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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 588 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Conical EP Healing Cap Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 36CM Item Code: E277236 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in la…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Preformance 15 degrees Pre-Angled Post Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Micromini Flat Implant Cover Screw Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Conical EP Twist Lock TM Coping Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Gingihue 15 degrees Pre-Angled Post 4mm(D) x 5mm(P) x 2mm(H) Item: PAP452G Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Blade Electrodes 28CM Item Code: E258028 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are i…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

DAL-RO Housing, Female Assembly Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

GE Centricity PACS Workstation, versions 3.1.1.x through 3.2.1.x Picture Archiving and Communication System Used as a primary diagnostic and ana…

GE Healthcare It
FDA Devices Critical Aug 24, 2016

OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test, Product Code 3001-2807; Intended for the qualitative detection of antigens for Ebola viruses.

OraSure Technologies, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain EP Pick-Up Coping Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 45CM Item Code: E277345 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in la…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

DAL-RO Abutment Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left; Catalog ID 487.975 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Pick-up Coping Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Flat L-Hook Electrode 28cm Item Code: E278428 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in la…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Gingihue 15 degree Angled Post Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Straumann Bone Level Implant, ¿ 4.1mm RC, SLA¿ 12mm, TiZr, NTP Article Number: 021.4512

Straumann Manufacturing, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire J-Hook Electrode 28CM Item Code: E278228 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for use in la…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Gingihue TM 15 degree Angled Post 3.4mm(D) x 3.8mm(P) x 2mm(H) Item: IMPAP32G Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Gold-Tite Square Uniscrew Item: UNISG Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Flat L-Hook Electrode Retractable Item Code: E2784R28ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated f…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

LDA Screw SBL 3mm(D) Item: SCRSBL1 Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

IOL Healing Cap Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Standard Abutment Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

IOL Distal Extension Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain EP Healing Abutment 4.1mm(D) x 5mm(P) x 2mm(H) Item: ITHA52 Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Synovis VASCU-GUARD Peripheral Vascular Patch in the following sizes and product codes: 1 cm x 6 cm, product code VG0106N, 0.8 cm x 8 cm, product…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome without LeMills, 98 cm. Sterile REF# 1009-00J Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for th…

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Twist Lock TM Coping Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Temporary Hexed Cylinder Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Locator Replacement Males 4pk Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Gold Slotted Screw Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire L-Hook Electrode Retractable Item Code: E2783R36ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated fo…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

1.5 mm HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome, 98 cm, Sterile REF # 1009-00 Product Usage: The HYDRO LeMaitre Valvulotome is intended for the treatment of …

LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Conical Abutment Gold Standard ZR TM Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Quattro Air FFM MED  AMER, Product Code: 62702, full face mask for use with active-exhaust-valve ventilators

Resmed Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Locator Light Retention Replacement Males 4pk Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Wire L-Hook Electrode Retractable Item Code: E2783R28ASP The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated for…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Mindray DS USA Inc., Passport Series Patient Monitor intended for monitoring, displaying, reviewing, alarming, and transferring of multiple physiolog…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Valleylab Laparoscopic Flexible Laparoscopic Argon Electrodes Item Code: E253028 The Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset and Electrodes are indicated fo…

Medtronic
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

AB SCIEX QTRAP¿ 4500MD LC/MS/MS System Mass Spectrometer for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use. Instrument Part Number (REF): 5031231 3200MD series and 450…

Ab Sciex
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Conical Abutment Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

PEDIATRIC KIDNEY BIOPSY TRAY

Avid Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Preformance Post Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Preformance Temporary Cylinder Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Xpert MRSA Catalog GXMRSA-120, Rev. AJ Microbiology: The Cepheid Xpert MRSA assay performed in the GeneXpert Dx System (Xpert MRSA) is a qual…

Cepheid
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Hospira RECEPTAL LINERS: 1L(1000mL), 1.5L (1500mL), 2L (2000mL) 1) List Number 43056-01; 2) List Number 43023-01; 3) List Number 43025-01; 4…

Hospira Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain Gingihue Post 3.4mm(D) x 3.8mm(P) x 2mm(H) Item: IMAP32G Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Aug 24, 2016

Certain EP Twist Lock TM Coping Dental implants

Biomet 3i, LLC

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

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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.