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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 May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Needle 2.75" (6.99cm) Length, Product numbe…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

MyRay RXDC dental unit x-ray unit

CEFLA DENTAL GROUP

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Blade 2.50" (6.40cm) Length, Produ…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Molift Smart 150

Moller Vital

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes -NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Blade 6.5" (16.51cm) Length, Produc…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

LATITUDE¿ Patient Management System, Model 6488, Version 7.3. The LATITUDE Patient Management system is intended for use to remotely communicate w…

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Needle 2.75" (6.99cm) Length, Pro…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated J- Hook 44cm Length, Product number P0021X…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Rostorelle L, Polypropylene Mesh, Catalog number 501440, Manufacturer Coloplast A/S 3050 Denmark.

Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

SLIDERPREP PLUS SLIDE PREPARATION CENTRIFUGE. Produce a monolayer of cells onto a glass slide from any fluid suspension.

Separation Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Ref: VP1600 HD Still Capture System ConMed Linvatec . Captures, stores and transfers images generated by a medical endoscopic camera system duri…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Molift Smart 150

Moller Vital

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Cobas¿ 8000 modular analyzer series software version 03-01, 02, 03 and 04, impacting the cobas e 602 module only. Product Usage: Fully automated …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Spatula 33cm Length, Product number P0018 …

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Ora Plug Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on …

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

HeliTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on …

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Critical May 22, 2013

Zilver¿ PTX¿ Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent - 6 mm X 80mm; 125 cm, Rx, Sterile Product Usage: The Zilver PTX Drug -Eluting Peripheral Stent is a s…

Cook, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

ACUVUE ADVANCE Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR, Soft, disposable contact lenses. The Vistakon (galyfilcon A) Contact Lens is indicated for da…

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicat…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, Roller, Vaporization, 24FR (27050RK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological surgery) a…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

PROFILE-V MEDTOXScan Drugs of Abuse Test System. For the rapid, qualitative detection of drugs of abuse in human urine,

Medtox Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

BBL(tm) CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST Brand Contact Lenses, soft disposable contact lenses. The Vistakon (etafilcon A) Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens, Clear and Tin…

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, Roller Ball, 24FR (27050NK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane OraMem¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissu…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Summit Medical, BL-2006, Myringotomy Lance (Juvenile) Blade, Sterile P, Summit Medical, Inc., 815 Northwest Parkway, Suite 100, St. Paul, MN 55121 …

Summit Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

DuraGen XS Dural Regeneration Matrix DuraGen XS Dural Regenerative Matrix is an absorbable implant for repair of dural defects. DuraGen XS is an e…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

QIAGEN artus CMV RG PCR ASR (24) (Catalog number 4503223) Product Usage: The artus CMV RG PCR ASR is designed to detect and to quantify nucleic…

QIAGEN Gaithersburg, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter model PR9, 11 French Introducer, kitted with PR9. Product Usage: The catheter introducer sheath kit provides acc…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

NeuraWrap Nerve Protector NeuraWrap Nerve Protector is indicated for the management of peripheral nerve injuries in which there has been no substa…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

BioMend Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tis…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Segmented Cylinder Applicator Set, Model # GM11004150, when used for Pulsed Dose Rate (PDR) Product Usage: Usage: Used during pulsed dose rate b…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight, software versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x The device is a Mini C-arm Fluroscopic Imaging System designed to provide physician…

Hologic, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Layershield Adhesion Barrier Matrix Layershield Adhesion Barrier Matrix is an absorbable implant for use as an adhesion barrier for the reduction …

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog No. 2001M-C. The PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

NeuraGen Nerve Guide NeuraGen Nerve Guide is indicated for repair of peripheral nerve discontinuities where gap closure can be achieved by flexion…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Heartware Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, Coag, Pointed, 24FR (27050L/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, Cutting, 24FR, 0.30MM (27040G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Absorbable Collagen Sponge Provided As Intermediate to Another Company

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Electrode, VaporCut, 24FR (27050SG/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Varian High Energy Clinacs, High Energy Accelerator, Radiation Treatment System, Model Numbers: H14, H27, H29, HCX. Product Usage: The Varian H…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

CollaCote Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

Dural Graft Matrix DuraGen¿ Dural Graft Matrix is an absorbable implant for repair of dural defects. DuraGen matrix is an easy to handle, soft, w…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 22, 2013

OraTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on m…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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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.