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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

Newest first · Page 358 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 5MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA564

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

MicroVention Terumo Microplex 18, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, Helical 18 Regular, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 180520HC-R-V and…

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 5MM(P) X 4MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA354

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

NUCLISENS¿ Lysis Buffer, IVD, REF 200292, 48X2 ML LYS Manufacturer bioMerieux SA 376, Chemin de l'Orme 69280 Marcy-l'Etoile - France - Product Us…

BIOMERIEUX - Grenoble

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 6MM(P) X 3MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA463

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

Medline HOI LUMBAR REF DYNJ902823G Lot 20AKA895 Expiration 2021-05-31 1 each GTIN (01)10193489219180

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

CERTAIN BELLATEK ENCODE HEALING ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 3.8MM(P) X 6MM(H) Reference Number: IEHA346

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 4, 2020

MicroVention Terumo Microplex 10, Platinum Coil System, Endovascular Embolization Coil, HyperSoft 3D, Sterile, Rx, REF numbers 100102HS3D-V, 100103HS…

Microvention, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

Trilogy EVO Ventilator, Nordics - Model Number: ND2110X15B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. …

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Arrow StimuCath(R) Continuous Nerve Block Kit ASK-05060-CHO1

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6/0 18" UNDYED P-10, Item Code SL1625G - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Guided Start Drills/Counterbore NobRpl NP - Product Usage: The Guided Drills (Twist (Step) Drills, Guided Tapered Drills) are used for preparing oste…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Combined Spinal Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-05560-WH

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

Trilogy EVO Ventilator, France - Model Number: FR2110X14B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. T…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

i-STAT CG4+ cartridge (blue), List No. 03P85-50. UDI (01) 00054749002269 - Product Usage: The i-STAT CG4+ cartridge is intended for the quantitative …

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

Trilogy EVO Ventilator, EU - Model Number: EU2110X15B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. The v…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Pilling Aortic Punch, 4.0 mm Standard Tip, REF 353440

TELEFLEX MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Drill Tapered NP 3.5x11.5 mm Single-Pat - Product Usage: The Guided Drills (Twist (Step) Drills, Guided Tapered Drills) are used for preparing osteot…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Dimension Vista Enzymatic Creatinine (ECREA) reagent, SMN 10700444

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Drill Tapered RP 4.3x11.5 mm Single-Pat - Product Usage: The Guided Drills (Twist (Step) Drills, Guided Tapered Drills) are used for preparing osteot…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

OPTILITE IgM Kit, REF: NK012.OPT.A, IVD, UDI: 05051700017565

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

Trilogy EVO Ventilator, Iberia - Model Number: ES2110X15B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. T…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 6-0 18" UNDYED SS-24 D/A, Item Code L2752K - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or liga…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 30" UNDYED HOS-11, Item Code CL537 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation a…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

NC TRAVELER Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1013157-15, Rx Only,NC Traveler RX 4.0 X 15MM The NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is no…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-20 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.50 X 8MM BDC The NC TREK RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated …

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2 36" VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL911 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation an…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

PICC Set- PR-35052-HPHNM

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Dense Bone Drill WP 5x13 mm Single-Pat - Product Usage: Drills are intended to be used in the upper and lower jaw bone to prepare osteotomy prior to …

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

SnapLink, Ref Part No. 438-2190, L6R SnapLink, Slot .022, TQ--28, Ang +2, Rot +2, Qty 10, Made in Mexico, CE 0086, Rx Only

Ormco/Sybronendo

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Drill Tapered WP 5x10 mm Single-Pat - Product Usage: Drills are intended to be used in the upper and lower jaw bone to prepare osteotomy prior to imp…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Screw Tap Tapered WP Single-Pat - Product Usage: The Guided Drills (Twist (Step) Drills, Guided Tapered Drills) are used for preparing osteotomies fo…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Arrow FlexTip Plus(R) Epidural Catheterization Kit ASK-05400-CA1

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

ADVIA Chemistry CardioPhase High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) Calibrator - product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Arrow Central Venous Catheterization Kit ASK-04200-UPM

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

Garbin EVO Ventilator, Linde - Model Number: LD2110X23B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. The…

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 26, 2020

TLC-2000 Therapeutic Medical Laser System - Product Usage: Indicated for the temporary relief of knee pain.

Theralase Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

NC TREK Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1012453-20 Rx Only, NC TREK RX 4.50 X 8MM BDC The NC TREK RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is indicated f…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation …

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30" UNDYED V-20, Item Code GLS322 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation …

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Atellica CH High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HsCRP) Calibrator - Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ADVIA¿ Chemistr…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Medicrea International Universal Counter Torque for use with the Pass TULIP [Spinal] System Ref : A22020500

Medicrea International

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

NC TRAVELER Coronary Dilatation Catheter, REF 1013158-08, Rx Only,NC Traveler RX 4.5 X 8MM The NC Traveler RX Coronary Dilatation Catheter is not…

Abbott Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Abutment Screw Retrieval Instrument 3.0/NP - Product Usage: The instruments for abutment screw retrieval can be used if an abutment screw is broken a…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2/0 30 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL811 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation a…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 26, 2020

LifeVent EVO Ventilator, 02 - Model Number: SP2100X26B Trilogy Evo is intended for pediatric through adult patients weighing at least 2.5 kg. The …

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 3/0 30 VIOLET GS-11, Item Code CL815 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation a…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Abutment Screw Retrieval Kit - Product Usage: The kit itself does not have a specific intended Use, but included devices have specific intended use a…

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 26, 2020

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler 12 mm-intended for resection, transection in general surgery Item Code: EGIAUSTND

COVIDIEN 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.