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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 · 2026-08-23

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

Newest first · Page 484 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Beijing Syntech Laser UL Station surgical lasers

Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708035 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography a…

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Specimen Gate Screening Center, Part Number 5002-0500, All software versions from 1.0 to 1.8 (current software version) Specimen Gate Screening Ce…

PerkinElmer Life and Analytical Sciences, Wallac, OY

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

6381 M-1 Cot Fastener, catalog no. 6381000000

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Atellica Solution and Atellica Sample Handler Prime for in vitro diagnostic testing of clinical specimens.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Beijing Syntech Laser APOLLO V+ Medical Platform surgical lasers

Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 163669, Hip Joint, metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis The device is used in t…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Nanosil Spray Gel, "***IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT***ENGINEERED NANO-SILVER SOLUTION***", Net. Wt. 4 fl. oz./118mL, Catalog No. NSP-04 The product is a …

Conseal International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Sensation 40 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System Product Usage: MHI-TM2000 Linear Accelerator System is intended for radiation therapy of lesions, tumors and…

Hitachi Ltd., Medical System Operations Group

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Sensation Cardiac Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography a…

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Mutlidiagnost-Eleva with Flat Detector 708034 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and…

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Low May 9, 2018

BD MAX DNA MMK (SPC) For Laboratory Use, catalog no. 442829

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

HYPOTHERMIA SLIPPERS Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), SL3000LV (c) Elasto…

Southwest Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

StoneBreaker C02 Cartridge, Catalog number: SBC-10; GPN: G52603; UDI: (01)10827002526034

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Beijing Syntech Laser Trixel 11 C02 Laser surgical lasers

Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Modular Head Component, Biomet Hip System; Item No. 11-363661, Hip Joint, metal/polymer/metal, semi-constrained, porous-coated, uncemented prosthesis…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Scope Power Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

MultiDim Eleva 708032 As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Pe…

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

FDA Devices Low May 9, 2018

Alere iScreen Dx Urine Drug Screen Card

Ameditech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

StoneBreaker Probe Cap, Catalog number:SBA-PC; GPN: G52601; UDI:(01)00827002526013

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

HYPOTHERMIA MITTS Supportive in Cancer, packaged under the following brands: (a) Elasto-Gel(TM), TM7006 (b) Elasto-Gel(TM), TM7006LV (c) Elasto-Ge…

Southwest Technologies Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Emotion 16 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Perspective 16 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

5 mm Apple-Hunt Secondary Cannula/Pyramidal Tip Trocar - extended length (5 count); Model Number 900-840 Product Usage: The Apple-Hunt Secondary …

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Emotion Duo (2003) Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Emotion 6 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

PTS Panels¿ CHOL+GLU Test Strips (REF 1765)

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

6376 M-1 Cot Fastener, catalog no. 6376000000

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Beijing Syntech Laser Nice Station Light Based Platform surgical lasers

Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

DeRoyal(R) SURGI MATE(R) Electrosurgical Pencil, Button Switch, with 15 ft (4.6 m) Cord and Holster, REF 88-001502 Product Usage: general surgical

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Sensation 10 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

SOMATOM Sensation 16 Intended to produce cross-sections images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data.

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

StoneBreaker Exhaust Line, Catalog number: SBA-EL; GPN: G52600; UDI: (01)00827002526006

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 9, 2018

BD MAX DNA MMK Lab Use, catalog no. 442828

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Cobas b 221<4>Roche OMNI S4 system; Catalog numbers: 3337138001 and 3337138692 The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critic…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 9, 2018

Beijing Syntech Laser Trixel C02 Laser surgical lasers

Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd

FDA Drug Moderate May 2, 2018

NEOstigmine Methylsulfate (1 mg/mL) 3mg per 3mL. 3mL Single Dose Syringe. Premier Pharmacy Labs. 8265 Commercial Way Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 NDC 6962…

Premier Pharmacy Labs Inc

FDA Drug Moderate May 2, 2018

Hydromorphone HCl 1 mg/mL PF INJ. 1mL in a 3mL Sterile Single-Dose Syringe. 8265 Commercial Way Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 NDC 69623-249-10

Premier Pharmacy Labs Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

BD Vacutainer¿ Ultra TouchTM Push Button Blood Collection Set 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm 23G x ¿ x 12. Catalog no 367364

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Zipper Toga (S/M); Catalog Number: 0400-810-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Evicel Accessory Device - 45 cm Flexible Tip (SET OF 3), Product Code EVT45. Accessory Tips for use only with EVICEL Fibrin Sealant (Human) Applicat…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Avenir Muller Stem; Item Number: 01.06010.104, Lot Number: 2905496, UDI: (01)00889024479500 (17)220430 (10)2905496

Zimmer GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm Length; Item Number: 00-2255-026-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Zipper Toga, X-Large; Catalog number: 0400-850-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

clariti 1 day (-1.25) 90 pack, UV Blocking, 90 silicone hydrogel, daily disposable contact lenses The Clariti 1 Day (somofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophi…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Knee Prosthesis, Sterile, Single-Use devices Product Usage: The knee system devices are intended for use in revision total knee arthroplasty to a…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Widefield OCT software feature for the Spectralis HRA+OCT and variants

Heidelberg Engineering

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

Quidel MicroVue Intact PTH EIA, Model 8044. An enzyme immunoassay for the quantification of Intact Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in serum.

Diagnostic Hybrids, 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.