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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 339 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S.¿ PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE TEMPLATE 140MM Item Number: 110025472 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary in…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

4plus Streptavidin HRP Label, Conjugated Streptavidin Horseradish Peroxidase, Detection Component, Catalog Number: HP604H

Biocare Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Infant Child Starter Kits, Part Number: 3202784-009, containing Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, for use with LIFEPAK 1000 def…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (1 cannula) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol grip or li…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-105-152, 5mm diameter, 100mm 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

Genicon Natura Model 210-005-052, 5mm diameter, 70mm length (two cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol gr…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

HardyCHROM MRSA,REF; G307, LOT: 447694, A selective and differential chromogenic medium for the qualitative direct detection of nasal colonization by…

Hardy Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Product number 837507 - Product Usage: intended to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians, …

Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 6, UDI # 07350002010013 - 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

Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, Part Number: 3202380-006, for use with LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator, LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator, …

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 9B, UDI # 07350002010266 - 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 6 Service Pack 1, UDI #s 07350002010037, 07350002010082 - Product Usage: For radiation therapy and medical oncology which can also be u…

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 2D CAMERA HEAD, IS4000, Model No. 400499-03 - Product Usage: is designed to enable complex surgery using a minim…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

RayStation 8B Service Pack 1, UDI # 07350002010204 - 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.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM DRILL BLOCK GUIDE SLEEVE 2.7MM, Item Number: 110017563 - 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 14 HOLE 234MM, Item Number: 110030309 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Dimension Vista Enzymatic Creatinine, Siemens Material Number 10700444, UDI Number 00842768036262 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determinat…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

FilmArray BCID Panel, RFIT-ASY-0127, 6, Rx Only, CE, IVD, UDI: 00815381020093 used with the following BACT/ALERT Blood Culture Bottle Catalog No./D…

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Elekta Unity, Philips Marlin Software versions: R5.3.30, R5.3.31, R6.0.5331, R5.7.0, R5.7.1, R6.1.571

Elekta Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE RIGHT 14 HOLE 227MM, Item Number: 110030209 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry Enzymatic Creatinine_2, Siemens Material Number 10335869, UDI Number 00630414526690 - Product Usage: use in the quantitative determin…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Genicon GENILook Model 200-005-251, 5mm diameter, 150mm length (one cannula, threaded) - Product Usage: The universal handle can be used as a pistol…

Genicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S. PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM HIGH PLATE RIGHT 7 HOLE 140MM, Item Number: 110030407 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

BD FACS Sample Prep Assistant (SPA) II Upgrade - Product Usage: K050191: The BD FACSCanto system with BD FACSCanto clinical software when used with t…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

A.L.P.S.¿ PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATING SYSTEM LOW PLATE LEFT 14 HOLE 227MM, Item Number: 110030109 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixa…

Biomet

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 17, 2020

Biomet 6.5 Cannulated Screw Tap - Bone fixation screw, Item Number: 110008466 - Product Usage: Intended for temporary internal fixation and stab…

Biomet

CPSC No agency class Jun 17, 2020

Edwards Recalls Mechanical Heat Detectors Due to Failure to Alert to Fire

CPSC No agency class Jun 17, 2020

Republic Wireless Recalls Relay Charging Cables Due to Overheating and Burn Hazards

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

TRUE METRIX SELF MONITORING BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM - Product Usage: is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary …

Trividia Health, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X35MM, Item Number 810M5535 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X45MM, Item Number 810M4545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jun 10, 2020

PerkinElmer 226 Sample Collection Device

PerkinElmer Health Sciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X55MM, Item Number 811M8555 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices i…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

AC Powered hospital adjustable bed.

Umano Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X50MM, Item Number 810M5550 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X45MM, Item Number 810M5545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Beckman Coulter ACCESS Immunoassay Systems, Access Total T3 Triiodothyronine , REF 33830 (UDI: 15099590227210) for use with the Access Family of Im…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Gambro Cartridge Low Weight-Low Volume Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set - Product Usage: is intended for single use in a hemodialysi…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Beckman Coulter ACCESS Immunoassay Systems, Access GI Monitor Cancer Antigen 19-9, REF 387687 ( UDI: 15099590231842) the Access Family of Immunoassa…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN BL POLY EXT 8.5X60MM, Item Number 811M8560 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices i…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

safeCLINITUBES Blood Sampler;REF 942-898;D957P-70-70x1

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATIONEX 3CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0003/00813845020016 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone …

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Pressure Monitoring Set, C-PMS, G02838

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Beckman Coulter ACCESS Immunoassay Systems, Access Thyroglobulin, REF 33860 (UDI: 15099590227173) for use with the Access Family of Immunoassay Syste…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Medtronic Implantable Insulin Pump System, REF: MMT-2007D, Sterile EO, CE 0459 UDI: 00763000043001

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION 5CC IMPACTFORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2105/00813845020085 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone dur…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

NobelActive Internal NP 3.5x15mm Endosseus dental implant, REF: 34128, Rx Only, Sterile R, CE, UDI: (01)07332747010619

Nobel Biocare Usa 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.