Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (3/4 Force). REF/UDI::A1603/(01)00607915110581 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamping during ca…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
Cranio/Sculpt C, 10cc, Bone Void Filler, UDI: 00813845021129 - Product Usage: CRANIO/SCULPT C is a calcium phosphate bone void filler indicated for t…
Skeletal Kinetics, Llc
Orthopedic manual Surgical Instrument handle for Simple Locking Intra Medullary (SLIM) System - Product Usage: The SLIM handle is the grip for the SL…
Pega Medical Inc.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90123, UDI # 10888857108363, Siz…
K2M, Inc
SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 8 Fr 3 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is in…
Medline Industries Inc
SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 6 Fr 1.5 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is …
Medline Industries Inc
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 64 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-64E-L, UDI (01)07613327012484(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 56 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-56D-R, UDI (01)07613327012347(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Prismaflex Control Unit
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 54 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-54C-L, UDI (01)07613327012354(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 250mL-- IVD Primary stain for Staining Microorganisms, Catalog Number: 212525 - Product Usage: Gram Stain Kits and Reage…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000277
Becton Dickinson & Company
The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer. IVD. Model Number: IE700. UDI-05051700017176 - Product Usage: The Optilite Clinical Chemistry Analyzer is a…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000435
Becton Dickinson & Company
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 60 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-60D-R, UDI (01)07613327012408(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
NRG RF Transseptal Kit; Model No.s : NTK-710-8545, NTK-710-8555, NTK-711-8545, NTK-711-8555, NTK-711-8590, NTK-P711-8545, NTK-P711-8555, NTK-710-8545…
Baylis Medical Company Inc.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90181, UDI # 10888857108943, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90151, UDI # 10888857108646, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 62 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-62E-R, UDI (01)07613327012439(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/4 Force). REF/UDI::A1602/(01)00607915110574 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamping during ca…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
CapsoCam Plus *** System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule, Electrical Rating 3.1V DC/10mA REF 2795 - Product Usage: The CapsoCam Plus vi…
Capso Vision, Inc.
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 60 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-60D-L, UDI (01)07613327012422(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90155, UDI # 10888857108684, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Kiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System, Model No. VAC-6000MTE - Product Usage: The Kiwi is a disposable vacuum-assisted fetal delivery system.
Clinical Innovations, LLC
HeartStart MRx Processor Board PCA Replacement Kits 453563478461, a component of the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitorl/Defibrillator - Product Usage: …
Philips North America, LLC
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000026A
Becton Dickinson & Company
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90125, UDI # 10888857108387, Siz…
K2M, Inc
BARD MYPICC KIT 4F Single-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000276
Becton Dickinson & Company
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 56 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-56D-L, UDI (01)07613327012361(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000278
Becton Dickinson & Company
STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/2 Force). REF/UDI::A1601/(01)00607915110567 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamping during ca…
Applied Medical Resources Corp
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90153, UDI # 10888857108660, Siz…
K2M, Inc
BD BBLTM Gram Crystal Violet 3.8L-- IVD Primary stain for Staining Microorganisms, Catalog Number: 212526 - Product Usage: Gram Stain Kits and Reagen…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90177, UDI # 10888857108905, Siz…
K2M, Inc
BD Posiflush SF Saline Flush Syringe (US Distributed Catalog 306553), UDI 50382903065535
Becton Dickinson & Company
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 62 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-62E-L, UDI (01)07613327012453(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90149, UDI # 10888857108622, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90165, UDI # 10888857108783, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90107, UDI # 10888857108202, Siz…
K2M, Inc
ImmersiveView software version 2.1 Product Usage: ImmersiveView is intended as pre-operative software for simulating and evaluating surgical trea…
Immersivetouch Inc
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 64 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-64E-R, UDI (01)07613327012460(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
BARD MYPICC KIT 4F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000418B
Becton Dickinson & Company
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-L, UDI (01)07613327012385(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90167, UDI # 10888857108806, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Open Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-044-BPS, BVX-044-BPP, BVX-150-BPP, BVX-150-BPS, APYX-044-BPS, APYX-150-BPP, and APYX-…
Bovie Medical Corporation
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90127, UDI # 10888857108400, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Siz…
K2M, Inc
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90163, UDI # 10888857108769, Siz…
K2M, Inc
Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-R, UDI (01)07613327012446(17)
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000025
Becton Dickinson & Company
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.