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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 Critical Jul 18, 2012

Alere Triage BNP PN 98000XR Intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of congestive heart failure (also referred t…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

superDimension Systems AAS00016-xx with Software Version 4.0-4.9. Indicated for use for displaying images of the tracheobronchial tree to aid the …

superDimension, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Part Number 688695, Argon Critical Care Systems, Singapore Pte.…

Argon Medical Devices, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromagnetic sensor for use with 3D Guidance driveBAY, driveBAY 2, trakSTAR, or…

Civco Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured for Arjo by Medibo Medical Products N.V., Heikant 5, B-3930 Hamont-Achel, Belgium; Models HEP0001-US an…

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Central Control Module for System 1: System 1 Base, 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Dual Incu i, (Atom Infant Incubator Model 100) Atom Medical Corporation 3-18-15 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 113-0033 Usage: An incubator for infan…

Atom Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Edwards Lifesciences Rigid Suction Wand, sterile. Model numbers S033 and SPC2081. Product Usage: These suction catheters are typically used to…

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 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 fo…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

iStat1 Analyzer Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, …

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromagnetic sensor, for use with 3D Guidance medSAFE trackers, Ref. 610-1067. …

Civco Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor (8mm) with VirtuTRAX instrument…

Civco Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Pudenz Flushing Valve with Integral Connectors, catalog number NL850-1330. Integra Neurosciences, Plainsboro, NJ. Device is used for the treatment o…

Integra LifeSciences Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5022-21US and KKB5042-21…

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

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

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Intellispace Portal software. Intellispace Portal is a multimodality thin client applications server that delivers full diagnostic viewing and cli…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012

Bayonet Forceps 8.25 (209.6 mm) 0.5mm Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-13420, 510 (k) #K884175. The surgical device is pa…

PSC Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Philips Xcelera Connect, Software R2.1 L 1 SP2, an interface engine for data exchange. Philips Xcelera Connect R2.x is a generic interface and da…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jul 11, 2012

Single Shot Epidural Trays, Sterile, Integra Pain Management, West Valley City, Utah 84119, each kit contains sterile instruments, drugs and other me…

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 6IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904611. The Confidence Sid…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 3 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packaged …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 9 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ1 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Fo…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 5 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit Accessory - Infant Patient Y Connector; an Rx device for single patient use; 30 connectors per box; CareFusion, …

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/4M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/2M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/1M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 10 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were packag…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Non-Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkw…

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ4 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Fo…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Vacuette Quickshield Complete Plus, 21G x 1 (0.8 x 25 mm), Greiner bio-one. The Quick shield Complete Plus is intended to be used only with Vacue…

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 6 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

S4 Cervical (S4C) Revision Instruments (FW099R and FW101R). The S4C Revision Instruments assist in the removal of an occipital cervical screw during…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Victory 9 with Power Seat (SC609PS) Motorized wheelchair with elevating seat.

Pride Mobility Products Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 7 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 11, 2012

AirLife Isothermal Breathing Circuit, Infant Respiratory Circuit, Heated; an Rx device for single patient use; CareFusion, 22745 Savi Ranch Parkway, …

Carefusion 2200 Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ3 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Fo…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

TDX SP Power Wheelchair, TDX SR Power Wheelchair, TDX SI Power Wheelchair. Model Number(s): TDXSI, TDXSI-2, TDXSI-2-S, TDXSI-CG, TDXSI-HD, TDXSI-HD-S…

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 6IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904613. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is …

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 4 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 11G X 4IN, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code: 283904411. The Confidence Side Fire Needle is …

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ5 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Fo…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Depuy Spine Side Fire Needles 13G X 4IN Side-Fire Needle, part of the Confidence Spinal Cement System Product Code 283904413. The Confidence Side…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/SZ2 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Fo…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 8 Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer blister trays, sealed with coated Tyvek lidding. The stems were package…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

ULTIMA*LX STM,POL 10/12TAP/3M Packaging: The product was packaged within inner and outer PETG blister trays and sealed with coated Tyvek lids. Foa…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

AirLife¿ MiniSpacer¿ MDI Dispenser Adapter. Dual-Spray MiniSpacer¿ Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Dispenser/Adapter with 15 mm connections. The 15 mm…

Thayer Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 11, 2012

Microbiologics 217 Osseo Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Gram Stain Control Slides, SLO3-10, ATCC Licensed Derivative, MediMart Europe, 11 rue Em…

Microbiologics 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.