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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 Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 22 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 61 mm Number: 00-8065-558-22

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 28 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 57 mm Number: 00-8065-554-28

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

ZCA All Poly Acetabular Cup Longevity Crosslinked Polyethylene, I.D. 22 mm, Neutral, O.D. Cup with Spacers, 57 mm Item Number: 00-8065-554-22

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 11, 2020

END RING 17MM X 22MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495.392 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervica…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Low Nov 11, 2020

END RING 22MM X 28MM LATERAL OR ANTERIOR/0 DEG (TI) Product Number: 495-396 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervica…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Low Nov 11, 2020

STANDARD RING 22MM X 28MM (TI) Product Number: 495-406 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys CS2 Anesthesia System - Product Usage: is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to a wide r…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Low Nov 11, 2020

DePuy Synthes SYNMESH 10MM DIA 18MM HEIGHT (TI) Product Number: 495.344 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body replacement device for the cervical, th…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

Angiodynamics 5F Standard Micro-Introducer Kit - indicated for percutaneous introduction of a guidewire or catheter into the vascular system, Catal…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 11, 2020

3M Red Dot Monitoring Electrode with 4mm Adapter - Product Usage: intended to be used by healthcare professionals for ECG monitoring. 10 electrode…

3M Company - Health Care Business

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, 53 mm Number: 00-8065-…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

5.5MM Arthrogarde Hip Access Cannula

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

CMEAmerica BodyGuard Wall Charger: Lot number 2019-0364, Mode/Catalogue number 151-143XL, *+B 01151143X L0/$$72019-0364/ 16D20191101/* Lot Number …

CME America LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Critical Care Decontamination System (CCDS) Compatible N95 respirators - Product Usage: Used in decontaminating compatible N95 respirators2 for mul…

Battelle Memorial Institute

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Full Kit CE-indicated for short term access to the peripheral venous system for selected intravenous therapies, blood samplin…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Paddles, Switched Internal Paddles, Model Numbers M4741A, M4742A, M4743A, M4744A - Product Usage: used in pairs to…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Merge LIS

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

9372HD Digital Capture (ver. 1.1.0 + w/ 9263 endoPortal),

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Streamline TL Navigation System, Catalog Nos. 02-C-TAP-55-MDN 02-C-TAP-60-L-MDN 02-C-TAP-65-L-MDN 02-C-TAP-65-MDN 02-C-TAP-75-L-MDN 02-C-TAP…

RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

da Vinci Surgical System, IS 4000; Endoscope Controller, Model Number: 372601-16 (UDI: 00886874114193) is included in the IS 4000 Vision Cart, Model …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition, Model 5995000-5 - Product Usage: The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Streamline MIS Navigation System Taps, Catalog Nos. 04-CANNDRILL-MDN 04-CANNTAP-40-MDN 04-CANNTAP-45-MDN 04-CANNTAP-55-MDN 04-CANNTAP-65-MDN …

RTI Surgical, Inc. (dba Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Left - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem is indicated for cemented use only.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

GORE TAG Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Visual-ICE MRI Cryoablation System Mobile Connection Panel (Visual-ICE MRI MCP) - Product Usage: The system is computer-controlled with a touch scree…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Philips Sterilizable Defibrillator Paddles, Switchless Internal Paddles, Model Numbers M1741A, M1742A, M1743A, M1744A - Product Usage: used in pairs …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

The Quidel Triage BNP Calibrators

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Bard 3F SL PowerMidline Basic Kit CE-indicated for short term access to the peripheral venous system for selected intravenous therapies, blood sampli…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Instructions For Use document of the GPS Trackers.

Blue Ortho

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem, 6.5mm, Right - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Platform Fracture Stem is indicated for cemented use only.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

9310HD Digital Video Capture Module with software version 3.4.0 or higher configured with 9263 endoPortal

Pentax of America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

LOM Disposable Surgical Gowns/Medical Gowns, Single-Use

THREAD COUNSEL INC DBA LAWS OF MOTION

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

GORE TAG CONFORMABLE Thoracic Stent Graft with ACTIVE CONTROL System

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Siemens Artis one systems with a Display Port transceiver-Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model: 10848600 - Product Usage: he examination table as an inte…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Hurricane RX Biliary Balloon Dilatation Catheter Catalog REF No. M00545890; M00545900; M00545910; M00545920; M00545930; M00545940; M00545950; M00545…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 4, 2020

Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within…

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

APPX 0.75ml, 6-Port NanoClave Manifold (Glow, Red, Blue, Purple, Yellow Rings)BCV. 1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI: (01)10840619083929(17…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

126" (320 cm) 16.4 ml, 15 Drop Primary Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, Remv 2 Gang 4-Way NanoClave Stopcock, Rotating Luer, 1 Ext; 1 unit per pouch, 50 mul…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7" (18 cm) Appx 0.29 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/MicroClave Clear, NanoClave, Clamp, Rotating Luer; 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

112" (284 cm) 60 Drop 150ml Burette Set (Clave, Shut-Off) w/2 MicroClave, Remv 3 Gang 4-Way Clave Stopcock, Check Valve, Rotating Luer, 1 Ext. 1 unit…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

7 IN (18CM) APPX 0.26ml, SMALLBORE EXT SET, MicroClave, Clave T-Connector.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI: (01)10887709018065(17)250101(30…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Bien-Air Surgery REF 1600517-001 SN ******* MULTIFUNCTION PEDAL OSSEODUO - Product Usage: Product Usage: intended to convert electrical energy to mec…

Bien-Air Surgery Sa

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Appx 0.82 ml, 3 Gang 4-Way NanoClave¿ Stopcock Manifold w/Rotating Luer. 1 unit per pouch, 50 multivac pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709053189(17)2…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 W. UB COBRAID BLUE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201993

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210710

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

83" (211 cm) Smallbore Ext Set w/Remv 8 Gang 4-Way NanoClave¿ Stopcock w/Baseplate, Rotating Luer;1 unit per pouch, 25 pouches per case. UDI:(01)108…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210309

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 28, 2020

Yuno Mobile Operating Table - Product Usage: Intended for support and position the patient immediately before, during and after surgical intervention…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

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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.