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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

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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 Mar 21, 2018

BIPOLAR METAL SHELL 48 MM OD Use of the MultiPolar Bipolar Cup is indicated in: Total hip replacement

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE BMR CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE C/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE D/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE E/R CR PRECOAT FEM COMP SIZE F/R …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL B-R LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL C-L LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL C-R LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL D-L LPS-FLEX PRECOAT FEMORAL D-R …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 8 INCH BEADED FC 12X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 13X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK 14X200MM STR STD BODY/NECK REV 13.5X200MM BWD LT 15X200MM STR STD…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 15X160MM STD BODY STD NECK Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Left Atrial Catheter Set

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LCSU 4, Laerdal Compact Suction Unit The LCSU 4 is a portable, electrically powered, medical suction device intended for field and transport use…

Laerdal Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 7.5 IN BEADED FC +10 CALCAR 13.5X180MM STR +10 CALCAR 15.5X180MM STR +20 CALCAR 16.5X180MM STR Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLX POR HATCP FEM C-L MINUS CR-FLX POR HATCP FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLX POR HATCP FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLX POR HATCP FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLX POR HATCP FEM …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Argyle Suction Tubing (Product # 8888301515) Argyle Suction Tubing is an extruded tube used as an extension for different types of devices in an …

Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 12X160MM LM BODY EXT NECK VERSYS BEADED FULLCOAT REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Bentson Wire Guide

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

ARROWg+ard BLUE PLUS Pressure Injectable Quad- Lumen CVC Kit Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) centra…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ C-L LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ C-R LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ D-R LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ E-L LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ E-R LCCK FEM IMPLANT SZ F-L …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM C-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM D-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-L CR-FLEX OPT FEM E-R CR-FLEX OPT FEM F-L CR…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 10 INCH BEADED FC REV 13.5X250MM BWD LT and RT VERSYS BEADED FULLCOAT REVISION HIP PROSTHESIS

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

GENDER SOLUTIONS NATURAL-KNEE FLEX SYSTEM FEMORAL COMPONENT¿ N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 2 RT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ 3 LT N-K FLX GSM POR FEM SZ …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ C-R MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ D-R MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ E-L MINUS¿ CR-FLEX GSF PCT SZ E-R MI…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

ZYMUTEST HIA IgGAM. Model Number: RK040D. Qualitative screening assay for the detection of heparin-dependent antibodies (IgG, IgM and IgA isotypes…

Hyphen BioMed

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

IMRIS T2X Table, Part Number 109682-600

Deerfield Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Alden Classic 38 Sphere Daily Wear Soft contact; Catalog Number: AOCLS38 Product Usage: The ALDEN SPHERE LENS for daily wear is indicated for the…

Alden Optical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

ZYMUTEST HIA MonoStrip IgGAM. Model Number: RK041D. Qualitative screening assay for the detection of heparin-dependent antibodies (IgG, IgM and IgA…

Hyphen BioMed

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLEX POR FEM F-L CR-FLEX POR FEM F-R MINUS CR-FLEX POR FEM G-L This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Amplatz Extra Stiff Whisker Wire Guide

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT SYSTEM GENDER SOLUTIONS PATELLO-FEMORAL¿ Osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CPT 12/14 COCR REVISION SIZE 2 180MM prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Humeral Stem 83mm(Size 17) Product Usage: Intended for primary and revision total shoulder arthroplasty as well as hemi-arthroplasty

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Central Venous Catheter Tray

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Fixed Core Wire Guide

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump with Master Drug Library (Version 6) (GTIN 00085412091570); Model Numbers: 35700BAX and 35700ABB. Intended to …

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR-FLEX PCT FEM C-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM D-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-L MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FEM E-R MINUS CR-FLEX PCT FE…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Bentson Plus Wire Guide

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS POROUS FEM IMPLANT SZ G-L LPS PRECOAT FEM IMPLANT SZ G-L This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CPT 12/14 COCR SIZE 2 EXT prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, porous uncemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS FEM IMPLANT SZ H-R This device is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

ReWalk Personal 6.0. Catalog number: 50-20-0004.

Argo Medical Technologies Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Large-Bore Multi-Lumen CVC Kit Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous acces…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

LPS OPTION FEMORAL C-L LPS OPTION FEMORAL C-R LPS OPTION FEMORAL D-L LPS OPTION FEMORAL D-R LPS OPTION FEMORAL E-L LPS OPTION FEMORAL E-R LPS O…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 14X160MM STD BODY EXT & STD NECK Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

FUTURO (TM) SPORT, QUICK STRAP ANKLE SUPPORT, REF 47736GEN, UPC 0 51131 19692 6

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Disposable Reuter Tip Deflecting Wire Guide

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

CR POR FEM HATCP SIZE E/L SIZE F/L Knee Prosthesis

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

6.5mm x 125mm x 16mm Cannulated Screw, Item Number: 110009948 (UDI: (01)00887868111327 (17)270421 (10)120910) Product Usage: The 6.5/8.0mm Cannul…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen CVC Kit Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access …

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Low Mar 21, 2018

Immunoassay Premium Controls (3x4x5mL and 12x5mL packages)

Randox Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

VERSYS 7.5 INCH BEADED FC REV 13.5X190MM STRAIGHT Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

NovaKone Daily Wear Soft contact; Catalog Number: AONKS54 Product Usage: The NOVAKONE SPHERICAL lens is indicated for daily wear for persons requ…

Alden Optical

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

RaPET¿ RF Latex Reagent used as a component in the following kits: RaPET RF (1155-100, Control# 173201 expiry 2019-04-30) RF Latex (1156-001, Contro…

Stanbio Laboratory, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 21, 2018

Accolade and Restoration hip product; Catalog Number: 6720-0837 and 6721-0737

Howmedica Osteonics 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.