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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 Jan 3, 2018

Orthofix Power Drill Torque Limiter, Sterile, Rx Only, Single Use; Sold individually and in the Galaxy UNYCO Diaphyseal Tibia Sterile Kit, Galaxy UNY…

Orthofix Srl

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

TomoHDA(R) System, Model Number 1018286 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he p…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

TomoH(R) System, Model Number 1018284 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he pla…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.

L3 Security & Detection

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

TomoHD(R) System, Model Number 1018283 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he pl…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

VITROS Chemistry Products PHYT Slides, REF/CATALOG 829 8671, Rx ONLY, IVD; Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. For in vitro diagnostic use only. VITR…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

Hi-Art(R) System, Model Number H-000-0003 Product Usage: The TomoTherapy treatment system is intended to be used as an integrated system for t he…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

Rx series HbA1c REF/Catalog Number HA3830, GTIN 05055273203561, IVD; -- RANDOX LABORATORIES LTD. , This product is suitable for use on RX series ins…

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2018

Remel Shigella sonnei Phase 1 & 2 Agglutinating Serum, Ref R30164201 ZH01. Product Usage: Suitable for the use in slide agglutination tests to …

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2018

St. Jude Medical. Agilis NxT Steerable Introducer: B1-Directional, Medium Curl 22.4 mm, 71 cm, 6.5 F ID; Dilator: 94 cm, 8.5 F; Super Stiff, Guidewir…

Sterilmed Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 27, 2017

NitroGlycerin (2 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 10mL (200 mcg per mL), 10 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 (TWENTY FIVE) syring…

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Neostigmine Methylsulfate (single dose syringe) 1 mg per mL 5 mg per 5 mL Injectable Hospital/Office Use Only Compounded by: Premier Pharmacy Labs., …

Premier Pharmacy Labs Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 27, 2017

NitroGlycerin 100 mcg/mL QS 5% Dextrose Inj, USP (2 mg per 20 mL) 20 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 10 x 5 (FIFTY) syringes per box, Rx …

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 27, 2017

NitroGlycerin 1 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 10mL (100 mcg per mL), 10 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 (TWENTY FIVE) syringe…

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 27, 2017

NitroGlycerin (1 mg/5 mL) 1 mg in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 5 mL (200 mcg per mL), 5 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 8 x 5 (FORTY) syringes…

Advanced Pharma Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Stroke Fast Pack(TM), Trevo(TM) XP, TREVO(TM) XP PROVUE RETRIEVER, 4 mm, 20 mm, ; Trevo(TM) Pro 18, TREVO PRO 18 MICROCATHETER, 0.021 in ID, 150 cm; …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

QIAamp DSP Virus Kit Cat. No. 60704

Qiagen, GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

The GMK knee system: designed for cemented use in total knee arthroplasty. Sphere and Primary Inserts with part number ranges: 02.12.0110FL - 02.12…

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Low Dec 27, 2017

Philips SureSigns VSi / SureSigns VS2+ vital signs monitor used in healthcare environments and transport within a facility.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Trevo(TM) XP ProVue Procedure Pack, TREVO(TM) XP PROVUE RETRIEVER, 6 mm, 25 mm, .Excelsior(TM) XT-27(TM) 1 TIP STRAIGHT, 150 cm, 6 cm, Microcatheter;…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Zimmer Dental GemLock RHD2.5 Hex Driver. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc., Carlsbad, CA. Endosseous dental impl…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) Spectra System/Legacy Guided Surgery Handle Kit (Part Number: G-HK) allows cl…

Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 US F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria spec…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Medivance ArcticGel Small Pad Kit - a box containing a single foil pouch, which contains a set of four (4) pads. A set of pads comprise a left and a …

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Tapered Screw-Vent MTX Model TSVTB11

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Zimmer Dental Tapered SwissPlus & SwissPlus Implant Systems surgical kit, Ref OPCST. The label shows the product is Manufactured by Zimmer Dental Inc…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Stroke Fast Pack(TM), Trevo(TM) XP, TREVO(TM) XP PROVUE RETRIEVER, 6 mm, 25 mm; Excelsior(TM) XT-27(tm), MICROCATHETER,150 cm, 6 cm; AXS Catalyst(TM)…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

3040-VenaFlow Calf Garment (Aircast) Quick Connect was mislabeled as 3010-PL Aircast Pos-Lock Connector. Intended for use in preventing deep vein …

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Zimmer Dental Instrument Kit System, Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System surgical kit, Complete, Ref TSVKIT. The label shows the product is Manufactur…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Rezum System, Vapor BPH Ablation System, Model Number D2201-003. NxThera Inc. 7351 Kirkwood Lane Suite 138 Maple Grove, MN 55369 USA. Intended to …

NXTHERA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

I-125 CE Marked QuickLink Cartridges; Sterile; Bard Brachysource Radioactive Seeds in QuickLink Cartridges Indicated for permanent interstitial tr…

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring system. Used to facilitate invasive investigations of heart and vascular disease when non-invasive indicators wa…

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Azurion 3 M12, Azurion 3 M15, Allura R9 7 M12, Allura R9 M20, Azurion 7 M12, Azurion 7 M20 The Allura Xper series is intended for use on human p…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Zimmer Dental Instrument Kit System, Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System surgical kit, starter, Ref STRKIT. The label shows the product is Manufacture…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

ExploR Radial Head Replacement System. PN: 11-210061 LN: 243610. The stem is placed inside a polyurethane bag. The bagged component will then be p…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

TERUMO(R) Overpressure Safety Valve, REF: (a) LH130 (b) LH130J

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Custom surgical kits containing TERUMO(R) Overpressure Safety Valve, REF: (a) LH130 and (b) LH130J Catalog numbers: US distribution: LH130 …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

Automated External Defibrillator - HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2017

ETEST OXACILLIN OX 256 WW F100 In vitro diagnostic, a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria specie…

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 7FR - 16CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS7F16PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

XCELA PASV 5F DL 55CM MST-70 KIT PG, UPN H965457320, Catalog No. 45-732 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and BioFlo PICC w…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Nonabsorbable suture anchor system intended to reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures may be used in either arthroscopic or o…

ConMed Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

UniCel DxH800, Part Numbers: 629029 and B24802, automated hematology analyzer

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

UniCel DxH600, Part Number B23858, automated hematology analyzer (Note: the DxH 600 is the same instrument as the DxH 800 except that it is a be…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath, 6FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*RS6F10PA, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

XCELA PASV 5F DL 55CM IR-145 KIT PG, UPN H965457330, Catalog No. 45-733 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, and BioFlo PICC w…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 5FR - 10CM (0.025), REF/Product Code RM*ES5J10HAT, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Bio-Stable 5F DL-55CM IR-145 Kit Valved with Nit GW, UPN H965458890, Catalog No. 45-889 The Xcela with PASV, BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO Technology, a…

Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 20, 2017

Glidesheath Slender Hydrophilic Coated Introducer Sheath A-Kit, 6FR - 10CM (0.021), REF/Product Code RM*ES6F10HAU, STERILE, Rx ONLY

Terumo Medical Corp

FDA Devices Critical Dec 20, 2017

LIFEPAK(R) Electrode Starter Kits, Catalog # 11101-000017, MIN #3202784-009 The defibrillation electrodes are used only with LIFEPAK EXPRESS(R) A…

Physio-Control, 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.