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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 Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0793-14 (SL-2593CO), SOLEX 7 Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), Heparin CO…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF 8700-0781-40 (CL-2295AE), COOL LINE Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens) HEPARIN …

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. Sparq, Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF 795116, 100-240V -, 50/60 Hz, 500 VA, CE2797, Rx Only,

Philips Ultrasound Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK LOGIC Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK Logic PS Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-35-XXXX; b. …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(i), Refrigeration Module, Model: MCH-10RMS, UDI: (01)00860000846127 used with heat exchange devices.

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Nox T3s Recorder - Product Usage: intended for ambulatory recording of physiological signals during sleep.

NOX MEDICAL

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000871-40, Quattro (Heparin) IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.), EU, New Luer

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000866-01, ICY IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.)

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(m),Thermoelectric Cooling Lid, Model: MCH-11TEC,CE 2797, UDI: (01) 00860000846134

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF: 8700-0791-01 (IC-4593), Premium Access Kit QUATTRO, Intravascular Heat exchange Catheter Kit (Heparin), with central venous infusion capab…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK RBK PS Tibial Components. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated o…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-0781-03 (CL-2295AE), COOLINE Intravascular Heat Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts (Product Line: 256-12-XX, 256-13-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0782-14 (IC-3893CO), ICY Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), HEPARIN COATED…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 13, 2021

Action De Gala, FuSion Conductive Gel - Product Usage: Intended for use in acoustic coupling of ultrasound transducer to tissue.

Aesthetics Systems Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment WP, Cat. No. 30-70106 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital r…

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment MU, Cat. No. 30-70103 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital r…

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35, 0…

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000870-40, ICY (Heparin) IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.), EU, New Luer

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000865-01, Cool Line IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.)

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Vantage Total Ankle System including a. Vantage Fixed-Bearing Polyethylene Liner Component (Product Line: 350-21-XX, 350-22-XX); b. Vantage M…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

TRULIANT Knee System including TRULIANT Tibial Inserts, also labeled as the following: a. TRULIANT CR Tibial Inserts; b. TRULIANT CR Slope …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Medtronic Bio-Medicus Insertion Kits, Model number 96553, Pediatric Insertion Kit, Sterile; and Model number 96551, Venous Insertion Kit, Sterile.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF: 8700-0783-03 (IC-4593AE) QUATTRO Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), Sterile E…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System custom devices labeled as the following: a. CUSTOM OPTETRAK ANGLED PS INSERT (Product Line: 900-06-XX, 900-08-…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000867-01, Quattro IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.)

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Flower E-Kit, Advanced-Bone Fixation Fasterner-Fixation of Ref: EWK 201

Flower Orthopedics Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 13, 2021

Ultra-Myossage Lotion 1-gallon bottle, REF: 4262; Myossage Lotion 1-gallon bottle, REF: 4210, located in the following DJO, LLC / DJO FRANCE kits:

DJO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ATTUNE Revision Tibial Augment Size 7/8 5mm- intended for knee joint replacement Part Code:152307001

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF 8700-0793-01 (SL-2593) Premium Access Kit SOLEX 7, Intravascular Heat Exchange catheter Kit, with central venous infusion capabilities (3 l…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF: 8700-0781-01 (CL-2295), COOL LINE, Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit Applause Custom Luer Heparin, STERILE EO, Rx only, UDI: (01)00…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ZOLL, REF 8700-0781-14 (CL-2295CO), COOL LINE Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens), HEPARIN …

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-1…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment SU, Cat. No. 30-70104 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital r…

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll REF: 8700-0782-40 (IC-3893AE), ICY Intravascular Heat Exchange Catheter Kit with central venous infusion capabilities (3 lumens),HEPARIN COATED,…

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 13, 2021

GEL CONDUCTOR, Description/REF: 5 LITER W/DISP/4238, 24-8.5OZ BOTTLES/4248, 5 LITER/4266, distributed by DJO, LLC / DJO FRANCE in the following kits,…

DJO, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(m),Compact Unit, Model:MCH-1000(m),CE 2797, UDI: (01)00860000846110

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. Sparq, Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF 795090, 100-240V -, 50/60 Hz, 500 VA, CE2797, Rx Only,

Philips Ultrasound Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ELI, Burdick and McKesson brand 280 Resting Electrocardiographs (ELI 280, MLBUR280 and BUR280), Model Numbers: ELI280-DDB-ADAAX, ELI280-BDB-AC…

Welch Allyn Inc Mortara

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

CardioQuip, Modular Cooler-Heater 1000(i), Standard Unit, Model: MCH-10RMS, CE 2797, UDI: (01) 00860000846127

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000868-01, Solex 7 IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.)

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85

Datascope Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

ARCH Leg Positioning System

Innovative Orthopedic Technologies, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Scan Abutment PCA, Cat. No. 30-70105 - Product Usage: used to take an impression with an intra oral scanner or optical scanner to provide a digital …

Paltop Advanced Dental Solutions Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000872-40, SOLEX 7(Heparin) IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.), EU, New Luer

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000766-01, Quattro IVTM Premium Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.)

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK All-polyethylene UNI Tibial Components, Product Lines, 252-12-XX, 252-13-XX, 252-22-XX, 252-23-…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

Zoll, REF 8700-000869-40, Cool Line (Heparin) IVTM Disposable Pack and Start UP Kit (6 ft.), EU, New Luer

ZOLL Circulation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

AngioDynamics NanoKnife Disposable Single Electrode Probes, Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) Device, 15 cm IRE Single Electrode RFID Activation, P…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 13, 2021

REF TIN3015, 15G x 79 mm Bone Marrow Aspiration/Intraosseous Infusion Needle, For Single Use Only, Sterile EO, UDI: 10885403043796

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

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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.