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 · 2026-08-26
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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Shimadzu X-ray TV System, Catalog No. SONIALVISION G4
Shimadzu Medical Systems
NeuViz 128 Multi-slice CT Scanner System with software version 1.0.7.4038+P06 or previous version
Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
SOMATOM Scope Power, Computed tomography x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Sterling Diagnostics, Inc., SGPT Colorimetric for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMABLES - a cu…
Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.
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.
SOMATOM Scope, Computed tomography x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Sterling Diagnostics, Inc. Serum Iron/IBC (Colorimetric) for IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE in the quantitative determination of analytes. These are CONSUMA…
Sterling Diagnostics, Inc.
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Intact PTH Reagent Pack: 1) UPN 10758750006287 / Product Code 6802892 - Reagent Pack, 2) UPN 10758750006250 / Produ…
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
Prestige II
GE Healthcare, LLC
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
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
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.
Best Practices kits containing certain production lots of Clearify Visualization System Item Code: 21-345 Intended to be used prior to and during …
Medtronic
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
Ultroid Hemorrhoid Management Systems 110/220 VAC and procedures kit including the Ultroid Disposable Sterile Probes
Ultroid Technologies, Inc.
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.
BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is designed…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C90¿ S79CM D84CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990079-090-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of cat…
Oscor, Inc.
CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery Systems, models: G3, G4, VSI. Radiology: The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is indicated for treatment pla…
Accuray Incorporated
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
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.
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
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
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.
MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C90¿ S61CM D66CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990061-090-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of cath…
Oscor, Inc.
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.
Ultroid Procedure Pack including the Ultroid Sterile Disposable Probes.
Ultroid Technologies, Inc.
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
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
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
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
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
BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT TITANIUM RETAINING SCREW An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly con…
Biomet 3i, LLC
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
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
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.
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
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
Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD), Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device with 3mL Syringe and Vial Adapter; Product Code MAD100, MAD100OS MAD110, MAD1…
Teleflex Medical
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
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
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
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.
BIOMET 3i LOW PROFILE ABUTMENT (NON-HEXED) PICK-UP IMPRESSION COPING An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic compone…
Biomet 3i, LLC
MEDTRONIC ARRIVE BRAIDED TRANSSEPTAL SHEATH 10F C70¿ S61CM D66CM GLOBAL Catalog # 990061-070-000 Is designed to facilitate the introduction of ca…
Oscor, Inc.
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.
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
Ultroid Mobile Generator/Battery operated unit including the Ultroid Sterile Disposable Probes
Ultroid Technologies, Inc.
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.
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.
What to do with this
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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.