Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,653
High severity
3,653 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,361 recalls
- Lower severity 1,056
Lower severity
1,056 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,794 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 307
CPSC
307 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Needle 2.75" (6.99cm) Length, Product numbe…
Progressive Medical Inc
MyRay RXDC dental unit x-ray unit
CEFLA DENTAL GROUP
cobas¿ 4800 system z480 instrument. Integrates fully automated total nucleic acid isolation directly from secondary sample tubes.
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Blade 2.50" (6.40cm) Length, Produ…
Progressive Medical Inc
Molift Smart 150
Moller Vital
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes -NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Blade 6.5" (16.51cm) Length, Produc…
Progressive Medical Inc
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
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Modified Coated Needle 2.75" (6.99cm) Length, Pro…
Progressive Medical Inc
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated J- Hook 44cm Length, Product number P0021X…
Progressive Medical Inc
Rostorelle L, Polypropylene Mesh, Catalog number 501440, Manufacturer Coloplast A/S 3050 Denmark.
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
SLIDERPREP PLUS SLIDE PREPARATION CENTRIFUGE. Produce a monolayer of cells onto a glass slide from any fluid suspension.
Separation Technology, Inc.
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
Molift Smart 150
Moller Vital
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.
Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Spatula 33cm Length, Product number P0018 …
Progressive Medical Inc
BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood and MacConkey II-I Plate. Used for culturing microorganisms.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
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
HeliTape Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on …
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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.
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.
Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Extend" Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicat…
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Electrode, Roller, Vaporization, 24FR (27050RK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
Helitene Absorbable Collagen Hemostatic Sponge Helitene is indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmological and urological surgery) a…
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
PROFILE-V MEDTOXScan Drugs of Abuse Test System. For the rapid, qualitative detection of drugs of abuse in human urine,
Medtox Diagnostics Inc
BBL(tm) CDC Anaerobe 5% Sheep Blood Agar. Used for culturing microorganisms.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. Used for culturing microorganisms.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
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.
Electrode, Roller Ball, 24FR (27050NK/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
OraMem Absorbable Collagen Membrane OraMem¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tissu…
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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.
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
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.
Proplege Coronary Sinus Catheter model PR9, 11 French Introducer, kitted with PR9. Product Usage: The catheter introducer sheath kit provides acc…
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
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
BioMend Absorbable Collagen Membrane BioMend¿ Absorbable Collagen Membrane is an absorbable, implantable material that is indicated for guided tis…
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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.
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.
Layershield Adhesion Barrier Matrix Layershield Adhesion Barrier Matrix is an absorbable implant for use as an adhesion barrier for the reduction …
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes, REF/Catalog No. 2001M-C. The PadPro(R) Adult Radiotransparent Multifunction Electrodes…
ConMed Corporation
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
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)
Heartware Inc
Electrode, Coag, Pointed, 24FR (27050L/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
Electrode, Cutting, 24FR, 0.30MM (27040G-.30/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
Absorbable Collagen Sponge Provided As Intermediate to Another Company
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Electrode, VaporCut, 24FR (27050SG/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc
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
CollaCote Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressing for Dental Surgery The Absorbable Collagen Wound Dressings for Dental Surgery are intended for use on…
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
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
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
What to do with this
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- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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Nearby categories
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.