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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 · 2026-08-25

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

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FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 55mm MIS Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 60mm Curved Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 6.5 x 40mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pall…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 6.5 x 45mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Ratchet T Handle. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 1 CC TB 27 G X 0.5, 100 per box, 30 boxes/case, 3,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or w…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 6.5 x 50mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 3 CC L/L 22 G X 1.25, 100 per box, 24 boxes/case, 2,400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Dilator A. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 35mm Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 50mm MIS Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Sorin Group Aortic Arch Cannula, 7 mm x 10 in x 3/8 in, Rx Only, Sterile Product Usage: The Aortic Arch Cannulae are indicated for use in perfusi…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 30mm Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Rod Pusher B. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 80mm MIS Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Polyaxial and MIS Screw, 5.5 x 45mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 80mm Straight Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe, 5 CC L/L, 100 per box, 20 boxes/case, 2,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. Th…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 60mm Curved and Precontoured Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product lab…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe, 10 CC L/L, 100 per box, 12 boxes/case, 1,200/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. T…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 50mm Curved Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 7.5 x 45mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Hypodermic Needle, 21 G X 1.5 in YALE DISP, 100 per box, 50 boxes/case, 5,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 70mm Curved Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 3 CC L/L 25 G X 1.0, 100 per box, 24 boxes/case, 2,400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or …

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Hypodermic Needle, 20 G X 1.5 in BD YALE DISP RG, 100 per box, 50 boxes/case, 5,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw …

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Extension Guide Bush. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pall…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Tapper 5.5mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 40mm MIS rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spi…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Hypodermic Needle, 16G X 1.5in DSP REG BEVEL, 100 per box, 50 boxes/case, 5,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw flui…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 5.5 x 40mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pa…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 3 CC L/L 25 G X 5/8, 100 per box, 24 boxes/case, 2,400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or …

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 10 CC L/L 22 G X 1.5, 100 per box, 10 boxes/case, 1,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Rod Gauge. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spinal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Poly Screw 5.5 x 50mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pal…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS 35mm Curved Rod. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Dilator Handle. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M S…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Hypodermic Needle, 22 G X 1.5 in REG BEVEL, 100 per box, 50 boxes/case, 5,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Rod Holder. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spina…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Closed Extension. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Hypodermic Needle, 27 G X 1.0 in DISP HYPO, 100 per box, 50 boxes/case, 5,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe, 3 CC L/L, 100 per box, 30 boxes/case, 3,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from the body. Th…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

BARD DISPOZ-A-BAG Leg Bag with Flip-Flo Valve with Drain Extension, Extension Tube and Latex Straps, 19 oz. Packaged as single unit in thermoformed …

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 6.5 x 50mm and 6.5 x 5.0 mm screw. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. …

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 10 CC L/L 22 G X 1.0, 100 per box, 10 boxes/case, 1,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS MIS Screw 5.5 x 45mm & 5.5 x 4.0mm, and 7.5 x 45mm. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Wall Check. Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pallas M Spina…

Valorem Surgical LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 3 CC L/L 22 G X 1.0, 100 per box, 24 boxes/case, 2,400/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or …

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

Piston Syringe and Hypodermic Needle, 10 CC L/L 20 G X 1.5, 100 per box, 10 boxes/case, 1,000/case The products are used to inject fluids into, or…

International Medsurg Connection, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 16, 2017

PALLAS M/MAXIMIS Open Extension (Large). Part of MAXIMIS Pedicle Screw Spinal Fixation System. Valorem Surgical, Chicago, IL. Product labeled as Pa…

Valorem Surgical 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.