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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 541 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Schiller AG ISA CO2 Sensor (AKA: PhaseIn Unit), Merge Part Number HW-HEMO-00001. The PhaseIn Unit is an optional accessory (sold separately) to the …

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Dressing Rect L, P/N 02428 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy …

Breg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

eMax2 Hybrid Hand Control Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Compact Speed Reducer, 60:1 Black Max

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Electronic Foot Control with Direction Switch Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

10.5cm QD Angle Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

IMRI MOTOR Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Foot Control, SC2100 Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management App versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1 and 2.1.0 for iOS and Android Product Usage: This is a digital product available …

Roche Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

22CM MICRO REVISION ATTACH, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Autolube-III with NK Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 8 MM X 5 INCH, REF 71369408, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Electronic Foot Control with Direction or Irrigation Switches Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer, Ref no. B30166, Software Versions 2.0 and 2.0.1 Product Usage: The AQUIOS CL Flow Cytometer is intended for use with in…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Low May 10, 2017

The TM Ardis Interbody System implant is a convex, straight TLIF or PLIF device for interbody fusion of the anterior column of the spine. TM Ardis is…

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

AL-III W/ male disconnect and 30ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 10 MM X 3 INCH, REF 71369210, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 10 MM X 3 INCH, REF 71369410, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Adult Craniotome Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 12 MM X 3 INCH, REF 71369212, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 20 MM X 3 INCH, REF 71369220, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

20.2cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

5.0cm Heavy Duty Short Attachment

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Sagittal MICRO-SAW

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

XMAX Motor (Pneumatic Drill System) Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Pediatric Craniotome

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

14cm QD Angle Attachment

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

If Hip, Sterile Polar Dressing P/N 10680 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care…

Breg Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Dale Medical Stabilock Endotracheal Adhesive Base Product # 273 The Dale Stabilock Endotracheal Tube Bolder 270 is a 2 piece device consisting of …

Dale Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Oscillating MICRO-SAW Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

8.2CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

16.5CM MICRO REVISION ATTACH, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

LARGE CRANIOTOME, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

KEYLESS DRIVER, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

10.5CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

11.25CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

8CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical May 10, 2017

Newport Medical HT70 and HT70- Plus Ventilators, Rx Only Product Usage: The Newport HT70 family of ventilators is intended to provide continuous …

Newport Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

7.2cm Adjustable Drill Guide Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

B-SAGITTAL ASSEMBLY Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Minimal Access Straight Driver Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

SMALL ATTACHMENT, JACOBS CHUCK

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Chuck Driver System

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Olympus ENDOEYE HD II Video Telescopes Models: WA50040A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 0 deg., autoclavable; WA50042A Endoeye HD II, 10 mm, 30 deg., autocl…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Console, eMax2 Plus Product Usage: Electric system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, RADIAL OSTEOTOME BLADE, SIZE 12, REF 71369312, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

RENOVATION, ROUNDED END, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 20 MM, REF 71369420, STERILE R, QTY: (1)

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

19CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Sagittal Saw Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 10, 2017

Minimal Access Attachment, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

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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.