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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 Jun 9, 2021

10 GAUGE DIRECT UNILATERAL STYLET(1 X DIAMOND 1 X BEVEL), CODE INTVM-DSSKbd. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

10G BEVELED TROCAR/CANNULA. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System provides temperature control of two independent water circuits that directly controls the temperature of…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

CEMIX - CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM STERILE, CODE INTV-MMS. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Cement Delivery Cannula, REF VCF-1007. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty, Direct Bipedicular, Bone Access Kit with Coxaial Cannula, REF VCF-DDSKbd. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

ZVplasty Biopsy Device, 11 Gauge, REF VCF-1010-11. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.

Zavation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 9, 2021

REF 3987, SAFESCRAPER CURVE TWIST, CE 0123, STERILE EO. Used in oral surgery.

Meta C.G.M. Spa

CPSC No agency class Jun 9, 2021

Non-Contact Voltage Testers Recalled by Klein Tools Due to Shock Hazard

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension, USP 150 mg per mL 1 mL Prefilled Syringe Rx only NDC 59762-4538-2 Distributed by: Greenstone, LLC.…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NPr FCZ¿Imp Crwn ASC CC RP CAD 1-25¿ s4 - Product Usage: Implant Crown intended to be placed in the upper or lower jaw creating a prosthetic device (…

Nobel Biocare Procera LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Access SARS-CoV-2 Antigen, REF C68668, UDI: (01)15099590742713, 3.30 mL/R1a, 4.70 mL/R1b, 4.20 mL/R1c, 3.10 mL, R1d, 3.10 mL, R1e

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP A40 System Silver, JP: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: R1111177

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NPr FCZ¿Imp Crwn ASC CC NP CAD 1-25¿ s4 - Product Usage: Implant Crown intended to be placed in the upper or lower jaw creating a prosthetic device (…

Nobel Biocare Procera LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Number: 865350 (US) 865352 (OUS) Software version number B.06.59 - Product Usage: Intended for monitoring and …

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Rubber Dam Clamp, KSK - Product Usage: used for prevention of contamination by saliva and moisture prevention during dental treatment.

Dentech Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP A30, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111143

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

IRON GEN 2: ROCHE COBAS INTEGRA ANALYZER, REAGENT CASSETTES, Catalog#: 03183696122 - Product Usage: In vitro test for the quantitative determination …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Pentax Medical Video Duodenoscope - Product Usage: intended to be used with endoscopic devices and other ancillary equipment to provide optical visua…

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP A40 System Silver, JP: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: 1111177

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Centaur Syphilis Assay-SYP Kit, 200 Test - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the qualitative determination of antibodies to Treponema pal…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

The Ultem Polymeric Resin Koh Cup is a non- sterile, reusable vaginal fornices delineator. It is made of medical grade plastics and not made with nat…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

PIC070 Arterial Blood Sampler PICO70 - Product Usage: Preheparinized, electrolyte-balanced, arterial blood sampler product line for collection of art…

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP A40, Brazil: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: BR1111169

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP A40, China: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number - CN1111169

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

MyWay Walker Chassis - Product Usage: is intended for use by children already using a supportive walking device.

James Leckey Design Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

Gambro Cartridge Blood Set, Product Code 101025 - Product Usage: intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using the Phoenix Dialysis Deliv…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NPr FCZ¿Imp Crwn ASC CC RP CAD 1-25¿s3 - Product Usage: Implant Crown intended to be placed in the upper or lower jaw creating a prosthetic device (f…

Nobel Biocare Procera LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

GS777 Wall Transformer Model: 77710 Intended Use: The GS777 Wall Transformer is intended for use in ambulatory and acute care settings.

Welch Allyn Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NPr FCZ¿Imp Crwn ASC CC NP CAD 1-25¿ s6 - Product Usage: Implant Crown intended to be placed in the upper or lower jaw creating a prosthetic device (…

Nobel Biocare Procera LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

VITROS CoV2 Ag calibrator (Product Code 6199950) - Product Usage: is a chemiluminescent immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-C…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

BiPAP V30 Auto, US market: Continuous ventilator, non-life-supporting. Material Number: 1111178

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

ProBP 3400 Digital Blood Pressure Device ((handheld, desk mount, wall mount models) Model: 34XFHT-B Intended: ProBP 3400 automatically measu…

Welch Allyn Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 2, 2021

NPr FCZ¿Imp Crwn ASC CC RP CAD 1-25¿ s2 - Product Usage: Implant Crown intended to be placed in the upper or lower jaw creating a prosthetic device (…

Nobel Biocare Procera LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

BPB medica CEMIX, PRODUCT NUMBER KVTMIXN, Vertebroplasty-Kyphoplasty cement mixing system

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

11G DIRECT SINGLE - DELIVERY (4 FILLERS-4 SYRINGES), CODE INTVMN-SCDK

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C Guardian Sensor (3) kit for the following packaging: GS3 SEMI 5PK OUS/ GTIN: 20763000192086, 5PK SF NEW GS3 OUS/GTIN:…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

11G DIRECT SINGLE - ACCESS, CODE INTVMN-DSBAK

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Bioseal, Central Line Dressing Kit, containing ChloraPREP Applicator 3 mL, REF: CVC009/20, Sterile EO, Single Use Only, UDI: (01)00630094430096

Bioseal Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

CEMENT MIXING SYSTEM, VERTEBROPLASTY-KYPHOPLASTY, REF VCF-1051

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

RENOVA SPINE BONE FILLER 10G 12CM CENTIM. STERILE, RESFIL1112C1-US

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

10G DIRECT SINGLE - ACCESS, CODE INTVM-DSBAK

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020B, Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 2L US/GTIN: 00763000140779 GS3 1PK 2L US/ GTIN: 007630003…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020D2 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 1PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 00763000243357 GS3 1PK 9L OUS2/ GTIN: 0076300…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

Medtronic REF: MMT-7020C3 Guardian Sensor (3) for the following packaging: GS3 5PK OUS3/ GTIN: 20643169704118 GS3 5PK 9L OUS3/ GTIN: 20763000…

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617400, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, intermediate kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741045094 - Product Usage: is designed for use …

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 7617405J, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter, Basic kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, 60 cm, UDI: (01)10801741200592 - Product Usage: is designed for use when c…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

BPB medica OSTEOBELL EXPLANT NEEDLE FOR BONE MARROW EXPLANT, 110 mm, 11 G, REF OBE1111

BIOPSYBELL S.R.L.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF 9617408, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, UDI: (01)10801741036009 …

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 26, 2021

REF CK000379, Groshong NXT ClearVue Catheter with Sherlock Tip Location System (TLS) Stylet, Full Kit, 4F, Single-Lumen, TLS, CE 2797, UDI: (01)10801…

Bard Access Systems 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.