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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
- 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.