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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 Jul 10, 2013

- ENDOPATH Resposable Bladeless Trocar, Non-Handled, w/Housing, 100mm, (Green) 10/11mm Ref. 511NA Lot 123215, 122647 - ENDOPATH Resposable Bladele…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- Abrader Bur, Round (Aqua) 4.0mm Ref. 7205324 Lot 123270 - AcromioBlaster Burr (Brick Red) 5.5mm Ref. 7205669 Lot 122590, 122454, 122465, 122434,…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

***REF SC2100***eMax 2 Plus Console***SN G 10307653002*** Product Usage: The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM (approximatel…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

TPS Micro Reciprocating Small Tear Cross Cut Rasp 5.0mm x 11mm Ref. 5100-37-113 Lot 122518, 122447. Orthopedic manual surgical instrument

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System (VITROS 5,1 FS System family member)(product code 6802445) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative meas…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

PSS Select medical products***Biopsy Punches*** Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy.

Clorox Healthcare Holdings, LLC (dba HealthLink)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

HealthLink***BIOPSY PUNCHES*** Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy.

Clorox Healthcare Holdings, LLC (dba HealthLink)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Siemens MEVATRON series, PRIMART (limited release)PRIMUS and/or ONCOR or ARTIST Linac Systems with BEAMVIEW capability. The intended use of the SI…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System (product code 6802783) Product Usage: For use in the in vitro quantitative, semi-quantitative, and qualitativ…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one c…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

-ENDOPATH ETS-Flex Articulating Endoscopic Linear Cutter, (Blue) w/o Staples 35mm. REF ATB35 Lot 122300. -Ligaclip MCA Multiple Clip Applier, 20 S…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

MAQUET Getinge Group Mobile Operating Table YUNO OTN GA 1433.01 EN 05. The YUNO OTN is used to support and position patients for surgical procedur…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- Turbosonics Mini-Flared ABS Tip, 45 Degree OZil 12 Degree, (Purplish/ Pink) 0.9mm Ref. 8065751177 Lot 123215 - TurboSonics¿ Mini-Flared ABS¿ Tip…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- Acorn Bur, Long, For Use With TPS Universal Drill, Long "AM" Attachment Head: 7.5mm Dia. x 9.5mm Length Ref. 5130-30-75 Lot 122665 - Cannulated …

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

VenaFlow Elite 30B-B and 30BI-B Product Usage: The VenaFlow Elite System is a compression pump used for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis.

DJO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

S-LIFT Inserter Outer Sleeve Product Usage: The Inserter Sleeve is an optional instrument to add further compression of the Inserter into the Im…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

ARGENT SURGICAL SYSTEMS***BIOPSY Punches*** Disposable manual instrument for skin biopsy.

Clorox Healthcare Holdings, LLC (dba HealthLink)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Barron Radial Vacuum Trephine (1) Complete Trephine Set 9.0mm Dia. Ref. K20-2062 Lot 122336 Opthalmic

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

GENESYS Cross FT Suture Anchor with Two #2 (5 metric) Hi-FI Registered Trade Mark Sutures Rx Only STERILE EO CONMED LINVATEC REF CFBC-4502. Reatt…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

GE Healthcare, Innova 3100 and Innova 4100 systems. The Digital Fluoroscopic Imaging System is indicated for use in diagnostic and interventional …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Large Tear Cross Cut Rasp 14mm x 7mm Ref. 5100-37-114 Lot 122347 Manual surgical instrument for general use

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** Product Usage: The eMax console is intended to operate the e…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- ConMed Linvatec Spectrum II Suture Hook Crescent, Medium (Teal) 4.0 x 20.0mm. REF C6386 Lot 122592. - Arthrex SutureLasso SD, 25 Degree Tight …

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Harmonic ACE Ergonomically-Enhanced Curved Shear, Pistol Grip, Hand Controlled, (White) 5.0mm x 36cm Ref. ACE36E Lot 122295, 122308, 122762 Unclas…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

***REF SC2101***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, with Irrigation***SN G17307901802*** Product Usage: The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less …

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

StatLock CV Plus w/Pigtail, Catheter Stabilization Device Sterile EO Single Use Only, C.R. Bard, Inc. The StatLock¿ device provides stabilization for…

Bard Access Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Solution Fukuda Retractors Small Nonsterile 00-4305-019-30. Used in retracting the humeral shaft posteriorly and ex…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

GII QuickAnchor Plus, ETHIBOND Polyester Suture, 36", double-Armed w/CP 2 Needles 2. Ref. 212034 Lot 123266 General and Plastic Surgery

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

BASE, S-LIFT Instrument Case Product Usage: System cases are designed to hold and secure all instrumentation to be used with a surgical system. …

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 10, 2013

BD MAX Instrument, catalog #441916 Product Usage: The BD MAX System, used in conjunction with the appropriate extraction kits and reagents is ca…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Lithium Thionyl non-rechargeable disposable battery pack P/N 350-0294-00 used with ER920 Wireless Series Arrhythmia Event Recorder. Non-rechargea…

BRAEMAR, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Delta Vaporizer An anesthetic vaporizer is a device used to vaporize liquid anesthetic and deliver a controlled amount of the vapor to the patient.

Penlon, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- Average Medium Blade 9mm x 25mm x 0.38mm Ref. 2296-3-111 Lot 122590, 122447 - Cannulated Drill Bit, Quick Coupling, For 3.5 & 4mm Cannulated Sc…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

- Cannulated Drill Bit for Mini TightRope Ref. AR-8911DC Lot 122511 - Drill Bit, Straight Shank 2.7mm x 12.7cm Ref. 2318-027-00 Lot 122322 - D…

Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 10, 2013

Lithium Thionyl non-rechargeable disposable battery pack P/N 350-0294-01 used with ER920 Wireless Series Arrhythmia Event Recorder. Non-rechargeab…

BRAEMAR, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Pinnacle¿ Destination¿ Peripheral Guiding Sheath, 8 French, 90cm, Straight Tip, Cross Cut Valve. Acts as a conduit to facilitate the introduction …

Terumo Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Baxter, MiniCap with Povidone-Iodine solution, 5C4466P, Baxter Healthcare Corporation. For dialysis. Intended to isolate the Easy-Lock connector o…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, SMALL KIT, REF 7510200, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Intermate Infusion Pump. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Thermo Scientific MAS Bilirubin for Siemens and Dimension Vista Systems, , Product is manufactured and distributed by Microgenics Corporation, Fremon…

Microgenics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

SYNCHRON System(s) Lactate (LACT) Reagent. Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in conjunction with Synchron LX¿ System(s), UniCel¿ D…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Terumo Glidesheath (tm), 6 French, Nitinol wire, product code 15-1060. Used to facilitate placing a catheter through the skin into a vein or arter…

Terumo Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

MAQUET GETINGE GROUP Arterial Cannula OD Used to introduce blood and sterile solutions into the systemic circulation during pediatric extracorpor…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS Pro System The CoaguChek XS Pro System (CoaguChek XS Pro meter and CoaguChek XS PT Test strips) quantitatively determines prothrombin…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter, model 8731SC. Contents: 38.1-cm spinal segment with length markings and guide wire, 66-cm pump segment, 15 T-gauge …

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brilliance CT 64, Ingenuity CT, Ingenuity Core, and Ingenuity Core128 scanners are whole body Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Produce cross-se…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Low Jul 3, 2013

VITROS Chemistry Products CRP Slides (Reagent), REF/Catalog Number 192 6740 and 809 7990, Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITRO…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Regional Analgesia Infusor System with Patient Control. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS System (PST) The CoaguChek XS PT test strips are part of the CoaguChek XS System. The CoaguChek XS System measures blood-clotting tim…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, LARGE II KIT, REF 7510800AUS, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek 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.