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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 Aug 7, 2013

Caddy - PedFuse, Screw Caddy, 8MM and 9MM, Part Number: 11-80009 Rev. B The caddy holds, in an organized fashion within the case, 8mm and 9mm ped…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Mesa Labs Smart-Read 10^5 EZ Test BI Test Pack, SteriTec Product Code PL 298/25, Distributor Product Code SRSP/25 The Smart-Read Biological Test P…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 25 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395/25, Distributor Product Code 61301606639 The Smart-Read Biologic…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

AIA Analyzer Pipette Tips used on Tosoh AIA-2000, AIA-1800, AIA-900 and AIA-600II Analyzers, 1000 tips/bag AIA-Analyzer Tips are disposable pipett…

Tosoh Smd Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Mesa Smart-Read EZTEST BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman Manufacturing Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 10 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

The Hospira Symbiq Infusion System is intended for the delivery of fluids, solutions, drugs, agents, nutritionals, electrolytes, blood and blood prod…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

uTASWako DCP, Lot TG340 2013.11, REF 995-60701, Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. 1-2 Doshomachi 3-chome, Chuo-Ku Osaka 540-8605 Japan Distributed …

Wako Life Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Cardinal BI Stat Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 160/A, Distributor Product Code T40311PE SteriTec …

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

GE Healthcare, LOGIQ e Ultrasound System. The LOGIQ i/e and Vivid e is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified physic…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Picis ED Pulsecheck - EMR Software Application - 2125, Software Versions: 5.2 and 5.3. The application stores patient information in a database, and…

Picis Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

EZTest Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code EZS and EZS-400 EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTest Steam Biological Indicator…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 8.5 x 24 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Mesa EZtest BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR MONITORING SYSTEM. Intended for use in determining the efficacy of steam sterilization processes.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc., Bozeman Manufacturing Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Exactech Articulated Driver A nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in or…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

HeartWare Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 12 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer with Automation Ready Connection (All Software Versions), Model Numbers AU5811, AU5821, AU5831 and AU5841. This sy…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

ViSi Mobile Monitor, Catalog No. 92-10010 The ViSi Mobile Monitoring System is intended for use by clinicians and medically qualified personnel fo…

Sotera Wireless, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Medline Med-Checks BI Test packs with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 200, Distributor Product Code MDS200500IR SteriTec Stea…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 14 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

syngo Dynamics Information System (sDIS) versions 9.5 and VA10A. The syngo¿ Dynamics system is intended for the acceptance, transfer, display, sto…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 5 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395, Distributor Product Code 61301606638 The Smart-Read Biological T…

Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

S-LIFT Slap Hammer, Part Number: 11-50204, Revision A The slap hammers are used primarily to remove trial instruments that are used to estimate si…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 16 x 40 mm, Syringe volume 12 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Tests, packaged in kits, 120 test\kit, Catalog # 446257 and 24 test\kit, Catalog # 446252; kits are labeled …

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Custom Spine ISSYS LP Inverted Screw System. 8.5MM X 45 MM ISSYS LP Screw Rx Non-Sterile. Custom Spine, Inc. 9 Campus Dr. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA…

Custom Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Synthes Synapse SD Drill Guide, Part Number SD389.477, Lot Number 6913900 Indicated for Hooks, Plate/Rods, Rods and Screws when intended to promot…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

GAMMA3 System Long Nail Kit, R2.0, Ti, Left Distributed in USA by Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A single…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Leica ASP6025 Vacuum Tissue Processor The Leica ASP6025 is a modular tissue processor for the following laboratory applications: fixation, dehydra…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

Inspira AIR Balloon Dilation system. Size 7 x 24 mm, Syringe volume 6-8 cc. Dilation of airway tree.

Acclarent, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 7, 2013

GE Healthcare, VOLUSON E6, E8, E8 EXPERT, E10 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM. The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical a…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 31, 2013

All Compounded Products, packaged in plastic infusion bags, devices, syringes and glass vials, Med Prep Consulting Inc., Tinton Falls, NJ 07712

Med Prep Consulting, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

The LIFEPAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator is a semi-automatic defibrillator that uses a patented Shock Advisory System. This software algorith…

Physio Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

Albo Graft Knitted with Collagen, Bifurcate 16x08 Catalog Number: AMC1608 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed t…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

BD BBL Vancomycin Screen Agar, carton of 10 plates, catalog # 222204, labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

BD BBL Schaedler K-V Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, carton of 20 plates, catalog # 221555, labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circ…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 40x08 Catalog Number: AMC4008 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to …

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 60x08 Catalog Number: AMC6008 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to …

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Woven with Collagen, Straight 15x30 Catalog Number: ATC1530 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to repl…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Woven with Collagen, Straight 30x18 Catalog Number: ATC3018 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to re…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 40x07 Catalog Number: AMC4007 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to …

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

Elscint APEX Helix, dual-head, multi-purpose, Slip-Ring, digital gamma camera Product Usage: The intended use of the Quasar system is to perform…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

AlboGraft Knitted with Collagen, Straight 60x06 Catalog Number: AMC6006 AlboGraft Vascular Grafts are made of synthetic material and designed to …

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 31, 2013

Dermalight 80 Model Number UVB-080, one unit per box. The Dermalight 80 is a Phototherapy light unit that provides ultraviolet radiation therapy …

National Biological Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

BD BBL BBE // CDC Anaerobe Laked Sheep Blood Agar with KV, packaged in cartons of 100 plates, Catalog # 297260, and labeled in part ***Becton, Dickin…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

Eon and Eon Mini charging system, model numbers Eon -3701 (Wall Charger), 3711 (Portable Charger) and Eon Mini -3721 (Charger); This is a continuati…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

PASCAL and PASCAL Streamline (532 nm.577 nm); Treats the patient's eye.

Topcon Medical Laser Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 31, 2013

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model numbers M3535A, M3536A, M3536J, M3536M, M3536MC, M3536M2, M3536M4, M3536M5, M3536M6 The devi…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 31, 2013

Optima NM/CT 640 Product Usage: The GE Optima NM/CT 640 system is intended for General Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of rad…

GE Healthcare, LLC

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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.