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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 · 2026-08-26

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 562 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Shimadzu X-ray TV System, Catalog No. SONIALVISION G4

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

NeuViz 128 Multi-slice CT Scanner System with software version 1.0.7.4038+P06 or previous version

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

SOMATOM Scope Power, Computed tomography x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc., SGPT Colorimetric for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a cu…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Urea Nitrogen/Color BUN (Enzymatic Berthelot) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a cu…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

SOMATOM Scope, Computed tomography x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Low Jan 4, 2017

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc. Serum Iron/IBC (Colorimetric) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMA…

Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Intact PTH Reagent Pack: 1) UPN 10758750006287 / Product Code 6802892 - Reagent Pack, 2) UPN 10758750006250 / Produ…

ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 4, 2017

Prestige II

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Drug Critical Dec 28, 2016

Docusate Oral 10 mg/mL Oral Syringe, packaged in a) 1 mL (62295-0601-01), b) 2 mL ( 62295-0601-02), and c) 5 mL syringes (62295-0601-05), US Compound…

US Compounding Inc

FDA Drug Critical Dec 28, 2016

Lidocaine HCL/ Sodium Bicarb, 1%/0.5% 0.5 mL SYR PF, packaged in a 3 cc pre-filled syringe, Rx only

Guardian Pharmacy Services

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Tibial Component Fixed Hinge Small Long; Tibial Component Fixed Hinge Small Short The product is a component is a systems that is intended for the r…

Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Best Practices kits containing certain production lots of Clearify Visualization System Item Code: 21-345 Intended to be used prior to and during …

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

K-Wire 1.4mm x 12in Non-Threaded, Part Number 9080-12U; K-Wire Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number 9080-18T; K-Wire Non-Threaded 1.4mm x 18, Part Number…

Amendia, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Ultroid Hemorrhoid Management Systems 110/220 VAC and procedures kit including the Ultroid Disposable Sterile Probes

Ultroid Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

OSCOR ADELANTE BREEZWAY 10F STRAIGHT S79CM D84CM Catalog # AB101219 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of catheters to any of the heart ch…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is designed…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C90¿ S79CM D84CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990079-090-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of cat…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery Systems, models: G3, G4, VSI. Radiology: The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is indicated for treatment pla…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE 17¿ ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 4MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connec…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 15x27 HA Coated; Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 15x30 HA Coated; Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 30x27 HA Coated; Fe…

Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

8470-009-040 4.0MM Precision Round, 16CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseo…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Black Widow 6.6mm x 20mm Screw, Part Number TBS020; Black Widow 6.6mm x 25mm Screw, Part Number TBS025; Black Widow 6.6mm x 30mm Screw, Part Number T…

Amendia, Inc

FDA Devices Low Dec 28, 2016

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 4 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM SS/T NON-ECHO S PG, Item Number H78…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C90¿ S61CM D66CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990061-090-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of cath…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

OSCOR ADELANTE BREEZEWAY 10F C90¿ S79CM D84CM Catalog # AB101078 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of catheters to any of the heart chambe…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Ultroid Procedure Pack including the Ultroid Sterile Disposable Probes.

Ultroid Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 3MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE 17¿ ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 2MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directl…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

8450-107-530 3.0MM Precision Match Head, 13CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove …

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 3MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT TITANIUM RETAINING SCREW An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly con…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

8470-009-030 3.0MM Precision Round, 16CM, single use, Sterile The Stryker MIS (Minimally Invasive Surgery) product offering, is used to remove osseo…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 2MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component d…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Low Dec 28, 2016

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 4 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM SS/T ECHO B PG, Item Number H787065…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

CARPAL TUNNEL PACK, Surgical Instrument Tray, REF/Catalog No. 3366, STERILE, Rx Only -- busse Hospital Disposables Hauppauge, NY --- Device Listing …

Robert Busse & Co. Inc. d.b.a. Busse Hospital Disposables

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 1MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly co…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD), Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device with 3mL Syringe and Vial Adapter; Product Code MAD100, MAD100OS MAD110, MAD1…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE 30¿ ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 3MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly conne…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i CERTAIN LOW PROFILE ONE-PIECE ABUTMENT 3.4MM(D) X 2MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component d…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE 17¿ ABUTMENT 4.1MM(D) X 2MM(H) An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connec…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Low Dec 28, 2016

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 5 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM SS/SS ECHO B PG, Item Number H78706…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT (NON-HEXED) PICK-UP IMPRESSION COPING An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic compone…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C70¿ S61CM D66CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990061-070-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of ca…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

OSCOR ADELANTE BREEZWAY 8F STRAIGHT S79CM D84CM Catalog # AB081211 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of catheters to any of the heart cha…

Oscor, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

SET UP PACK Surgical Instrument Tray, REF/Catalog No. 6250R1, STERILE, Rx Only --- busse Hospital Disposables Hauppauge, NY --- Device Listing # A343…

Robert Busse & Co. Inc. d.b.a. Busse Hospital Disposables

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

Ultroid Mobile Generator/Battery operated unit including the Ultroid Sterile Disposable Probes

Ultroid Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 28, 2016

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 5 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM NT/T NON-ECHO B PG, Item Number H78…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 28, 2016

ANGIODYNAMICS Percutaneous Introducer Set under the following labels: 1) 5 F Stiffened Micro-Introducer Kit, 45CM NT/T ECHO B PG, Item Number H787065…

Angiodynamics, 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.