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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

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 Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira Mednet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Ethernet and wirel…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur CA 19-9 250 Test 10491244 50 Test 10491379 Intended Use The ADVIA Centaur CA 19-9 Assay is an in vitro immunoa…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Quasar MD is an infrared LED lamp that is labeled in part: "***QUASAR MD***Bringing the Spa Home***Radiant and Youthful Skin***QUASAR MD INCLUDES***Q…

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

The MagNA Pure LC (version 3.0) is a sample preparation instrument that can be used with the LightCycler instrument for automated isolation of nucl…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-221, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 21 g x 15 mm long needle. --- Common N…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 19, 2012

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed¿ II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pum…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical Dec 19, 2012

The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope (GVL) is a video laryngoscope that incorporates a high-resolution color camera, an LED light source, a rechargeable…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

DataInnovations (Instrument Manager) (version 8.04) interfaces middleware between larger Clinical Chemistry / Immunology instrument systems and LIS …

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

BD BBL Taxo XV Factor Strips, Catalog number 231104, in shelf pack vials, fifty strips/vial labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company, 7 Lovet…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

MAVIG PORTEGRA 2 system operated in conjuction with a Siemens AX system Ceiling mounted surgical light

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Data Station AMPLILINK software is an instrument user interface/ data management software used with COBAS¿ AmpliPrep instrument, COBAS¿ TaqMan¿ analy…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-322, WANG Cytology Needles, Central, Mediastinal and Hilar Regions, 22 g x 13 mm long needle. ---…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

STERRAD CYCLESURE 24 Biological Indicator (BI) product, P/N 14324. Validation kits with Sterrad Cyclesure 24 BI products: Codes/Serial Numbers…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

The COBAS INTEGRA 400/400 plus system (software version 3.4) is a fully automated, computerized chemistry analyzer. It is intended for in vitro quant…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur DHEA-504 (DHEAS) 50 Test 06489701 The ADVIA Centaur DHEAS assay is an in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the qu…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Plug-and-Play Modules that provide wired Ethernet and wireless local area networking; Hospira, Inc., Lake …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

The COBAS 8000 data manager modular analyzer series (all versions) is a is a fully automated, random-access, software- controlled system for immunoa…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. SW-121, WANG Cytology Needles, Central, Carinal and Mediastinal Regions, 21 g x 15 mm long needle. -…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Cobas b 123 POC system cobas b 123 POC system is fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitro measurement of pH, blood gases (BG), electrol…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare BR Assay for CA 27.29 250 Test Kits 03896216 50 Test Kit 02419937 Ref Kit (US only) 10340081 Intended Use The ADVIA Centau…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

DataCara GM is an information management system that provides data management functionality for managing blood glucose testing data.

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Reusable, Self-Adhering TENS/NMES/FES electrodes Single Patient Use Only. An electrocardiograph electrode is the electrical conductor which is ap…

Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

WANG Transbronchial Aspiration Needles Cat. No. MW-222, WANG Cytology Needles, Central or Peripheral Regions, 22 g x 13 mm long needle. --- Common N…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur Theophylline 2 (THE02) 250 Test 08838753 50 Test 03009619 Intended Use For in vitro diagn…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Philips IntelliVue Information Center/Client and Philips IntelliVue Information Center iX The intended use of the Information Center Software is …

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare BNP (8-type Natriuretic Peptide) 500 Test kit 02816634 100 Test 02816138 10309045, 10309044 028 Intended Use For in vitro…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Dimension Vista(R) IRON Flex(R) reagent cartridge (K3085) The IRON method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of iro…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~120V ~ 60 Hz 12A REF 0702-001-000, Rx, Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

24 Fr 8mm Soft Flow Ang W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surger…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Siemens Mobilette Mira, intended use as Mobile x-ray system.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Stryker Orthopaedics TIBIAL OFFSET BUSHING TRIATHLON REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-2-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Stryker Orthopaedics FEMORAL OFFSET BUSHING TRITHION REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-1-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Dr…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

OmniGuide BP-ROBOTIC ( BeamPath Robotic), Single Use Cat. # BP-ROBOTIC The OmniGuide Fiber is indicated for the incision, excision, ablation, vap…

OmniGuide, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

24 Fr 8mm Sft Flow Straight Wir The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass su…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Invivo Corporation Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System. The Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System is intended for use by healthcare profes…

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Philips Digital Diagnost Software Version R2.0.2 Product Usage: This system is used for making X-ray exposures for diagnostics

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 12, 2012

The product has the Catalogue/Part number 60010. Olympic Cool-Cap System is a selective head cooling system for treatment of hypoxic-ischemic ence…

Natus Medical Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

24 Fr 8mm Sft Flow Str Wire W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass su…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Sekisui Diagnostics, Spectrolyse PAI-1 In-Vitro Diagnostic Use for the quantitative determination of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 1 in human…

Sekisui Diagnostics Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Bio-Modular Humeral Head 48mm x 24mm Ti 6AI4V/Ion Implanted (Orthopedic Implant) Product Usage: The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

NeuViz 16 Multi-Sliced CT Scanner System, part number 989605858501. NeuViz Dual series CT Scanner System, part number 989605651321 The NeuViz 16 …

Philips And Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

24 Fr 8mm Sft Flow Straight The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surger…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Siemens syngo.plaza Radiological Image Processing System Usage: Radiological Image Processing System

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Total Hip Pack, K12T-05537, Merit's Total Knee Pack, K12T05538 A custom procedural tray is a combination o…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472662 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 13.0 thru 20.0 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the b…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

18 Fr 6mm Sft Flow Ang Wire W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass su…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series, Model/Catalog/Part Number: 05641489001. The Cobas 8000 is a fully automated system for clinical chemistry analysi…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

OSS Reamer Sleeve REF132-472661 KNEE REAMER SLEEVE 8.0 THRU 12.5 STAINLESS STEEL The OSS Knee Reamer Sleeves are primarily used to guide the bulle…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

24 Fr 8mm Soft Flow Ang Wire W/L The Sarns Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass s…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 12, 2012

Neptune¿ 2 Rover - ULTRA ~230V ~ 50 Hz 12A REF 0702-002-000, Rx Caution, consult accompanying documents Consult instructions for use, Max Vacuum; 2…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker 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.