Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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 · 2026-09-27
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Medical Devices sits at the 100th percentile of category volume (41,070 recalls) and the 14th percentile of Class I rate (9% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Medical Devices recalls by year
2000–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,653
High severity
3,653 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,361 recalls
- Lower severity 1,056
Lower severity
1,056 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,794 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 307
CPSC
307 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime B1 C17/5 -A zirconium oxide block for the fabrication of fixed, full-contour restorations in anterior and posterior teeth. Article Number: 758441
IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Nonsterile-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-018-08
Zimmer, Inc.
ZPLP Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 10 Holes, 158 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-10
Zimmer, Inc.
Sofsilk Braided Silk sutures, Product Number S-2782K. Nonabsorbable, sterile, non-mutagenic surgical suture composed of natural silk fibers, for use in soft tissue approximation and/or ligation.
Covidien, LP
IPS e.max ZirCAD CER/in. Prime A1 C17/5 - A zirconium oxide block for the fabrication of fixed, full-contour restorations in anterior and posterior teeth. Article Number: 758437
IVOCLAR VIVADENT AG
RayStation 14.0.0.3338. Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
RayStation 9.1.0.933 and 9.2.0.483. Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
POWERSEAL 5 mm, 23 cm, Curved Jaw Sealer and Divider, Double Action is indicated for use in general surgery and such surgical specialties as urologic, colorectal, bariatric, vascular, thoracic, and gynecologic. Model/Catalog Number: PS-0523CJDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524INT, Sterile EO, RxOnly
Thoratec Corp.
POWERSEAL 5 mm, 37 cm, Curved Jaw Sealer and Divider, Double Action is indicated for use in general surgery and such surgical specialties as urologic, colorectal, bariatric, vascular, thoracic, and gynecologic. Model/Catalog Number: PS-0537CJDA
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Nonsterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 00-2357-017-04
Zimmer, Inc.
ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 8 Holes, 132 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-08
Zimmer, Inc.
Abbott Aveir Leadless Pacemaker, REF: LSP112V, STERILEEO
Abbott Medical
ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 16 Holes, 236 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-16
Zimmer, Inc.
Polaris Recalls Prostar S4 Titan Adventure Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Route 92 Medical, 070 Access System, REF 1004, Rxonly , Sterile EO. Used for introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature.
ROUTE 92 MEDICAL INC
Route 92 Medical, Tenzing 7 Delivery Catheter, REF 1005, Rx Only, Sterile EO. Used for introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature.
ROUTE 92 MEDICAL INC
Baxter Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier 1 Half Sheet, 5-PK, REF 664103, for use in abdominal and pelvic surgery
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER58F-Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-58F
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER48D- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-48D
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Vanguard Knee System AS Tibial Bearing / DCM ArCom, 12 MM X 75 MM; Model Number 189082. The product is placed into a foil pouch with protective packaging in the form of a polyurethane bag, and sealed closed (inner barrier). The inner barrier is then placed into a PETG tray and sealed with Tyvek lid stock (outer barrier). The sealed double barrier system is placed into a paperboard carton with an IFU and label/indicator dots applied to the carton.
Biomet, Inc.
TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER66H- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 702-11-66H
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Brand Name: WATER BOTTLE Product Name: WATER BOTTLE Model/Catalog Number: EG-121 Software Version: N/A Product Description: These bottles are sold empty and are filled by the user with water fort dental treatments. The bottle is pressurized on the device during use. Component: YES. AIRFLOW PROPHYLAXIS MASTER and AIRFLOW PROPHYLAXIS ONE
Electro Medical Systems SA
ACUSON Redwood 1.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11503314, running software version VA10A to VA10G
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Brand Name: PIEZON Bottle Product Name: PIEZON Bottle Model/Catalog Number: EG-111 Software Version: N/A Product Description: These bottles are sold empty and are filled by the user with water - in some cases small quantities of disinfectant solutions - for dental treatments. The bottle is pressurized on the device during use. Component: YES. AIRFLOW PROPHYLAXIS MASTER and AIRFLOW PROPHYLAXIS ONE
Electro Medical Systems SA
TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER48D-indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 702-11-48D
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER52E- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-52E
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235, PTS-10 versions, PTS-11 versions, and PTS-12 versions.
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
48" Lead Wires, Replacement Part Number: 1067724-4
EBI, LLC
NexGen CR-Flex Femoral Component, Size E and Size E Minus (E-). Component of the NexGen CR-Flex Porous Femur System.
Zimmer, Inc.
Route 92 Medical, Full Length 070 Reperfusion System, REF: 7001, Rxonly, SterileEO. Used for Introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature.
ROUTE 92 MEDICAL INC
Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Catheter Sport Pack 14.5 Fr/Ch (4.8mm) x 19 cm (Symmetrical Tip, Heparin Coating, Silver Ion Sleeve and Tal VenaTrac Stylet- Intended for acute and chronic hemodialysis, apheresis, and infusion. Model Number (CFN): 8888119369P
Covidien LP
LightStrike Blackout Curtains, Part numbers; 610-00008, 610-00009, 610-00019, 610-00020, and 610-00024, used with the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Models: PXUV4D, PXUV5D, LSMUV6-FT, or LSMUV6-SL, for whole room microbial reduction.
XENEX Disinfection Services Inc.
Mariner RDX Polyaxial Head, REF: MX1-000020; Mariner RDX Extended Polyaxial Head, REF: MX1-000030; Mariner RDX Deformity Head, REF: MX1-000040; Mariner RDX Extended Deformity Head, REF: MX1-000050; Mariner RDX Trauma Head, REF: MX1-000060; Mariner RDX Extended Trauma Head. REF: MX1-000070, part of Mariner RDX Alpha Instruments and Implants, REF: AMRDX and Mariner RDX TD Alpha Implants, REF: AMRDXTD, which are pedicle screw systems.
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
Mariner RDX MIS Polyaxial Head, REF: MX1-001010, part of Mariner RDX MIS Alpha Instruments and Implants, REF: AMRDXMIS, which are pedicle screw systems.
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER64H- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-64H
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Leica HistoCore PEGASUS (PROCESSOR, TISSUE, AUTOMATED)
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER50D- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 702-11-50D
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Alinity m System, Part Number: 08N53-002
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Biomet SpinalPak Non-invasive Spine Fusion Stimulator System- Indicated for the treatment of an established nonunion acquired secondary to trauma, excluding vertebrae and all flat bones, Part Number: 1067716
EBI, LLC
VITEK 2 - AST Test kits (in vitro diagnostic test cards for antimicrobial susceptibility): a) AST-N334, REF 418984; b) AST-GN95, REF 421982; c) AST-GN99, REF 423102; d) AST-N390, REF 423340; e) AST-N391, REF 423341; f) AST-N392, REF 423342; g) AST-N395, REF 423491; h) AST-N401, REF 423643; i) AST-N402, REF 423644; j) AST-N404, REF 423664; k) AST-N802, REF 423706; l) AST-N405, REF 423864; m) AST-N417, REF 423880; n) AST-N408, REF 423924; o) AST-N409, REF 423925; p
Biomerieux Inc
Route 92 Medical Full Length 070 Access System, REF 7002, Rxonly, SterileEO. Used for Introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature.
ROUTE 92 MEDICAL INC
TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER52E-Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 702-11-52E
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
ACUSON Maple Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11711750, ACUSON Maple Select, REF: 11711779, running software version VA10A
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
TRIDENTII HEMI CLUSTER58F- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 702-11-58F
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Route 92 Medical 070 Reperfusion System, REF 1003, Rxonly, SterileEO. Used for introduction of interventional devices into the neurovasculature and aspiration of thrombus in ischemic stroke patients.
ROUTE 92 MEDICAL INC
QUIDEL InflammaDry MMP-9 Test, REF: PRS-ID-20, 20 Tests
Quidel Corporation
Redux Electrolyte Creme, Product Ref. 66-04. Highly conductive electrolyte creme.
Parker Laboratories, Inc.
Philips Patient Information Center (PIC) iX Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS): 1. APC (Schneider Electric IT Corporation) 120V Uninterruptable Power Supply Model: SCL500RM1U 2. APC (Schneider Electric IT Corporation) 230V Uninterruptable Power Supply Model: SCL500RMI1U
Philips North America Llc
TRIDENTII PSL CLUSTER50D- Indicated for use in primary and revision patients at high risk of hip dislocation Catalog Number: 742-11-50D
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
What to do with this
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.