Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,653
High severity
3,653 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,361 recalls
- Lower severity 1,056
Lower severity
1,056 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,794 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 307
CPSC
307 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Product Usage: The Brilliance iCT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce c…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinical and administrative activities associated wi…
GE Healthcare It
Spacelabs Healthcare qube Compact Patient Monitor, Model 91390. It is a patient monitor with arrhythmia detection or alarms. The qube is intended…
Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc
Fixed Offset Adapter, A-642100. The Offset Adapter is a fixed modular component which sets the tube 14.5 mm (0.57 inch) offset from the center lin…
Ossur North America Inc
VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8298671 VITROS PHYT Slides quantitatively measure phenytoin (PHYT) c…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
VITROS Chemistry Products ACET Slides, 90 slides/pack; catalog number 1037274 VITROS Chemistry Products ACET Slides quantitatively measure acetamino…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Candela Laser GentleLase Pro, Powered Laser Surgical Instrument for dermatological use - Model number: 9914-00-9015. and Candela Laser GentleLase Pr…
Candela Corporation
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VITROS Chemistry Products CHOL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1669829 VITROS CHOL Slides quantitatively measure cholesterol (CHO…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
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VITROS Chemistry Products ALC Slides, 90 slides/pack; catalog number 8046872 VITROS ALC Slides quantitatively measure ethanol (ALC) concentration in…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Ready to Use Thymo-Cide, Germicidal Detergent, containing 0.051% thymol, packaged in 1-qt. bottles. The firm name on the label is Wexford Labs, Inc.…
Wexford Labs Inc
VITROS Chemistry Products GLU Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1707801 VITROS GLU Slides quantitatively measure glucose (GLU) conce…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 16 cm Shaft, REF 60-9520-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA,…
ConMed Corporation
ATTAIN HYBRID¿ Guide Wire; Models: GWR419478, GWR419488, GWR419688 The Attain Hybrid guide wire is intended to aid in the placement of Medtronic t…
Medtronic Vascular
Juggerknotless Drill Bit, REF 110003173, Sterile, Single Use Product Usage: The Juggerknotless Soft Anchors are indicated for soft tissue reatt…
Biomet, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products AcP Slides, 90 slides/pack; catalog number 8168122 VITROS Chemistry Products AcP Slides quantitatively measure acid phosph…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
ADVIA 1800 System Software V2.01. Performs assays for general and specialty chemistries, methods for specific protein measurement, drugs-of-abuse …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
VITROS Chemistry Products AMON Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1721869 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 1726926 VITRO…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
ADVIA 2400 System Software V4.01. Performs assays for general and specialty chemistries, methods for specific protein measurement, drugs-of-abuse …
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
Model FL14E Rose BedsThe Rose Bed is an AC-powered adjustable long-term care bed intended for medical purposes that consists of a bed with a built-…
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
TruSystem Surgical Table (TS7000) Leg Section One Part Light HU Use of the Leg Section One Part Light HU is permitted only with the TRUMPF TruSy…
Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products CK Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8479396 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8478034 VITROS …
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
THUNDER¿ Extra Support Guidewire; Models: THNDR190J, THNDR190S, THNDR300J, THNDR300S Medtronic guide wires are steerable guide wires that are use…
Medtronic Vascular
CAS I/II Absorbers that are parts of the BleaseSirius Anesthesia Workstation, the BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation with the following part numbers:…
Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.
VITROS Chemistry Products CRBM Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8892382
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
VITROS Chemistry Products TRIG Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 1336544 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8329930 VITRO…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
VITROS Chemistry Products BUN/UREA Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8102204 VITROS BUN/UREA Slides quantitatively measure urea con…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Zinger¿ Stainless Steel Workhorse Guidewire; Models: ZNGRLS180HJ, ZNGRLS180HS, ZNGRMS180HJ, ZNGRMS180HS, ZNGRMS180S, ZNGRS180HJ, ZNGRS180HS, ZNGRS180…
Medtronic Vascular
Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments healthcare delivery systems such as a Labor and Del…
GE Healthcare It
VITROS Chemistry Products dHDL Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 6801895 VITROS dHDL Slides quantitatively measure HDL cholesterol (…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Cougar¿ Nitinol Workhorse Guidewire: Models: CGRLS190HJ, CGRLS190HS, CGRLS190S, CGRLS300HS, CGRLS300S. CGRXT190HJ, CGRXT190HS, CGRXT190J, CGRXT190S,…
Medtronic Vascular
VITROS Chemistry Products PHBR Slides packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8221384 VITROS PHBR Slides quantitatively measure phenobarbital (PHB…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
*** 1) SYMBIQ One-Channel Infuser; *** 2) SYMBIQ Two-Channel Infuser; *** E09 batteries can be identified by the "E09" that is printed beneath t…
Hospira Inc.
Polyglycolic-Lactic Acid Absorbable Surgical Suture Label reads in part "Coated VILET *** (Polyglacin 910) Suture UNDYED BRANDED V423 *** Riverpoi…
Riverpoint Medical, LLC
ALTRUS¿ THERMAL TISSUE FUSION, Tissue Fusion Handpiece, 5 mm O.D., 36 cm Shaft, REF 60-9522-001, STERILE -- CONMED CORPORATION 525 FRENCH RD, UTICA,…
ConMed Corporation
The GemStar Pump is a small and lightweight, single channel infusion device designed for use in the home, in the hospital, or anywhere electronic inf…
Hospira Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products AST Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433815 VITROS AST Slides quantitatively measure aspartate aminotran…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Reprocessed Diagnostic Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters and Diagnostic EP Catheter Cables, Model Numbers: D6-DR-252-RT, F6-QF-252RT, 201101, 201104, …
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
VITROS Chemistry Products LAC Slides packaged as 300 slides/pack catalog number 8433880 and packaged as 90 slides/pack catalog number 8150112 VITROS…
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Stryker 1) XIA Torque Wrench 2) XIA 3 Torque Wrench 3) XIA Elegance Short Torque Wrench Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.I. Marticot -3361…
Stryker Spine
Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard
Angelcare Monitors Inc.®, of Quebec, Canada
ElliptiGO Recalls Elliptical Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
Sterrad 100NX, Product Code: 10104. Used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products
*** 1) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 20678; Labeled in part: PLUM A+3; for use with Hospira MedNet; *** 2) Plum A+ Infusion Pump; …
Hospira Inc.
Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-RAD LIC<15K EXAMS The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…
Carestream Health Inc.
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Carestream Health Inc.
Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual Enterprise SW StandAlone The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completel…
Carestream Health Inc.
Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual PWR Reading Basic SW 8 Pack The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…
Carestream Health Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.