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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

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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 6, 2013

CPT¿ Femoral Stem (CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 0 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 0 COCR EXT; CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE 1 COCR; CPT 12/14 SIZE 1 COCR EXT CPT 12/14 STEM SIZE …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Xario XG Diagnostic Ultrasound System SSA-680A Used for routine diagnostic imaging

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Single Site Bipolar Maryland Forceps Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. 94086 The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci Single-Site Instruments and Acces…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Versys¿ Beaded Fullcoat Femoral Stem (POR FULL-CT FEM ST 11X160MM; VERSYS BEADED FC 11X200MM 8ST; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 LOW EXT; POR FULLCT FEM ST 11 …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Xario Diagnostic Ultrasound System SSA-660A Used for routine diagnostic imaging

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

COULTER LH 750 and LH 780 Analyzers. The COULTER LH 750 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer and leukocyte differ…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Siemens RAPIDPoint¿ 400 system blood gas analyzer Product Usage: These systems are intended for near-patient and laboratory testing of blood gase…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Siemens RAPIDLab¿ 1260 system blood gas analyzer Product Usage: RAPIDLab 1200 Systems: The Rapidlab 1200 systems are intended for in vitro diag…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Natural-Knee¿ II Femoral Component

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Breeze C Scooter is a motorized electric scooter for elderly people. Brand name Breeze, model C. It is intended to provide increased mobility for …

S.A.E. AFIKIM

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Centricity PACS IW by GE Healthcare Dynamic Imaging Solutions is a device that receives medical images (including mammograms) and data from various i…

Ge Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Medtronic Activa PC, model 37601, and Activa RC, model 37612, Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation. Medtronic A…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Ingenuity TF PET/CT Diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-Ray Compute…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 2nd Dilator, 10 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft ti…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Xoran Minicat00202

Xoran Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

PIPELINE LS ACCESS SYSTEM, 4th Dilator, 18 mm, Insulated The PIPELINE LS Dilators and Holding Clip are intended for sequential dilation of soft ti…

DePuy Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Xoran MiniCAT CT Scanner ID ENT00001

Xoran Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Xoran Mini CT Scanner

Xoran Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2013

Fujinon/Fujifilm Ultrasonic Endoscope Intended to provide ultrasonic images of submucosal and peripheral organs of the upper gastrointestinal trac…

Fujinon Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

BBL (tm) MGIT (tm) Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube, part # 245122, packaged in 100 ct cartons and labeled in part Product Usage: The Mycoba…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

VARISOURCE Breast Template System for high-dose rate Brachytherapy. ***INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE*** Breast Bridge & Template System AL13011000 ***Manufa…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

UNITRAC Pneumatic Retraction Arm. A support arm used to hold surgical instruments during surgical procedures.

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Merit Medical Performa Angiographic Catheter 5F Multipack. Part numbers 7560-43 and 7560-G3.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IP2.P Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, S…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IM2_EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische,…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Inegra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Tunneling Probe Kit REF IT2 Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizin…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Synergetics 25 gauge Soft Tip Cannula, packaged in 6 units per box. Catalog number: 30.08.25. Single-use 25 gauge cannula used in vitreoretinal su…

Synergetics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Acuson SC2000 volume imaging ultrasound systems at software version 3.0. Mfg name: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Mountain View, CA 94043 …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Centricity Cardio Imaging 5.0 is a software only Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Product Usage: It will be sold as a softwa…

GE Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STAR Excimer Laser System with Variable Spot Scanning, Model: STAR S4, Catalog Number: 0030-4077, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manu…

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM1.S Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische,…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Low Oct 30, 2013

Alere Triage¿ TOX Drug Screen Control 1 Product Generic Name: Quality Control Material Description of the product: Good Laboratory Practice su…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

IMPAX 5.2 DB Server (running Oracle 10.1.0.4.0), medical imaging Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STAR ActiveTrak Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S3, Catalog Number: 0030-2450, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LL…

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 30, 2013

FSE Image Upgrade Kit, Catalog # 92019C This kit is used to install and/or upgrade software used with the EVOLIS Microplate System.

Bio-Rad Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STERRAD 100NX Cassettes The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensi…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STAR Excimer Laser System, Model: STAR S2, Catalog Number: 0030-1479, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC, Milpit…

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring; 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IP1.P Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sond…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Solea 1.0 Laser Surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology.

Convergent Dental

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STAR Excimer Laser System, Model STAR S4 IR, Catalog Number: 0030-4864, Product is manufactured and distributed by AMO Manufacturing USA, LLC Milpit…

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Model BP7507 OPTI LION E-Plus Cassettes 25 Cassettes with Sample Probes, OPTIMedical Cassettes are consumable used in the OPTI LION Electrolyte An…

OPTI Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IM2.S_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinisc…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

GE Brivo OEC715/785/865 C-Arm, Models: 715 Prime, 785 Essential, and 865 Plus. The QEC Brivo Mobile C-Arm X-Ray Products are designed to provide d…

GE Healthcare Beijing , Hangwei Medical Systems, Co. LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Single Door), Part Number: 10201. STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Double Door), Part Number: 10202. The STERRAD Sterilization Sys…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

SmartSet¿ Endurance GMV, Gentamicin, REF 3105-040, Medium Viscosity Antibiotic Bone Cement, Sterile. SmartSet GMV Endurance Gentamicin, bone ceme…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Perkin Elmer 226 Sample Collection Device, Serial numbers: 06132903 - 06198900. The PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Devices are intended to be u…

Perkin Elmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.SR Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.ST_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinisc…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring 1 x Complete Brain Probe Kit REF IM3.S_.EU Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinisch…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2013

Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems intended…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) 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.