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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 Oct 24, 2018

Atellica IM 1600 Analyzer (SMN 11066000). The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814309320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

McKesson Insulin Syringe 0.3mL 31GX5/16 Item Numbers: 102-SN310C31516P Product Usage: Indication of Use: Injection of U-100 insulin only.

Cypress Medical Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Multirall(TM) 200Liko Strap Gripper P/N 3136250 overhead lift for patient transfer situations.

Liko AB

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Atellica Sample Handler Additional (SMN 11069004). The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814309360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 Electronic Patient Gas System, Catalog#: 801188

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

SPECTRUM IQ INFUSION SYSTEM WITH DOSE IQ SAFETY SOFTWARE, 3570009

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

ADVIA Centaur CKMB Calibrator, Cat No. 09318028 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating ADVIA Centaur systems CKMB assays.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Biograph mCT: a) S(64)-3R, Material Number 10248669 b) S (20) -3R, Material Number 10507786 c) Flow 20-4R, Material Number 10528958 d) m Flow 64…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814311460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 11 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814511180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814513360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814409460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814309260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Atellica IM CKMB Master Curve Material, Cat No. 10995534 Product Usage: For in vitro diagnostic use for evaluating the ADVIA Centaur CKMB assay…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Gibco MEM Non-Essential Amino Acids Solution (100X) (SKU 11140050), for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use

Life Technologies, Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

CryoPatch SG Pulmonary Hemi-Artery, 1 graft

CryoLife, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814511320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814413360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52 07745 Jena, Germany, IOLMaster 700, REF 1932-169 SN 1185393 2017-09-01

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO Indications: …

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 9 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814509320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814309180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814311380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 360 mm, Item Number 814311360 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814311340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Mindray BeneVision Distributed Monitoring System (DMS), Part No. 115-034413-00

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814309380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Atellica Sample Handler Connect (SMN 11069018). The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical speci…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 11 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814411320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Disposable Smooth Interior Tubing Material: Polyethylene EVA copolymer. This tubing is supplied non-sterile P/N: 1024920 Rev. 01 Low temperatu…

A M Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 23Fr., REF: VV23F, Sterile EO Indications: The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula is indicated for use as a singl…

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Atellica CH 930 Analyzer (SMN 11067000) . The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.

Thoratec Switzerland GMBH

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 13 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814413340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement, for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use SKU 35050061

Life Technologies, Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO; and ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 13Fr., REF: VV13F, Sterile EO

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Atellica IM 1300 Analyzer (SMN 11066001). The Atellica" Solution is a multi-component system for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

GE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 11.x, sold under the following product names: 1.5T CXK4 LCC MAGNET,1.5T EXCITE, 1.5T EXCITE E/S, 1.5T…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814313440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

GE Healthcare MRI Systems, Software Version 12.x, sold under the following product names: SIGNA MR/I ECHOSPD W/ EXCITE, 1.5 HISPEED HD 8-CH 400-…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814611400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 11mm x 180mm, Item Number 814311180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

ECMO Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula, 28Fr., REF: VV28F, Sterile EO Indications: The OriGen Reinforced Dual Lumen Cannula is indicated for use as a …

OriGen Biomedical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Ambu Aura40 Standard, Reusable Laryngeal Mask Catalog Number: 340300000

Besmed Health Business Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814511400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 280 mm, Item Number 814313280 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Valeris Medical Apollo Medial Suture Anchor, Catalog Number MSA-4515, 4.5 x 15mm, each package contains (1) PEEK Screw, (1) #2 ForceBraid Blue, and (…

Valeris Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2018

Gibco DPBS, calcium, magnesium, for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use SKU 14040141

Life Technologies, Corp.

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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.