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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

Newest first · Page 529 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N203), REF 412864, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P605), REF 22325 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N353), IVD, REF 421297, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

GE Healthcare lnnova IGS 540 ACT X-ray system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 16x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Imp…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

1) Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr., Introdu…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N194), REF 412605, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N297), IVD, REF 415672, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N279), REF 414492, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN70), REF 413401, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Segmental fluted stem, 15x250mm bwd, Sterile, Knee joint femorotibial meta/polymer constrained cemented prosthesis- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Imp…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Streptococcus Susceptibility card (AST-ST02), IVD, REF 420915, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK 2 Neisseria-Haemophilus identification card (NH), IVD, REF 21346, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Fungal Susceptibility card (AST-YS07), IVD, REF 414967, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

GE Healthcare BrightSpeed X-ray system

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N236), REF 413171, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-GP75), IVD, REF 415670, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N330), IVD, REF 418674, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN67), IVD, REF 413399, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P634), IVD, REF 415671, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

M3150 Information Center Local Database; Models: 862249, 865001, 865003, 865004, 865007, 865009, 865011, 865012, 865091, 865092, 865093, 865094, 8650…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N339), IVD, REF 419341, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N301), IVD, REF 416274, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Arterial Catheterization Kit, Arterial Line Kit with Sharps Safety Features wire, guide, catheter The Arrow Arterial Catheterization device permi…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN48), REF 412090, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Pereyra-Raz Ligature Carrier

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Fem IM Nail 15mmdx50cm, Sterile, Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories- Specific Knee, Hip and Nail Implants

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N232), REF 413116, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Palcam Supplement Acumedia PN 7987 Product Usage: PALCAM Supplement is used with PALCAM Agar or PALCAM Broth as a supplement for the selective an…

Acumedia Manufacturers, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P618), REF 410806, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N335), IVD, REF 418985, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Z NAIL PF 14MM X 46CM UNIV Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM R Z NAIL GT 14MM X 46CM L Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 38CM UNIV Z NAIL TIBIA 14MM X 40CM UNIV Z NAIL TI…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VERSA-FX II STD TUBE 130DX16H, 130DX18H, 130DX20H, 135DX16H, 135DX18H, 135DX20H, 140DX16H, 140DX18H, 140DX20H, 145DX16H, 145DX18H, 145DX20H, 150D…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN91), REF 414780, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Por fullct fem st 18x200mm, Sterile,

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N281), REF 414532, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P646), IVD, REF 420144, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX30CM, FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX30CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 15MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 16MMDX32CM FEM IM NAIL 14MMDX34CM FEM …

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-GP69), REF 22304, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N344), IVD, REF 420440, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

OptiLite Multi-Use Holmium Laser Fibers, Supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages Product Usage: Used with the Odyssey 30…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN83), REF 413440, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

Sheridan SHER-I-SLIP and SOFT-TIP Intubating Stylets are intubating stylets manufactured from galvanized carbon steel and aluminum rods that are coat…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-XN04), REF 410401, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N325), IVD, REF 418513, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N230), REF 413147, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P635), IVD, REF 416911, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-GP76), IVD, REF 418424, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Positive Susceptibility card (AST-P619), REF 411944, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 21, 2017

VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N246), REF 413395, 20 cards per carton.

Biomerieux Inc

What to do with this

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  • Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
  • Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
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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.