., 20ga, length 7.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.02. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'Fallon,…

Synergetics 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.