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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 Jun 27, 2012

TX1 Tissue Removal System Console. Model: TX1 TX1 Tissue Removal System is an ultrasonic aspirator that emulsifies and removes soft tissue. The TX1 …

American Optisurgical Inc

FDA Devices Low Jun 27, 2012

PrepStain GYN 480 Disposable Test Kit with PreCoat Slides (Catalog #490523

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Implant, Dental, Endosseous, Acid Etched, ICE, Osseotite, Internal Connection. . Product is labeled in part: "***Certain 3.25, 13***REF IOSM313…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

VerifyNow P2Y12 Assay, Part Number: 85064, All reagent lots. Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the l…

Accumetrics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS FLEXIBLE ARTERIAL CANNULA: 7.3 MM (22 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR,SUTURE RING, 9.5" (24 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical M5C5/ MARK5 NUVO/STD, 230 V~50/60 Hz - 420 W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 5.2 MM (16 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 7.5" (19 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicate…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS FLEXIBLE ARTERIAL CANNULA: 8.0 MM (24 FR) WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR,SUTURE RING, 9.5" (24 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is ind…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jun 27, 2012

PrepStain Syringing Pipettes 240 (Catalog #490517)

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

24FR FLEX ART CANN NON STERILE. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopul…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 6.5 MM (20 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 11" (28 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS FLEXIBLE ARTERIAL CANNULA: 8.0 MM (24 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, CM MARKING, 10" (25 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is i…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 13mm UPN Outer Box: M00562551 Inner Pouch: M00562550 The single-use Profile Polypectomy Sn…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

GE Healthcare, Aestiva/5 7900 SmartVent, anesthesia machine. Used in Datex-Ohmeda Aestiva/5 Anesthesia Systems.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical MARK5 NUVO 8 /OCSI, 230 V~50/60Hz - 420 W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS HIGH-FLOW AORTIC ARCH CANNULA: 6.5 MM (20 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR, 11" (28 CM) LONG, WITH XCOATING SURFACE COATING. The Sarns High Flow A…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical MARK5 NUVO 8 STD, 115 V~60Hz - 500W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

USA-002 Rev A brochure is a two sided tri-fold printed marketing brochure describing the approved labeling indications for use, precautions and gener…

Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 11mm UPN Outer Box M00562531 Inner Pouch: M00562530 , The single-use Profile Polypectomy S…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical NUVO LITE MODEL 925 OCSI, 3LPM 230V - 60Hz - 280W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Philips Multi Diagnost Eleva II with swivel cable Product Codes; 708032, 708036 Multi Diagnost Eleva with FlatDetector with swivel cable Product …

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical M5C5/ MARK5 NUVO/OCSI, 230 V~50/60 Hz -420 W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Boston Scientific Profile Single-Use Pediatric Snare 27mm UPN Outer Box: M00562571 Inner Pouch: M00562570 The single-use Profile Polypectomy Sn…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror icon Stationary Fluoroscopic system

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical NUVO LITE MODEL 525 OCSI, 115V -60Hz - 330W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical MARK5 NUVO / M5C5, 115 V ~60Hz - 410 W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Accolade Offset Rasp Handle Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Stryker France ZAC Satol…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical NUVO LITE MODEL 925 OCSI, 230V - 50Hz - 300W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

VerifyNow System, part #85005-6H Product Usage: The VerifyNow P2Y12 assay device is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory or point of care s…

Accumetrics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-4.8 Single Use Stapler REF# 017614 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic a…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL Holter Analyzer, version 1.6.0. Product…

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

SARNS FLEXIBLE ARTERIAL CANNULA: 6.7 MM (20 FR) 00 WITH 3/8" CONNECTOR,SUTURE RING, 9.5" (24 CM) LONG. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic an…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Low Jun 27, 2012

PrepStain GN 480 Disposable Kit Catalog/Model 490542 This is a complete kit, per the firm's explanation, that contains the PrepStain Syringing Pipet…

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 27, 2012

PrepStain Installation Kit (PreCoat), Catalog/Model # 490528

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 27, 2012

NIDEK Medical NUVO LITE MODEL 520 STD, 115V - 60Hz - 330W. Oxygen Concentrator.

Nidek Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

CPB CATHETER KIT- DR.VAN TRIGHT. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopul…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

CUSTOM CPB CATHETER KIT-DR. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonar…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Covidien ROTICULATOR 30-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017615 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic a…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

seprafilm¿ Procedure Pack ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 5086-02 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients…

Genzyme Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP, 10 USP Units/mL, 1 mL Multiple Dose Vial, plastic vial, vial size 3 mL, NDC 63323-544-01, Product Code 504401, Rx …

App Pharmaceuticals Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

HEPARIN LOCK FLUSH SOLUTION, USP, 100 USP Units/mL, 1 mL Multiple Dose Vial, plastic vial, vial size 3 mL, NDC 63323-545-01, Product Code 504501; an…

App Pharmaceuticals Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Philips Easy Diagnost Product Usage: Stationary Fluoroscopic system

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 27, 2012

Manual Method 1: 480 Test Kit (PreCoat), Catalog/Model # 490529

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

US-001 Rev A brochure is a two sided tri-fold printed marketing brochure describing the approved labeling indications for use, precautions and genera…

Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Medtronic 0-arm Imaging System with Software Version 3.1.1, Catalog Numbers: BI-700-00027-120R and BI-700-00027-120. The 0-arm¿ Imaging System is a m…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Arrow International, Inc. 7FR 3-Lumen Arrowg+ard Blue Plus(R) Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter - Catalog number CDC-42703-XP1A The mult…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Covidien ROTICULATOR 30-4.8 Single Use Stapler REF# 017617 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic a…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

seprafilm¿ Single Site ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 6641-01 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is indicated for use in patients unde…

Genzyme Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Peak SE Primer Kits (4 syringes per kit) manufactured by Ultradent Products, Inc, South Jordan, UT, Self Etch Primer. The product is contained withi…

Ultradent Products, 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.