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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 Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET Custom StageOne Hip Femoral Reinforcement, 9 X 125 MM, Stainless Steel, PMI Instrument, Sterile, Item CP161972.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne, Hip Cement Spacer Mold w/Reinforcement, 9 X 125 MM, 43 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431207.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Mold, 60 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 432160.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

Firefly Floorsitter, Firefly Splashy Bathseat, Firefly GoTo Seat - Product Usage: The Splashy Bath-Seat is a Portable bath seat for children aged 1-8…

James Leckey Design Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

GEM Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler Devices - Product Usage: is intended to be used in the anastomosis of veins and arteries normally encountered i…

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

ARTISTE MV System Model #8139789 with Digital LINAC Systems Control Console Software Versions 6, 7, 9, 13

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Mold with Insert, 60 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431184.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 75 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433175.

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

PRIMUS HI #04504200 with Digital LINAC Systems Control Console Software Versions 6, 7, 9, 13

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2020

BIOMET StageOne Select, Hip Stem Cement Spacer Mold w/Reinforcement Cement, 9 X 200 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431195.

Biomet, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Apr 9, 2020

Pass & Seymour Recalls Commercial-Grade Electrical Receptacles Due to Burn Hazard

FDA Devices Critical Apr 8, 2020

LeMaitre 5F Plus Over the Wire Embolectomy Catheter, Model Nos. 1651-84, e1651-84, 1651-88, e1651-88. The LeMaitre Over the Wire Embolectomy Cathe…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

8mm HTR Sterile Hammer Toe Reaming Kit, Material: Stainless Steel, Sterile: R, PX only, UDI: (01)00812926022345(17)231225 (10)TSL007202

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4x4, model no. GEN-11420 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is ind…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Philips V60 Ventilators with Power Management PCBA part number 1055906

Respironics California, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Avalon Elite Vascular Access Kit, Model No. 70106.3540, UDI 04037691831039

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for: (1) Trilliant Surgical Tiger Cannulated Screw System, Model 210-00-001;…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System Auto Bladder Volume Tool-The Auto Bladder Volume Tool is a segmentation measurement tool REF/Model: 850-20003 Soft…

Butterfly Network, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Gridlock Plating System, Model 310-01-100. The firm…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring System Model Number: 866185 Software version number: 01.03.00, 01.04.00, 01.05.00, and 01.07.00 - Product …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4oz. Tube, model no. - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Silver Antimicrobial Wound…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, C-MAC Video Laryngoscope MIL # 1, for the following REF numbers: 1. 8403xx series, which includes: 8403AX, AXC, BX, BXC, D…

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

LifePAK 500 Automated External Defibrillator, model numbers: 3005400-XXX, U3005400-XXX, 3011790-XXX/, U3011790-XXX - Product Usage: The LIFEPAK 500 A…

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Disco Subtalar Implant System, Model 112-00-001. Th…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

NAVIO Soft Tissue Protector, included in instrument kits. The NAVIO Tissue Protector is a reusable instrument designed to, when used as instructe…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

natus newborn care Olympic Brainz Monitor, REF OBM00002. electroencephalograph

Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Gentell Hydrogel Ag 2x2, model no GEN-11220 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is indi…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Stryker Neurovascular, AXS Vecta 71 Aspiration Catheter, Ref. Catalog No. INC-11129-115, Use By 2021-11-29, Rx Only, Sterile/EO, Manufactured For: St…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

BD WAVELINQ 4F EndoAVF System, Arterial Catheter 50 cm, Venous Catheter 43 cm, Sterile EO, Rx only, Mfr. Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., Ref W04200, …

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Glenosphere Mini Baseplate With Taper Adapter-indicated for primary, fracture, or revision total shoulder repla…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Twist Sublatar Implant System, Model 112-00-001. The fi…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for: (1) Trilliant Surgical Ltd Tiger Large Cannulated Screw System, Model 2…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Merits E604 Pilot Navigator Stairlift - Product Usage: To transport patients up stairs.

Merits Holdings Co. dba Merits Health Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Stryker Neurovascular, AXS Vecta 74 Aspiration Catheter, Ref. Catalog No. INC-11597-115, Use By 2021-11-29, Rx Only, Sterile/EO, Manufactured For: St…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System containing the Auto EF(Ejection Fraction) Tool REF/Model: 850-20003 UDI: (01)00866646000206 Software versions 1.10.…

Butterfly Network, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Gentell Hydrogel Ag 4x8, model no. GEN-11820 - Product Usage: Under the care of a healthcare professional, Gentell Hydrogel Ag Saturated Gauze is ind…

Gentell, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

TEG Manager software versions used in conjunction with TEG 5000 are 1.1.0, 3.0.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0 and 4.1.1. Intended: For in vitro coagulation studies

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Berchtold Chromophare Ceiling Mounted Surgical Light System, Catalog #CH13000000

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

iTotal PS Knee Replacement System, Model No. TPS-111-1111-010101, (ITOTAL PS IPOLY IMPLANT KIT LEFT) Product Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replacement Sy…

Conformis, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Pharos Excimer Laser, Model: EX-308 - Product Usage: The Pharos EX-308 Excimer Laser System is designed to treat the skin disorders psoriasis, vitili…

Ra Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Small Joint Reaming System, Model 311-00-001. The f…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for: (1) Trilliant Surgical Ltd Tiger Headless Cannulated Screw System, Mode…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Two-Step Hammertoe Implant System, Model 214-00-001.…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

AmniSure ROM Test, Material Nos. FMRT-1-25-US (US Distribution, 25 tests/box), FMRT-1-10-US (US Distribution, 10 tests/box), FMRT-1-25-CA (Canadian D…

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

C-Reactive Protein Kit for use on the SPAplus, REF NK044.S.A, Rx only, UDI (01)05051700018456,

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

iTotal CR Knee Replacement System, Model No. TCR-121-1111-010102, (ITOTAL CR IPOLY XE IMPLANT KIT LEFT) - Product Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replaceme…

Conformis, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd 3S Hemi Toe Implant System, Model 111-00-001. The f…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

Instructions for Use and Surgical Cleaning and Sterilization Protocol for Trilliant Surgical Ltd Gridlock Ankle Plating System, Model 320-01-100. Th…

Trilliant Surgical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 8, 2020

DeRoyal SECURITY CUFFS, Single Strap, QR Buckle Cuff and Bed, UNIVERSAL, REF M8138 - Product Usage: patient restraint.

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2020

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin pump, model number MMT-723

Medtronic MiniMed

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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.