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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 May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Low May 27, 2020

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90123, UDI # 10888857108363, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 64 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-64E-L, UDI (01)07613327012484(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 56 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-56D-R, UDI (01)07613327012347(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Prismaflex Control Unit

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 54 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-54C-L, UDI (01)07613327012354(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000277

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000435

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 60 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-60D-R, UDI (01)07613327012408(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90181, UDI # 10888857108943, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90151, UDI # 10888857108646, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 62 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-62E-R, UDI (01)07613327012439(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

CapsoCam Plus *** System, Imaging, Gastrointestinal, Wireless, Capsule, Electrical Rating 3.1V DC/10mA REF 2795 - Product Usage: The CapsoCam Plus vi…

Capso Vision, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 60 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-60D-L, UDI (01)07613327012422(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90155, UDI # 10888857108684, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Kiwi Complete Vacuum Delivery System, Model No. VAC-6000MTE - Product Usage: The Kiwi is a disposable vacuum-assisted fetal delivery system.

Clinical Innovations, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

HeartStart MRx Processor Board PCA Replacement Kits 453563478461, a component of the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitorl/Defibrillator - Product Usage: …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000026A

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90125, UDI # 10888857108387, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 4F Single-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000276

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 56 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-56D-L, UDI (01)07613327012361(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Triple-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000278

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90153, UDI # 10888857108660, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90177, UDI # 10888857108905, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BD Posiflush SF Saline Flush Syringe (US Distributed Catalog 306553), UDI 50382903065535

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 62 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-62E-L, UDI (01)07613327012453(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90149, UDI # 10888857108622, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90165, UDI # 10888857108783, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90107, UDI # 10888857108202, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Low May 27, 2020

ImmersiveView software version 2.1 Product Usage: ImmersiveView is intended as pre-operative software for simulating and evaluating surgical trea…

Immersivetouch Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 64 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-64E-R, UDI (01)07613327012460(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 4F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000418B

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-L, UDI (01)07613327012385(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90167, UDI # 10888857108806, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

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

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90127, UDI # 10888857108400, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90169, UDI # 10888857108820, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90163, UDI # 10888857108769, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 58 Right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-58D-R, UDI (01)07613327012446(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 5F Dual-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000025

Becton Dickinson & Company

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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.