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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 · 2026-08-27

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 574 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

4205 Journey Rolling Walker Product Usage: used to assist people in walking

Nova Ortho-Med Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Zimmer¿ Gender Solutions" Patellofemoral Joint Prosthesis Milling Handpiece

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Keystone Dental PrimaConnex¿ Straight Implant TC, RD Internal Connection 4.0 x 11.5mm. Product code:15613K Implants are intended for use in partial…

Keystone Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

ReTurn 7500/7500 Aid, transfer

Handicare USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 2, 2016

Unify, Model No. CD3231-40, CD3231-40Q. Unify Quadra, Model No. CD3249-40, CD3249-40Q. Unify Assura, Model No. CD3257-40, CD3357-40C, CD3357-40Q. …

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

enGen Laboratory Automation System (Product Code ENGEN) configured with Thermo Scientific Centrifuge Module and TCAutomation Software Version 3.6.1 a…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

RSD 800 Sorting System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 8000 Modular Analyze Series is a fully autom…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas p 501 Post-Analytical Unit calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The MODULAR PRE-ANALYTICS system is a fully …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas p 512 Pre-Analytical Instrument calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 6800/8800 systems support an …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 2, 2016

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products HBsAg Controls, Product Code 6800598 For in vitro diagnostic use only. For use in monitoring the performance of t…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Symbiq Two Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed to …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

SimpliRED D-Dimer, Product Code DSRK4 The SimpliRED D-dimer assay is a rapid, qualitative test for the detection of cross-linked fibrin degradation …

BBI SOLUTIONS OEM LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas p 612 Pre-Analytical Instrument calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas 6000 series is a fully automa…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

RSD 800A Aliquoting System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The Roche/Hitachi MODULAR Analytics System is a fu…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 2, 2016

Quadra Assura, Model No. CD3265-40, CD3265-40Q, CD3365-40C, CD3365-40Q. Quadra Assura MP, Model No. CD3269-40, CD3269-40Q, CD3369-40C. Fortify and …

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas e411 Immunoassay Analyzer e411: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: The cobas p501/p701 instrument stores primary and secondary sample tub…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas 6000 Series system c6000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical Use. Modular e601: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: The cobas…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Neptune Plus (Hemostatic Pad), Part Numbers: 8870-03 Neptune Pad is used to promote the rapid control of bleeding and provide hemostasis for lacerat…

TZ Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

FemTouch delivery system includes the FemTouch Kit (AC-1007415) and FemTouch" Tip (SPSA-20002590) Provide fractional treatments in gynecology.

Lumenis Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Roche COBAS INTEGRA 800 /800 CTS Analyzer Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete for Clinical use Product Usage: The system cobas p612 is a …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Modular Pre Analytics ( EVO/Plus) Product Usage: The RSD 800A is a computer-controlled stand-online system for decapping, aliquoting and sorting …

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 2, 2016

Fortify VR, Model No. CD1231-40, CD1231-40Q. Fortify ST VR, Model No. CD1241-40, CD1241-40Q. Fortify Assura VR, Model No. CD1257-40, CD1257-40Q, CD…

St Jude Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 2, 2016

PhoenixSpec Calibrator & Kit is used to calibrate the PhoenixSpec &#38 Phoenix AP Instruments. The instruments are then used to measure the turbidity…

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

IMMULITE 2000/IMMULITE 2000XPi Systems CMM CMV IgM Assay, REF/Catalog Number L2KCM2(D) - 200 tests (US), SMN 10370302 (US), UDI 00630414985725 (US);…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

Symbiq One Channel Infuser; an Rx medical device infusion pump used to administer I.V. fluids Device is a general purpose infusion pump designed t…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas 8000 Modular Analyzer Series c8000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete) for clinical use Modular e602: Immunoassay Analyzer Product Usage: T…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas p 312 Pre-Analytical System calculator/data processing module, for clinical use Product Usage: The cobas p471 system is an automatic cent…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 2, 2016

cobas 6800/8800 system Hepatitis Viral B DNA Detection Product Usage: The cobas p512 pre-analytical system is a computer controlled fully automa…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

D&C/Cysto Pack, Kit number PSS3257, PSS3257(A, and PSS3257(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Shoulder Arthroscopy Pack, Kit number 002648-15, 002648-16, AMS2496, AMS2496(A, AMS2609, PSS2209(A, and PSS2209(B. convenience custom kits used for …

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Cardiac Cath Pack, kit number AMS2707 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

C-Birth Pack, Kit part number AMS2037 and AMS2037(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Open Procedure Pack II, Kit number RMS1740(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Minor Arthroscopy Pack, Kit number 002649-14 and 002649-15 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Spine Pack, Kit number AMS3753 and AMS3783(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Foot Pack, Kit number AMS3637 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Minor Lap Pack, Kit number AMS2624 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Set Up Pack, Kit number PSS3574(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Major Kit, Kit number PHC1307(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

CD79b PE (ASR) , Catalog number 335816 ; Hematology: The CD79b antibody recognizes an epitope on the extracellular domain of a 3640 kilodalton (…

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Taymour GYN Pack, Kit number PSS2642 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Arthroscopy Pack, Kit numbers AMS2938, AMS3639, PSS1592(B, PSS1799, and PSS1845(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital oper…

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Laminectomy Pack, Kit number AMS2763, AMS2763(A, PSS1844, PSS1844(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Laparotomy Kit, Kit number PSS1036(A and PSS1036(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Transvaginal Pack, Kit number CMP1767 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Head and Neck Pack, kit numbers AMS1373(A, AMS1869, AMS2534, and AMS2534(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating r…

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Student Pack-NS, Kit number PSS2788 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Abdominoplasty Tray, there are two Kit part numbers: PSS1782 and PSS1782(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating…

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Augmentation Mammoplasty Tray, Kit part number AMS2234. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 26, 2016

Ortho Pack, Kit number PSS3466 and PSS3466(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room

Windstone Medical Packaging, 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.