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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

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90135, UDI # 10888857108486, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

B-Hydroxybutyrate LiquiColor, Item code CH2440058 - Product Usage: Product is used for the quantitative determination of B-Hydroxybutyrate in human s…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Oryx Cervical Screw Caddy, Model Number BTA-172, as part of the Oryx Cervical Plate System - Product Usage: The Cervical Plate System is intended for…

Innovasis, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90157, UDI # 10888857108707, 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 # 5203-90121, UDI # 10888857108349, 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 # 5203-90179, UDI # 10888857108929, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

DFINE Vertebral Assemblies: Hydraulic-Master Syringe Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 3427 - Product Usage:…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Conformable Thoracic Stent Graft, Rx only, Sterile EO - Product Usage: This device is intended for endovascular repair of lesions of the descending t…

W L Gore & Associates, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BD BBLTM Gram Stain Kit with Stabilized Iodine-- IVD For the differential staining of bacteria, Catalog Number: 212539 - Product Usage: Gram Stain Ki…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 66 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-66F-R, UDI (01)07613327012477(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 68 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-68F-L, UDI (01)07613327012521(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Strep B Carrot Broth One-Step, 16x100mm Tube, 6ml, Item code Z46BX - Product Usage: Intended to detect Group B Streptococcus (GBS) from anovaginal sp…

Cardinal Health Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

AB HiResolution Bionic Ear System, HiRes Ultra CI, MS Electrode - Product Usage: The device is intended to restore a level of auditory sensation to p…

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

NelDerm Hydrogel Dressing (Dressing: 6 x 6 ; Pad: 4 x 4 ) Product #: HB66T

Nelson Innovaions, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

STEALTH SPRING CLIP 6mm latis (1/4 Force). Non-Sterile, REF/UDI::A1702/(01)10607915110649 - Product Usage: The device is indicated for surgical clamp…

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 # 5203-90113, UDI # 10888857108264, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Dako Autostainer instruments: Autostainer Link 48, Model AS480; Autostainer Plus Link Instrument, Model AS100; Autostainer, Model S3400; and Autos…

Dako Denmark A/S

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90115, UDI # 10888857108288, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Critical May 27, 2020

Medtronic Nexframe Stereotactic System and StealthStation Cranial software version 3.0 or newer with StealthStation DBS License or StealthStation S8 …

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 66 left, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-66F-L, UDI (01)07613327012491(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Stryker Orthopaedics-Restoration Anatomic Hemispherical Shell, Size 68 right, Sterile, Catalog # 504-02-68F-R, UDI (01)07613327012514(17)

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

DFINE Vertebral Hydraulic Assemblies: Hydraulic Assembly, StabiliT Vertebral Augmentation System, Reference/Catalog number 1402 - Product Usage: is i…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

AB HiResolution Bionic Ear System, HiRes Ultra 3D CI, HiFocus SlimJ Electrode - Product Usage: The device is intended to restore a level of auditory …

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

SELECTSILICONE" 100% SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER 2-WAY 10 Fr 3 ml - Product Usage: Medline Silicone Foley catheter is a flexible tubular device that is i…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Renuvion/ J-Plasma Precise Handpiece. Catalog numbers BVX-150B, BVX-270B, BVX-330B, BVX-270BPP, BVX- 330BPS, APYX-150B, APYX-270B, APYX-330B, APYX-…

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Custom convenience kits containing Medline brand Sterile Pre-Saturated Povidone Iodine Sponge Products, labeled as follows: Part Description Part Nu…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

BARD MYPICC KIT 3F Single-Lumen, Catalog Number CK000417B

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

AMS 700 100 mL, Spherical Reservoir with InhibiZone, Part No. 72404156 - Product Usage: intended for use in the treatment of chronic, organic, male e…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90137, UDI # 10888857108509, 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 # 5203-90139, UDI # 10888857108523, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

Frames Direct Prescription Spectacle Lenses included in the frame brands

Frames Direct

FDA Devices Moderate May 27, 2020

K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog # 5203-90111, UDI # 10888857108240, Siz…

K2M, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-07 - Product Usage: Microbore Tubing …

BD SWITZERLAND SARL

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Siemens Cios Alpha VA30-mobile X-Ray system, Material # 11105200 The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray i…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD Alaris PCEA Administration Set, Microbore Tubing with Yellow Identification Stripe ASV, Catalog Number 30893-04 (OUS Only) - Product Usage: Microb…

BD SWITZERLAND SARL

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Foley Catheter with Temperature Sensor 16FR 5CCCC2W, Product Code: 50516ICT - Product Usage: for Drainage…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 5Fr 8cm Max Barrier Kit. REF/UDI / 94116/10859821006237 - Product Usage: is used to g…

Access Scientific LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits packaged as a Piggy Back with the BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe, labeled as follows: a. H* Vein Pack Pgybk, 89-62…

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Central Venous Catheters are indicated for the assessment of hemodynamic status through right atrial, right ventricular, and pulmonary artery and/or …

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Inpeco FlexLab, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: FLX-208-00, FLX-208-10 - Product Usage: The FlexLab (aka Accelerator a…

Inpeco S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

VERTEX SELECT MULTI AXIAL SCREW. 4.0 X 38MM MULTI AXIAL SCREW. Lot H5517628

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

iChem¿VELOCITY Urine Chemistry System-

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: TandemLung Kit - DL31, Product: 5730-3118 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulatory s…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Siemens Cios Alpha VA20-mobile X-Ray system Material # 10308191 The Cios Alpha and Cios Spin are a mobile X-Ray system designed to provide X-ray im…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Silver-Hydrogel Coated Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray 400mL, Premium, Urine Meter, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

da Vinci Xi Surgical System

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Dover 100% Silicone Premium Urine Meter Foley Tray, 400mL, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm), 5 mL Catheter Pre-connected to 2000 mL Drainage Bag with Luer-Lock Samp…

Covidien Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND XL 3Fr 6cm Pediatric Kit. REF/UDI / 94124/10859821006480 - Product Usage: is used to gai…

Access Scientific LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

TandemHeart pump is assembled into kits: TandemHeart Kit - TS62/A17, Product: 5710-6217 - Product Usage: provides temporary extracorporeal circulat…

Cardiac Assist, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 20, 2020

Philips Zenition 70, System code 718133 - Product Usage: The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interven…

Philips North America, 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.