Product category · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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 · 2026-08-25
Medical Devices recalls by year
2000–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,645
High severity
3,645 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,211 recalls
- Lower severity 1,054
Lower severity
1,054 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,635 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 306
CPSC
306 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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AutoCheck5+, Level 2, specifically designed for Radiometer Americas blood gas analyzers The QUALICHECK+ quality control (QC) ampoules are specifica…
Radiometer America Inc
Human Alpha-1-Antitrypsin Kit for use on the SPAPlus analyser, Product #NK034.S. The firm name on the label is The Binding Site Group Ltd., Birmingh…
The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
SECURE(R) 100mL EMPTY VINYL CONTAINER With 2 Ports - (5 Boxes of 40), REF 58719, STERILE R,
The Metrix Company
Electric Wheelchairs: a) C300 CORPUS II b) C350 CORPUS II c) C400 CORPUS II d) C400 CORPUS II LR e) C500 CORPUS II f) C500 CORPUS II LR
Permobil, Ab
Drill Bit Quick-Connect Calibrated 3-Fluted 2.5 mm Diameter 230 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480723025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.0 mm Diameter 10 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrum…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 2.0 mm Diameter 85 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480508520, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IMPLANT,1-PC,ANG,3.0X10MM, REF ZOP30A10; IMPLANT, 1-PC, ANG, 3.0X11.5MM, REF ZOP30A11; IMPLANT, 1 -PC,ANG,3.0X13MM, REF ZOP30A13; IMPLANT 1-…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Long Drill 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) Diameter 8 inch (20.3 cm) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100400, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 2.0 mm Diameter (.079 Inch) , Item Number/EDI 00231802006, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Spectranetics Bridge Occlusion Balloon catheter, Sheath Compatibility 12F, Guidewire Compatibility 0.035in, Working Length 90cm, Balloon Outer Diamet…
Spectranetics Corporation
Percuvance Maryland Dissector Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to…
Teleflex Medical
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.7 mm Diameter 10 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002700, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrum…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Platinium VR DF4 1240, Model Number TDF035U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015460, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitach…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Drill Standard 2.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236017520, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 1.1 mm Diameter 60 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480606011, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 2.7 mm Diameter (.106 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802706, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill, 1.5 mm Diameter, 85mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241001500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instru…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 3.5 mm Diameter (.138 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Long Drill, 6.4 mm (1/4 Inch) Diameter 20.3 cm(8 Inch) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100406, Nonsterile. orthopedic sur…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IMRIS DEERFIELD IMAGING, REF 113803, Starburst adaptor thumb screw
Deerfield Imaging
M/DN, Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill Pilot Tip 3.7 mm Diameter Item Number/EDI 00225503337, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3-Fluted 4.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480719545, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 50 PN #1559, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
ECT Internal Fixation Drill Bits 2.5 mm Diameter (0.98 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Percuvance Gripper Grasper Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to ac…
Teleflex Medical
Platinium CRT-D 1741, Model Number TDF037U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015484, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachy…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Guide Sleeve 3.25 REF 2220, Guide Sleeve 3.75 REF 2221, Guide Sleeve REF 2222, Guide Sleeve REF 2223
Zimmer Dental Inc
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 25 PN #1554, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Platinium DR DF4 1540, Model Number TDF036U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015477, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitach…
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH2000 (single drape), Sterile, Rx. Manufactured for: Novadaq Technologies Inc., Burnaby, …
NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
ABUT GOLD FRICTION-FIT, REF HLA3G; ABUT GOLD FRICTION-FIT, REF HLA4G; COPING GOLD ENG 5.7 MM, REF HLA5G; COPING GOLD NON-ENG. 3.5, REF NEA3G; CO…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System, Locking Screw Tap Standard Quick-Connect 3.5 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236015335, Nonsterile. orthope…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
WAXING COPING, CONT 3.5 MM,ANG, REF ZOCWAX3A; WAXING COPING, CONT 3.5 MM, REF ZOCWAX3S; WAXING COPING, CONT 4.5MM, ANG, REF ZOCWAX4A; WAXING COPIN…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 1.5 mm Diameter 70 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480507015, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrume…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002600, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instr…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 20 PN #1560, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all mois…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 45 PN #1558, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all mois…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.0 mm Diameter 100 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480610020, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.2 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614532, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Drill Standard 2.7 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236020527, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 30 PN #1555, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moi…
Ultradent Products, Inc.
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI PAQ Intended for use with the SPY-PHI System, Product Code HH9006, containing 6 Single-Procedure Kits (Product Code HH9001), each con…
NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TRY-IN,ABUTMENT, CONT, 3.5X4.5, REF ZOAT34; TRY-IN, ABUTMENT, CONT, 4.5X5.5, REF ZOAT45; TRY-IN, ABUTMENT, CONT, 5.7X6.5, REF ZOAT56; TRY-IN…
Zimmer Dental Inc
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 3.5 mm Diameter (.138 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
IMPRESSION CAP CONT 3.5MM, REF ZOCIMP3A; MPRESSION CAP CONT 3.5MM, REF ZOCIMP3S; IMPRESSION CAP CONT 4.5MM ANG, REF ZOCIMP4A; IMPRESSION CAP…
Zimmer Dental Inc
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Cannulated Drill Standard Quick-Connect 2.7 mm O.D., Item Number/EDI 00236017127, Nonsterile. orthopedic su…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 4.5 mm Diameter 145 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480614545, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
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Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.