Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes wi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Minimed Model 503 Remote Transmitter (MMT-503, MMT-503EU, MMT-503NA, MMT-503US) for use with the MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump (MMT-523/723, MMT-523K…
Medtronic Inc.
Hemo-Drop Blood Dispenser, Part Number BMP-HEMODROP, used for preparing blood samples.
Biomedical Polymers, Inc.
Grab n Go Opti series VIPR system Model # PRX-9615 - Product Usage: The Grab n Go Opti system is an integrated delivery system intended to provide …
Western / Scott Fetzer Company
Periarticular locking plate elbow-sterile, Item Nos. 47235800503 47235800509 47235800511 47235800515 47235800519 47235800603 47235800605 4723…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
TM Ankle and Ankle Talus L/R, Item Nos. 00450001100 00450001200 00450001300 00450001400 00450001500 00450001600 00450002100 00450002200 00450…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes wi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Metasul Taper Liner, various sizes, Item Nos. 00877000528 00877000628 00877000732 00877000832 00877000936 00877001036 00877001140 00877001240 …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Various Surgical Instruments: Screws and Reamers, Item Nos. 00579104100 00579104200 00579104300 00579104400 00579105400 00597909526 00597909529…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Argon Medical Devices Septishield II, 80 cm, REF 497302, 25/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, Inc., Athens, TX.
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Periarticulare Plates - Elbow, Humeral and Ulna Plates, Item Nos. 00234800504 00234800506 00234800508 00234800510 00234800512 00234800514 00234…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Sidus Stem-Free Shoulder Humeral Head, Item Nos. 0104555380 0104555400 0104555420 0104555440 0104555460 0104555480 0104555485 0104555500 0104…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
PERI DIST VOLAR/DORSAL T/DORSAL DELTA RADIAL, Item Nos. 00234801303 00234801304 00234801306 00234801308 00234801310 00234801312 00234801403 …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
CTSTM Essential 8 Medium
Life Technologies Corporation
Manual Diff Dropper, Part Number CHB4001, used for preparing blood samples.
Biomedical Polymers, Inc.
Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System, Item Nos. 00434210613 00430900103 00434210613 00434210813 00434210817 00434210913 00434211013 004342…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Minimed Model 500 Remote Control (MMT-500, MMT-500RU, MMT-500RUS, MMT-500RSE, MMT-500RCH, MMT-500RDE, MMT-500REU, MMT-500RFR, MMT-500RGB, MMT-500RIL,…
Medtronic Inc.
Fitmore Hip Stem, hip prosthesis, various sizes, Item Nos. 0100551102 0100551103 0100551104 0100551105 0100551106 0100551107 0100551108 010055…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Coorad Morrey Total Elbow, Item Nos. 32810502501 32810502701 32810502900 32810503000 32810600012 32810600013 32855510796 32855510797 32855510…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Various Hip Joint Replacement Systems, Item Nos. 00151504232 00151504432 00151504636 00151504836 00151505040 00151505240 00151505444 001515056…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes wi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
lmpella CP with Smart Assist, Model Number: 0048-0003. Left heart support blood pump, for Use During Cardiogenic Shock and High-Risk PCI
Abiomed, Inc.
Argon Medical Devices Plugs, Male/Female Luer Lock Plug, REF 041295000A, 50/box, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Argon Medical Devices, I…
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
MaxZero Extension Sets with Needle-less Connector, Product codes MZ1000 MZ1000-07 MZ5301 MZ5302 MZ5303 MZ5304 MZ5305 MZ5306 MZ5307 MZ530…
Becton Dickinson & Company
Hitachi Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT System
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
Various Custom Devices, Item Nos. 32855090246 32855090252 32855090256 32855090265 32855090266 32855090270 32855090287 32855090290 32855090291…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
NCB Proximal Lateral Tibia, "NCB-PT LAX PROX 3H TIBIA", Various Sizes, Item Nos. 0202261205 0202261207 0202261209 0202261213 0202261305 02022613…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
(1) Argon Medical Devices Stopcocks, Clear 4-Way Stopcock w/Male Luer Lock, REF 041210002A, 25/box, Sterile, Rx; (2) Argon Medical Devices Stopcoc…
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Rheumatoid Factor Standard (RF CAL) Catalogue Number: RF2301 GTIN: 05055273205039 Product Usage: The Randox Rheumatoid Factor Latex-Enhanced Immu…
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
SM DIS VOL/DORS RAD LAT COL PLATE, Item Nos. 47235801404 47235802102 47235802103 47235802104 47235802106 47235802108 47235802203 47235802204 …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes wi…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
GANCHI NAIWEITANGPIAN Candy NET WT: 280G(9.8oz) in cardboard package. 24 packages per master case. The following codes are listed on the individual…
Rong Shing Trading Inc.
Synchro2, 0.014 in x 200cm, SOFT Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, UPN Product No. M00326010 REF 2601, STERILE: EO - Product Usage: product is inte…
Stryker Neurovascular
ECHELON FLEX ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 340mm shaft, Product Code EC60A
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5
Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp
POM Procedural Oxygen Masks, Endoscopic, Conscious Sedation, Bronchoscopy Mask, as follows: (1) POM Medical, LLC, REF 1001-MM, High/Med Concentratio…
POM Medical LLC
ECHELON FLEX Powered Plus ENDOPATH 60mm Stapler - 280mm shaft, Product Code PCEE60A
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
DEMO No Needle Corrugated Carton 20 U/D, Part Number 2260-03
Valeritas, Incorporated
TherMax Blood Warmer Unit
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Implant Direct Scan Adapter Assembly Replant platform for the following part numbers: 6035-09PT-M (3.5mmD)/UDI : 10841307123934,;6043-09PT-M (4.3mmD)…
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC
A&E Medical Thorecon Plating System Kits Model No. 94-1400-04. For fracture fixation or reconstruction of the sternum.
Alto Development Corp
PORT ACCESS INFUSION KIT - 1" NEEDLE Product Code: DYNDC2817
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
Synchro2, 0.014in. x 300cm, SOFT PRE-SHAPED Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, UPN Product No. M00326320, REF 2632, STERILE:EO - Product Usage: prod…
Stryker Neurovascular
Accutorr 3 Vital Signs Monitor with NIBP valve assembly board, p/n 115-017679-00, containing software version 8.1.5 - Product Usage: The monitor is i…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
Programmers & Remote Monitoring Software Apps: 29901 CareLink Encore Programmer
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Synchro2, 0.014in x 200cm STANDARD Guidewire with Hydrophilic Coating, UPN Product No. M00326410, REF 2641, STERILE: EO - Product Usage: product is i…
Stryker Neurovascular
Model No. 01-1503-0032 (Adolescent Nail Attachment Bolt). Component of the Pediatric Nailing Platform. Product Usage: an orthopedic implant system c…
OrthoPediatrics Corp
Rosebud Vital Signs Monitor with NIBP valve assembly board, p/n 115-017679-00, containing software version 8.1.5 - Product Usage: The monitor is inte…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
BD Vacutainer Eclipse Blood Collection Needles 22Gx1.25, cat. no. 368608
Becton Dickinson & Company
Maintenance Flush Kit/Blood Draw Product Code: DT19335
Centurion Medical Products Corporation
What to do with this
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Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.