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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 508 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 24, 2018

Brilliance 64, (Code 728231) Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at differ…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 24, 2018

PROPONENT MRI Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Oxytocin 30 Units in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution (PF) IV Bag, For IV Infusion Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Bo…

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Ephedrine sulfate 5 mg/mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL in Single Dose Syringe, Total Volume 10 mL, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 8821 Knoedl Ct. Li…

SCA Pharmaceuticals

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Freedom60 Precision Flow Rate Tubing Sets, REF/Part Numbers F900, F2400, F60, F10, F275, F600, F45, F1200 F180.

Repro-Med Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Mac Pin Non-Cannulated Screw, 6.5 x 60mm

Amendia, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Mobile Mini C-arm system Part # 1000-0004. Intended to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient, including, b…

Orthoscan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

EMPOWR Porous Knee System TIBIAL PUNCH, SMALL, REF 801-05-202, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Brainlab Navigation System Spine & Trauma 3D with component Brainlab DrapeLink Registration Kit for C-arm Zeihm Vision RFD: Adapter Left

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Mobile Mini C-arm system Part # 1000-0004-FD. Intended to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient, including,…

Orthoscan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Alaris PCA Pump, Model 8120. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump mod…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Cordis S.M.A.R.T. Flex Biliary Stent System Product Usage: Is indicated for use in the palliation of malignant strictures in the biliary tree.

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets, 2-Needle Set/ 24 Gauge 9mm Needles, REF/Part Numbers RMS22606, RMS22609, RMS22612, RMS12606, RMS22409, RMS…

Repro-Med Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 17, 2018

Certitude Delivery System and any associated Multipacks Models - 9600CT20A, 9600CT23A, 9600CT26A, 9600CT29A Product Usage: The Edwards Certitude …

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT SP computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

DJO EMPOWR KNEE LOCKING TIBIAL PUNCH GUIDE, REF 801-05-042, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Critical Jan 17, 2018

LIFEPAK 20e DEFIBRILLATOR/MONITOR, 3201273 Product Usage: The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor is intended for use in the hospital, physician s …

Physio-Control, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Mobile Mini C-arm system Part # 1000-0001. Intended to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient, including, b…

Orthoscan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Philips Healthcare IQon Spectral CT computed tomography x-ray system

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Sundream 12 V tanning bed

ProSun International, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Mobile Mini C-arm system Part # 1000-0005. Intended to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient, including, b…

Orthoscan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

Alaris Syringe Pump, Model 8110. The firm name on the label is CareFusion. The Alaris Syringe Pump module and Alaris PCA module are infusion pump…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

EMPOWR Porous Knee System TIBIAL PUNCH, MEDIUM, REF 801-05-203, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

CombiDiagnost R90 Image-Intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system CombiDiagnost R90 is a multi-functional general R/F system. It is suitable for all r…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

EMPOWR Porous Knee System TIBIAL PUNCH, LARGE, REF 801-05-204, NON STERILE, Qty 1 For use in orthopedic surgery.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2018

UNIVERSAL FLEX2 BREATHING CIRCUIT, Item Numbers: D460-6133Z, D390-6121Z, D390-6121Z, D495-61Z, DF4116-6121Z, D466-61Z, DFP170-6121, DF3115-6121Z, DF3…

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

RED SEXP DSTL FEM 19CM RT ASSY, model # CP111817

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

CER OPTION TYPE 1 TPR SLEVE -6, model # 650-1064

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

CADD-Legacy 1, Model 6400 Ambulatory Infusion Pump, REF 21-6400-51, PC 10008552-001, Smiths Medical ASD, Inc. Rx ONLY

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Euro Diagnostica DIASTAT ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) ELISA DIASTAT ANA (anti-nuclear antibody) A positive ANA test result provides presumptive evi…

Euro Diagnostica AB

FDA Devices Low Jan 10, 2018

Access 2 Immunoassay System, Catalog Number 81600N. In vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determ…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp - 254mm, model # 350838

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

PPS RingLoc+ Acetabular Shell, RNGLC+ LTD HOLE SHELL SZ62 The Porous Plasma Spray (PPS) Ringloc¿+ Acetabular System is intended to replace the na…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

COMP 12MM HUM FRAC STEM MACRO, model # 11-113562

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

OSS CEMENTED IM STEM 12X150, model # 150366

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 10, 2018

UniCel DxC 600i SYNCHRON Access Clinical Systems; A25656, A25638. In vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qual…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

RED SEXP DSTL FEM 19CM LT ASSY, model # CP111828

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Medfusion, Syringe Infusion Pump, Software Version V1.1, Rx Only, Manufactured by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., 1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashfor…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

SafetyGlide Needle, 22GA 1-1/2in, Catalog n. 301701, manufactured by BD, sold in Centurion Convenience Kits. Centurion component code BD17O1NS.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Medfusion, Syringe Infusion Pump, Software Version 6 (V6), Rx Only, Manufactured by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., 1500 Eureka Park, Lower Pemberton, Ashf…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

COMP PRIMARY STEM 8MM MINI, model # 113628

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

CER BIOLOXD OPTION HD 32MM, model # 650-1056

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Mobile Detector Holder - Stationary X-ray System (RF System). suitable for positioning the wireless portable detector free in the room for X-ray expo…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jan 10, 2018

Access 2 Immunoassay System, Remanufactured, Catalog Number 386220. In vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qu…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Lateral Troch Plate Full Crimp - 254mm, model # 350837

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

ECHO POR FMRL NC 9X125, model # 192009

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2018

Ceres Self-Drilling Variable Screw 4.0 x 12mm The Ceres screws are self-drilling variable screws that are intended to be used with the Ceres-C Sta…

Amendia, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

IntelliVue Multi Measurement Server, IntelliVue Multi Measurement Server SLCP, IntelliVue Multi Measurement Server X2, IntelliVue Patient Monitor Mod…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

Sterile Elastic Esmark Bandage, 3" x 9", individually packaged in a Tyvek plastic form fill seal pouch and placed into a corrugate case, 20 individua…

Medline Industries 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.