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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 10, 2019

CELL-DYN Emerald analyzer, REF 09H39-01. The CELL-DYN Emerald is an automated hematology analyzer intended for in-vitro diagnostic use in the cli…

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Abbott ARCHITECT Creatine Kinase, IVD, REF 7D6341.

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Low Apr 10, 2019

Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿, Part Number 0001522 The Beaver¿ Micro Knife 5.0mm 30¿ is a sharp pointed tip intended for ophthalmic, ENT and other forms…

Beaver Visitec

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx20mm-Low Profile Titanium. Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103531 Product Usa…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Na¿da CI Q90 Sound Processor, Silver Gray, Model Cl-5280-140.

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Na¿da CL Q30 Sound Processor, Sand Beige, Model Cl-5260-120; Silver Gray, Model Cl-5260-140; and Velvet Black, Model Cl-5260-150.

Advanced Bionics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

iTotal Posterior Stabilized (PS) Knee Replacement System, Catalog Number TPS-111-1111 - 020102

Conformis, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet RingLoc Hip System Self-Tapping Bone Screw 6.5mmx30mm-Low Profile Titanium, Accessory to total hip implant Item Number: 103533 Product Usa…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

UniCel DxC 660i, 680i, 860i, and 880i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems, that are re-configured so that the DxI system is separated from the DxC syste…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 10, 2019

e700 Automatic Transport Ventilator, Model Number 01EVE700

O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Abbott ARCHITECT Creatine Kinase, IVD, REF 7D63-21.

Abbott Laboratories, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 10, 2019

e600 Automatic Transport Ventilator, Model Number 01EVE600

O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

Biomet Small Diameter Cement Plug Inserter-Sterile, single-use accessory instrumentation to be used during surgical procedures utilizing the Small Di…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 10, 2019

The UniCel DxI 600 and 800 Access Immunoassay Systems, that are connected to an automation line. UniCel DxI 600 Catalog Numbers: A30260, A71460, …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 10, 2019

e500 Automatic Transport Ventilator, Model Number 01EVE500

O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 10, 2019

McKesson Consult Diagnostic Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test, Part numbers 178-CK30T, 178-CT30, 178¿TBSO, 178-CM25, 178-CK50, 178-CM50, 178-CT5…

Cypress Medical Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Paltop Premium Surgical Kit-containing the 1.25mm Hex Driver For surgical and restorative applications prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth …

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

LW Scientific ZIP IQ PCV Centrifuge, ZIC-24HD-75T3 Rev C Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit tub…

LW Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 3-4 , REF 74013987 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 3, 2019

Medtronic Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter(R) GOLD (PVAC GOLD) 990078 - Product Usage: The Pulmonary Vein Ablation Catheter GOLD is designed to be us…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Sunset Compressor Nebulizer, Model NEB100 - Product Usage: The Sunset Compressor Nebulizer is an AC-powered air nebulizer compressor system intended …

SANRAI INTERNATIONAL LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

MultiDiagnost-Eleva, Product codes 708032, 708036 Product Usage: As a multifunctional I universal imaging application system, General RIF, Fluoro…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Omnidiagnost Classic, Product Codes 70859, 708023, 708024, 708025 Product Usage: The Philips OmniDiagnost is a multi-functional, universal X-ray …

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 7-8 , REF 74013988 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 152 cm (60") Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 03 ml Squeeze Flu…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Paltop Fully Guided Surgical Kit- containing the 1.25mm Hex Driver For surgical and restorative applications prosthetic devices, such as artificial …

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 60" Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 3 ml Intraflo Flush, Macro…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 3, 2019

Integrated ECG cable with 3-lead leadwires labeled as the following: 1. ECG TRUNK CABLE, 3-LD W/ INTEGRATED GRABBER LEAD WIRE, AHA, 3.6 M/12 FT…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-4RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit t…

LW Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length), Model Number 9736

COVIDIEN LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

MultiDiagnost Eleva w/ Flat Detector, Product codes 708034, 708037, 708038 Product Usage: As a multifunctional I universal imaging application sys…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

URODiagnost Eleva, Product codes 708026, 708027, 708028 Product Usage: The Philips OmniDiagnost is a multi-functional, universal X-ray system wit…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Vacuum Unit for CATSmart Vacuum Pump. Fresenius CATSmart (Continuous Autotransfusion System) is indicated for the processing of blood collected in…

Fenwal Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Laparotomy Sponge with the following product description and model numbers: 1. Lap 18X18 XR (5 each/pack, 20 pack/case) - Model Number 300, 450…

Medical Action Industries Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 3, 2019

Cardiohelp Emergency Drive, Part No. 70104.8002 Product Usage: The Cardiohelp Emergency Drive is used in emergencies to manually drive the dispos…

Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 5-6 , REF 74013988 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

ICU Medical, Transpac IV Monitoring Kit With Safeset Reservoir and Blood Sampling Port, 60" Tubing, Disposable Transducer, 3 ml Squeeze Flush, Macrod…

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

LW Scientific ZIP IQ Combo Centrifuge, ZIC-CMBO-2RT3 Rev B Product Usage: used as a general purpose centrifuge to spin down blood in hematocrit t…

LW Scientific, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Randox Blood Gas Control Level 2 -Model BG5002. In-vitro Diagnostic Quality control of Blood Gas analysis This product is intended for in vitro d…

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

BVI Visitec Soft Tip Cannula, 0.8MM .50 x 33mm (25G x 1.3 in). The BVI Soft Tip Cannula is intended to irrigate and/or aspirate ophthalmic solutio…

Beaver Visitec

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

On-X Aortic Heart Valve with Anatomic Sewing Ring Product Usage: The On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve is indicated for the replacement of diseased, da…

CryoLife, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries for the Philips MX40 Wearable Monitor REF: 989803176201 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health care professi…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

BD Synapsys Laboratory Solutions Catalog Number:444150 Product Usage: BD Synapsys is a laboratory software solution providing data management a…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Avitus¿ Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 8mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow Catalog Number: BH-110 The Avitus¿ Bone Harv…

Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers, Short Part Number: 60-70102

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

JOURNEY II XR TIBIAL POSTERIOR KEEL PUNCH SZ 1-2 , REF 74013986 The JOURNEY II XR Tibial Posterior Keel Punch is a reusable surgical instrument us…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Paltop 1.25 Hex Drivers, Long Part Number: 60-70101

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Urodiagnost, Product No. 708033 Product Usage: The Philips UroDiagnost MRF can be used to perform all urological and gynecological routine examin…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Accelerate Pheno system, with Accelerate Pheno System Software 1.2.1 - 1.3.1, PSW000012B Product Usage: The Accelerate Pheno system is intended t…

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 3, 2019

Avitus¿ Bone Harvester w/ Filter Insert - 5mm intended to harvest cancellous bone and bone marrow Catalog Number: BH-210 The Avitus¿ Bone Harve…

Avitus Orthopaedics, Inc.

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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.