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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

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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

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FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2016

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA31, SIZE 3+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 3 FE…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Plum A+3 Infusion Pump System. List Number 12348. The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multi-purpose family of devices that provides precise delivery …

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Sterile Drape, SK6000 PAQ drape pouch (for use with the SPY Fluorescent System (SPY 2000/2001)) The SPY Fluorescent Imaging System is intended to …

NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2016

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA21, SIZE 2+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 2 FE…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

WECK¿ Horizon" Manual-Load Ligating Clip Applier, For Medium-Large Size Horizon Ligation Clips Curved Jaw, 11 (28cm), Rx Only, REF 337111, Produ…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Axiom REG implants Sterile The Axiom REG implants are used as artificial root structures for replacement of missing teeth. They can be used for st…

Anthogyr

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Patient Cable. Part Numbers: 4460, 6735. Sterile within Chipboard Boxes within corrugated cartons. Product Usage: The Blackrock NeuroPort Biopot…

Blackrock Microsystems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Neural Signal Amplifier. Part Numbers: 4208, 5703, 5749, 5748, 5747. Product Usage: The Blackrock NeuroPort Biopotential Signal Processing System…

Blackrock Microsystems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Intermediate carton label reads in part as: "Bard-Parker***Stainless Steel Surgical Blades***#12B***QTY 150 (3 x 50)***REF 371712***LOT 0088464." …

Aspen Surgical Puerto Rico Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2016

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA60, SIZE 6 STD; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 6…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Plum A+ Infusion Pump with Hospira MedNet Software. List Number 20679. The Plum A+ Infusion Systems are a multi-purpose family of devices that provi…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Pacemakers: Accolade MRI DR Model L311; Accolade MRI DR EL Model L331; and Essentio MRI DR Model L111. These pulse generators provide bradycard…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Achillon Minimally Invasive Device for Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment The Achillon Suture System is a single use, sterile device used to treat ac…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

ReliaMed¿ Alginate/CMC. Each dressing is packed in a pouch (primary packaging), each pouch is packed in a carton (secondary packaging) holding multi…

Advanced Medical Solutions Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Microtek Franz Angiography Drape with Radiation Shield, Item # RBA202, and Microtek Angiography Drape with Radiation Shield and Pouches, Item # RBA20…

Ecolab Inc

FDA Devices Critical Sep 14, 2016

ADVANCE(R) II MODULAR TIBIAL BASE W/SCREWHOLES, Knee Tibial Base, REF KTTIHA51, SIZE 5+; SURFACE POROUS, HA COATED; FIT CEMENTLESS; USE W/ SIZE 5 FE…

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

BrightView X, model #882478; gamma camera designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Hard Tissue Replacement (HTR) Implant, Rx only, for use in single procedure only. Custom made. HTR polymer implants are intended for bone replacemen…

Biomet Microfixation, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula with Balloon (part number CP-2200X). The Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula with Balloon The Cannula consists of a s…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

Smith & Nephew Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch (USP#5) suture. PN: 7211015 Used during ligament reconstruction.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 14, 2016

GE Healthcare SIGNA Creator, SIGNA Explorer. Diagnostic Imaging Device.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Double Pump RF Patient Cassette; Product Number: 72204055. Intended to provide fluid distension and irrigation and fluid suction during diagnostic…

Medical Vision Ab

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Catalog No. 775222 UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainer (DxH SMS) Instructions for Use (IFU…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Centricity Laboratory Core Lab System 4.1 The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to be an information system designed to support the clinica…

GE Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

SPECULAR MICROSCOPE CEM-530; Software version 1.08 and 1.09. Opthalmic: The NIDEK Specular Microscope CEM-530 provides non-contact, high magnifica…

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

MAQUET Servo Humidifier 163, Inmed Mfg. Sdn. Bhd. Lot PT 2577, Jalan Perusahaan, 4, 34600 Kamunting, Perak, Malaysia.

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

iConnect Enterprise Archive. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. iConnect Enterprise Archive is intended for use as a v…

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the air powered dental handpiece (S-MAX pico) The intended use of the tips is based on the parent de…

Nakanishi Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

INTEGRA Spinal Tray, Catalogue No: 3404875, Contents: 10 Each per Case, Sterile.

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

ADVIA Chemistry XPT, SMN 10723034, IVD. --- This issue affects only the ADVIA Chemistry Hemoglobin A1c_3 Automated Pretreatment (A1c_3) results when …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

STAPLER,IS4000; Model number 470298; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 45, Stapler 45 Reloads and ot…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

A7 Anesthesia Delivery System, a device used to administer to a patient, continuously or intermittently, a general inhalation anesthetic and to maint…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

PCR Compano Basic Reader using 100-127V as mains voltage. Model numbers: 732027, 732028, and 732040. Radiological image processing system (Comp…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Terumo Custom Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular Procedure Kits labeled containing Coated Tubing as follows: This product is intended for use…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

SMR allen wrench 5 mm, product code 9013.50.210

Limacorporate S.p.A

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the Ultrasonic Scaler (VARIOS 350 LUX, VARIOS 350, VARIOS 150 LUX, VARIOS 150). The intended use of…

Nakanishi Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

HexaPOD evo RT System Product Usage: The intended use of the device is the control of accurate patient positioning with assistance of a 3D Tracki…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Invivo Sentinelle Venguard Breast MRI Auxiliary Table/Tabletop with 8/16 Channel Coil Array for GE 1.5T/3T MRI Systems.

Invivo Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

UNIQ 1.0: UNIQ FD10, 722026; UNIQ FD10/10, 722027; UNIQ FD20, 722028; UNIQ FD20/10 biplane, 722029; UNIQ FD10 OR Table, 722033; UNIQ FD10/10 OR Table…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Geo-Med, TURP/CYSTO PACK PGYBK REF 89-7931.07, Rx Only, STERILE EO, Custom surgical kit.

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Monaco RTP System Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Merge Cardio software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Image processing system.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Allura Xper with release R8.2: Allura Xper FD10, 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10, 722027; Allura Xper FD20, 722028; Allura Xper FD20/10 biplane, 7220…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

FUJIFILM Digital Mammography System Aspire HD (FDR MS-1000) with Biopsy Positioner (FDR-1000BPY) The Fujifilm Digital Mammography System, Aspire H…

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

STAPLER 30,IS4000; Model number 470430; General and Plastic Surgery: The Intuitive Surgical da Vinci EndoWrist Stapler 30 Instrument and Stapler …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

The 9025TRU Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Kit is used to obtain arterial blood sampling for pH, Blood Gas, Electrolyte and Metabolite Analysis.

Cardinal Health

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set, Sterile, Rx only, 0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm, 23G x 3/4" x 12", REF 367342.

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

DeRoyal (R) CYSTO TRAY PGYBK REF 89-3076.08, Rx Only, STERILE,EO; Custom surgical kit. O,

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

Diamond Coated Tips and Burs are accessories to the air powered Bone drill (VARIOSURG with and without light) The intended use of the tips is based …

Nakanishi Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 7, 2016

RadSuite software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. RadSuite provides a means to distribute, display, and store diag…

Merge Healthcare, 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.