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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 · 2026-09-04

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 Aug 1, 2012

Oto Ease by Westone, labeled as a bacteria free, greaseless lubricant. Sold in 0.5 oz consumer sized semi transparent flexible plastic bottles. …

Westone Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

ARTISTE or ONCOR Digital Linear Accelerators with syngo RT Therapist version 4.2/MOSAIQ OIS Systems and Multiple-X, Manufactured by SIEMENS AG. The …

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

PrepStain Upgrade Kit: 1.3.0.3/1.2 DiTi Cone. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin layer cell preparation process. The PrepStain System pro…

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

System 1 Base 220/240V The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood f…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

PrepStain PM Kit, T-AG (Catalog 490588); PrepStain PM Kit Europe (Catalog 490671); PrepStain Prep Only PM Kit, T-AG (Catalog 490954); PrepStain PM Ki…

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Rejuvenate Modular Stems Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate Carrigtwohill County Cork, Ireland Rejuvenate Modular Necks Stryker Ho…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 1, 2012

OEC 6800 Miniview, Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system used during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. Designed to provide…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

System 1 Base 100/120V The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood f…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

GE Healthcare, Invasive Blood Pressure Care Cables. Product ID Number: 2016995-001, 2016995-002, 2016995-003, 2016995-004.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 115V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for pumpi…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Etac¿ Ono Walker, Etac¿ Avant Walker, and Etac¿ Salsa Walker. These products are four-wheeled walkers intended as a walking aid for indoor and ou…

Etac Supply Center Ab

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Stryker AVS Navigator Trials 6mm-15mm Manufactured by: Stryker Spine SAS Z.1 Marticot-33610-Cestas -France +33 (0) 5.57.97.06.30 http;//www.stry…

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Low Jul 25, 2012

SIGMASpectrum Infusion Pump Master Drug Library (MDL) Editor software. Product Usage: A customized in-house library of all IV and epidural drug…

Sigma

FDA Devices Critical Jul 25, 2012

CareFusion EnVe Ventilator Designed for use on patients who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 5 kg (11 …

CareFusion 203, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Integra(TM) Jarit(R) Take-Apart Endoscopic Instruments. Integra(TM) Jarit(R) Take-Apart Endoscopic Instruments are intended for use in laparoscopi…

Integra Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Stryker T2 Arthrodesis Nailing System. Manufacturer: Stryker Trauma GmbH, Professor-Kuntscher-Str. 1-5, 24232 Schonkirchen Germany. Distributed in …

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Bipolar Forceps model number: S02-XXX, S03-XXX, P02-XXX, and P03-XXX. "Instructions For Use" (QF7.5.1A.R01 thru QF7.5.1A.R06 Care and Handling of Bip…

Stingray Surgical Products, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

LMA Esophageal Intubation Detector (EID), Catalog Number EID100 The device is used to assist verification of placement of the endotracheal tube or…

LMA North America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

OEC 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the p…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on th…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Hudson RCI Concha Therm Neptune Humidifier, Rx Only, Product Usage: Usage: Device that is intended to add moisture to, and sometime to warm, th…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 220/240V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the e…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

OEC 9900 Elite, OEC 9900 Elite MD Motorized C-arm System, OEC 9900 Elite NAV used as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneo…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on th…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular Device (Catalog #500-55106, 500-55112; 500-55118; 500-55124; 500-55130; 500-55140; 500-55150; 500-54106; 500-56130; 500-5…

EKOS Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Varian brand Varian Eclipse Treatment Planning System for radiotherapy; Model Number: H48; Product is manufactured and distributed by Varian Medical…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Philips Brilliance 6, 16, 40, 64, Big Bore, iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems. The devices are Computed Tomography Systems that…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Alere Triage Tox+MTD Drug Screen, PN 94400 Product Usage: The Alere Triage TOX Drug Screen is a fluorescence immunoassay to be used with the Aler…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 100V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extra…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. System 1 base 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System I is indicated for use in extracorporeal circula…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

epoc Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards for use with the epoc(R) Blood Analysis System Product Usage: Usage: epoc Blood Analysis BGEM Test Cards a…

Epocal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 115V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion Systern 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extr…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

BD Gram Stain Kit, containing 1- 250 mL bottle of Gram Crystal Violet, and additional reagents: Gram Iodine (Stabilized), Gram Decolorizer, Gram Saf…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Custom surgical kits and trays: GEO-MED TOTAL KNEE PACK PGYBK, REF 89-6664.04 GEO-MED TOTAL HIP PACK, REF 89-6664.03 surgical kits

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Spacelabs Medical Xprezzon Bedside Monitor, Model 91393, installations with Option C. It is a patient monitor with arrhythmia detection or alarms. …

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

System 1 Base, 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 220/240V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the e…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 9000, 220/240V with color screen. The Sarns Perfusion System 9000 is indicated for use as a heart-lung system for p…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

OEC 8800 Flexiview designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. …

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 4 pump 115V. The Sarns Modular Perfusion system 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extra…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Surgical Gown, (Large and X-Large), Sterile, Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns are st…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

System 1 Base, 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 base, 5 pump 100V. he Sarns Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extrac…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 25, 2012

Infusomat(R) Space Pump (US Version) with software version 686G030103 (commonly termed 'G03'), 686E030003, 686F030005, 686F030007, 686G030002, and 68…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1. System 1 base 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System I is indicated for use in extracorporeal circula…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 25, 2012

Presage ST2 Assay, catalog numbers BC-1065 and BC-1065E. The Critical Diagnostics Presage ST2 Assay kit is an in vitro diagnostic device that quan…

Critical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

GE Healthcare Optima Mobile X-ray System. The GE Automatic Mobile X-Ray (AMX ) Series are intended to take exposures utilizing film or computed ra…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Gram Crystal Violet 250 mL, catalog #212525, in cartons of 4 bottles. Gram Stain Kits and Reagents are used to stain microorganisms from cultures…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

MicroCool Breathable Impervious Gown with Secure Fit Surgical, (Large and X-Large), Made in Honduras. The Kimberly Clark Micro COOL Surgical Gowns…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 25, 2012

Hitachi Scenaria CT System Software Product Usage: The Scenaria system is indicated to acquire axial volumes of the whole body including the head…

Hitachi Medical Systems America 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.