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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 · 2026-08-24

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 491 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Persona Partial Knee Spacer Blocks To assist in partial knee arthroplasty surgery

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 4, 2018

Gas Module 3 monitoring spirometer, Part Number: 115-030108-00 Product Usage: The Gas Module 3 is an accessory device designed to monitor airway …

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ARROW ENDURANCE" Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System, Catalog Numbers: EDC-00820 & EDC-00820-B

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

c6000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical use. - cobas e 601 module: Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 04745922001, 05036348001, 05…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

SporAmpule Biological Indicator Catalog Number SPS5-100

Mesa Laboratories Bozeman Manufacturing Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

PERSONA¿ THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM "PSN TIB STM 5 DEG SZ D R" indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid art…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Conne…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

QUANTA-Lyser 240 EIA, Part #GS0241. The instrument is a fully automated, high-throughput, bench top system designed for clinical use to automate s…

Inova Diagnostics Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Revolution 90 Degree Tibial Nozzle, Product Number: 0606-516-000, UDI: (01)4546540911971 for orthopedic use.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

1. InterPulse Handpiece with coaxial bone cleaning tip, Product Number: 0210-110-100, UDI: (01)4546540861641; 2. InterPulse Handpiece with Coaxial Hi…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Low Apr 4, 2018

STAGE-1¿ RDS COC Abutment Plastic Sleeve, Non-Lock, Multi-Unit; Catalog Number: S2437-01-1K

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Tapered Screw-Vent MTX, Dental Implant, sterile. Model TSV4B10.

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 38mm, REF 804-07-380 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a …

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

180-Gram Cement Cartridge with Breakaway Femoral Nozzle, Product Number: 0206-530-000, UDI: (01)4546540857880 for orthopedic use.

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A8WA, UDI: 04560141944534

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System ATN AR SCREW 60MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 65MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 70MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 75MM STERILE ATN AR SCRE…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX¿ Wrap (size: 3in)

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A7AP, UDI: 04560141940031

Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

cobas e 411 Immunoassay Analyzer (Discrete Photometric Analyzer for Clinical use), Catalog Numbers: 04775201001 (rack system), 04775279001 (disk sys…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ProSpore Biological Indicator Part Numbers: PS-6-50, PS-5-50, PS-4-10, PS-4-50, 3471

Mesa Laboratories Bozeman Manufacturing Facility

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Modular E 170 Analyzer: Immunoassay Chemistry Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete) for clinical use, Catalog Numbers: 03739040692, 030231090…

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

QUANTA-Lyser 240 IFA, Part #GS0242. The instrument is a fully automated, high-throughput, bench top system designed for clinical use to automate s…

Inova Diagnostics Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator, Model Number 3664

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 42mm, REF 804-07-420 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a …

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

ACE Trochanteric Nail System TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 125DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 130DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 135DG STRL The Trochanteric N…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 4, 2018

MINI INFANT < 3KG, RADIOTRANSLUCENT ELECTRODE, Philips Plug Style Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602H Indicated for use in external pacing, defib…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit. Intended to permit venous access to the central circulation.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

12F Tesio CATHETER SET (CUFF 32CM FROM TIP), REF MCTC1247SD, UDI 884908027266 Product Usage: The Medcomp Repair Kit is indicated for use in repla…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

12F X 40CM TESIO CATHETER SET WITH "Y" ADAPTOR, REF CMD755, UDI 884908005530 Product Usage: The Medcomp Repair Kit is indicated for use in replac…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Percutaneous Access Set, Product Number: M0064201150, GTIN: 08714729009757 The Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter Set is intended to establish percutan…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

NEONATAL IV ACCESS SET

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Medfusion Syringe Pump 3010 Series The Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1) Administration of fluids requiri…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 28, 2018

MONTERIS MEDICAL NEUROBLATE SYSTEM, used for MRI-guided neurosurgical ablation.

Monteris Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

GENERAL PURPOSE INSTRUMENT TRAY

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, SET or KIT

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precaution…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

J-Plasma Precise 360(R), Catalog Numbers: BVX-330BR, BVX-330NR, BVX-450BR, BVX-450NR

Bovie Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

12F X 60CM TESIO CATHETER SET WITH "Y" ADAPTOR, REF CMD757, UDI 884908005554 Product Usage: The Medcomp Repair Kit is indicated for use in replac…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Medfusion Syringe Pump 3500 Series The Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pumps are indicated for the following uses: 1) Administration of fluids requiri…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

LATEX FREE IV START SET

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

CATHETER SECUREMENT SYSTEM

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 28, 2018

BD Vacutainer¿ Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube; Catalog Numbers: 1. 366664 (UDI: 50382903666640); 2. 367884 (UDI: 50382903678841); 3. 367886 (UDI: 503…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

NEONATAL IV START KIT

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

SwishPlus Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

IV START KIT

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 …

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

Wash Kit (REF 10680) Lots 16279, 17045 and 17215 Medica corporation is marketing a wash solution Chemistry Wash1 , REF # 10680 for use with Medica…

Medica Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

12F Tesio CATHETER SET (CUFF 22CM FROM TIP), REF MCTC1235SD, UDI 884908027242 Product Usage: The Medcomp Repair Kit is indicated for use in repla…

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 28, 2018

INFANT IV SECUREMENT KIT

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 28, 2018

BD Vacutainer¿ EDTA Pink Top Tube; Catalog Numbers: 1. 367842 (UDI: 50382903678421); 2. 367899 (UDI: 50382903678995); 3. 368049 (UDI: 50382903680493)…

Becton Dickinson & Company

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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.