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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 17, 2020

smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Sizes REF/product number 48MM 71338663 50MM 7…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Infinix-8000F with Catheterization Table CAT-850B or CAT-860B - Product Usage: This device is a digital radiography/fluoroscopy system used in a diag…

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM 3.2MM LOCKING PEG 60MM , Item Number: 110025460 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation a…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE TEMPLATE 90MM, Item Number: 110025471 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary in…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE RIGHT 14 HOLE 234MM, Item Number: 110030409 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S.¿ PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE LEFT 11 HOLE 190MM, Item Number: 110030108 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RadiForce GX560 monochrome LCD monitor, models 0FTD2347 and 0FTD2379 - Product Usage: is indicated for use in displaying radiological images (includi…

Eizo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A LINK Z INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE Product Description: A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody 32x24x12 7 A Link Z Ti Unitary Open Interbody…

Acuity Surgical Devices, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RadiForce RX360, model 0FTD2346 - Product Usage: is a color LCD monitor indicated for use in displaying radiological images for review, analysis, and…

Eizo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM 3.2MM CALIBRATED DRILL BIT, Item Number: 110017737 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixatio…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 9A, UDI # 07350002010174 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE LEFT 7 HOLE 140MM, Item Number: 110030307 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixat…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 8B, UDI # 07350002010129 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Model Number: 06917259001 UDI: 04015630976010 - Product Usage: The System s intended use environment includes anatomic pathology (AP) laboratorie…

Ventana Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 9B Service Pack 1, UDI # 07350002010297 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer …

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A LINK Z INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FUSION DEVICE Product Description: A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x15 7 A Link Z Ti Unitary Plate-Cage 32x21x1…

Acuity Surgical Devices, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-151, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (one cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or …

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Atellica CH Fructosamine Reagent (FRUC), Siemens Material Number 11097637, UDI Number 00630414595580 use in the quantitative measurement of glycated …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-005-151, 5mm diameter, 100mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 8A, UDI # 07350002010112 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon Natura Model 210-105-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (1 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or like…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-005-153; 5mm diameter, 100mm length (three cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip o…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. T15 LOW PROFILE CORTICAL SCREW 3.5mm x 28mm, Item Number: 110017628 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stabiliza…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Infinix-8000V with Catheterization Table CAT-850B or CAT-860B - Product Usage: This device is a digital radiography/fluoroscopy system used in a diag…

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Biomet 8.0 Cannulated Screw Tap-Bone fixation screw Item Number: 110008467 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stabilizati…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon Natura Model 210-005-051; 5mm diameter, 70mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol gr…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon Natura Model 210-005-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol g…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

smith&nephew R3 ZERO HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 42MM 71332242…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon Natura Model 210-005-151; 5mm diameter, 100mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol g…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE TEMPLATE 234MM Item Number: 110025473 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary int…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Infinix-8000C with Catheterization Table CAT-850B or CAT-860B - Product Usage: This device is a digital radiography/fluoroscopy system used in a diag…

Canon Medical System, USA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Triever20 Aspiration Guide Catheter a component of FlowTriever Retrieval/ Aspiration System, UDI: 00850291007079

INARI MEDICAL

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Comprehensive VRS Inserter, shoulder prosthesis, Item No. 110019068. UDI: (01)00880304829503 (10)814100, (01)00880304829503 (10)570640, (01)0088030…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 17, 2020

Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft Systems, REF: TV-AB2080-I, TV-AB2080-J, TV-AB2380-I, TV-AB2380-J, TV-AB2680-I, TV-AB2680-J, TV-AB2980-I, TV-AB2980-J…

Endologix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

smith&nephew R3 MULTI HOLE HA COATED HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 48MM 7133873…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Dimension Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10471520, UDI Number 00842768030512 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determination of…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Regard. Item number: 830034. GS0348D- CVC Triple Lumen 20CM non Sulfa-Mercy.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) III - Product Usage: Prep Assistant III is intended to prepare human whole blood for flow cytometric analysis on …

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (ID) Antigen; The IFU labeling is for multiple products which included Fungal Antigens, Positive Controls and ID Plates,a…

Immuno-Mycologics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE RIGHT 11 HOLE 190MM, Item Number: 110030208 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE LEFT 11 HOLE 197MM, Item Number: 110030308 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

smith&nephew R3 THREE HOLE HEMISPHERICAL STIKTITE COATED SHELL, manufactured in the following sizes: Size REF/product number 40MM 71335540 42MM 71…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 7, UDI # 07350002010068 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatments.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 8B Service Pack 2, UDI # 07350002010235 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer …

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 4.0 to RayStation 5 Service Pack 2 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be used to administer treatm…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-252, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (2 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or li…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM DRILL BLOCK SET SCREW, Item Number: 110017551 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE RIGHT 11 HOLE 197MM, Item Number: 110030408 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fix…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

ENF-GP2 Rhino-Laryngo Fiberscope - Product Usage: is indicated for use within the nasal and nasopharyngeal lumen.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Arrow FlexTip Plus Epidural Kit with NRFit Connector, catheter system, Product Codes (US) OT19TAGSK OT19TAGSKA OT19TAPSK OT19TCGLK Product Cod…

Arrow International 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.