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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

Newest first · Page 311 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2020

CryoPatch SG Pulmonary Human Cardiac Patch. The patch is cryopreserved in a tissue culture medium containing cryoprotectants within the innermost po…

CryoLife, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 30, 2020

Flexor Check-Flo Introducer, RPN KCFW-5.0-35-55-RB-HFANL0-HC, Order Number G56230 Flexor Introducers and Guiding Sheaths are intended to introduc…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2020

Spinning Spiros, Closed Male Luer, REF: 060-CH2000S; SURPLUG ChemoAccess Closed Male Luer, REF: 066-CH2000S; SURPLUG ChemoAccess 5" (13cm) Bag Spike …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 30, 2020

STOPCON Disposable Valves Set-Single Use Valves (suction-/air-water-/biopsy-valve/auxiliary water connector) DISTRIBUTED BY: KEY SURGICAL 8101 …

GA HEALTH COMPANY LIMITED

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

EKOS Control System (CU) 4.0. UPN 600-40500 The EkoSonic MACH4 Endovascular (EKOS) System consists of a single use Infusion Catheter and Ultraso…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 12.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE -Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.020S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

HLS Set Advanced Model Name: BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2797 - Product Usage: These devices are used wit…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

3.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009787 110009790, 110009794, 110009796, 110009…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Comprehensive Total Shoulder System/Bio-Modular Choice Shoulder System, Item number 406669 - Product Usage: Surgical instrument handle, non-torque-li…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

(1) Capiox FX25 (West) Advance Oxygenator- with left port, 4-liter Reservoir, XC modified to Advance, Sterile Catalog Number: 3CX*FX25RWC (2) C…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 11.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.019S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Oxford Fixed Lateral, Item numbers 154330, 154370, 154373 154376 - Product Usage: indicated for use in the lateral compartment and intended to be im…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

InSure ONE Test Strips (25 pack) vials-fecal immunochemical test (FIT) qualitatively detects human hemoglobin from blood in fecal samples Model 1204…

Enterix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Custom Cancellous Thread, Item numbers CP161941, CP161943 - Product Usage: 1. Noninflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Microsurgical Operating Room Tables;7300BX (18-351-70).

Mizuho America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG VISUREF150 REF 2227-967 - Product Usage: is a diagnostic instrument used to determine the objective refractive values and kerat…

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

RevMedX Trauma Dressings are packaged in a Tyvek Peel pouch, 1 Trauma Dressing per Tyvec Peel Pouch, 30 Pouches per Case; Sterile - Product Usage: ar…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Sterile Trac System Thinflap 24 MM Burr Hole Plate, Item number SP-STA-1021-12 - Product Usage: Fixation of Cranial bone

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Microsurgical Operating Room Tables;7300B (18-350-70);

Mizuho America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

HLS Set Advanced, Model: BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2794 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

PHOENIX, Interlocking screw for IM nail, Item numbers 14-405040, 14-405042, 14-405044, 14-405070 - Product Usage: Fracture fixation of small bones, s…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 15.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE -Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.026S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 13.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.022S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Percept PC Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) - Product Usage: The Percept PC is a neurostimulation device for deep brain stimulation therapy. It is i…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

M/H MODULAR STEM, Item number 13-104756 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage procedures.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushing, Item number 150476 - Product Usage: intended for use in limb salvage.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Kowa VK-2s software Version 10.0.4.0, Product code 04987646809500 installed on Kowa nonmyd WX Retinal Cameras - Product Usage: is indicated for acqui…

Kowa Optimed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 16.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE--Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.028S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 16.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.029S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following …

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 12.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE -Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.021S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System Bi Polar Locking Ring, Item number 11-165304 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polym…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 14.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.025S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Centeze Centesis Catheter, 6F, 10cm, 18Ga, 12cm, REF DRC-002-06 Centeze Centesis Catheter, 6F, 10cm, 18Ga, 12cm, REF DRC-006-16

Galt Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System, Item numbers 115394, 115395, 115396, 115398, 180550, 180551, 180552, 180553, 180554, 180555, 180556, 180557,…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DABRA Laser (RA-308 Excimer Laser) Intended Use: For use in ablating a channel in occlusive peripheral vascular disease. Indications: For crossing…

Ra Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

4.0/5.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009810, 110009821, 110009825, 110009852 - …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

RINGLOC ACETABULAR SYSTEM Self-tapping bone screws, Item numbers 103531, 103533, 103534, 103535 - Product Usage: Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, M…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 11.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.018S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

6.5/8.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009929, 110009934, 110009935, 110009936, …

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 10.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.017S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Tina-quant C-Reactive Protein Gen.3, Catalog number 05172373190 - Product Usage: the in vitro quantitative determination of CRP in human serum and pl…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

RayStation 4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5, 6, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, RayPlan 1, 2, 7, 8A, 8B, 9A, 9B, including all service packs. RayStation 10A and RayPlan 10A ar…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 10.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2, STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.016S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vial…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 13.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.023S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 15.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.027S

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Titanium IFS, Item number 909680 - Product Usage: Bone to bone fixation.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

K-ACT Actalyke Clotting Test Tubes that are used in the: ACTALYKE XL ACTIVATED CLOTTING TIME ANALYZER, and ACTALYKE MINI ACTIVATED CLOTTING TIME TEST…

Helena Laboratories, Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 23, 2020

Carl Zeiss Meditec Ag VISULENS 550 REF 2268-038 - Product Usage: is a device for measuring the refractive power of contact lenses and spectacle lense…

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

What to do with this

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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.