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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 Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

MultiDiagnost Eleva, System codes 722030 722016 722017 708032 708036 708034 708037 708038

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Poly G Integris H5000, System code 72246

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

DS-0022 QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW 12MM 5/BOX STERILE - Product Usage: These products are intended to be used by trained surgeons and are designed…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Kit for use on SPAPLUS, for in-vitro diagnostic use, Product code: LK151.S.A. , UDI: 05051700018319

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

TRUMATCH Orthognathics - Genioplasty Surgical Kit, Add-on, Catalog Number: SD980.013

Materialise N.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Low Profile Screw, 4.5 x 20 mm The Low Profile ScrewTM, 4.5 x 20 mm, AR-8545-20, is used with the Ankle Fusion Line of plates and is intended to p…

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

AS COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.CEMENTED,Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN058Z NN070Z NN071Z NN072Z NN073Z NN074Z NN075Z NN07…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

D-0012 3COR 12MM DISTRACTION SCREWS, 5/BOX, STERILE - Product Usage: The 3COR Distraction Screws and the TSI Quick Start Distraction Screws products …

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

COLUMBUS REV F TIBIA OFFSET CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NR068K NR068Z NR070K NR070Z NR071K NR071Z NR072K NR0…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 Programmer. Used to interrogate and program Medtronic and Vitatron implantable devices, such as pacemaker/ICD/CRT.

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Boston Scientific, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, DYNAGEN EL ICD DR, Model D152 - Product Usage: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (IC…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Allura CV20, system code 722031

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

DS-0024 QUICK START DISTRACTION SCREW 14MM 5/BOX STERILE - Product Usage: These products are intended to be used by trained surgeons and are designed…

TeDan Surgical Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multip…

Avid Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Allura Exper FD Series. System codes 722003 722010 722022 722005 722011 722019 722001 722002 722006 722012 722008 722013 722020 722025 …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

LEGION PS High Flex XLPE size 5-6 9mm Articular Insert

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Stryker, REF: 0250070460, 5.0 mm x 32 cm, Strykeprobe, Outer Sheath Replacement, RX Only, Non-Sterile, CE, UDI: (01) 07613327051971 These products…

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 25, 2020

Artis zee Biplane, Model No. 10094141; Artis zee Ceiling, Model No. 10094137; Artis zee Floor, Model No. 10094135; Artis zeego, Model No. 10280959…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

CPSC No agency class Mar 19, 2020

C3 Manufacturing Recalls Perfect Descent Climbing Systems Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard

C3 Manufacturing LLC, of Littleton, Colo.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Morphine Sulfate, 20 mg/mL intrathecal, 20 mL per syringe. Redline Specialty Pharmacy, 2415 Osborne Drive E, #100 Hastings, NE 68901

Redline Pharmacy Solutions

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Morphine Sulfate (MITIGO), 5 mg/mL intrathecal, 40 mL per syringe. Redline Specialty Pharmacy, 2415 Osborne Drive E, #100 Hastings, NE 68901

Redline Pharmacy Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 8B Service Pack 2, Build Number 8.1.2.5, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 8A Service Pack 1, Build Number 8.0.1.10, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 8B Service Pack 1, Build Number 8.1.1.8, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Critical Mar 18, 2020

BodyGuard Microset REF A120-003XYVA, Sterile EO, Tubing: 150 in. (380 cm), Prime Vol: approx. 8ml Product Usage: The BodyGuard Infusion Pump Sy…

CME America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Econocare Plus Overlay Item: 1025EC. Intended to aid in the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries and general comfort - Product Usage: The …

EHOB, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Monoject Hypodermic Safety Needle 30G X 1/2" Item Code 1183005 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vial…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Nextra Hammertoe Correction System-4.5MM Middle, 3.2MM Proximal, SS, Sterile. REF: NX-4532K - Product Usage: The Nextra Hammertoe Correction System …

Nextremity Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Monoject 3mL Syringe with Hypodermic Safety Needle, 22G x 1-1/2 . Item Code 11832215 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspirati…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Concerto & Basic Shower Trolly, Model Numbers BAB1000-01 (UDI: (01)05055982788083), BAB1000CON6102 [(01)05056097364483], BAB1007-01 [(01)05055982796…

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope, Operations & Maintenance Manual, 0900-4940 REV 03

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

FilmArray Gastronintestinal (GI) Panel, REF: RFIT-ASY-0104, 6-pack kit, UDI (01)00815381020116, CE IVD, Rx Only

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Getinge 88-Series-washer disinfectors intended for cleaning, disinfection and drying Model Number: 88-5 Part Number: 88-103; 88-203

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 9B, Build Number 9.1.0.933, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Critical Mar 18, 2020

HeartWare HVAD System Battery Charger The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left v…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Mar 18, 2020

NeuraGen Nerve Guide, 7mm diameter, 2cm length; Part number PNG72 - Product Usage: NeuraGen nerve guide is indicated for the repair of peripheral ner…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Braemar Manufacturing LLC DL950 Holter Monitor 1285 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 150 Eagan, MN 55121 USA Rx Only

Braemar Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Monoject Hypodermic Safety Needle 25G x 5/8" Item Code 1182558 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from via…

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 18, 2020

HeartWare HVAD System Battery Charger AC Adapter The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refract…

Heartware, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

VaccZyme Human Anti-Haemophilus influenza type b Enzyme Immunoassay Kit For in vitro diagnostic use, Product Code: MK016 - Product Usage: This assay …

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Randox Laboratories Ltd. Catalogue Number CQ5052, Lot Number 4244CK (relabeled as Response Biomedical Catalogue Number C2003-2, Lot #070318) IFU: …

Response Biomedical Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Pedicle Screws, multiple sizes, Article Nos. B36004525 B36004530 B36004535 B36004540 B36004545 B36004550 B36004555 B36005530 B36005535 B3…

Medicrea International

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

QIAGEN Rotor Gene Q Software version 2.3.4. Real-time PCR analyzer designed for rapid thermalcycling and real-time detection of PCR assays.

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 8B, Build Number 8.1.0.47, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Braemar Manufacturing LLC DL900 Holter Monitor 1285 Corporate Center Dr. Suite 150 Eagan, MN 55121 USA Rx Only

Braemar Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

RayStation/RayPlan 8A, Build Number 8.0.0.61, stand-alone software treatment planning system

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 18, 2020

Monoject Bluntfill with Filter, 18G x 1-1/2" Item Code 11811022F. Used for drawing fluid from a vial - Product Usage: used for general purpose injec…

Cardinal Health 200, 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.