This statistic shows the distribution of major causes for medical device recalls in the United States as of the second quarter of 2019, based on the number of units recalled. At this time, software issues were the leading cause, responsible for ** recalls — of *** in total.
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Stericycle. (August 26, 2019). Number of major causes for medical device recalls in the U.S. as of Q2 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/618253/share-of-major-causes-for-medical-device-recalls-in-us/
Stericycle. "Number of major causes for medical device recalls in the U.S. as of Q2 2019." Chart. August 26, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/618253/share-of-major-causes-for-medical-device-recalls-in-us/
Stericycle. (2019). Number of major causes for medical device recalls in the U.S. as of Q2 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/618253/share-of-major-causes-for-medical-device-recalls-in-us/
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Number of major causes for medical device recalls in the U.S. as of Q2 2019 [Graph], Stericycle, August 26, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/618253/share-of-major-causes-for-medical-device-recalls-in-us/