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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

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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 Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Refill Kit (1 unit), EMEA: 91-4289 Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Refill Kit (6 units), EMEA: 91-4290 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 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

Selenia Full Field Digital Mammography System with software versions 5.0.x and 5.1.x The Selenia Full Field Digital Mammography system generates d…

Hologic, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

Universal Flex2 Breathing Circuit Class I 510(k) Exempt An anesthesia breathing circuit is a device that is intended to administer medical gase…

King Systems Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

McKesson Horizon Medical Imaging (HMI) Radiological Image Processing System, product versions 4.6.1 to 11.6., is a medical image and information man…

Mckesson Information Solutions LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 9, 2013

Solitaire-35 Peek Solitaire Anterior Spinal System. The Solitaire-35 is an intervertebral body fusion device.

Ebi, Llc

FDA Devices Critical Oct 9, 2013

MedStream Programmable Pump; 40ml Pump EMEA 91-4201 Product Usage: The Medstream programmable pump is intended for the intrathecal delivery of Ba…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Coconut Peanut Brittle's label is read in parts:"***COCONUT PEANUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with sodium metabisulfate), peanuts, whi…

Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC

FDA Food Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Coconut Brittle's is labeled in parts: "***COCONUT BRITTLE***INGREDIENTS: Coconut (preserved with metabisulfate), white sugar, glucose, butter (crea…

Snoqualmie Falls Candy Factory, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

QUADROX iD HMOD 2030 Diffusion Membrane Oxygenator; QUADROX-i ADULT HMO 70000 / HMO 71000; QUADROX-iD Pediatric HMOD 30000. The QUADROX oxygenators a…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

ENDOPLUS; Precision Laparoscopic Instruments; REF 346VA; Description 5mm Atraumatic Grasper S/A, Standard; Non-sterile; Manufactured by Endoplus; 7…

Endoplus, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Universal Titanium Prosthesis, Round Head, with Flex H/A titanium shoe. The ear prosthesis is implantable and indicated for hearing loss.

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Terumo Pall AL6X Arterial Blood Line Filter, labeled in part Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation, packaged as part of a Terumo Cardiovascular P…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

GE 1.5T Signa HDxt, 3.0T Signa HDxt, Signa Vibrant, HD23 Software and the following model numbers: 2395001, 2395001-2, 2395001-3, 2395001-4, 5269997…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Invacare Power Wheelchair, one per box To provide mobility to a person restricted to a sitting position.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humer…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

ENDOPLUS; Precision Laparoscopic Instruments; REF 345VA; Description 5 mm Traumatic Grasper S/A, Standard; Non-sterile; Manufactured by Endoplus; 7…

Endoplus, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model# 10015048. Intravascular administration set.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Monaco RTP System Radiation treatment planning

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Oct 2, 2013

ABX PENTRA Calcium CP Reagent, Model # A11A01633 Calcium plays an essential role in many cell functions: intracellularly in muscle contraction and…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Reliance Endoscope Processing System (REPS), STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060-1834 USA www.steris.com. The intended use of …

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Monaco RTP System Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System. Radiation treatment planning.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set, Model#72313E The SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Sets are used to administer fluid and medications through a ne…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

DRI Cocaine Metabolite Assay, labeled as Multigent Cocaine Assay for Abbott Laboratories. 100 ml, IVD Mfg by: Microgenics Corporation, 46360 Fr…

Microgenics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Smith Medical, Deltec, REF 21-2386-24, 11 Fr Introducer Set with Peel-Away Sheath, Sterile EO, Rx Only PORT-A-CATH¿ and PORT-A-CATH¿ II implantab…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Smiths Medical, Deltec: REF 21-8011-24 Port-A-Cath Dual-Lumen. Titanium Venous Access System. REF 21-8052-24 & REF 21-8053-24 , Port-A-Cath II Du…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

TEGRIS system Four labels of the Tegris System include: Emergency button (1703.72) MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG Kehler-Strabe 31 Baden-Wuerttembe…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

The FL23SE Bed is an AC-powered adjustable hospital bed with four built-in electric DC motors and remote controls that is intended for medical purpos…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Stryker Vision Mounting Arm, for use with other Stryker Endoscopy medical device products for human patients. Model number 0240-095-200, manufacture…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

CareFusion Gravity Set, Model #44000-07 The CareFusion Gravity Sets are used to administer fluid and medication through a needle or catheter inser…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

Synthes Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer, Part Number 03.809.690, Lot Number 3723847 The Oracle Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degen…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 2, 2013

BD Epilor Syringe BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 BD EDC Laagstraat 57, B-9140 Temse-Belgium The Epilor syringe is used in conjunction with an epi…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126

Leiter's Pharmacy

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72201992 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Zeppessis' reprocessed single-use manifolds (filters) for the Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems: The Neptune Waste manageme…

Zeppessis Reprocessing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

GE Healthcare, Seno Advantage, 5183685, 5183685-2, 5183685-3, 5183685-4, 5183685-5, 5183685-6, 5183685-7, 5183685-8, 5183685-9, 5342425, 5342425-2, 5…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Device Name: Terino Square Chin-Style II-Medium; Catalog Number: TSCII-M. To augment or reconstruct underdeveloped or traumatized mandibular regio…

Implantech Associates Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture, White; Part Number: 72202165 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor Straight, pack of 2 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200690 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black; Part Number: 72201996 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

DiaScreen Liquid Urine Controls: Positive and Negative Assayed Liquid Quality Controls for use with Dipsticks in Routine Urinalysis; Product Number D…

Assuramed

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

C2244.4308 CONELOG Titanium Base CC ¿4.3GH2 0.8 inkl HS Product Usage: Endosseous dental implant abutment CONELOG Abutments are intended to be us…

Camlog Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

C2244.5008 CONELOG Titanbasis CAD/CAM Conelog Titanium Base CAD/CAM Rx only ¿5.0GH 0.8 inkl HS Product Usage: Endosseous dental implant abutm…

Camlog Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Responder 5 is a nurse call communication system that connects patients with staff in a hospital. The nurse call system also connects team members a…

Rauland-Borg Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ProTime Microcoagulation System; PROTIME CUVETTE AND PROTIME3 CUVETTE; Store the foil-pouched cuvettes refrigerated 2-8C (36 - 36F); MATERIALS PROVID…

Assuramed

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable s…

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue ; Part Number: 72201995 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor SA ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72203290 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

AEQUALIS Reversed II or AEQUALIS Reversed Fracture Impactor. These products are contained within the Aequalis reversed II Instrument set tray no.YK…

Tornier, 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.