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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 Apr 24, 2013

Pressure Monitoring sets with VAMP Plus closed blood sampling system model # T001691A, PXVP0566, PXVP2260, PXVP0826, PXVP0827, PXVP2284AT3, PXVP23X3A…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner & Reprocessor System, P/N 50004 Designed to automatically clean and high-level disinfect flexible, submersible video or …

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Instrumentation Industries BE183-SU and BE 183 SU-12 Manual Jet Ventilators; BE 183-SUR and BE 183 SUR-12 Manual Jet Ventilators with Regulator and G…

Instrumentation Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Calibrator 2-pack; Reference Number:10493589. For use in the quantitative determination of Vit D.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

ADVIA Centaur Vitamin D Calibrator 6-pack; Reference Number:10630911. For use in the quantitative determination of Vit D.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

LifeScan brand OneTouch¿ Ultra Control Solution, Part Numbers/Model Numbers: 01045808, 02141603. Testing of Blood Glucose Levels.

Lifescan Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

GE Healthcare Muse v7 cardiology information system. Model number 2026443-001: MUSE 7.0 app cd, Model Number 2026443-015: MUSE 7.0.2 app cd, Model n…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Intellispace Portal (ISP) Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., IntelliSpace Portal (ISP) is a multimodality (CT, NM, and MR) thin-client app…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 24, 2013

Philips Healthcare Computed Tomography X-Ray System. These devices are whole-body computed tomography (CT) x-ray systems or sub-systems, each wit…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

IMPAX CV 7.8 SU3 - OCR Service. The IMPAX CV Reporting component facilitates the quick , effective creation of digital structured reports for adul…

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Kerr Maxcem Elite, self-etch/self-adhesive resin cement; Intro Kit Part No. 34417; DMC 0446 Rev 0. Used for cementation of all indirect restoratio…

Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, First Aid Type III, NSN # 6545-00-656-1094, Kit number: 2114011. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Bracket Buccal Tube U7L DB/UL22 Roth MT HK 0/-14/0 Product Usage: Bracket Buccal Tubes are intended to hold in orthodontic wires used to move…

Ormco/Sybronendo

FDA Devices Critical Apr 17, 2013

Respironics SealFlex Single Port Ribbed Mask (Infant). For general use in respiratory and anesthesia applications as a conduit for various gases t…

Engineered Medical Systems,Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

GE Healthcare, Discovery MR750w 3.0T System. Part Number: 5352293. Product Usage: It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to pro…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps Model Numbers: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT-722…

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Posey Biothane Restraint Cuffs, Catalog Number 2900. The device is intended to limit a patient's movement to the extent necessary for treatment or…

J T Posey Company

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, Antiseptic Kit, Povidone Swab, Gauze Pads, and non-stick pads. Kit Number: 2113305. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

MRT-1504/A4 - Titan X MRI System MRT-30 I0A/5 - Titan 3T MRI System Product Usage: MRI System.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Stelkast Cross-over Acetabular Shell and Liner Hip System, Part Numbers SC3458-52, SC3474-52, SC3459-52, and SC3460-52. Intended for use in recons…

Stelkast Co

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, First Aid Type IV Belt Type, NSN #6545-01-010-7754. Kit number: 114016. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Arrow International FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit (IAB) 8 Fr 30 cc; Product Number: IAB-05830-LWS. The IAB is utilized for intra-…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Toshiba TSX-30IC AQUlLlON ONE System, Computed Tomography X-Ray. This system supports Whole body scanning.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Siemens brand ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System, Model 10433816, hardware that contains version 4 of the MPI board 10434200; The SC2000 ultrasound i…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

GE Healthcare LOGIQ S8 (with software revisions R1.1.1 and R1.5.1) and LOGIQ S7 (with software revisions R1.0.1, R1.0.2 and R1.0.3) diagnostic ultras…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

VMX, VMX Plus Mobile Radiographic Unit with the following models: 45296139; 45296200; 45296350; 45296477; 45296964; 45297001; 45296966; 45297003; 2…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, Type I First Aid Kit Perishable, Non-Aspirin 4/pg, Aspirin 4/pg and Povidone Iodine, antiseptic towelette. Kit Number: 2113110. First Aid K…

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

G7 HPLC. Used as an aid in the detection and presumptive identification of abnormal hemoglobins in whole blood.

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Stryker Orthopaedics Baseplate Impactor Extractor TRIATHLON Instruments. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA A subs…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

CO2 Incubators (General Purpose Incubator), model numbers 370, 371, 380, 381, 3307, 3308, 3310, 3311, 3540, 3541, 3542, 3543, 3584, 3585, 3598, and 3…

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Asheville) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Flexible Grip which is part of the Synthes Universal Nail System. Indicated for the conventional (non-locking) technique of treating stable diaphy…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, Perishable Items Pack Type I , Kit Number: 2114002-100. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

TSX-IOI: AQUILION 32/64; System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed. Designed to produce cross-sectional images of a human body.

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 17, 2013

Giraffe OmniBed¿ and Giraffe Incubator p/n 6600-0723-700 (rev A and B) labeled in part: ***GE Healthcare 8880 Gorman Road Laurel, MD 20723 U.S.A. ww…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, Perishable Items Pack Type IV. Kit number: 2114016-100. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Torrent" irrigation tubing. Product Usage: The Torrent irrigation system (tubing and accessories to accommodate various endoscopes and irriga…

US Endoscopy Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

IMPAX CV Reporting Cardiac Catheterization module and IMPAX CV Outbound Reporting. Facilitates digital reports for catheterization, echocardiograp…

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Covidien Endo GIA AutoSuture Universal Loading Unit, 30mm-2.0mm Product Code: 030450 Applications in abdominal, gyne…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

GE Healthcare Quasar Nuclear Medicine System, Hawkeye Option and Hawkeye 4 Option for Dual-Head Variable Angle Gamma Camera. Nuclear Medicine imagin…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, Perishable Item Pack Type III. Kit number: 2114011-100. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Dade(R) Actin(R) FSL Activated PTT Reagent. For use in the determination of the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

The LIFEPAK CR Plus and LIFEPAK EXPRESS defibrillators. Product part's numbers: 3200731-xxx, 3202177-xxx, U3200731-xxx, and U3202177-006. Automat…

Physio Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Arrow International FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit (IAB) 8 Fr 40 cc; Product Number: IAB-05840-LWS. The IAB is utilized for intra-a…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Iconos R200 C20, Iconos R200 T20, Iconos R100, Iconos MD, Iconos RHD, Luminos RF Classic, Luminos Fusion or Luminos Select. Angiographic x-ray sys…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

Precise Treatment Table. To be used as part of radiation therapy treatment process.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 17, 2013

LHB, First Aid Type I Individual Kit, NSN: 6545-00-656-1092, antiseptics, Kit number: 2114002. First Aid Kit.

Lighthouse For The Blind

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 17, 2013

ELEKTA MOSAIQ SW version below 2.41 Product Usage: The intended use of the SIEMENS branded ARTISTE and ONCOR family of linear accelerator syste…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 10, 2013

ABX Micros IM2, Part# M60CSB110EN04 and D00A00202 The IM2 Data Management System consists of the IM2 Data Manager Software, Desktop Computer, keyb…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2013

Glow 'N Tell 20 cm Tape: 1100-00 (100 strips); 1100-50 (50 strips); 1100-20 (20 strips). Intended to be placed on the skin to assist during imagi…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2013

SIEMENS brand COHERENCE RT Therapist versions RTT MR1.5, RTT 2.1/2.1A and RTT 2.2/ 2.2B; Software release for COHERENCE Therapist 2.3 for Primus and …

Siemens Medical Solutions 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.