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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

SPECIALTYCARE - HUDGENS. The Sarns High Flow Aortic Arch Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary b…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Covidien ROTICULATOR 30-V3 Single Use Stapler REF# 017619 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in abdominal, gynecologic an…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 27, 2012

Olympic Cool-Cap System is intended to provide treatment for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). The Cool-Cap is indicated for use …

Natus Medical Incorporated

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, (10mg/mL), packaged in a) 200 mg/20 mL, 5 Units x 20 mL Single patient infusion vials per carton (NDC 0409-4699-30)…

Hospira, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

T5 Hytrel Zipper Toga. Product Usage: The togas are intended to provide a barrier between the operating room and the members of the surgical tea…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. PORT-A-CATH Tray Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling cathete…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 100 Units per mL, 5mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. VAD ACCESS TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Integra Mozaik Strip 10 cc Product Usage: The product is a bone graft substitute composed of collagen (Type 1) and ceramic (I3-Tricalcium phos…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON Company PICC INSERTION TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

GE Healthcare Revolution XR/d; GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model numbers: 2259988-2 & 2351505. The Revolution XR/d …

General Electric Med Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 10 Units per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are …

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON Company PICC LINE TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the tray kit are used to maintain the patency of…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 100 Units per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A VYGON COMPANY PICC INSERTION TRAY Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of ind…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Lipofilter 3000, model ASP-CAN-2, labeled in part ***MicroAire, 1641 Edlich Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA*** Product Usage: A fat colle…

MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

GE Healthcare Definium 8000 Digital Radiographic Systems : GE Healthcare, 3000 North Grandview , Waukesha, WI, 53188 Model Number: 5131070. The…

General Electric Med Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. DRESSING CHANGE KIT Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Columbus Tibia Plateau (component of the Columbus REVISION Knee System) Product Usage - The Columbus Revision Knee System is indicated for use in …

Aesculap Implant Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Integra Mozaik Putty 2.5cc, 5 cc, 10 cc Product Usage: The product is a bone graft substitute composed of collagen (Type 1) and ceramic (IP3-…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

GE Proteus XR/a Radiographic System. GE Medical Systems-Americas Milwaukee, WI. Model Number: 2259988. Product is indicated for use in generatin…

General Electric Med Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 1 Unit per mL, 3mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box Prefilled syringes are used to mai…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Philips Healthcare Practix Convenio Mobile X-ray system Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 20, 2012

Sigma Spectrum VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP, with or without Master Drug Library, Part Number 35700 -- Common/Classification Name: Infusion Pump -- Class…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

PlasmaJet Open Surgery Handpiece (Part of the PlasmaJet Neutral Plasma Surgery System) The PlasmaJet system is a neutral plasma surgery system tha…

Plasma Surgical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

T4-Hytrel Zipper Toga Product Usage - The togas are intended to provide a barrier between the operating room and the members of the surgical team…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. VAD ACCESS TRAY Kit Prefilled syringes included in the kit are used to maintain the patency of indwelling catheter…

Vygon Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Vygon VY(TM)Flush Heparin Lock Flush Syringes, 10 Units per mL, 5mL in a 10mL Flush Syringe, 30 syringes per box, Rx only Prefilled syringes are …

Vygon Corporation

CPSC No agency class Apr 24, 2012

Gems Sensors Recalls Pressure Transducers Used in Fire Pump Controllers Due to Risk of Failure in a Fire

CPSC No agency class Apr 24, 2012

Lenovo Expands Recall of ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C.

CPSC No agency class Apr 19, 2012

XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard

Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy

CPSC No agency class Mar 22, 2012

Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items

CPSC No agency class Mar 8, 2012

Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard

Lenovo, of Morrisville, N.C.

CPSC No agency class Oct 11, 2011

Nidec Motor Corporation Recalls Pool Pump Motors Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Nidec Motor Corporation, of St. Louis, Mo.

CPSC No agency class Aug 30, 2011

Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Petzl SAS, of Crolles, France

CPSC No agency class Aug 2, 2011

Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 3, 2011

Sea Elite Systems Recalls Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

CPSC No agency class May 3, 2011

WRK Enterprises Recalls Edge and HOG Buoyancy Control Devices Due to Drowning Hazard

CPSC No agency class Apr 19, 2011

Spot Recalls Satellite Communicator Due To Loss of Emergency Communications Capability

Spot LLC, of Covington, La.

CPSC No agency class Apr 14, 2011

ADP Recalls to Repair Unit Heaters Due to Fire Hazard1

Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas

CPSC No agency class Apr 14, 2011

Lennox Industries Recalls to Repair Garage Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

Lennox Industries Inc., of Richardson, Texas

CPSC No agency class Mar 9, 2011

Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC

Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.

CPSC No agency class Feb 11, 2011

Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us

MP and BK, of China

CPSC No agency class Feb 11, 2011

Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions

CPSC No agency class Feb 1, 2011

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Model 40 V-Twin Engine Due to Injury Hazard; Used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Milwaukee, Wis.

CPSC No agency class Jan 19, 2011

Safety Vacuum Release System Recalled by Vacless Systems Inc. for a Repair/Replace Program to Prevent Entrapment

Vacless Systems Inc., of Sylmar, Calif.

CPSC No agency class Jan 6, 2011

ITT Water Technology Recalls Pumps Due to Electric Shock/Electrocution Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 22, 2010

Camping Stoves and Equipment Recalled by Katadyn North America Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Nov 10, 2010

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications

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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.