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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 367 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Exactech equinoxe PLATFORM FRACTURE, HUMERAL STEM, CEMENTED, Right, 10.5mm, REF 304-22-11 - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Shoulder System is indicated …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

JAPAN DISP SET, 261J, 205J, 208 - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processing of blood sh…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW STARDRIVE 24MM STERILE, Part Number 04.210.124TS - Product Usage:Sterile Tube Packaging is a packaging system to deliver si…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

SIGNA Architect Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolu…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

GIBSON Healthcare Membrane Extended, 15mm x 20mm, Reference Number 5303-306 - - Product Usage: Indicated for use in oral surgical procedures as a res…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 4, REF 71434409; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 6, REF 71434411; LEGION AP Cutting Block Size 7, REF 71434412; LEGION A…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 20G VFI Cannula-REF: CN20.D03 GTIN: 8719214221485

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

GIBSON Healthcare Membrane 6-9, 15mm x 20mm, Reference Number 5303-226 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in oral surgical procedures as a resorbable…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Arthrex Fibulock Fibular Nail Instrument Set Reusable non-sterile instruments Outrigger Targeting Guide

Arthrex, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Brasseler USA KM169-39-76 Steinmann Pin Single Diamond Smooth, Diameter 2.8 mm, Length 228 mm Product Usage: A Steinmann Pin is used for internal…

Brasseler USA I Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

GIBSON Healthcare Membrane 6-9, 30mm x 40mm, Reference Number 5303-299 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in oral surgical procedures as a resorbable…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Japan CS Elite FASTPACK DISP. SET - 125ML - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood shed during or subs…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 23G PFC Injection Needle- Ref: MD23.D01 GTIN: 8719214221362

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Atellica CH 930 Analyzer, Siemens Material Number 11067000, Software Versions V1.19.2 or 1.20.0 The Atellica CH 930 Analyzer is an automated, cli…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR, Model 106 Generator, 26-0007-8400/1. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve sti…

LivaNova USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 25G Silicone Tipped Cannula-REF: CN25.D01 GTIN: 8719214221522

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

SIGNA Pioneer Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resoluti…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

SIGNA Premier Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resoluti…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Bard Conquest 40 PTA Dilation Catheter, 8mm X 20mm x 75cm (CQF7582), 8mm x 40mm x 75cm (CQF7584); Recommended Guidewire .035"; Recommended Introduce…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS Elite Processing Set (225 ml) Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage:its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood shed d…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Exactech equinoxe PLATFORM FRACTURE, HUMERAL STEM, CEMENTED, Right, 6.5mm, REF 304-22-07 - Product Usage: The Equinoxe Shoulder System is indicated f…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog numbers: 700-3345, 700-3375, 700-3325, 700-3347, 700-3300RFB, 700- 3320, 700-3320RFB, 700-3322, 700-…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

(1)VitreQ 25G BF Blunt Needles-BF25.D51 GITN: 8719214221164 (2) VitreQ 25G BF Brush Needles-BF25.D52 GTIN: 8719214221188

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW STARDRIVE 16MM STERILE, Part Number 04.210.116TS - Product Usage:Sterile Tube Packaging is a packaging system to deliver si…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 25G PFC Injection Needle-Ref: MD25.D01 GTIN: 8719214221386

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS Elite Fastpack, 225 mL, 20¿ Res Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood she…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS5/5+ Bowl Kit-125 mL Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processi…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Medline DYNDA1928 VP TRAY WITH PVP Packaged in Mexico GLOVE:Made in Malaysia APPLICATOR:Made in China STERILE (01)40889942587583(10)0000000000 …

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Healon GV PRO 0.85 mL, Model (U.S.): 10-2400-14, Model (O.U.S.): 10-2705-14, 10-2715-14, 10-2725-14, and 10-2755-14

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 25G Pick Needles-REF: CN25.D04 GTIN: 8719214221607

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS5/5+ Fastpacks, 225 mL, 150¿ Res Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery …

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 23G Silicone Tipped Cannula-CN23.D01 GTIN: 8719214221508

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

RayStation stand-alone software treatment planning system. Models 4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9, 5.0, 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.0, 8.0, 8.1, 9.0.

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

GIBSON Healthcare Membrane 6-9, 20mm x 30mm, Reference Number 5303-235 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in oral surgical procedures as a resorbable…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

GIBSON Healthcare Membrane Extended, 30mm x 40mm, Reference Number 5303-342 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in oral surgical procedures as a resor…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

EQ-400-RH-QZ and EQ-400-LH-BK products Product Usage: The device is a very broadband light source emitting incoherent non-laser light from the D…

Energetiq Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

JAPAN CS ELITE FASTPACK, 225ML - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood shed during or subsequent to a…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Japan DISP SET, 263J, 205J, 208 - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery and processing of blood sh…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

BA-800M Chemistry Analyzer Part Numbers BA81E-PA00002 and BA81E-PA00003, Containing Gas spring YQ-8/18-90-272-180N (Material Code M6T-010001--- (fron…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW STARDRIVE 12MM STERILE, Part Number 04.210.112TS - Product Usage:Sterile Tube Packaging is a packaging system to deliver si…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc. Inpatient Dialysis Kit PAK-19244. Single use. Dialysis kit

Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 25G Blunt Needles with luer-lock connector-REF : CN25.D05 GTIN: 8719214221645

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS5/5+ Fastpacks, 125 mL, 150¿ Res Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery …

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

ASI 2.0 Calcar Trimmer Shaft for Use with Zimmer Rasp Mode Number: 110032332 Product Usage: The device is a general orthopedic manual surgical i…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

VitreQ 27G VFI Cannula-REF: CN27.D03 GTIN: 8719214221461

Vitreq Bv

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

CS Elite Processing Set (125 ml) Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage:its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood shed d…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC Model 105 Generator, 26-0007-4000/3. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stim…

LivaNova USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

SIGNA Vibrant Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System, 1.5T Signa HDx, 1.5T Signa HDxt, Signa HDi - Product Usage: is a whole body magnetic resonan…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

High Speed Cell Saver¿5/5+ Bowl Set Autotransfusion Device - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended to be used for the recovery…

Haemonetics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2020

JAPAN CELL SAVER ELITE SET - 125ML - Product Usage: its related accessory components are intended for use to recover blood shed during or subsequent …

Haemonetics Corporation

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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.