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Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
40,910
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (40,910 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC and NHTSA have published 40,910 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,158-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 40,910 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.

  • 40,910 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 40,910 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,158-record federal archive, with 3,645 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

40,910
total recalls
#1 of 12
category rank by events
9%
graded high-severity
FDA Devices
top issuing agency

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 1787

Source: FDA · CPSC · NHTSA As of Jul 29, 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 Mar 9, 2022

Collagen Plugs, CP3, 0.3mm, CP4, 0.4mm, CP5, 0.5 mm, Sterile, EO, Rx Only, CE Dry eye treatment

Lacrimedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

BUTLER Clear Dip, 12 bottles/case

Sunstar Americas, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Bronchial Microbiology Brush, Catalog Number 4310 and 4320. Microbial sampling is performed by compressing a spring as the base of brush wire to expo…

Hobbs Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant) TOE JOINT TITANIUM NPC SM, Part ID 16813

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Helix Elite" Molecular Standards: Inactivated Standard. Inactivated Respiratory Syncytial Virus A Strain Long. Target pathogens are lyophilized …

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Regard, TOTAL HIP - SPRINGFIELD, Item No. 8800297010, Case Quantity: 2, Sterile

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: a. KWIK-STIK 2-pack Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299 b. KWIK-STIK 6-pa…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 9, 2022

Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, Reference No. CT-P60 D-2 02

CELLTRION USA INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK. Cepheid Xpert GBS QC Set (Live Culture). Sets include: 1. 0864E3 Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B, lb) derived fro…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 9, 2022

Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test, Reference No. CT-P60 D-2 02

CELLTRION USA INC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

AU/DxC AU Magnesium, Catalog/REF Number OSR6189, UDI 15099590010850

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant) TOE JOINT TITANIUM PC LG, Part ID 17038

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant)TOE JOINT TITANIUM PC SM, Part ID 17035

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant) TOE JOINT TITANIUM NPC ML, Part ID 16815

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Everest MI XT Outer Dilator, Catalog Number 5101-90168

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant) TOE JOINT TITANIUM NPC MS, Part ID 17198

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels. BD MAX" CT/GC/TV Verification and Control Panel. Containing High, Medium and Low Level Controls.

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

OPAQUE Herrick Lacrimal Plugs, HP3, 0.3 mm, HP5, 0.5mm, HP7, 0.7.mm, STERILE, EO, Rx only, CE Dry eye treatment

Lacrimedics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Brasseler USA, K-WIRE, Double Trocar Smooth, REF KM172-26-35S

Brasseler USA, Medical L.L.C.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Titanium MPJ (Toe Implant) TOE JOINT TITANIUM PC MD, Part ID 17036

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

NavitrackER Kit A: Knee, Model Number 20-8000-000-07,

Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

LYFO-DISK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: LYFO-DISK Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

MEDPOR Titan OFW - MTB - Right - 1.0mm, Catalog number 81032

Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Helix Elite" Molecular Standards: Inactivated Standard. Inactivated Influenza A/B and Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 9, 2022

Digital Angiography System Shimadzu Trinias Generator Model: D150GC-40

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

BARD SURESTEP INTERMITTENT CATHETER TRAY, 14Fr, REF INTS14C

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

BARD SURESTEP INTERMITTENT CATHETER TRAY, 14Fr, REF INTS16C

C.R. Bard Inc

FDA Devices Low Mar 2, 2022

BD Vacutainer Luer Lok Access Device - intended as a sterile, single use device designed to provide a connection to a catheter port equipped with a t…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

IPELA FHD PTZ TILE KITS with Axis cameras used in combination with Natus Neuroworks/Sleepworks software

Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

The Optima Coil System consists of an implantable embolization coil comprised of a platinum-tungsten alloy attached to a proximal stainless steel hyp…

BALT USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Endurant, Endurant II and Endurant IIs Stent Graft System: Medtronic Endurant Stent Graft System Model/REF ENBF2313C120EE; ENBF2313C120EE; ENBF…

Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Primary Shoulder Stem, Micro Length, Porous Plasma, 11 MM, 55 MM Long Item Number: 113611

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Arcos Modular Revision Hip System, Standard Cone Prox Body, Porous Plasma,Size A, 60 MM Item Number: 11-301301

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem, Porous Plasma, 12 MM, 83 MM Long Item Number: 113632

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem, Porous Plasma, 13 MM, 83 MM Long Item Number: 113633

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

NobelReplace Conical Connection RP 4.3x11.5 mm REF 36707 STERILE R

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

DuraMatrix-Onlay Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane 4 inches x 5 inches (10.0cm x 12.5cm) REF: CDSLM45

Collagen Matrix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem, Porous Plasma, 15 MM, 83 MM Long Item Number: 113635

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Primary Shoulder Stem, Micro Length, Porous Plasma, 18 MM, 55 MM Long Item Number: 113618

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

REF: 5921-018-135, Stryker Color Cuff, 18" (Red), Quick Connect Single Port, Single Bladder

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

meridian bioscience immunocard STAT! Rotavirus test, REF 750030, 30 tests/kit box. The ImmunoCard STAT! Rotavirus Immunoassay is a rapid in vitro qu…

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

RESODURA matrix onlay 10.0 cm x 12.5 cm - indicated as dural substitutes for the repair of dura matter. REF: DUMO10125

Collagen Matrix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Michels Transport Medium, 20ML Prefilled Cont

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Mini Humeral Stem, Porous Plasma, 11 MM, 83 MM Long Item Number: 113631

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2022

Comprehensive Shoulder System Primary Shoulder Stem, Micro Length, Porous Plasma, 14 MM, 55 MM Long Item Number: 113614

Biomet, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Mar 2, 2022

Fitbit Recalls Ionic Smartwatches Due to Burn Hazard; One Million Sold in the U.S.

CPSC No agency class Mar 2, 2022

Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

HYDROmorphone HCl PF 10 mg/50 mL (0.2mg/mL) in NaCl, 50 mL in 50 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx only, STAQ Pharma, Inc., Denver, CO 80239, NDC: 73177-010…

STAQ Pharma, Inc.

FDA Drug Critical Feb 23, 2022

Morphine Sulfate PF 25 mg/25mL (1 mg/mL) in NaCl, 25 mL in 30 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx only, STAQ Pharma, Inc., Denver, CO 80239, NDC: 73177-0105-0…

STAQ Pharma, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 23, 2022

Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, REF PT-65709-W containing component: PT-65709-C The Arrow-Trerotola Percu…

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

What to do with this

Monitoring medical devices? Start here.

  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
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Data sources

Category data as of Jul 29, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC 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 Jul 29, 2026.