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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 14, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK TIN ABUTMENT 4.1MM Reference Number: IEDAN4

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Low Oct 14, 2020

Neoprobe GDS Control Unit, Model Number NPCU3

Devicor Medical Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

MICROFLEX Diamond Grip Examination Gloves, MF-300 - Product Usage: A patient examination glove is a disposable device intended for medical purposes t…

Ansell Healthcare Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

DABRA RA-308 Excimer Laser, SN: ******* - Product Usage: The device is intended for use in ablating a channel in occlusive peripheral vascular diseas…

Ra Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 4.1MM Reference Number: IEDAT4

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #650304917, MTO Protection Station Plus with Drape - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any co…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #650301023, MTO Radiology Kit Cleveland Clinic - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combin…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

DISCOVERY ULTRA Advanced Staining System (RUO-Research Use Only) Material Number: 05987750001

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

BellaTek Encode Defin3DPMSERitive Abutments-3D Printed Model Reference Numbers: 3DPMSER, 3DPMSERQ

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

VERIGENE Processor SP Model No. 10-0000-07. An in vitro diagnostic device intended for processing and identifying nucleic acids

Luminex Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

1500 Flex Heat and Moisture Exchanger, Catalog Reference 150 - Product Usage: Heat Moisture Exchangers (HM Es) are designed to enhance humification …

AB ULAX

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

ClearPro Closed Suction Catheter, Model DYNCPDS14T, 14 Fr FOR ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE - Product Usage: Catheters are intended for endotracheal suction of …

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

BenchMark ULTRA Advanced Staining System (IVD)- Material Number: 05342716001

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK TITANIUM ABUTMENT 6.0MM Reference Number: IEDAT6

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #650305414, MTO Left Heart with DT Boulder Com Hosp - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any c…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

PermaFlo Flowable Composite REF-UP 948 Shade: A2 - Product Usage: is a light cured, radiopaque, methacrylate based, flowable composite. PermaFlo cont…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Kit Model #65193091, MTO Left Heart Kit - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combination of devices …

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing, Model Number 110031009

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Dimension LOCI High Sensitivity Troponin I (TNIH) Flex reagent cartridge-IVD-In vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative measurement of cardiac trop…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Change Healthcare Radiology Solutions 14.0

CHANGE HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK TIN ABUTMENT 5.0MM Reference Number: IEDAN5

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 14, 2020

Biomet OnPoint SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT Item Number: 24-3050

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Oct 7, 2020

blumen Clear ADVANCED HAND SANITIZER with 70% ALCOHOL, (ethyl alcohol 70% v/v), Packaged as a) 2 fl oz / 60 ml bottle, UPC 8 14266 02371 6 b) 7.5 fl …

4e Brands North America, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Pacific Xtreme (PTCA Balloon Dilation Catheter)

ev3 Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

First Check 7 Panel Drug Cup: (AMP/COC/MDMA/MET/OPI/PCP/THC); AMT Item Number 990100B

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting, Product Number: CV2293, UDI: 20884521151588 - Produ…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

AC/DC POWER SUPPLY for 7400, Part Number 151004301, XP Power Model Number AHM180PS19-XE1057, AC/DC Adapter associated with the following portable ult…

ESAOTE S.P.A

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Noble 1 Step+ Cup (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): NBCA-13A-B /"Noble 1 Step + Cup" THC50/COC150; OPI300/MET500; AMP500/BZO300; BAR300/MTD30…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for u…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3100, UDI: 20884521150901 - Product Usage…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper CV946, UDI: 20884521151298 - Product Usage: indicated for use …

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV604, UDI: 20884521152288 - Product Usage: indicated for use in s…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

ImmuTest Drugs of Abuse Cup (AMT Item Number/ AMT Description): IMCA-5AB-W / "ImmuTest Drugs of Abuse Cup AMP1000+BZO300+COC300+OPI2000+THC50 …

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" PC-11 SV487G, UDI: 10884521149595 - Product Usage: indicated for use i…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Drug Screening Component: Uncut Sheets Part Number/ Description/ LOT Number 100163/ EDI OPI (300) Uncut Sheet-Card /187876, 100195/ EDI PPX Uncut …

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

TDDA Drugs of Abuse Cup(AMT Item/ AMT Description): TDDA-6MBAU-CUP /"TDDA Drugs of Abuse Cup AMP300/BZO200/COC300/MET300/OPI300/ THC50 with Cr, N…

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper, Product Number: CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Articulating Loading Unit 30 mm - 3.5 mm, Item Code 030452 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have appl…

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for u…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-11 Cutting CV4731, UDI: 20884521151359 - Product Usage: indicated for u…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

KIT, PRE OP DRAH - Product Usage: Preoperative kit used to decolonize intranasal S. aureus.

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) Evis Exera II Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF Type Q180 (BF-Q180) All serial numbers - Product Usage: designe…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit 4.5 x 22 mm.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Covidien Best Practices Procedure Kits containing Auto Suture Endo GIA Universal Loading Units, Parent Codes 00Z2760 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA u…

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - Product Usage: indicate…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Stryker IsoAir 2.0 support surface-provides pressure redistribution and is intended to assist in management of the microclimate of the patient skin, …

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicat…

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

4 In. Flat Responder Emergency Trauma Dressing part number 30-0171, packaged in kits labeled as follows: a) M-FAK Mini First Aid Kit; Kit Product …

North American Rescue LLC.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Endo GIA Auto Suture Universal Loading Unit 45 mm - 2.5mm, Item Code 030454 - Product Usage: The Endo GIA universal staplers have applications in ab…

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 7, 2020

Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Compression Screw/Locking Cap Kit 4.5 x 18 mm.

Exactech, 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.