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 · 2026-08-24
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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VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC STEM 12X160MM LM 13X160MM LM 15X160MM LM 17X160MM LM Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemen…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
The GLOBAL UNITE Platform Shoulder System is intended for cemented or uncemented total shoulder or hemi-shoulder replacement procedures, Product labe…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
ASTERA Multifocal Toric Daily Wear Soft contact; Catalog Number: AOAMT54 Product Usage: The ALDEN TORIC LENS for daily wear is indicated for the …
Alden Optical
Pressure Injectable Multi- Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC i…
Arrow International Inc
Southwire Recalls Wi-Fi Switches Due to Fire Hazard
Southwire Company, LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Medtronic Synchromed II Model 8637 supplied in 20mL and 40 mL reservoir size and a catheter. Product Usage: The implantable Model 8637 SynchroMed…
Medtronic Neuromodulation
LASEREDGE Knives, 1.1MM ARROW KNIFE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7592, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended fo…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Auriga XL 4007 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068FS4007G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.
Boston Scientific Corporation
IQon Spectral CT with 4.7.2 software version.- Model 728332, a Philips Computed Tomography X-Ray System
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
LASEREDGE Knives, 3.2MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7557A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended fo…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
STRYKER WEDGE INTERFERENCE SCREW SYSTEM, ACL Interface Screw, 9MM X 25MM, Model 0234010056, labeled sterile.
Stryker Corporation
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR 3.0 MM CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED KNIFE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7529, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives …
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
INFX-8000C Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.4 MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL, REF/PRODUCT CODE E7549ADB, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are inte…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Proteus 235, Pencil Beam Scanning version PTS-6.4.11.X The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) is a me…
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.65MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7551ADB, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CRESCENT BLADE BEVELED UP ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7510, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are int…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 30 DEGREE STAB BLADE TIP (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7530T, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.65MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL GUARDED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7551ADBG, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEd…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
A-Series A7 Anesthesia Delivery System; Model Number: 0632F-PA0000X (A7) Product Usage: The A-Series Anesthesia System is a device used to admi…
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
LASEREDGE Knives, 20 GAUGE MVR BLADE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7520, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended for opht…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CRESCENT BLADE ANGLED TIP BEVEL UP (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7510AT, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are i…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.8MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7552ADB, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives …
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 15 DEGREE STAB BLADE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7515, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended for …
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.5 MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7550A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Sirus Drill 13mm diameter trauma instrument used for preparation of bone in Trauma, Hip and Shoulder surgeries.; Model Number: 02.00020.040
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.85MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7553A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.0MMX2.2MM TRAPEZOID ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7601, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intende…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.855MM GUARDED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7528G, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives ar…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
ARCHITECT c8000 Cuvette Segment, Part #01G46-01/01G06, a component to the ARCHITECT Clinical Chemistry system. There are 11 segments with each cuvet…
Abbott Laboratories, Inc
INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
LASEREDGE Knives, 3.0MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7556A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives ar…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier IV in vitro diagnostic
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
Auriga 30 Laser System, Universal Part Number: M0068S30G0. Intended to be used in surgical procedures.
Boston Scientific Corporation
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.5 MM SLIT KNIFE BEVEL UP ANGLED GUARDED(6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7550AG, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Kniv…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.6 MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7550ADB, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Proteus 235, graphite block 8
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Concorde Lift Torque Limiting Handle. Must be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use in the lumb…
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products DAT Performance Verifier V in vitro diagnostic
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.75 (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7527, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, KNIFE ANGLED BEVELED UP 2.7(6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7559A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.85 (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7528, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, CLEAR CORNEAL ANGLED 2.9MM (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7587A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 0.88MM ARROW KNIFE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7593, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.706S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthopedic surgery.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Light Clip for Oracle Retractor, sterile, Part Number: 03.809.925S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthopedic surgery.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
LASEREDGE Knives, 30 DEGREE STAB BLADE (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7530, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended for op…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
LASEREDGE Knives, 2.65MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED BEVEL UP GUARDED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7551AG, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Kni…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
INFX-8000H Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
LASEREDGE Knives, 4.0MM IMPLANT BLADE ANGLED (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7560A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended f…
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
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
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.