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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 Jul 3, 2013

CARESCAPE Monitor B850 Product Usage: The CARESCAPE TM Monitor B850 is a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multip…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

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

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit, model 8578. Contents: catheter interface with attached sutureless pump connector, catheter, conne…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic, Consulta¿ CRT-P, Model C4TR01, C3TR01 (not approved for US), and Syncra¿ CRT-P, Model C2TR01, Sterile EO. Dual chamber and atrial t…

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, LARGE KIT, REF 7510600, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Low Jul 3, 2013

VITROS Chemistry Products K+ (Potassium) Slides (Reagent), REF/Catalog Number 815 7596, Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS …

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic, Launcher Guiding Catheter, Model # LA8EBU45SH, Lot # 0006722866, 8F and Model # LA6IMAD, Lot # 0006724224, 6F Product Usage: The Medt…

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

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

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pump…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

BD SafetyGlide Allergy. REF 305950 Sterile Allergy Treatment Syringe Tray. The device is used for aspiration and injection of medications.

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

DC power cable (p/n 3010556) supplied with the MEDRAD(R) Veris MR Vital Signs Monitor: Product Usage: Monitor, Physiological, Patient

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Sarns " TCM II Temperature Control Module The Sarns" TCM II Temperature Control Module is a source of temperature-controlled water for blood heat …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Code Alert Advanced 4-Way Care Solution, CA520 System, PN 9600-1600, RF Technologies. This product is used to alert caregivers when a patient at r…

RF Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, MEDIUM KIT, REF 7510400AUS, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Cordis a Johnson & Johnson Company, RadialSource Spring Wire Transradial Access Kit. Manufacturer Greatbatch Medical 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minne…

Greatbatch Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Multilite Dye Handpieces, an optional accessory of the RevLite SI Laser. The Revlite SI laser is intended for General Dermatology, Dermatologic an…

ConBio, a CynoSure Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Coiled Tube Infusors (Portable Elastomeric Infusion Systems). Baxter's Infusor SV Elastomeric Infusion Device Device Listing: D0208…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E contain pr…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Multirate Infusor Devices. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic Intrathecal Catheter Pump Segment Revision Kit, model 8596SC. Contents: 60-cm pump segment with attached sutureless pump connector, Spina…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS Plus System The CoaguChek XS Plus system for use by professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing for t…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Multiday lnfusor, Seven Day lnfusor and the Basal/Bolus lnfusor: Single day Infusor 2 ml/h, Single Day INFUSOR 2 ml/h System, Hal…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Prism Medical C-Series Carry Bar, Class I, model number 360755. The intended use is a carry bar attached to a C-450 or C-625 ceiling lift used to…

Prism Medical Services USA

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable pumps, Models 8626, 8626L, 8627, 8627L, (The SynchroMed EL Pumps are supplied in 10 ml or 18 ml reservoir size.)…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

CoaguChek XS System (HCP) The CoaguChek XS System is intended for use by professional healthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testi…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: SV Elastomeric Infusion Device. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinical and administrative activities associated wi…

GE Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Infusor SV and LV Elastomeric Infusion Devices. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Brand Name: Basal/Bolus Infusor. Indicated for the intravenous administration of medications.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

GE Healthcare Senographe Essential System. The Senographe 2000D system generates digital mamnmographic images that can be used for screening and i…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

TRUE Dilatation Balloon Valvuloplasty Catheter, REF Numbers: 02045-11, 02245-12, 02445-12, and 02645-13; Sizes: 20mm x 4.5cm, 22mm x 4.5cm, 24m…

Loma Vista Medical

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Pro…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

Soma v Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS), Automated Breast Ultrasound. Indicated as an adjunct to mammography for breast cancer screening.

U-systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic INDURA 1P Intrathecal Catheter, model 8709SC. Contents: 81.4-cm catheter with length markers and guide wire, 15 T-gauge introducer needle…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Low Jul 3, 2013

CMC Saddle Product Usage: The Ascension CMC is intended to resurface the proximal end of the first metacarpal in cases of rheumatoid arthritis, t…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

INFUSE(R) Bone Graft, MEDIUM KIT, REF 7510400, Medtronic Sofamore Danek USA, Inc., 1800 Pyramid Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38132 orthopaedic

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 3, 2013

Medtronic SynchroMed EL Programmable pumps, Models 8626, 8626L, 8627, 8627L, (The SynchroMed EL Pumps are supplied in 10 ml or 18 ml reservoir size.)…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 3, 2013

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

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

Superior Approach Resection Guide Assembly. Indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder replacement for the relief of pain.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

Philips BuckyDiagnost Radiographic. Catalog Numbers: 704031, 704032, 704035, 704060, 704062 This system is used for making x-ray expos…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

Philips Diagnost Stationary Radiographic System Models: 712020, 712022, 712050, 712052, 712055, 712057, 712062 Product Usage: Universal RAD Ap…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

Aperio ScanScope System. Aperio ScanScope Models, XT, AT, AT Turbo, CS and CSO. Automated digital slide creation and viewing device. It is inten…

Aperio Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Small), product number, 537010. Product Usage: The fabric sling is used for the transfer of a patient, for example from a…

Prism Medical Services USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

MEDICYCL-E- Lite Portable Oxygen System An integrated portable oxygen delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen to adults. The devic…

Linde Gas North America Llc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 26, 2013

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) 3, 4, 5 and GlideScope (AVL) 2, 3, 4 and 5 reusable blades Product Usage: The GlideScope Video Laryngoscopes…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

ARTISTE with syngo RT Therapist version 4.3 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE family of linear accelerator systems …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 26, 2013

Respironics V60 Ventilator, Model #V60 Respironics Material P/N (Philips 12 Digit P/N): 85008 (85008) 1053613 (989805628251) 1053614 (989805…

Respironics California Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Large), product number, 537030. Product Usage: The fabric sling is used for the transfer of a patient, for example from a …

Prism Medical Services USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Medium), product number, 537005. Product Usage: Usage: The fabric sling is used for the transfer of a patient, for examp…

Prism Medical Services USA

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 26, 2013

BC Hammock Mesh Sling (Junior), product number, 537005. Product Usage: The fabric sling is used for the transfer of a patient, for example from …

Prism Medical Services USA

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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.