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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

Newest first · Page 503 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Norian Drillable Inject

Synthes USA

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

CORAIL COXA VARA HIGH OFFSET STEM Collared Size 9

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Central Venous Catheter Set Triple Lumen Polyurethane, Catalog Identifier: C-UTLM-501J Product Usage: The central venous catheter is designed for…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

ArrowADVANTAGE 5 Pressure Injectable Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). Product Codes: PR-35041-HPHNM and CDA-35041-HPK1A.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

A.T.S. 4000TS Tourniquet Systems, Personalized Pressure. Intended to be used by qualified professionals to temporarily occlude blood flow in a pa…

Zimmer Surgical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Central Venous Catheter Tray Triple Lumen Polyurethane, Catalog Identifier: C-UTLMYJ-501J Product Usage: The central venous catheter is designed …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Carestation 620 A2, Carestation 650 A2, and Carestation 650c A2

GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Artis oneFloor-mounted system for uncompromised imaging; Artis one, Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, Artis one is an angiography system deve…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

BARD(R) CRITICORE(R) MONITOR, Model: 000002N Series The CritiCore(R) Automated Urine Output and Temperature Monitor is indicated to monitor urine …

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Xpert CT/NG Catalog GXCT/NG-120 Batch 1000049568, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000053075, Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Batch 1000056156 and Catalog GXCT/NG-10 Bat…

Cepheid

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

AGC 2000 LP Patella, labeled as AGC Porous Patellar Med, Model Number 150804. Product Usage: For use in Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

ELAN 4 Drill: ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D1.5 ELAN 4 1-RING TWIST DRILL D2.0 ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,0/4,0MM ELAN 4 2-RING TWIST DRILL D1,1/4,…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Customer Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Catalog Number: 555234. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia nee…

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Pencan Spinal Needle Tray. Product Catalog Number: 333865. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Pain Management Tray. Product Catalog Number: 560602. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Exactech GPS Total Shoulder Application 3.2mm Vix Bit Orthopedic surgical tool

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

BlockAid Cut Resistant Surgical Glove Liners, combine stainless steel and synthetic fibers woven together to form a cut resistant glove material. Blo…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Spectrum Central Venous Catheter Tray Minocycline/Rifampin Antibiotic Impregnated, Catalog Identifiers: C-UTLMY-501J-ABRM-HC-FST and C-UTLMY-501J-ABR…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Hemotherm¿ Dual Reservoir Cooler/Heater System Models 400CE and 400MR Product Usage: A dual reservoir, water re-circulating device that supplies te…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Model #: CG8900, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 1); Model #: CG8901, Medtronic Clip Gun Scalp Clip Kit (Qty 10); Model #: CG8901A, Medtronic …

Medtronic Neurosurgery

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Total Knee Replacement , Catalog/Model # TPS-111-1111, UDI: +M572TPS1111111021/$$+31712310398482- and +M572TPS1111111021/$$+31712310399917/ Intend…

ConforMIS, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Contiplex Nerve Block Tray. Product Catalog Number: 570205. Local anesthesia of the skin prior to insertion of the regional anesthesia needle.

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Custom Made Tracheostomy Device The CADD Administration Sets with Flow Stop are designed to be used with a variety of CADD ambulatory infusion pum…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

JS Series SterilContainer S2 System

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 21, 2018

Carestation 620 A1, Carestation 650 A1, and Carestation 650c A1

GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Feb 14, 2018

Medtronic Ascenda(R) Intrathecal Catheter, Models: (a) 8780, UDI: 00643169202122, 00643169783027 (b) 8781, UDI: 00643169202139 (c) 8784, UDI: 0…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Medtronic Custom Perfusion Systems, indicated for use in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgical procedures.

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 7317 Vistec" X-Ray Detectable Sponges Sponge. product Usage: Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges are med…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Philips Brilliance 64 computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Ingenuity TF PET/CT - a integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

AIRO Mobile CT System, Model Number: MobiCT-32 Product Usage: The AIRO is intended to be used for X-ray computed tomography applications for anat…

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Implant Direct, INTERACTIVE HEALING COLLAR, PART NUMBER 6530-15, 5.0mmL: 3.0mmD Platform

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

AArtis Q/ Q.Zen biplane Artis zee biplane Product Usage: Artis is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagno…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Safety Deluxe Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration Tray, Catalog # 986 Product Usage: Surgical procedure

Robert Busse & Co. Inc. d.b.a. Busse Hospital Disposables

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 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 Product Usage: …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Peripheral Diamondback 1.50 Solid OAD, a percutaneous orbital atherectomy system indicated for use as therapy in patients with occlusive atherosclero…

Cardiovascular Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wire - Bullet Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length Single Use Only, Item Number 00-2255-026-00 Product Usag…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Syngo.plaza systems with SW VB20A, Model Number - 10863171, 10863172, 10863173 Product Usage: Syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communicatio…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

PC-1000, PC-1000/Laser1000, Model Numbers 800724-2 & 800724-3

Panoramic Rental Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

PowerPICC Provena Catheters, as 3 Fr. Single lumen and 4 Fr. Dual Lumen. Packaged in a poly tray with Tyvek lid within a header bag configuration or…

Bard Access Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Covidien Emprint Percutaneous Antenna with Thermosphere Technology, 30cm, Material CA30L1

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Accu2i pMTA Applicator, 19 cm INTERMEDIATE, REF/Catalog # 900-602-US, Model # (UPN) H787900602US0, STERILE --- This is only for use with a Sulis V G…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

The ReNew Reusable Grasper and Dissector Tips are to be used with the ReNew Laparoscopic Handpieces and they are indicated for cutting, grasping, dis…

Microline Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Disposable Light Handle Cover, Item Number B1-715-65. Packaged 1 device inside a peel pouch and sealed. Sealed pouches are packaged 10 each inside …

Ecolab, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tip 2.4 mm Diameter 70 cm Length, Item Number 47-2255-008-00 Product Usage: The Ball Tip and Tear Drop Guide Wires are us…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Philips Ingenuity Core computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Accu2i pMTA Applicator, 19 cm INTERMEDIATE, REF/Catalog # 900-602, Model # (UPN) H7879006020, STERILE --- This is only for use with a Sulis V Genera…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 14, 2018

MRx Defibrillator Model # M3535A & M3536A, UDI 00884838000018(21)US00601969 Product Usage: The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of v…

Philips North America, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

Safety-Deluxe Lumbar Puncture Tray, Catalog # 974 Product Usage: Surgical procedure

Robert Busse & Co. Inc. d.b.a. Busse Hospital Disposables

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 14, 2018

BrightView Model 882480 Product Usage: BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accomm…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) 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.