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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 314 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Osteosynthesis Compression Staple EasyClip

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

FG 57 100057X (100057X)

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Class IV New Era medical laser device

Inova Lasers LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Catalog 314-13-23, Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Left, Medium

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Alpen Clinic 100 Carbide Instruments (R100057C)

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

v|tome|x L Series non-destructive testing cabinet x-ray systems

Ge Inspection Technologies Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Kangaroo Connect 1000ml Bag Set, Non-Sterile, Product Code 77100FD - Product Usage: single-use tubing sets used with pumps in the delivery of nutriti…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

VITROS¿ Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Control - Product Usage: For use in monitoring the performance of the VITROS Immunodiagnostic a…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

MeritMedical Cultura Flex Swab, Sterile Flocked Collection Device, Ref C100F, Sterile, for the following unit count:1 unit - (01)00884450491102, 25…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, Ref CFTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 Unit - (01)00884450492123, 50 U…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Clinic Pack 100 Pieces FG 57 100057C (100057C)

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Kangaroo Connect 500ml Bag Set, Non-Sterile, Product Code 77500FD - Product Usage: single-use tubing sets used with pumps in the delivery of nutritio…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products-SARS-CoV-2 IgG Calibrator - Product Usage: In-Vitro Diagnostic (EUA) an aid in identifying individuals with an adapt…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

COAPTITE Injectable Implant, injectable, sterile, non-pyrogenic implant composed of spherical particles (75-125 microns in diameter of calcium hydrox…

Merz North America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Merit Medical Cultura Collection and Transport System, 3 mL Viral Transport Medium, Ref: VCTS100, Single Use, IVD, for the following unit counts: 1 U…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Wuxi Nest, model numbers 202115, 202117, 202017, 202018 - Product Usage: Patient specimen collection.

Thomas Scientific

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

cobas infinity central lab/cobas infinity core license-The cobas infinity IT solutions application is intended to be used for the configuration and c…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Catalog 314-13-33, Equinoxe Cage Glenoid, Posterior Augment, Right, Medium

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer - Product Usage: automated, immunoassay analyzers designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Siem…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Artis zee floor, Artis Q ceiling, Artis Q.zen ceiling. Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Material numbers 10848281, 10848354, 10094135, 10…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Nov 25, 2020

VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier II-For in vitro diagnostic use only.VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is an assayed contr…

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer - Product Usage: automated, immunoassay analyzers designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Sie…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

MEDICREA LIGAPASS TENSION PULLEY HANDLE XS- intended to provide thoracic and/or lumbar posterior stabilization for degenerative pathologies Ref : A…

Medicrea International

FDA Devices Low Nov 25, 2020

Olympus Leak Test Adapter used with Acu-sInQ Complete Endoscope Cleaning Aid Systems-intended to assist manual flexible endoscope cleaning Part num…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 25, 2020

Strauss 25 Carbide Dental Burs (100057XXV)

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Accelerator a3600 Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a …

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Liberty Select Cycler Software Version 2.9.0 Model Number 180343 and RTLR180343

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

SUNG HWAN E&B VIVACE Shenb Innovation of Beauty Technologyt - Product Usage: intended for use in the dermatologic and surgical procedures for electr…

Aesthetics Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 18, 2020

XTANT Medical, ## mm x ## mm x # mm x # ,Lordotic/Packaged InTice - C, Sterile R, Single Use Only, for the following Reference numbers/ Primary DI N…

XTANT Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

EDI Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 IgG ELISA Kit, REF: KT-1032 Per label: This kit is intended for qualitative detection of human anti-COVID-19 IgG a…

Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

AMS 700 MS Pump with and without InhibiZone, sold as individual units and also pre-connected to AMS 700 cylinders. Inflatable Penile Prosthesis

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) Ventilator Series - Product Usage: for use on patient population sizes from Neonatal (NICU) through Adult who require res…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Low Nov 18, 2020

Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, Ref. Z40, UDI: 00819398026499

Hardy Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Aptio Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a modular syst…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography System, Model uMI 550, Rx, CE, GTIN: 06971576832026 - Product Usage: intended to be operated by…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model uCT 760, Rx, CE, GTIN: 06971576831043 - Product Usage: ntended to produce cross-sectional images of the body…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

QUIDEL Sofia SARS Antigen FIA IVD REF 20374

Quidel Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model uCT 550, Rx, CE, GTIN: 06971576831036 - Product Usage: ntended to produce cross-sectional images of the body…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model uCT 530, Rx, CE, GTIN: 06971576831012 - Product Usage: ntended to produce cross-sectional images of the body…

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (tibia)

Merete Medical GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Niobe ES System, Models 001-006000-1 and 001-006100-1

Stereotaxis Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

FlexLab (FLX) Automation System with the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a3600 and Aptio Automation) is a modul…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Blood Monitoring Unit (BMU 40), model no. 701040852 - Product Usage: is to monitor blood parameters during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) or similar pr…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (humerus)

Merete Medical GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

Stryker Zyphr Disposable Cranial Perforator, Large 14/11 mm- is a sterile, single use cutting accessory intended for cutting an 11 mm diameter access…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

OsteoBridge Intremedullary Knee Arthrodesis (IKA) nails

Merete Medical GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 18, 2020

OsteoBridge Intramedullary Diaphysis Segment Fixation (IDSF) nails (femur)

Merete Medical GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

Ultra2 Resolution Variants System for Abnormal Hemoglobin Quantitation

Primus Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 32 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 55 mm Item Number: 00-8065-552-32

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 26 mm, 10 degree inclined face, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 51 mm Number: 00-8065-…

Zimmer Biomet, 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.