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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 10, 2020

ARTIS icono systems with Quantification Application SW (QVA/QCA) on a standalone XWP computer, an interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model Num…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 6.5X40MM, Item Number 810M6540 - 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 6.5X55MM, Item Number 810M6555 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

da Vinci SP surgical system

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

safeCLINITUBES Blood Sampler;REF 942-969;D957P-70-45x1

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION RMX Injectable BVF 5CC . REF/UDI: 390-6001/ /00813845021082 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by …

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X35MM, Item Number 810M4535 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Accelerator a3600 Automation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) - Product Usage: The systems consolidate multiple Analytical inst…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire VersaTrack Auto Suture Hernia Stapler, 4.0mm, Part No. 174021 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surgery procedures for…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X45MM, Item Number 810M7545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, 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

OSTEOVATIONEX 5CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0005/00813845020023 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone …

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Gambro Cartridge Blood Set Prime Line - Product Usage: is intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using Dialysis Delivery Systems.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X30MM, Item Number 810M4530 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, 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

Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

System, Tomography Computed Emmission

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

safeCLINITUBES Blood Sampler;REF 942-892;D957P-70-100x1

Radiometer Medical ApS

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION 10CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2010/00813845020061 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone d…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.8mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174025 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surg…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X55MM, Item Number 810M7555 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

EQUISTREAM¿ XK Long-Term Hemodialysis Catheter. REF/UDI:5913190/(01)00801741013836; 16F

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Aptio Automation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) - Product Usage: The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.

American Contract Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

FlexLab Augomation System using the Aliquoter Module (Inpeco P/N FLX-212) The systems consolidate multiple Analytical instruments into a unified work…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 6.5X35MM, Item Number 810M6535 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, 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

Beckman Coulter Access Immunoassay Systems, Access Free T3 Triiodothyronine, REF A13422 (UDI: 15099590201661) for use with the Access Family of Immu…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION 5CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2005/00813845020054 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone du…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Gambro Cartridge Blood Transport System for Hemodialysis Blood Set - Product Usage: is intended for single use in a hemodialysis treatment using Dial…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Type S Extension For use with Varian, CIVCO, Prescription Only - Product Usage: Device is intended for patient positioning.

Med Tec Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Xhibit Central, Model No. 96102 - Product Usage: intended use is to provide clinicians with central monitoring of adult, pediatric and neonatal patie…

Spacelabs Healthcare, 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

OLYMPUS ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System, Model SPL-T Transducer

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Beckman Coulter ACCESS Immunoassay Systems, Access Thyroglobulin Antibody II, REF A32898 (UDI: 15099590202910) for use with the Access Family of Im…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Centrella Smart+ Bed, Catalog Number P7900

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION 10 CC IMPACT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2110/ /00813845021092 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bon…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Device accessory - Product Usage: The chest pneumograph (also referred to as the pneumatic bellows, respiration…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 4.5X40MM, Item Number 810M4540 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION RMX 10 CC Injectable. REF/UDI: 390-6002/ /00813845021099 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bon…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATIONEX 2CC INJECT FORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-0002/00813845020009 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone …

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 5.5X55MM, Item Number 810M5555 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Multifire Endo Hernia 0 12mm Stapler with 4.0mm Disposable Loading Unit , Part No. 174027 - Product Usage: has application in endoscopic general surg…

Covidien Llc

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 6.5X45MM, Item Number 810M6545 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

OSTEOVATION 3CC IMPACTFORMULA. REF/UDI: 390-2103/00813845020078 - Product Usage: The product provides a bone void filler that is replaced by bone dur…

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 10, 2020

Vital MIS Spinal Fixation system implants CANN POLY EXT TAB 7.5X50MM, Item Number 810M7550 - 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 5.5X40MM, Item Number 810M5540 - Product Usage: are non-cervical spinal fixation devices …

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.