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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 Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SW/5 MX-RAD CONCUR USER LIC The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completel…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Sarns" Soft-Flow¿ Aortic Cannula without Suture Flange, angled tip, wire-reinforced with luer port, aortic cannula, 8.0 mm (24 Fr) OD with 3/8" conn…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; VIRTUAL ACCESS SOFTWARE, WORKGROUP The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complet…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-RAD SVR 25K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completel…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-O SVR 25K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely …

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-O SVR 15K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely …

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

VerSys¿ Cemented Revision Calcar (CRC) Hip System Femoral Stems VerSys Heritage Hip System Revision Femoral Stems. Indicated for total hip arthro…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

AW VolumeShare 4 (ADVANTAGE WORKSTATION 4.3.), AW VolumeShare 5 (AW VOLUMESHARE 5 WITH ANGIOVIZ OPTION), AW Server. K052995: Advantage Workstati…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code: 281142 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Sy…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-O SVR 25K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely …

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Pneumatic Systems Operating Manual (part numbers 19-0005) utilized with the Pneumatic Motor Systems including: BlackMax Motor Systems, MicroMax Syste…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual PWR Reading Basic SW, 8 Pack The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide compl…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-O LIC < 75K EXAMS The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UNLIMITED READING LIC ADD 100K E/YR The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

The Plum A+ Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard,…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

DePuy Mitek FMS Outflow Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code:284649 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for FMS¿ Fluid Management Systems c…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-O LIC < 25K EXAMS The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Draeger Movita 603x/DVE 803x Ceiling Supply Unit. It is intended for use in operating theaters and intensive care

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UNLIMITED READING LIC < 50K EX/YR The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual Access Software, StandAlone The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide comple…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Applied Medical's Inzii¿ 12/15mm Retrieval System. Applieds Inzii Tissue Retrieval Bag, Model Number CD004, is classified as a Class II device. I…

Applied Medical Resources Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-RAD SVR 50K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completel…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray, with xylitol, For dry mouth symptom relief, 44.3ml/1.5 FL. OZ., Sugar Free Sweetened with xylitol and sorbitol, Gla…

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Siemens syngo.plaza image processing system image processing radiological system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-RAD SVR 75K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completel…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Infusion Pump; List Number 11005; Labeled in part: PLUM A+ HYPERBARIC; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems ar…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

The Plum A+ Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard,…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Spacelabs Healthcare elance Vital Signs Monitor, Model 93300, with Option S. It is a patient monitor with arrhythmia detection or alarms.

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-RAD LIC<7.5K EX/Y The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual PWR Reading Basic SW Workgroup The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide com…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; UPG MX-O SVR 75K EX/YR UNLIMITED The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely …

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Synthes 8.5 MM Medullary Reamer Product Usage: An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical pu…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit, REF 8929, Rx only, sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. The Prostiva RF Model 8929 Hand Piece Kit is the delivery …

Urologix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Medtronic Activa PC, model 37601, and Activa RC, model 37612, Activa SC, models 37602 and 37603. Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SW/15 MX-RAD CONCUR USER LIC The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual Access Plus SW, Workgroup The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Artis zee systems x-ray, angiographic system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual PWR Reading Basic SW, Workgroup The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide comp…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled, REF A700240 and A700238, Rx only, Sterile EO. Intended for creating endocardial lesions during car…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; Virtual Reading Basic SW StandAlone The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide comple…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 12391; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides pr…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Titan 3T MRI System, MRT-3010A/5. Product Usage: Usage: MRI system.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-RAD LIC<75K EX/YR The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Plum A+ Infusion Pump; List Number: 11971; Product Usage: The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multipurpose family of devices that provides pr…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

The Plum A+ Infusion System is a cassette based multifunction infusion system that allows two lines in and one line out and can be used for standard,…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Combiset Blood Line with BVM for Hemodialysis use Catalog Number: 03-2965-9. Intended for use as the extracorporeal blood circuit during Hemodial…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Carestream Vue PACS; MX WEB SVR W/3 MX-RAD LIC<25K EXAMS The CARESTREAM PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide complete…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), 20 mL single patient infusion vial packaged in 5 Units x 20 mL per carton, Rx Only, Hospir…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 6, RIGHT, QTY: (1), REF 71420188. Product Usage: orthopaedic

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Stereotactic Circular Collimator - 3D Line stereotatic Hardware Accessories The device is part of the class of medical devices that are used in ra…

Elekta, 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.