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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 Oct 30, 2013

Integra Licox Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring; 1 x Dual Lumen Introducer Kit REF IP2; Rx Only, Manufacturer GMS- Gesellschaft fur medizinische, Sonde…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Precision 500D, Legacy, RFX, and SFX X. This table is intended for use in a diagnostic X-ray system to support patients during gen…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

ADVIA 2120/2120i Hematology Systems with ADVIA Autoslide connected to it, SMN 10361162 and SMN 10361798 --- CLASSIFICATION NAME: Counter, Differentia…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Dimension Vista (R) Urinary/Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein (UCFP) Flex (R) Reagent Cartridge Lot 11349BB The Urinary / Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein me…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

MX 16-Slice CT Scanner System. Used as a whole-body computed tomography X-Ray system.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Boston Scientific TELIGEN, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator models E102, E110, the following models are not available in the US: models F102, F110, …

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE, Optima CT660. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Getinge 46-Series Medical Washer-Disinfectors, Listing # E208196 Product Usage: The washer disinfector is used in healthcare facilities where reu…

Getinge Disinfection

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Product Name: OSOM C. Difficile Toxin A/B Test Catalog Numbers: 173 (for United States) and 173 E (for Europe). The Test is a qualitative assay (…

Sekisui Diagnostics LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology and Brilliance CT 16 (Air) Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bo…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Synthes Midfoot Fusion Bolt 6.5 mm. It is indicated for fracture, fixation, osteotomies, nonunions, and fusions of large bones in the foot and ankle.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Clinical Chemistry Phosphorus Reagent The Phosphorus assay is used for the quantitation of phosphorus in human serum, plasma, or urine.

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Harvest Graft Delivery System; Model Number: GDP-10 Product Usage: The Harvest Graft Delivery System is intended for the aspiration of bone marro…

Harvest Technologies Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Aisys, Amingo, Avance, and Avance CS2. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Advantx, Innova 2000, Innova 2100IQ, Innova 3100, Innova 3100IQ, Innova 4100, Innova 4100IQ. Intended for general purpose diagnosti…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

P21x/5-1 MHz transducer, Part Number P07698-23 Product Usage: The P21x/5-1 MHz phased array transducer is designed for cardiac, abdominal and obs…

SonoSite, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 23, 2013

GE Healthcare, Avance, Avance CS2, Aisys, Aespire View, and Engstrom. Intended for volume or pressure control ventilation.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

GE PET Discovery 610, PET Discovery 710. Intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2013

Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, models N118, N119. The following models are not available in the US:…

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Critical Oct 16, 2013

Bard LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent, Item Numbers: EX062001CL, EX072001CL, EX062003CL, EX072003CL. The LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent System is inte…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 16, 2013

Draeger Fabius GS Premium, Fabius OS, Fabius Tiro, Fabius Tiro D-M Product Usage: used to administer anesthesia and ventilation to patients dur…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Flixene Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Programmable Pump; 20ml Pump EMEA 91-4200 Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Ba…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Ultima OPCAB System, Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage: Intended for use during performance of minimally invasive cardiac surgery through a sterno…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta VS Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta VXT Vascular Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta VXT Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Refill Kit, U.S: 91-4287 Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen in the US …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750 3.0T, Optima MR450w 1.5T, and Discovery MR450 1.5T . scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-no…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Lactate Membrane units for E7077 Electrode Radiometer Medical ApS. The intended use is in vitro testing of samples of whole blood.

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Programmable Pump; 40ml - 91-4201US Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen in the …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SST Bifurcated Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SST Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

SHOPKO Waterproof Adhesive Pads Antibacterial. Used for covering minor cuts, scrapes and burns.

ASO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

NC Sprinter; Rapid Exchange Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Sterile; 2.25 mm; Model NCSP22512X. Manufacturer: Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway Mi…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Flixene Trumpet Grafts >or= 6mm Flixene GW and GWT Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for …

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

The product is labeled in part "***Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. Montgomeryville, PA***SLT Fiber Delivery System***Sterile***Non-Pyrogenic***. …

PhotoMedex, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Refill Kit, U.S (6 units): 91-4288 Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SuperSoft Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Programmable Pump; 20ml - 91-4200US Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Flixene IFG with Assisted Delivery Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

DeVilbiss Vacu-Aide QSU Suction Unit (Disposable Suction Container/Filter), 800 ML DISP Container, Unassembled, 800 ML DISP Container w/6' patient tu…

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

H&H Emergency Cricothyrotomy Kit (Part No. HHECT01/ HHECTK01, NSN 6515-01-573-0692), vacuum sealed and packaged in a 5 mil poly bags, labeled in part…

H & H Associates

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SuperSoft Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

Product Name: AVEA¿ Ventilator. All Models. The affected devices are cleared under K073069 pm 1/25/2008 and K103211 on 05/06/2011. This device is …

Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta VS Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SST Grafts <6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Advanta SST Grafts >or= 6mm Intended for use in arterial vascular reconstruction, segmental bypass, and for arteriovenous vascular access.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Cordis ADROIT 6F Guiding Catheter Product Usage: For intravascular introduction of interventional and/or diagnostic devices into the coronary or …

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

King LTS-D Oropharyngeal Airways Product Usage: The King LTS-D is intended for use in adult patients (in excess of 25 kg) for controlled ventil…

King Systems Corp.

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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.