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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

Where Medical Devices sits among all 12 categories

Distinct recall-event inventory across every PlainRecalls product category. Medical Devices is marked; archive size reflects reporting volume, not inherent product danger.

Medical Devices vs all categories by recall count

Where this category's archive sits among every tracked product class

40,910 1st of 12 the highest of 12 categories

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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Source FDA · CPSC · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-08-21

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 Nov 21, 2018

INFUSE Bone Graft X SMALL KIT REF 7510100

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Espiner Tissue Retrieval System-Eco-Sac Trocar 12mm Vol: 1200 ml EMP160ECO-US-5 (GTIN:5060358120367) Product Usage: Tissue Retrieval sac made …

Espiner Medical Ltd

FDA Devices Low Nov 21, 2018

BioMend Extend, REF# 0142Z, Synthetic bone grafting material.

Collagen Matrix, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 16x20cm, Part Number F10256-1620G

AROA Biosurgery, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

OviTex Reinforced BioScaffold 10x12cm, Part Number F10254-1012G

AROA Biosurgery, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring System, Software version 1.6.0.0388

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Powdered Surgical Gloves, labeled as: a. Baxter and Ansell brand Powdered Surgical Gloves b. Powdered Surgical Gloves included in ACS surgical co…

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

Neodent¿ GM Mini Conical Abutment - Product Usage: Mini Conical Abutments are intermediary prosthetic components to be installed onto GM implants to …

Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2018

OviTex 1S Reinforced BioScaffold 18x22cm, Part Number F10256-1822G

AROA Biosurgery, LTD.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 14, 2018

BEVACIZUMAB 2.5 MG/0.1ML, pre-filled syringe (deliverable dose of 1.25MG in normject syringe) Repackaged by Avella Specialty Pharmacy, 24416 N 19th A…

Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Sterile Knee Instruments Disposable Fluted Headless Pins, DIA 3.2mm LNTH 89mm, REF 7650-2038A - Product Usage: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (Stryker, Jo…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Low Nov 14, 2018

R&D systems, a bio-techne brand Human Total 25-OH Vitamin D IVD ELISA Kit, REF RDKAP1971

R & D Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter - Product Usage: Is intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra poplit…

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

StageOne Hip, Models 431207 & 431209Usage: Product Usage: The single-use cement spacer molds are sterile disposables made of medical grade sili…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1030-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

DT Medi Tech Hintermann Series Talar Implant LEFT-SIZE 4 Part Number: 302114 components are prostheses for a mobile bearing ankle joint.

DT MedTech, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Dimension Thermal Chamber Motor Cable located in the following models: Model/UDI Number: Dimension¿ EXL 200 00630414593579; Dimension¿ EXL with LM…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 14, 2018

CoaguChek¿ XS System Prothrombin time test: CoaguChek XS PT Test 2X24 Strips, Catalog Number: 04625315160; CoaguChek XS PT Test 6 Strips, Catalog N…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Low Nov 14, 2018

Pointe Scientific AutoHDL/LDL Cholesterol Calibrator, Catalog Number H7545-CAL - Product Usage: For the calibration of Pointe Scientific s autoHDL an…

Medtest Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

CyberKnife M6, Part Number 054000-004 The CyberKnife M6 Systems are indicated for treatment planning and image guided stereotactic radiosurgery a…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Simpurity HYDROGEL ABSORBENT SHEET WOUND DRESSING ADHESIVE BORDER, 4" X 5", 12 Pads, Catalogue number SNS58345

Safe N Simple, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Vitamin B12 Reagent Pack 1/2, Catalog Number 1453489 For in vitro diagnostic use only For the quantitative measur…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

EZ1 Advanced XL, Model Number: 9001492, GTIN: 04053228010760 Product Usage: The EZ1 Advanced XL is designed to perform automated isolation and pu…

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

ParaPost Plus 25 Titanium Alloy Spiral Vented and Serrated Posts Catalog Number: P2845B Dental Posts are implanted into teeth for dental re…

Coltene Whaledent Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 14, 2018

REF VV19F Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 19Fr., Sterile EO, DISPOSABLE: DO NOT RE-USE CE 0473 Product Usage: The OriGen RDLC catheter is indicat…

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Medtronic Navigation 0-arm 02 Imaging System interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system: OARM BI70002000 SYS IMAGING 02 Model: BI70002000 OARM B…

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1040 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cran…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

DT Medical -Hintermann Series H3 Poly Inlay, Size 3 5mm Part Number: 300305 components are prostheses for a mobile bearing ankle joint.

DT MedTech, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 20MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1040-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap a…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

PCEA Kit ASV Yellow Stripe Microbore, Catalog Number 10800177 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 Programmer

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5053

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 14, 2018

TB Series Bipolar Pacing Leads, French Size 4F, 5F, 6F for Curve Type Straight, Atrial J, 60 degree Curve, and Right Heart. TB is packaged for ster…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Endoform Dermal Template 2x2, SKU 529312 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular…

AROA BIOSURGERY

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Alaris Infusion Pump administration sets labeled as: -Infusion Set Alaris Pump Module/Medley Pump Module/Gemini Infusion Pump, REF 10011301, CareFu…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

BD NEXIVA Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port 18GA 1.25 IN (BD Nexiva Catheter), Catalog Number 383539 Product Usage: BD Nexiva Closed IV Cathet…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System, 12MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp, 12 Pack Ref Number: 75-1020-12 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap af…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 12mm SpinDown Clamp, sterile Ref Number: 75-1020 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cranioto…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Simpurity HYDROGEL ABSORBENT SHEET WOUND DRESSING, 4" X 5", 10 Pads, Catalogue number SNS58315

Safe N Simple, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer version 5.0.x with PACS-IW foundation displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various i…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Endoform Dermal Template 2x2, SKU 529311 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular…

AROA BIOSURGERY

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Biomet Microfixation RapidFlap System 16MM RapidFlap SpinDown Clamp Ref Number: 75-1030 Used for the re-attachment of the bone flap after a cran…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

FlareHawk Interbody Fusion System (previously XCage Interbody Fusion System) Instructions for Use (IFU's) only. Product Usage: Indicated for spinal i…

Integrity Implants Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

PCEA ASV Yellow Microbore, Catalog Numbers 30893, 30893-07 Product Usage: PCEA Administration Set. Microbore tubing with Yellow Identification St…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5052

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Liquid Cardiac Control, CQ5051

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Endoform Dermal Template 4x5, SKU 529313 Product Usage: Endoform Dermal Template is a sterile, single use ovine forestomach derived extracellular…

AROA BIOSURGERY

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2018

Centricity Universal Viewer with PACS-IW foundation 6.0.x displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources.

GE Healthcare, LLC

CPSC No agency class Nov 8, 2018

Lifetone Technology Recalls Bedside Fire Alarm and Clocks Due to Failure to Fully Alert Consumers to a Fire

IDT International Limited, of China

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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.