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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 485 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T5 Zipper Toga with Peel-Away Face Shield, (XL/T); Catalog number: 0400-850-100 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kits (IVD) (Product Code 7900001) CELLSEARCH¿ CIRCULATING Tumor Cell Kit is intended for the enumeration of cir…

Menarini Silicon Biosystems

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Proteus 235, ProteusPLUS or Proteus ONE produces and delivers a proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions …

Ion Beam Applications S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2255-008-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Pullover Toga, L/XL; Catalog Number: 0400-720-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

TCC-EZ, Total Contact Cast System, Model No. TCC2-4051

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ADVIA Centaur CA 125II Assay; Cat No. 09427226, SMN 10310443 (1-pack/100 tests); Cat no. 01678114, SMN 10315696 (5-pack/500 tests)

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Zipper Toga, Regular; Catalog number: 0400-830-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA, Model A001. An enzyme immunoassay for the detection of circulating immune complexes in human serum or plasma. The assay uses …

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Medtronic DxTerity Diagnostic Catheter, JL 4.0, REF DXT5JL40, marked with 6F color code on box.

Medtronic Vascular

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Avenir Muller Stem; Item Number: 01.06010.003, Lot Number: 2904368, UDI: (01) 00889024479494 (17) 220331 (10) 2904368

Zimmer GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Accelerate PhenoTest BC kit, Ref #10101018. The firm name on the label is Accelerate Diagnostics, Tucson, AZ. A multiplexed in-vitro diagnostic t…

Accelerate Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Advance¿ 35LP Low-Profile PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter; Catalog numbers: PTA5-35-135-6-2 .0 and PTA5-35-135-4-4 .0; UDI: 10827002522647 and 10827…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Double Blade Shoe F/Unigraft Knife 1.5 Thick X 9MM SKU 6500009 Used to achieve epithelial graft in the oral cavity.

Ace Surgical Supply Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Genesis Surgical Cassette Tapered Implants are intended for placement following natural tooth loss or for immediate placement into an extraction…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Flex Arm Product Usage: The Synthes Flex Arm is a component of the Synthes Minimally Invasive Support System, which provides secure table mountin…

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Zipper Toga, (L/XL); Catalog Number: 0400-820-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire Bullet Tip 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-038-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Pullover Toga, X-Large; Catalog Number: 0400-770-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

MicroVue SC5b-9 Plus EIA (CE-IVD), Model A029. An enzyme immunoassay for the quantitation of SC5b-9 complex present in human plasma or serum.

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

The humeral stems trials are packaged in a kit for Titan Modular Shoulder System under the following labeling: Catalog Number Product Description …

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Hinge Coupling Hoffmann LRF Catalog # 4933-0-800 Intended for fixation of fractures, joint contractures, fusions, limb lengthening, deformity corr…

Stryker GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wire Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter; Item Number: 00-2228-024-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Diameter; Item Number: 47-2490-097-01

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Versatex Monofilament Mesh 50 x 50cm, Product No. VTX5050M The device is made out of a macroporous three-dimensional monofilament polyester textil…

Sofradim Production

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Roche Acetaminophen assay 03255379160-HAcetaminophen (P) 20767174160- cobas c Integra AAcetaminophen150 test

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-037-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Smith & Nephew Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch #5 Sutures. PN: 7211015

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Crimson Trace Corporation laser sights. The Finished Products are laser sighting systems for firearms, used for personal defense and target acquis…

Crimson Trace Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Smooth Guide Wire Bullet Tip 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2255-008-01

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 3.5MM, Product Number HEM3335, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047518, GTIN Number 2 - 2…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set 0.8 x 19 mm x 305 mm 21G x ¿ x 12 Catalog 367344

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

MicroVue SC5b-9 Plus EIA (RUO), Model A020. Research use only (RUO) product. An enzyme immunoassay for the quantitation of SC5b-9 complex present in…

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Pullover Toga, (S/M); Catalog Number: 0400-710-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Pullover Toga, Regular ; Catalog Number: 0400-750-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

EEA" Hemorrhoid and Prolapse Stapler Set with DST Series" Technology 4.8MM, Product Number HEM3348, GTIN Number 1 - 10884521047563, GTIN Number 2 - 2…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Stem Extractor f/Guide Bar, Part number 03.401.072. Instrumentation for extraction and revision of Epoca shoulder implants.

Synthes, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Triathlon Revision Knee Catalog #5545-A-301 and Catalog #5546-A-601 The knee system devices are sterile, single-use devices intended for us in rev…

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Oncomine Dx Target Test, (Model No. A32451), Oncomine Dx Target RNA/DNA Panel (Model No. A32441). A qualitative In Vitro Diagnostic test.

Life Technologies Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Orthopedic Salvage System (OSS) Modular Arthrodesis 0 Degree Locking Collar, Model Number CP260600 Product Usage: The replacement of segmental de…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

56% 1 Day Silicone Hydrogel (-4.50), 10 pack, UV Blocking, daily disposable contact lenses The Clariti 1 Day (somofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) D…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2237-033-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

clariti 1 day/Fresh Day 90 pack (-1.00), UV Blocking, 90 silicon hydrogel, daily disposable contact lenses The Clariti 1 Day (somofilcon A) Soft …

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

56% 1 Day Silicone Hydrogel (-2.50), 10 pack, UV Blocking, daily disposable contact lenses The Clariti 1 Day (somofilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) D…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

BD Vacutainer¿ Push Button Blood Collection Set 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm 23G x ¿ x 12 (Catalog no 367342)

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Smooth 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length Single Use Only; Item Number: 00-2255-025-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2490-097-00

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 2, 2018

T4 Pullover Toga, Large; Catalog Number: 0400-760-000 Sterile personal protection garment

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low May 2, 2018

MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA, Model A001. The MicroVue CIC-C1q EIA is for detection of circulating immune complexes (CIC) in human serum or plasma. The Mi…

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.