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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 Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx100 GUIDING CATH ST Product Code: GST51000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx90 GUIDING CATH S2 Product Code: GSM50900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular in…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH HH Product Code: GHH61000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx90 GUIDING CATH HH Product Code: GHH50900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular in…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx100 GUIDING CATH S2 Product Code: GSM51000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

HealthTronics Endocare 3.8mm RenalCryo Cryoprobe, R3.8L. The Endocare CryoProbe is an accessory probe intended for use with the CryoCare Surgical S…

Healthtronics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

VACUETTE Safety Blood Collection Set + Luer Adapter, 23x12" Safety Blood Collect LA Product, Item number 450096. Usage: The Safety Blood Collection …

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

ELECTROLASE HYFRECATOR(R) ELECTRODES - SHARP, REF/Catalog Number 7-100-8BX, Disposable Hyfrecator(R) Tips, Sterile, Rx Only --- CONMED CORPORATION US…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

LifeStyles ZERO 10 uber-thin lubricated latex condoms. Mfd. for Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, Dothan, AL 96303. A sheath which completely cover…

Ansell Healthcare Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Monaco RTP System. Radiation treatment planning.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Merit Medical Systems Inc., Resolve Biliary Locking Drainage Catheter, Models RBC and RBDC, used for drainage of bile within the biliary system.

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

CareFusion SmartSite Gravity Blood Set Model 42082E. Used to administer blood and blood products through a needle or catheter inserted into the pat…

Carefusion 303 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx90 GUIDING CATH MPC Product Code: GMC60900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx90 GUIDING CATH ST Product Code: GST50900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular in…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 27, 2013

LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves Product Usage: The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves are used with the LPS System which is an end-stage revision knee product that al…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH MPD Product Code: GMD60900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH MC Product Code: GCB61000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 5Fx100 GUIDING CATH HH Product Code: GMC51000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH S2 Product Code: GSM61000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular …

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Maquet ELS Cannula 15 FR. Used for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for the treatment of respiratory insufficiency in infants.

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Vascular Solutions, SuperCross Microcatheter, Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Rx Only, Model numbers 5300 - 5307, 5324, 5325, 5329, 5332, 5336, 5340…

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH ST Product Code: GST61000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Pro Time Microcoagulation System/ Pro Time 3 Cuvette, Pro3-4, Pro3-25, and Pro3-50. International Technidyne Corporation. The Pro Time Microcoag…

International Technidyne Corp.

FDA Devices Low Feb 27, 2013

Animas(R) 2020, Animas(R) IR 1250 (1200 plus), Animas(R) IR 1200 Insulin Infusion Pumps Indicated for continuous subcutaneous infusion of insulin.

Animas Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Feb 27, 2013

LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves Product Usage: The LPS Diaphyseal Sleeves are used with the LPS System which is an end-stage revision knee product that al…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx100 GUIDING CATH MP Product Code: GMD61000000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular i…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

NEUROPATH 6Fx90 GUIDING CATH ST Product Code: GST60900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and neurovasculature for intravascular in…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System for Radiotherapy; Model Number: H48. In addition, the Eclipse Proton Eye algorithm is specifically indicated…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 27, 2013

MAYFIELD¿ Composite Series Base Unit Standard, Model (A3101), Rx ONLY, Integra LifeScience Corporation, 4900 Charlemar Drive, Building A, Cincinnati…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, packaged in a) 20 mL Single patient infusion vial, 200 mg/20 mL (10 mg/mL), NDC 0409-4699-30; b) 50 mL Single patie…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 20, 2013

The Lumenis VersaCut Tissue Morcellator Product Usage: is intended for use under direct or endoscopic visualization for the morcellation and re…

Lumenis Limited

FDA Devices Critical Feb 20, 2013

Giraffe and Panda Bag and Mask Resuscitation System The T-piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda Bag and Ma…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

GE Healthcare, CARESCAPE Monitor B650. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intr…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Mindray DS USA, Inc., DPM Central Monitoring System with ambulatory Telepack. Part numbers: 300BF-PA00002, and 300BF-PA00003 (DPM Central Monitoring …

Mindray DS USA, Inc. d.b.a. Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Aesculap(R) - Miethke Shunt System, FT040T - Control Reservoir Set w/Distal Catheter and FT075P 0 Ventric Cathet, w/Stylet and RT-ANG Guide Centra…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Foam Electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1261, Cat Nos.: 201-126, 203-678, and 400-856, 1.5" x 3.5" Electrode, Foam, All …

NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Viterion TeleHealth Monitor Model Number V100-BGM, Product Code 81842478 (US) -- Physiological patient monitor (without arrhythmia detection or alar…

Viterion TeleHealthcare Llc

FDA Devices Low Feb 20, 2013

Ultradent Products, Chromaclone PVS, Regular Set heavy body, Bubble Gum Flavor, 50 ml, Impression Material, Part No. 5012, Lot No. B7PPC. Used in pro…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

The product is a lyophilized growth supplement for use with dehydrated culture media to prepare BCYE Medium used for isolation of Legionellae from cl…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

GE Healthcare, Dash Port 2 Docking Station. Product Usage: is a docking station (quick mount/dismount base) for a Dash patient monitor. The syste…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Quidel, Sofia Influenza A + B FIA, Kit #20218 (25-Test Kit), in vitro diagnostic.

Quidel Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Remel Xpect Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B, IVD, 40 clostridium difficile toxin A/B tests, REF 24640. Product Usage: The test kit is a rapid in…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Foam electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9271, Cat No. 400-898, 2" x 2" Electrode, Foam, AG, All Serial Numbers di…

NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Remel Xpect Clostridium difficile Toxin A/B, IVD, 20 clostridium difficile toxin A/B tests, REF 24650. Product Usage: Usage: The test kit is …

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems ( LMGS) LMGS 15" camera systems. Laser pointer and illuminator used for law enforcement surveillance from aircraft. M…

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Mizuho Orthopedic Table, model 5855, sub assembly 5855-901 Orthopedic Table Spar.

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Bacterin International, Inc., Osteoselect Demineralized Bone Matrix DMB Putty; Graft ID# B090056-664 Donor# B090056 2.5cc Expiration Date: 12/25/201…

Bacterin International, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 20, 2013

Ultradent Products, Chromaclone PVS, Fast Set heavy body, Bubble Gum Flavor, 50 ml, Impression Material, Part No. 5013, Lot No. B7DS3, Used in prosth…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

BREG Sterile Polar Pads; 02356 Rev M, PAD M/U XL STER, Mfg.Date: 112012. Model #s: 02510, 09901, 02330, 02350, 02490, 02356, 02496, 02410, 02430. Loc…

Breg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Cloth electrodes with Silver-Carbon construction: P/N 202-9231, Cat No. 400-899, 2" x 2" Electrode, Cloth, AG, All Serial Numbers …

NAImco Inc dba Richmar 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.