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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 Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 3.7 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMMB13 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxill…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Patient transport Shuttle with Trendelenburg quick adjustment function (Jupiter, Mars, Titan, TruSystem and Saturn operating table systems). The shu…

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

VS200 radiographic Cassette Holder or Wall Stand. For use in radiology department.

Del Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

RadSuite, a picture archive and communications system. Model Numbers Versions 5.30.0, 5.30.1, 5.30.2, 5.30.2 SB0344, 5.30.3, 5.30.4, 5.30.4 HF0418E, …

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 3.7 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMMB10 Product Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxilla or man…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 4.1 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMM4B13 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxil…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Bard Distaflo Vascular Bypass Graft; Product Code: DF6006SC; 8 mm x 60 cm. Intended for bypass or reconstruction of peripheral arterial blood vessel…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

GE Healthcare, Brivo XR285amx Mobile Digital Ready Radiographic System Designed to generate diagnostic radiographic images.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 11.5 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMT4B11 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in th…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX 4.1 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMM4B10 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the maxil…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 16 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB16 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the m…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

GE Healthcare, Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital Ready Radiographic System Designed to generate diagnostic radiographic images.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

T-piece Nebulizer with in-line connectors, Part number 8915-7-50. Single patient use, non-sterile prescription device designed for use in a hospital…

Salter Labs

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

CyberKnife Robotic; Catalog/part number 032000 and 033000 Cosmetic cover package. Product Usage: The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is in…

Accuray Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

2.3mm Turbo-Power OTW, Manual, Model No 423-050 Product Usage The Turbo-Power System (Laser Atherectomy Catheter) is a laser atherectomy device desi…

Spectranetics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Mavig Monitor Suspension System, Model GD60, contained in the following Fluoroscopic imaging systems: Advantx LCV+, Advantx LCN+, Advantx LCLP+, Adv…

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

PharmaCaribe PulmoSal 7% Sodium chloride, Inhalation Solution, 7% Sterile, Preservative -free, Non-pyrogenic, pH 7.4 For Inhalation Only Rx Prod…

Pharmacaribe llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Reuseable rotary blade/abrader, product number 899751514. The oval burr frontally hooded is an attachment or accessory to the air-powered device int…

Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB13 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the m…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Allura Xper FD OR Table, Ceiling version only; 722035; imaging applications.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Mizuho OSI Trios, Table Base; Voltage: 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz Amps: 5,0-5.0A; Model 7803 and 7803AP Orthopaedic: Operating room tablebase - an el…

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

SIGMA HP MBT Non-Keel Punch Knee Instrument. Designed to be used as an option in stabilizing the tibial trial during trial reduction.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Moog Curlin Infusion, Ambulatory Infusion Pump The Curlin Ambulatory Infusion System includes Curlin Ambulatory multi-therapy and PainSmart pumps. …

MOOG Medical Devices Group

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 3.7 mm x 10 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMTB10 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the m…

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

Smith & Nephew BEAVER Blade 4.0mm Part Number: 72203307 Orthopedic surgical instrument used in hip arthroscopy.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

IMPLANT,TM, MTX FULL 4.1 mm x 13 mm diameter 3.5 mm Catalog #TMT4B13 Product Usage: Zimmer Dental implant systems are designed for use in the …

Zimmer Dental Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 17, 2016

VS300 radiographic Cassette Holder or Wall Stand. For use in radiology department.

Del Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD10, FD10 C, and FD10 F; Model Numbers: 722026 722010 722003 722002 722001 Intended for Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging ap…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

ABX PENTRA Glucose PAP CP ref. A11A01668 reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro diagnostic determination of glucose in human serum, plasm…

Horiba Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

HemosIL Plasminogen, Part No. 0020009000, IVD. Instrumentation Laboratory Company. Kit contents: 2 x 2.5 mL Streptokinase reagent and 2 x 2 mL Chr…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

BacT/ALERT¿ SN, bioM¿rieux, Inc. Product Usage: BacT/ALERT¿ Culture Bottles are used with the BacT/ALERT¿ Microbial Detection System in qualitati…

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS V3000; Model Number: 72243, 72244, 72245 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular a…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD10/10; Model Numbers: 722027 722011 722005 Intended for Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS CV; Model Number: 722030 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascular…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD20/10; Model Numbers: 722029 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional proc…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Baxter, RAPIDFILL Syringe Strip, 10 ml. For use with RAPIDFILL Automated Syringe Filler (ASF)

Baxter Corporation Englewood

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD20/20 OR Table; Model Number: 722039 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and intervent…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS Allura 15-12 (biplane); Product Code: 722044 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascul…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD10 OR Table; Model Numbers: 722033 722022 Intended for Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic,…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS H5000; Model Number: 72246 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascul…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Allura Xper FD20 Biplane; Model Numbers: 722013 722008 722015 Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and …

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

PS-500 Scope Warmer; 10 units per box. Pre-heating scope for laparoscopy surgery.

JosNoe Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Biosure Ratchet Driver, Product No: 72201888 For delivery and placement of orthopedic screws. Arthroscopic surgical instrument

Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS BH3000; Model Number: 72242 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascu…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

ABX PENTRA Triglycerides CP ref. A11A01640 is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of triglycerides in human serum and pla…

Horiba Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

INTEGRIS BH5000; Model Number: 72247 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascu…

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

ABX PENTRA Uric Acid CP ref. A11A01670 is an in vitro diagnostic assay for the quantitative determination of uric acid in human serum, plasma and ur…

Horiba Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 10, 2016

Synthes Small Electric Drive (SED). For use in general traumatology.

The Anspach Effort, 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.