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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

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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 Critical Mar 20, 2013

GOPump Elastometric infusion PumpKit with/ and without accesssories all containing Dual GOPump, part number 510076: One infusion pump comprising two,…

Symbios Medical Products, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Genesis Straight Esthetic 5.0 mm 3. mm Cuff Abutment Part Number: G71205 Genesis implant for single stage or two stage surgical procedures all ty…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Siemens Somatom CTs equipped with software syngo CT2010A, syngo CT2010B, syngo CT2011A and CT2012B. Computed tomography x-ray system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

GE Healthcare Advantx, Innova2000, Innova3100, Innova4100, Innova2100IQ, Innova3100IQ, and Innova4100IQ equipped with Video Monitor Suspension Card…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

TotalCare SpO2RT2 bed. Product Usage: Bed, flotation therapy, powered bed may be used in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, …

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Nicolet EEG Wireless Amplifier 32/64 Channel. Catalog/Part Numbers : 515-015400 for the 32 channel amplifier and 515-015500 for the 64 channel amplif…

Natus Neurology Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Draeger Infinity Acute Care System (IACS) Monitoring Solution. Catalog Number MS20783 (Infinity MCable-Dual Hemo) Physiological patient monitorin…

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Genesis Straight Esthetic 4.0 mm 1mm Cuff Abutment Part Number: G71200 Genesis implant for single stage or two stage surgical procedures all type…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162375, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 75 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, In…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Synthes Spine 5.2mm Titanium Click ' X Pedicle Screw Dual Core 40 mm Thread Length, Part Number 487.072. Intended to provide precise and segmental…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Elekta Synergy XVI. Radiation Therapy Digital Imager. Product XVI R3.5.1, R4.2.1, and R4.5.1 Used as part of radiation therapy treatment proces…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Medtronic O-arm Imaging System Product Usage: image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system, mobile

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

GE Healthcare, Innova 2100 IQ, Innova 3100 IQ, Innova 4100 IQ. Cardiovascular X-ray imaging systems. For use in generating fluoroscopic images o…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

REF S313152 Straight Acetabular Inserter Handle Ringloc non-sterile Orthopedic manual surgical instrument

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Bacterin Elutia, Hubless Coated Silicone Surgical Wound Drain 24 Fr Round Hubless, Full-Fluted Coated with Silver Sulfadiazine STERILE, Box of 10 Par…

Bacterin International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

AMO Sensar Intraocular Lenses (IOLs), Model AR40e, Sensar Foldable IOL with OptiEdge Product Usage: These are ultraviolet-absorbing posterior …

Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Vial Label: 1) LIATEST VWF:Ag Buffer - 5 ml Diagnostica Stago 2) LIATEST VWF:Ag Latex + 4 ml R3 Diagnostica Stago 3) LIATEST VWF:Ag Latex Di…

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

ANTI-BORRELIA (LYME) MICROPLATE EIA Kit, Catalog # 32507 Kit Lot Number 120960. Package Insert Supplement: Calibrator-1206 U/mL, Positive Control-22…

Innominata Dba Genbio

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A Vygon Company - All sizes of CMS-CT6T225 6F Triple Lumen CT PICC with M.S.T. Components, Peripherally Inserted Cent…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

ACUSON S2000 Automated Breast Volume Scanner (ABVS); Model number 10042541 Distributed by Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. business Unit: Ultra…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Endotrig Trigger Release Sterile Micro Hook Blade Product Usage: The blade is intended to release A-1 pulley in endoscopic trigger release proced…

Instratek, Incorporated

FDA Devices Low Mar 20, 2013

Siemens Total Iron Binding Capacity (IBCT) Flex Reagent Cartridge. An in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Total Iron Bin…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Integra CUSA excel. CEM Nosecone for CUSA EXcel System. The CEM Nosecone is intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspira…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162380, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 80 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, In…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

3.75mm x 12mm Fixed Cervical Screws. Components of the Genesys Spine Anterior Cervical Plate System Product Usage: is intended for anterior scre…

Genesys Orthopedic Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Synthes Titanium Midface Distractor, MR Conditional, Part number 487.982. For temporary stabilization and gradual lengthening of the cranial or midf…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems …

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40, 64, Big Bore and the iCT, iCT SP, Ingenuity CT and MX8000 Dual v. EXP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems. These devic…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Large Combination Clamp/Large External Fixation System, Part Number 390.005 Product Usage: Synthes Large External Fixation is intended for use to…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Command Instrument Broach Handle. Used in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Catalog Number: 6266-0-100

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Cynch Lordotic T-PLlF Implant. Intervertebral fusion device with bone graft, for use with supplemental fixation.

Spine Smith Partners LP

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Optima MR450w, Discovery MR450, Discovery MR750, Signa HDx, Signa HDxt, Signa HDi, Signa Vibrant, and GE 1.5T Signa HDe MR System. The GE Signa H…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 20, 2013

Isoline Implantable Defibrillation Lead, Model Isoline 2CR5, 2CR6 and 2CT6. These lead models are indicated for ventricular antitachycardia pacing…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

SIEMENS brand ARTISTE syngo RT Therapist (RTT) version 4.3, ARTISTE Model, Part No. 08162815, Digital linear accelerators, MOSAIQ OIS system, Distrib…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Atricure Inc., Max1 Isolator Transpolar Pen. Model A000163. Used to ablate cardiac tissues during cardiac surgery using radiofrequency energy when…

Atricure Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Leonard 10.0 French Dual Lumen Catheter with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff with Peel-Apart Percutaneous Introducer system (product code 0600630). …

Bard Access Systems

FDA Devices Critical Mar 13, 2013

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation Macro Micro Subdural Electrode. For temporary (<30 days) use with recording, monitoring and stimulation equip…

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Century Console Base, Model #043625051b. Intended for use as a platform for other ancillary equipment and disposable products in cardiopulmonary…

Salyer Prn Biomedical

FDA Devices Low Mar 13, 2013

D3000I Advantage Drive System, 230v, surgical instrument motor. Product Usage: The Advantage Drive Systems function as a powered instrument syste…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Low Mar 13, 2013

D3000 Advantage Drive System, 115v Product Usage: The Advantage Drive Systems function as a powered instrument system consisting of handpieces a…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Low Mar 13, 2013

BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin (LH); 83 Units; Plus Blood Collection Tubes; Sterile; IVD; REF 367962; 4.5 mL, 13 X 100 mm; BD, Franklin La…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor - Multi-axial Mandible Distractor (Left), Part Number 487.967. For mandibular bone lengthening.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Philips Digital Diagnost Stationary radiographic system

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Beckman Coulter AU5800 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. An automated chemistry analyzer that measures analytes such as Glucose, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

PSX PROXIMATE Skin Staple Extractor, ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. For routine skin closure in a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Hickman 9.0 French Dual Lumen Catheter with SureCuff Tissue Ingrowth Cuff with Peel-Apart Percutaneous Introducer system (pediatric product code 0600…

Bard Access Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

GE Healthcare Volume Viewer Plus 5.x (Advantage Workstation 4.2) Volume Viewer 3.x (Advantage Workstation 4.1) Volume Analysis (Advantage Workst…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor Body, Part Number 487.931. For mandibular bone lengthening.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Philips Medical System Extended Brilliance Workspace (EBW), Computed Tomography X-Ray System. The Extended Brilliance Workspace (EBW) is a compon…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 13, 2013

Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor, Multi-axial Mandible Distractor (Right), Part Number 487.966. For mandibular bone lengthening.

Synthes USA HQ, 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.