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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 13, 2013

Ti-Magna Fx Washer Ti-Versa-FX¿II Femoral Fixation System S/C Plates The compression tube/plates of this trauma system are used with Ti-Versa-F…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

VitreaCore¿ software. Versions subject to the limitation: 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 (except 6.3.1 ), 6.4 (except 6.4.4 and 6.4.5), as well as their upgrad…

Vital Images, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

HAMILTON-C2 Ventilator: Manufactured by Hamilton Medical AG CH-7402 Bonaduz, Switzerland; Imported and distributed by Hamilton Medical, Inc. Ren…

Hamilton Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

CARESTREAM DRX -Mobile Retrofit Kit, Catalog number: 1019397. Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, NY 14608 to …

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for conti…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

DRX- Revolution, Catalog number: 101937, 1023415 & 1023423. Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, NY 14608 to pe…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

DRX Revolution, Catalog #'s 1)1019397, 2) 1023415 (w/ installation warranty, US-only) and 3) 1023423 (w/ parts warranty, US-only). The device is d…

Carestream Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

MLS Torpedo Mini-Light Ophthalmic single-port illumination. Sutureless 25- gauge illuminator for vitreo-retinal surgery when full field illuminati…

Insight Instruments, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 13, 2013

da Vinci Vision System Cart, a component of the da Vinci Si Surgical System IS3000; Y1903 Illuminator (Illuminator + Lamp Module); Y1902 Replacem…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 13, 2013

Baylis Medical TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath, Rx Only, non-pyrogenic, sterile. Product Usage: The TorFlex Transseptal Guiding Sheath kit (K1…

Baylis Medical Corp *

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Surgicutt fully automated incision making device for bleeding time determination. ITC 8 Olsen Avenue, Edison, NJ 08820. 732.548.5700. www.itcmed.…

ITC-Nexus Dx

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

ISE REF Valve, Part No. MU7638 for the AU480, AU680, and AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer. Automated chemistry analyzers that measures analytes in sample…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

UniCel DxH 800 and DxH 600 Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems The UniCel DxH 800/DxH 600 analyzers are quantitative, multiparameter, automated hema…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15545C-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indica…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 13, 2013

Blom-Singer Adjustable Tracheostoma Valve II Models: BE8025H and BE8025H-R3

Helix Medical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Edwards Lifesciences Fem-Flex Femoral Arterial Cannula with Duraflo Coating, DIITFA02225, Sterile, RX only For Single Use Only, Product Usage: E…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Resolute Integrity Zotarolimus-eluting Coronary Stent: Stent ID 3.0 mm; Stent length 34 mm; Rx, Sterile. Mfg in Medtronic Ireland, Galaway, Ireland…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

S5 Heart-lung machine, Stockert S5 System. Catalogue No: 48-30/40/50-00. The Stockert S5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary byp…

Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Harmony Equipment Management System, Model #603X/80XX, STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH Harmony Equipment Management Systems (EMS) are used in hospi…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 5, LEFT, QTY: (1), REF 71420168. Product Usage: orthopaedic

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs  25g Quincke; 4795-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise in…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Pinook Micro Massager Distributed by www.pinookusa.com Used to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Pinook-Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

ISE REF Valve, Part No. MU3226 for the AU400, AU640, AU2700, and AU5400 Chemistry Analyzer. Automated chemistry analyzers that measures analytes i…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Dekompressor Percutaneous Discectomy Probe. The Dekompressor is a single use disposable discectomy probe that passes through and works in conjunct…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15597-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicat…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs 22g Quincke (Without Introducer); 4792-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile …

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Calcium Arsenazo, CALA-0250, For the Quantitative Determination of Total Calcium in Human Serum. The kit label shows CALCIUM ARSENAZO, CALA-0250…

SEPPIM SAS

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids. Product Usage: Intended for use in surgical…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Adjustable Gastric Band, packaged alone in transparent PETG inner and outer blisters with Tyvek lids, or in various kit configurations with one band …

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Pinook Mini Massager Distributed by www.pinookusa.com. Used to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Pinook-Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 25g Whitacre; 15597C-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indica…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

pH 7.0 Buffer Solution Pint and Quart Bottles, Part Number 02.0030 for Pints and 02.0031 for Quarts. Packaged in Plastic Bottles. Can be sold indivi…

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 13, 2013

ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrator (6 pack); Catalog Number: SMN 10492387 For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating Intact PTH assays on the AD…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 22g Whitacre/25g Whitacre; 15248C-22/25 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Handset component of the Handicare USA's Minivator Bath Bliss Reclining Bath Lifts (Bath Bliss), Part Number BP300-100/BP300-400RSUS (handset) - Mode…

Handicare Accessibility

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Fresenius Liberty¿ Cycler Part Number: RTLR180111 Product Usage: The Liberty cycler is a portable device designed to perform acute and chronic p…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

OmniPod Insulin Management Product Demonstration Kit; Model Reference Number: (PDK-ZXP490) Product Usage: The Demonstration Kit (PDK-ZXP490) is a…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Spinal Tray with Drugs 22g/25g Quincke; 15249-21 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise ind…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

US Safire Duo Ablation Catheter MediGuide Enabled, REF A700240 and Cool Path Duo Ablation Catheter, MediGuide Enabled REF A700244, Rx only, Sterile E…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Saddleblock Tray with Drugs 26g Quincke, 4745-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise ind…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

OmniPod Insulin Management System Starter Kit; Model Reference Number: SKT-UST400 (Starter Kit) Product Usage: The Starter Kit (SKT-UST400) is pr…

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Emit 2000 Phenobarbital Assay and Syva Emit 2000 Phenobarbital Assay

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

COBAS INTEGRA 800 Analyzer with software 9864.C2 Cobas. COBAS Part Numbers 28122474001, 28122474692, 04559126001, 04589459970 corresponding to the …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Patient Cart used in conjunction with the da Vinci S surgical and SI System. Intuitive Surgical 1266 Kifer Road Sunnyvale, CA 94086 The Patie…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Aquatec Ocean VIP, Aquatec Ocean Dual-VIP, Aquatec Ocean E-VIP mobile shower and toilet commode with tilting function. Mobile shower and toilet c…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Bayer brand A1CNow+ MULTI-TEST A1C SYSTEM TEST KITS (PART NUMBER 3021/08842610); Hemoglobin A1c Monitor; Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay; Product is ma…

Bayer Healthcare Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Portex¿ Regional Anesthesia Tray with Drugs; 15548-20 The Regional Anesthesia family of products is comprised of sterile (unless otherwise indicat…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 13, 2013

ORBIT PT. The ORBIT PT works in conjunction with an TRUMPF mobile operating table to automate the patient transport process.

Trumpf Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 13, 2013

Siemens RAD Fluoro Uro Systems - Luminos dRF, Ysio and Uroskop Omnia with software versions VB10D, VB10F, VB10C and VB10E. Fluroscopic X-Ray Syst…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, 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.