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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 506 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 11MM X 380MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 130 DEG 11MM X 300MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 9MM X 420MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 9MM X 340MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

GE HEALTHCARE CARESCAPE Central Station (CSCS) software version 2.0.2 The CARESCAPE Central Station is intended to collect information from a ne…

GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Tosoh¿Automated Enzyme Immunoassay Analyzer AIA-900, Product Catalog No. 022930. Product Usage: The AIA-900 Automated Enzyme Immunoassay System is …

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Crescent, 2.5mm, 55o Bevel Up, REF 378234 Product Usage: Specialty blades and knives are used for stab and cut incision…

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, LH 130 DEG 11MM X 440MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

9x15" Medium Utility Positioner with Cover

Molnlycke Health Care, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Equinoxe Cage, Glenoid, Alpha, Small Product Usage: The Equinoxe Shoulder System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals with degen…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 9MM X 360MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, LH 125 DEG 9MM X 260MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 11MM X 300MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 130 DEG 9MM X 420MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Equinoxe Cage, Glenoid, Alpha, Medium Product Usage: The Equinoxe Shoulder System is indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals with dege…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, LH 130 DEG 11MM X 380MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

15 ML REAGENT CUP, B1037307, SAP 1221037307 for use with ABX PENTRA 400 / PENTRA C400

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 130 DEG 13MM X 300MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Tosoh¿Sorter 9tray, Product Code 022931and Tosoh¿Sorter 19tray, Product Code 022932. Product Usage: The AIA-900 9tray Sorter and AIA-900 19tray S…

Tosoh Bioscience Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

bvi Beaver Optimum Safety Sideport Knife: (a) Straight 15o, REF 378235 (b) Straight 22.5o, REF 378236 (c) Straight 30o, REF 378237 (d) Straig…

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, LH 130 DEG 9MM X 280MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, RH 125 DEG 13MM X 260MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

Affixus Hip Fracture Nail, LH 130 DEG 11MM X 420MM

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

7x10" Small Utility Positioner with Cover

Molnlycke Health Care, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2018

bvi Beaver Xstar Safety Slit Knife: (a) REF 378214, 1.4mm, 45o Bevel Up (b) REF 378215, 1.50mm, 45o Bevel Up (c) REF 378217, 1.7mm, 45o Bevel Up…

Beaver-Visitec International Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

PURE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR, CHAD Drive, Models CH5000 and CH5000S

Inovo, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

MyCareLink Smart Patient Monitors. It is intended for use with a compatible Medtronic patient implanted heart device. The reader is a portable ele…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Brilliance iCT - Model 728306 Computed Tomography X-ray systems

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

smith&nephew Mini-Fragment Plating System, VLP(R) Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System, EVOS(R) Mini Plating system, 2.0MM STOUT STRAIGHT PLATE, 8 HOLE…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 31, 2018

Adult AirLife dual-limb, dual-heat circuit (Model AH280) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidification Chamber…

Vyaire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

MyCareLink Patient Monitors. It is intended for used with a compatible Medtronic patient implanted heart device. The monitor is an external electr…

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Measurement Specialties Reusable Temperature Probe Autoclavable. Sold as Esophageal/Rectal (Adult), Esophageal/Rectal (Pediatric), and Skin (Adult) …

Measurement Specialties Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

smith&nephew, 2.4 MM, 6 HOLE, EVOS, FLEX PLATE, SST Plate, REF CATALOG NUMBER 72442360N, NON-STERILE, Rx only, (01)00885556456446(10), (11)171116 …

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

MARS Treatment Kit, Use only with MARS(R) Monitor 1TC, GAMBRO, Product Code 800541

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Radial Osteotome Blade, REF 71369314. Used for cutting or preparing bone.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

CP5 Centrifugal Pump, made up of the drive unit, the emergency system and the pump control panel. It used with an Electrical Remote-Controlled (ERC)…

Sorin Group Deutschland GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Syngo Imaging version V31 (model # 10014063) is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended to display, process, read, report, commu…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT Surgical instrument motors and accessories/attachments are intended for use during surgical procedures to cut hard tiss…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 31, 2018

Infant AirLife single-limb, continuous-flow circuit (Model AH132) containing AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidif…

Vyaire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Brilliance iCT SP - Model 728311 Brilliance iCT - Model 728306 Computed Tomography X-ray systems

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

BD MAXTM Vaginal Panel. Catalog Number(s): 443712 443710 443711 (RUO)for collection and transport of vaginal and endocervical swab specimens, in add…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

BD MAX" UVE Specimen Collection Kit. Catalog Number(s): 443376 for collection and transport of vaginal and endocervical swab specimens, in addition…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

BD MAX" CT/GC/TV. Catalog Number(s): 443824,442970,443590 (RUO).for collection and transport of vaginal and endocervical swab specimens, in addit…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

Smith & Nephew Taylor Spatial Frame Website software, Catalog Number 71070401. A web-based and mobile application software component of a multilater…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

smith&nephew Mini-Fragment Plating System, VLP(R) Mini-Mod Small Bone Plating System, EVOS(R) Mini Plating system, 2.0MM STRAIGHT PLATE, 8 HOLE VLP(R…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

TUMARK Q, Length 12 cm, Diameter 18G, GTIN 04250195603081, REF 271500, STERILE

Somatex Medical Technologies GmbH

FDA Devices Critical Jan 31, 2018

Infant AirLife Dual-,limb, dual-heat, high-flow circuit (Model AH265) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidific…

Vyaire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 31, 2018

daVinci X EndoWrist(R) Stapler 45, REF 470298 Product Usage: The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads, and other Stapler A…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 31, 2018

Adult Air-Life single-limb circuit (Model AH202) with AirLife Humidification Chamber, Model Number AH290. The AH290 Humidification Chamber and Hea…

Vyaire Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 24, 2018

PROPONENT SR Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

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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.