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
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 · 2026-08-23
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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microtargeting" Depth Stop Adapter, Product Model Number, Product Number 66-AC-DS(1.8),
FHC, Inc.
ECOLAB MICROTEK Rolled Probe Cover, 2.0 cm x 20 cm (.8 in x 8 in), Ref PC0905, packaged 1 probe cover/pouch, 25 pouches/carton, 2 cartons/shipping ca…
ECOLAB INC
microTargeting" Drive System, Product Number MT-DS-01
FHC, Inc.
LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads, Catalog No. 6260-9-144
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Motorized) Distributed by Medtronic, Product Number FC8002
FHC, Inc.
26-Lead Transfer Set for use with APEX¿ Compounding System, Product Catalog Number 2112550
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 12.5; 00-7713-012-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 15; 00-7713-015-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 7.5; 00-7713-007-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
microTargeting" Lead Adapter for microTargeting" Drive, Product Number 66-CN-DB
FHC, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 17.5; 00-7713-017-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
microTargeting" Drive System Distributed by Medtronic, Product Number 9033G0601
FHC, Inc.
LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads, Catalog No. 6260-9-140
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the cen…
Arrow International Inc
St. Jude Medical CONFIRM Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor, Sterile EO, Model #: DM3500 The Confirm Rx ICM is indicated for the monitoring and diagnos…
St Jude Medical Inc.
microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Manual) Distributed by Medtronic, Product Number FC8001
FHC, Inc.
microTargeting" Lead Adapter for STar" Drive, Product Number 70-CN-DB
FHC, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 9; 00-7713-009-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
microTargeting" Drive System, Product Number 66-ZD-MD-01
FHC, Inc.
Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted device, a…
St Jude Medical Inc.
microTargeting" Drive System Distributed by Medtronic, Product Number FC1006
FHC, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 11; 00-7713-011-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Angio-Seal Evolution Vascular Closure Device, Cat. No. C610135
Terumo Medical Corp
microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Motorized), Product Number 70-ZD-ME
FHC, Inc.
Cannulated Driver Handle, Catalog #: 210-00-003, Rx Only, Non Sterile
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads, Catalog No. 6260-9-236
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis Plasma Sprayed, Size 4 Extended Offset, 00-7711-004-40
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 22.5; 00-7713-022-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
microTargeting" STar" Drive System (Motorized), Product Number ST-DS-ME
FHC, Inc.
LFIT Anatomic CoCr Femoral Heads, Catalog No. 6260-9-136
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Vulcan Fast Red Chromogen Kit 2, part of an immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedure using an alkaline phosphatase (AP) detection system. Catalog numbers…
Biocare Medical, LLC
Zimmer¿ M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis With Kinective¿ Technology Cementless, Size 10; 00-7713-010-00
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides, Catalog Number 8298671. in vitro diagnostic
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
ORTOVOX Recalls Avalanche Transceivers Due to Loss of Emergency Communications Capability
Ortovox, of Germany
Brilliance Big Bore Radiology 728244
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
CS-7, Model No. A4C1
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.
Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)
St Jude Medical Inc.
ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP, Serum/Plasma, REF 1300032563 The device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a va…
Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical
VIDAS FSH, Ref 30407-01, IVD, Rx. The firm name on the label is bioMerieux SA, France. For use on the instruments of the VIDAS family (VITEK Immu…
BioMerieux SA
Unify, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3231-40/100029240, 100030104, 100041904; CD3231-40Q/100029281, 100030124, 100041905; CD3235-40/100029256,…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Artis Q.zen floor, Material no. 10848353, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis Q.zeego, Material no. 10848283, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Philips Ingenuity Core 728321
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 2 (SP Control 2), Cat. no. PS2683
Randox Laboratories Ltd.
Ingenuity Core128 728323
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Artis Q biplane, Material no. 10848282, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Fortify, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1231-40/100029238,100030095, 100041981; CD1231-40Q/100029229, 100030087, 100041982; CD1233-40/100029230…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Space Pump IV Set, 2 Caresites, ASV, 0.2 Micron Air Eliminating Filter, Product Code 363420 The Infusomat Space Pump IV Set, 2 Caresites, ASV with…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Artis Q ceiling, Material no. 10848281, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Fortify Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1257-40/100042322, 100059623; CD1257-40Q/100042341, 100059535; CD1259-40/100041914, 100042338, 1…
St Jude Medical Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
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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.