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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 · 2026-08-28

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

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FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Neurotherm Curved Radiofrequency (RF) cannnula 10 cm 18 gauge, 10 mm active tip Model Number: C-1010-R-18 Product Usage: The device is a radi…

Neurotherm, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Ascend¿ AQ¿ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set The Ascend¿ AQ¿ Ureteral Dilation Balloon Catheter Set consists of a radiopaque balloon catheter …

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover ¿18 FR/CH SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER WITH COUD¿ TIP PRE-CONNECTED TO 400 ML URINE METER WITH 2000 ML DRAINAGE BAG …

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover KIT/STERILE PRESERVE CULT Item Code: 8000SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 18FR SIL FLY Item Code: PP18SD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM 16FR UL LTX FOLEY TRY CSD Item Code: PP16ULD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female p…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM U/M 14FR SIL FLY Item Code: P4P14SD P400 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pati…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREM U/M 14FR SLVR FLY Item Code: P4P14XSD P400 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female pat…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover P400 PREM UM 16FR SILV TMP CSD Item Code: P4P16XTSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and femal…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

UltraxxTM Nephrostomy Balloon Set The Ultraxx" Nephrostomy Balloon Set consists of a radiopaque balloon catheter, radiopaque sheath, and inflation d…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PREC PRM 18FR SILVER FLY TY Item Code: PP18XSD Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patie…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

QFT TB Antigen Tube. QIAGEN Sciences, LLC. The QuantiFERON TB-Gold is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease)

Qiagen Sciences LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Algostim LLC, Algovita Implanted Pulse Generator stimulator, Model 2412 ( 2 x 12 channel)

QiG Group LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover CATCH KIT SOAP Item Code: 5205 Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patients

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover PRECSION PRM 14FR SIL FLY Item Code: ¿ PP14SD ¿¿ Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female p…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover MIDSTREAM KIT CASTILE SOAP Item Code: 2090SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

RT-5100 (Epic 5100) Refractor and RT 3100 Refractor: Product Usage: Instrument providing means of positioning spherical and cylindrical lenses, p…

Nidek Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 30, 2016

Covidien Dover MIDSTREAM KIT CASTILE SOAP Item Code: 2040SA Castile soap towelettes are used to clean the genital area for male and female patien…

Covidien LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 25 consists of all product under product code: LPH and same usage: Item no: 234703104 DISTAL MEDIAL FEMORAL CON 234703206 DISTAL MEDIAL F…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 48 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 597206526 NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, for use in total knee a…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 12 consists of all product under product code JDI , and same usage: Item no: 902602935 6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 28 902602835 6 DEGREE COCR…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 31 consists of all product under product code: KTT and same usage: Item no: 118113003 FREE-LOCK TUBE & SCP PLAT 118113502 FREE-LOCK TUBE…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 29 consists of all product under product code: LPHand same usage: Item no: 32902603800 FEMORAL HEAD +0.5 X 22 MM 32902604810 FEMORAL HEA…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

McKesson Horizon Medical Imaging (HMI) products versions 4.6.1 to including 11.9 and McKesson Radiology (MR) products 12.0 and 12.1.1.

Mckesson Medical Immaging

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 52 consists of product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 525004530 NEXGEN OSTEOTOMY CORT BON 525004540 NEXGEN OSTEOTOMY CORT BON 525006…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 18 consists of all product under product code: HWC and same usage: Item no: 47248001441 CANC SCR 4.0MM X 14MM FUL 47248001641 CANC SCR 4…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit as a part of the Accu-Chek Inform II Blood Glucose Monitoring System Accu-Chek inform II Blood Glucose Monitoring Syst…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

The Vesa 75/100 adaptation with rotation is an accessory to a surgical camera intended to be used to record operative procedures.

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 5 consists of all products under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47482701001 2.7MM CORT. SCREW 10MM, S 47482701201 2.7MM C…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 28 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 32902605000 FEMORAL HD 28MM MEDIUM 32902604000 FEMORAL HD 28M…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 51 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 598603701 NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB 598603702 NEXGEN OPTION …

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 36 consists of all product under product code: HSB and same usage: Item no: 225302745 INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 225303045 INTERLOCKING I…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 17 consists of all product under product code: LPH and same usage: Item no: 625004515 BONE SCREW 4.5X15 SELF-TA 625004520 BONE SCREW 4.…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 45 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 511007020 MGII KNEE SLF-TAP BONE ST 511007025 MGII KNEE SLF-…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 34 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 522001700 I/B II KNEE DOMED PATELLA 522001800 I/B II KNEE DO…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Battery Pack KLS-SD-1000 Single Models: KLS-BP-001 Used to power the KLS Martin Max Driver (battery powdered surgical screwdriver).

Pro-Dex Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 59 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 42540000026 PSN ALL POLY PAT PLY 26MM 42540000029 PSN ALL POL…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 10consists of all product under product code HWC, and same usage: Item no: 47484502601 4.5 X 26 CORT SCREW SELF Product Usage: A s…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 65 consists of all product under product code: KTT and same usage: Item no: 119413594 VERSA-FX II KEYLESS SHORT 119413595 VERSA-FX II KEY…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 14 consists of all product under product code HSB , and same usage: Item no: 225600230 ASIA ONE-PIECE LAG SCREW 225600232 ASIA ONE-PIEC…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 62 consists of all product under product code: LPH and same usage: Item no: 620003620 TRILOGY ACET SHELL 36MM OD MULTI For use in total…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 19 consists of all product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 765301101 CEM FEM ST 11X120 NOCOAT 765301201 CEM FEM ST 12X125 NOCOAT 7653…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 35 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 522007300 I/B II KNEE FLUTED ROD, 1 for use in total knee…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Low Mar 23, 2016

ZCORE Porcine Xenograft Particulate in Syringe Product Intended for use in dental surgery such as: -Augmentation or reconstructive treatment of a…

Collagen Matrix Inc

FDA Devices Low Mar 23, 2016

Volk G-4 Small Ring, No Flange, Gonio Lens with case, UPC: 811608013602 for use as diagnostic contact lenses for eye examinations (including the ant…

Volk Optical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 67 consists of all product under product code: JDI and same usage: Item no: 785001100 VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED 785001200 VERSYS ADVOCATE …

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Transport Stretcher, and Head and Neck Surgery Stretcher Non-powered stretcher

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 54 consists of all product under product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 596009900 NEXGEN TAPER PLUG for use in total knee arthroplasty

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Product 1 consists of all product under , product code: JWH and same usage: Item no: 47481500601 1.5 X 6 CORT SCREW HEX/SE Product Usage: A smoo…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 23, 2016

Intra operative MRI Systems: Neuro II-SE , Neuro III-SV, iMRI 1.5T A, and iMRI 3T S. Indicated for use as a magnetic resonance diagnostic device (…

Deerfield Imaging

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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.