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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 · 2026-08-29

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 Moderate Mar 2, 2016

AccuLIF PL Tubing Set and AccuLIF TL Tubing Set AccuLIF is an interbody device system that uses hydraulic pressure to expand the implant in-situ. …

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00549410 (XMD P/N 70-0050-B22) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548470 (XMD P/N 70-0050-E14) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

Gender PFJ FEMORAL COMP, prosthesis, knee, patello/femorotibial, semi-constrained, uncemented, porous, coated, polymer/metal/polymer various sizes…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

PRN 50-M+, GE part number 2062759-001, manufacturer part number 600-23310-01 Product Usage: The PRN 50M+ Paper Chart Recorder thermally records …

Gsi Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: MM00548410 (XMD P/N 70-0050-814) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gas…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

Stryker, Gamma K-Wire 3.2x450 mm Product Usage: Intended for the temporary stabilization of bone segments or fragments.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

Stryker, T2 K-Wire with washer, 7.8 x 3 x 285mm Product Usage: Intended for the temporary stabilization of bone segments or fragments.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548680 (XMD P/N 70-0050-318) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548950 (XMD P/N 70-0050-E20) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548650 (XMD P/N 70-0050-G16) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548830 (XMD P/N 70-0050-220) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00549570 (XMD P/N 70-0050-D24) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548850 (XMD P/N 70-0050-420) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00549390 (XMD P/N 70-0050-922) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548560 (XMD P/N 70-0050-716) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548750 (XMD P/N 70-0050-A18)

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 2, 2016

EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon Kits Part Number: M00548920 (XMD P/N 70-0050-B20) The EndoVive 3s Low Profile Balloon is intended to provide gast…

Xeridiem Mediem Medical Devices Inc

CPSC No agency class Mar 1, 2016

United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart

United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Best Practice Kits containing certain production lots of Endo GIA Ultra Universal Stapler Handles Product Usage: The Endo GIA Ultra Universal Sho…

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Jadak Barcode Scanner, Part No. 350587-32, 350587-41, 351377-32. Product Usage: An accessory for the Pyxis Anesthesia ES system and Pyxis Anes…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 24, 2016

CEA / CD66e Ab-2, Product code RB-368-R7, RB-368-R1; 7 ml each. Description  Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), is synthesized during development …

Lab Vision Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

MEE-1000A Neuromaster, Model No. Accessories: MS-110B (Electric Stimulation), MS-120BK (Current Stimulator Box) JB-116B, JB-132B (Amplifiers) Electr…

Nihon Kohden America Inc

FDA Devices Low Feb 24, 2016

REF 0038460 Toomey Syringe 70cc Syringe with Catheter Tip and Luer Tip Adapters, Single Use, Rx Only, Latex Free, 50 units. Product Usage: Produc…

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Eclipse Treatment Planning System versions 11, 13.0, 13.5 and 13.6; Model number: H48; Product Usage: The Eclipse Treatment Planning System (Ecl…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Actuator for angiographic x-ray monitor ceiling suspension system. Actuator short Assy: THC8AWDS-121 and Actuator long Assy: THC8AWDS-122 used with …

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

High Flow Irrigation Extender; Part Number 72201021. Arthroscopic accessories are indicated for use in access of the joint capsule.

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Bond Polymer Refine Red Detection DS9390 kits. The common name of the device is detection system for in vitro diagnostic use. The Intended Use stat…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal 12 mm Short Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUSHORT Product Usage: The Endo GIA Ultra Universal Short, Endo GIA Ultra …

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Dual Stage Venous Return Catheter, Low-Profile, wire reinforced (36F/46F, Sterile), Model Number: LRD-61046, Expiration 10/31/2018, Product is packed…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

GlideScope Video Laryngoscope Reusable Blades (GVL 3, 4, 5 and AVL 2, 3, 4, 5). GVL: The GlideScope Video Laryngoscope is a video laryngoscope tha…

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

LEGION(TM) HEMI STEPPED, TIBIAL SCREW-ON WEDGE, REF 71421147, QTY 1, 5 MM, SIZE 5-6 LT-LAT / RT-MDL; Tibial knee prosthesis, augment.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal 12 mm XL Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUXL Product Usage: The Endo GIA Ultra Universal Short, Endo GIA Ultra Univers…

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

EVOLIS Microplate System, Catalog # 89601. Part number 89788 for the EVOLIS Operator's Manual. in vitro diagnostic Product Usage: EVOLIS Microp…

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Covidien Endo GIA Ultra Universal Standard Stapler Handle Ref: EGIAUSTND Product Usage: The Endo GIA Ultra Universal Short, Endo GIA Ultra Unive…

Medtronic

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

MRIdian ViewRay Radiation Therapy System, VIEWRAY Inc.

Viewray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 24, 2016

Exactech Acapella One Interbody Fusion Device Parallel. Orthopedic Spinal Surgery Device. Product Usage: The Acapella One Cervical Spacer Syste…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMT4B10 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the …

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Philips Healthcare TraumaDiagnost; Codes: 72001, 720011, 720013, 720020; A radiological examination unit for emergency work and routine skeletal diag…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

MEVION S250 Radiation therapy system

Mevion Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMMB11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxi…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

GE Healthcare, Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital Ready Radiographic System Designed to generate diagnostic radiographic images.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751305. The round burr is an attachment or accessory to the air-powered device intended for use d…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751504. The oval burr laterally hooded is an attachment or accessory to the air-powered device int…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Endobon-Xenograft Granules, Zimmer Biomet, Synthetic Bone Grafting Material, used in dental and/or surgical procedures. Endobon Xenograft Granules, …

Biomet France SARL

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF8006SC; 6 mm x 80 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessel…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Firebird Spinal Fixation System Torque Limiting Handle (PN 52-1512) Intended for posterior, non-cervical pedicle, and non-pedicle fixation (T1-S2/…

Orthofix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Arctic Sun 5000 and Arctic Sun 2000; Intended for monitoring and controlling patient temperatures.

C.R. Bard, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

INFX-8000V Bi-Plane X-Ray Interventional System X-ray systems

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 4.1 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMM4B11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the max…

Zimmer Dental 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.