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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

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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 Moderate Jul 11, 2012

LUSTER HIP SZ 2 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

PathFinder NXT Pivoting Percutaneous Rod Holder This device is an instrument used during orthopedic surgery. The intended use of the pivoting perc…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

PTS Panels Creatinine test strips. PTS Panels Creatinine Test Strips are intended to measure creatinine in whole blood. Creatinine measurements ar…

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Sarns Antegrade Cardioplegia Cannula: ROOT INFUSTION VENT CATHETER WITH 12 GAUGE BLUE NEEDLE RECTANGULAR FLANGE, 6" (15 CM) LONG Product Usage: T…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

X-COATED TRANSPLANT PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

GoBed+ . Model FL20E Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built-in…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

FX PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic root to deliver c…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

SARNS ANTEGRADE CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULA: ROOT INFUSION CANNULA WITH 12-GAUGE BLUE NEEDLE,RECTANGULAR FLANGE AND SUTURE COLLAR, 6" (15CM) LONG Product…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 4, 2012

Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) ARROWgard Blue(R) Catheter Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter per…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Bonus Twin Pack Toothbrush Soft UPC 03500068762 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Mad…

Colgate Palmolive Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Colgate Adult Motion Battery Toothbrush UPC 035000686213 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. For teeth cleansin…

Colgate Palmolive Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Stryker Rose Bed Model (FL14E) Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each us…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Toothbrush Soft UPC 03500068747 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. …

Colgate Palmolive Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

OEC Uroview 2800, Model number A349855. Designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical, and i…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

INDIANA/OHIO HEART Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic root t…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Stryker MA204 Bed Model (FL25E) Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each us…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Advanta 2 Bed. The Advanta 2 Bed is intended for low to moderate acuity patients in the medical/surgical area of the hospital.

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Hartmann Econolux Ref 416 105 Sterile Gauze sponge 4"x4" 12-ply 24 boxes/case 1200 total sponges For use in wound cleansing, debriding of wou…

Hartmann USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Go Bed II+ Model FL28C Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses built…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 4, 2012

Fresenius GranuFlo (powder) Acid Concentrate Product Codes: OFD1201-3B, OFD1251-3B, OFD2123-3B, OFD2201-3B, OFD2220-3B, OFD2223-3B,OFD2225-3B, OFD2…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT-DR VANTRIGHT Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the ao…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Go Bed II+ Model FL 28 Ex Beds are intended for medical purposes in both general patient care as well as critical care environments. Each uses bu…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

SARNS ANTEGRADE CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULA: ROOT INFUSION CANNULA WITH 14-GAUGE WHITE NEEDLE,RECTANGULAR FLANGE AND SUTURE COLLAR, 6" (15CM) LONG Produc…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

X-COATED H/L PK W/FX15RW40 Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aorti…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT- DR HENDRICKSO Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Siemens Dimension Vista(R) System B12 Flex(R) Reagent Cartridge (K6442) B12 Flex Reagent Cartridge used with the Dimension Vista System for the in…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Adult Divided Cannula end tidal C)2 sampling w/male luer-lock connector. 7 ft, oxygen tube, 7 ft. CO2 tube RX only.For Single Patient Use only. Di…

SALTER LABS

FDA Devices Critical Jul 4, 2012

Fresenius NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate Product Codes: 08-0231-4, 08-1001-0, 08-1201-8, 08-1231-3, 08-1251-1, 08-1301-4, 08-2201-5, 08-2231-2…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

X-COATED SMALL PATIENT PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Philips HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillators Models: M3535A, M3536A, M3536M4, M3536M5, and M3536M6 Product Usage: The Heartstart MRx is for use…

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Colgate 360 Replaceable Head Battery Powered Toothbrush Medium UPC03500068750 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. …

Colgate Palmolive Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

X-COATED FX25RW H/L PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

MRCTT80041 MedComp 8F Plastic Pro-Fuse(R) CT Low Profile Port with Attachable Chronoflex(R) Polyurethane Catheter. Power Injectable Implantable In…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT- DR OWEN Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aortic…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

X-COATED SMALL PATIENT PACK Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Colgate Adult Motion Whitening Battery Toothbrush UPC 035000691507 Dist. by Colgate-Palmolive Co. New York, NY 10022 Made in China. For teet…

Colgate Palmolive Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

XC HEART/LUNG PACK W/SX25RX Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Bigliani/Flatow The Complete Shoulder Solution Trabecular Metal Glenoid Instrument Drill with Stop, 6 mm; the products are medical instruments intend…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CUSTOM CPB CATHETER KIT-DR. Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Formula Shaver Handpiece (with buttons); Formula 180 Shaver Handpiece (with button) Rx only, Made USA.: Stryker Endoscopy 5900 Optical Court S…

Stryker Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

MULTIGENT Acetaminophen for use with Architect/Aeroset Cat. No. 2K99-20. Assay is intended for the quantitative determination of acetaminophen in…

Sekisui Diagnostics Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT-DR VANTRIGHT Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the ao…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT-DR GERHARDT Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aor…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

MAYO MN XCOATED 3/8X1/2 AV Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aorti…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

ARCHITECT CA 19-9XR Reagent Kit; ARCHITECT CA 19-9 Reagent Kit, list 291-20 (4 x 100 tests), 2K91-25 and 2K91-27 (1 x 100 tests); Product Usage…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Hartmann Sterilux Ref 56910000 Sterile Premium gauze sponge 4"x4" 12-ply 24 boxes/case 1200 total sponges For use in wound cleansing, debridi…

Hartmann USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

Ethicon Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin Plus Flex Tip Distributed by Ethicon Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ 08876 USA Manufactured by Fe…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

SARNS ANTEGRADE: CARDIOPLEGIA CANNULA: ROOT INFUSION VENT/CATHETER WITH 14- GAUGE WHITE NEEDLE, RECTANGULAR FLANGE, 6" (15 CM) LONG Product Usage:…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT-DR BARTLES Product Usage: The Sarns Cardioplegia Cannula and Cardioplegia/Vent Catheters are indicated for placement in the aort…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 4, 2012

BCS(R) Behring Coagulation System, Device catalog No. OVIO03 Product Usage: Multipurpose system for In Vitro coagulation studies

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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.