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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 513 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 22, 2017

smith&nephew LEGION L-WEDGE, 10 MM DIS X 5 MM POS, SIZE 4, SCREW-ON FEMORAL WEDGE, REF 71421733, STERILE R Product The Revision Knee System Compon…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 22, 2017

HARVEST(R) TERUMOBCT, BMAC2-120-01Bone Marrow Procedure Pack, REF 51423, Rx Only, STERILE EO

Terumo BCT, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 22, 2017

Plum 360 Infusion System, List number 30010.

ICU Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 22, 2017

ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. It is intended to be used in the operating room for …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 22, 2017

ROSA Surgical Device 2.5.8 ROSA Surgical Device is a computer-controlled electromechanical arm. It is intended to be used in the operating room for …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Succinylcholine 20 MG/ML INJ (QUELICIN), 10 ML Vials, Rx only, Distributed by: ACE Surgical Co., Inc., Brockton, MA

Ace Surgical Supply Co., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Cobalt HV with Gentamicin, Cobalt Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402283, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is in…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

RX-2 COUDE Epidural Needle, 16g x 3.5in (8.9cm)TW, 10 units, Calibrated, Plastic Hub, Detachable Wing, Blunt Stylet, Sterile, Rx only, For Use with 1…

Epimed International

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Cobalt MV Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402438, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is indicated for use as bone …

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

TUOHY Epidural Needle, 20g x 3.5in(8.9cm) TW, 10 units, Calibrated, Plastic Hub, Fixed Wing, Sterile, Rx only

Epimed International

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

WECK(R) from TELEFLEX Auto Endo5(R), Automatic Hem-o-lok(R) Clip Applier, REF AE05ML (IPN010797) Rx ONLY, STERILE EO

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

RESONATE X4 CRT-D, Model G447, Sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

HARVEST TERUMOBCT, GCP-10 Graft Delivery Pack, REF 51449, Rx Only, STERILE EO Harvest Graph Delivery System is a disposable pack that takes the cell…

Terumo BCT, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Cat…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

RESONATE EL ICD VR, Model D432, Sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Cobalt MV with Gentamicin, Cobalt Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402439, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is in…

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

MOMENTUM X4 CRT-D, Model G138, Sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Cobalt HV Bone Cement 40GM, REF 402282, QTY 1, STERILE, Rx Only, Mfgr: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS Cobalt MV and HV Bone Cement is indicated for use as bone …

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Delta Cup Beater  Positioner - Aligner, model # 9057.20.555 Used during implantation of the Delta Acetabular System

Limacorporate S.p.A

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

AERO IOL Injection System containing 10 Z28 Cartridges per box, Part #003500-0025-282, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Aaren Scientific …

Aaren Scientific Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

RESONATE EL ICD DR, Model D433, Sterile.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

VIGILANT X4 CRT-D, Model G247, Sterile. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) are indicated for patients with heart failure …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Custom surgical kits labeled as follows: (a) Suture Removal Set, 910-0002 (b) Instrument Set, INST03/20 (c) Suture Removal Set, SUT309/100 (d) In…

Bioseal Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

NucliSENS Lysis Buffer Extended lot for RES 76675

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

AMS, ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, T&A Pack, AMS6357, STERILE EO.

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Custom Ti MAK RS OSS Segmental Femoral Rotating Hinged Knee. This Rotating Hinged Knee is intended to replace patient anatomy.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Xper Flex Cardio PhysioMonitoring system The Xper Flex Cardio physiomonitoring system is used to facilitate invasive investigation of heart and vas…

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

COUDE Blunt Nerve Block Needle, 10 units, 0.71mm (22 Ga) x 152mm, Each Unit Contains One Blunt Nerve Block Needle and One Wing, Sterile

Epimed International

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

VITEK2 GP-ID, REF 21342 IVD

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

North Star Imaging Inc. (NSI) Model X-7000 industrial cabinet x-ray system. Industrial x-ray imaging of product hardware

North Star Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

FlexFlow Venous Cannula Model/Catalog Number 200-200 The FlexFlow Venous Cannula is a single use sterile device. It is a size 23 French with an outs…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 15, 2017

Electrohydraulic lithotripter probe, 1.9 FR 375 cm, Model 9-195-371DS used with a Model 9-201-00 Autolith lithotripter. electrohydraulic lithotripsy …

Northgate Technologies, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2017

HYDROmorphone HCL 1 mg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 25 mL Fill in 30 mL single-dose syringe (Total Dose Hydromorphone 25 mg/25 mL) Rx Only SCA Pha…

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2017

morphine sulfate 1 mg per mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride a) Total Volume 100 mL in Single Dose CADD Cassette (Total morphine Dose 100 mg per 100 mL) (ND…

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2017

SUCcinylcholine 20 mg per mL, Total Volume 10 mL in single-dose syringe, (SUCcinylcholine 200 mg / 10 ml) Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct…

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2017

PHENYLephrine HCl 100 mcg per mL In 0.9% Sodium Chloride 10 mL Fill Volume in a Single Dose Syringe (1,000 mcg / 10 ml Total Dose), Rx Only, SCA Phar…

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 8, 2017

ROCuronium Bromide 10 mg per mL, 5 mL Fill in single dose syringe, (50 mg / 5 mL Total Dose) Rx Only SCA Pharmaceuticals 8821 Knoedl Ct Little Rock…

SCA Pharmaceuticals, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SF NAV Catheters Model Numbers - BNI35FJCT, BNI35DFCT, D-131503-S, D-131504-S

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

CADD(TM) Medication Cassette Reservoir with clamp and female Luer., Nonvented stopper included., 100 mL, For use with CADD(R) pumps (except CADD-Mic…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Uni-Directional Product Codes D-1347-01-S, D-1347-02-S, D-1347-03-S

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Alcon Custom Pak

Alcon Research, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMI250 Radiofrequency System. Intended to provide heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for selected medical conditions.

Bios S.r.l.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

CADD(TM) Medication Cassette Reservoir with clamp and female Luer. Nonvented stopper included., 50 mL, For use with CADD(R) pumps (except CADD-Micro(…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

CADD(TM) Yellow Medication Cassette Reservoir with clamp and female Luer. Nonvented stopper included., REF 21-7100-24, 100mL, For use with CADD(R) p…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Uni-Directional Navigation Catheter (D133602S)

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

Teleflex(R) Percuvance(TM) Percutaneous Surgical System, Components: (a) 5 mm Atraumatic Johans Grasper, Catalog Number PCVJG5 (b) 5 mm Maryland Di…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Product Codes D-1348-01-S, D-1348-04-S, D-1348-05-S

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 8, 2017

THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter (D-132704-S, D-132705-S)

Biosense Webster, Inc.

FDA Drug Low Nov 1, 2017

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Markete…

AbbVie Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 1, 2017

Succinylcholine 200 mg/10 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Banner Health Compounding Pharmacy 7300 W Detroit St Chandler, AZ 95226, NDC 7025088801

Banner Pharmacy Services, LLC

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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.