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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

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 Jan 20, 2016

Boston Scientific, MRI PROPONENT" SR , REF L210 Pacemaker. These devices treat bradycardia (slow heartbeats) with RA and/or RV pacing therapy as n…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Cavity 8 Gauge Spine Wand indicated for resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in spinal procedures.

ArthroCare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

RT Elements are applications for radiation treatment planning for use in stereotactic, conformal, computer planned, Linac based radiation treatment o…

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802445, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750012343, Software Version 3.2 and below; IVD. Product…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

0 deg, 8mm Endoscope, IS4000: Model numbers: 470026-34, 470026-40, 470026-41. General and Plastic Surgery: The da Vinci Xi endoscope produces hi…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Model NuCARTGN. The NuCART is a mobile display and image management platform used in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) environments to facilitate the…

CompView Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

VITROS 3600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802783, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009930, Software Product Code 6802866, Software Version…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

UniAxial Pedicle Screw & UniAxial Reduction Pedicle Screw The Response 5.5/6.0 Spine System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of th…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Zimmer Universal Locking System 3.5mm Locking Reconstruction Plate Straight 11 Holes 144mm Length Zimmer Universal Locking System 3.5mm Locking Dua…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 10-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0100, 3470-0100. The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma rad…

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

VITROS 5600 Chemistry System, Catalog Number 6802413, Unique Device Identifier Number 10758750009916, Software Product Code 6802864, Software Version…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Ergon 2 Articulating Equipment Boom Monitor Brackets mounting point for display interfaces utilized in clinical applications for viewing purposes …

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0010 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitte…

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 1-detector,3", 1000 samples. Product Code: 2480-0010 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation …

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

iChem 10 SG Urine Chemistry Strips, PN 800-7005. Intended for the in vitro measurement of glucose, protein, bilirubin, urobilinogen, pH, specific …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 5-detector, 1000 samples Product Code: 2470-0150, 3470-0150 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma rad…

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Boston Scientific, PROPONENT" MRI DR Pacemakers, REF L211. These devices treat bradycardia (slow heartbeats) with RA and/or RV pacing therapy as …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 10-detector, 1000 samples. Product Code: 2470-0200, 3470-0200. The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma …

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Reprocessed Stryker Color Cuff and Color Cuff II Adult Tourniquet Cuffs Model Numbers: 5921-218-135, 5921-044-135, 5921-034-135, 5921-034-235, 592…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer WIZARD2 2-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0020 The Wizard gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma radiation emitte…

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Zimmer, Virage OCT Spinal Fixation System, Item Number: 07.01738.001, a posterior system intended to achieve an implant and construct of the Occipit…

Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Perkin Elmer ClWIZARD2 5-detector, 550 samples Product Code: 2470-0050, 3470-0050. The Wizard2 gamma counter is intended to detect and count gamma …

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 20, 2016

Mercury Medical Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator and T-Piece Circuit. The Neo-Tee T-Piece Resuscitator is a gas powered emergency resuscitator intended …

Mercury Enterprises, Inc. dba Mercury Medical

FDA Devices Low Jan 20, 2016

FMC7 FITC, Catalog No. 340918 Analyte Specific Reagent.

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

NexGEN System REF 5980-37-01 Tibial Component Size Stemmed 3 Precoat, and REF 5986-37-01 Nonaugmentable Tibial Component Option CR/PS/LPS Size Stem…

Zimmer Manufacturing B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Gynecare Thermachoice III Uterine Balloon Therapy System Ethicon, Inc. The GYNECARE THERMACHOICE¿ III Uterine Balloon Therapy (UBT) System is a th…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

3M Coban Self-Adherent Wrap Shipper carton label identified the product as 3M Coban LF Latex Free Catalog #2081, lot number 2018-10AM.

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care" CCRP TestPak-in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used for calibration of the CCRP method on the Stratus¿ CS analyzer Cata…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE FULL FOAM Model: 75-7550-000 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint foll…

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

InterGuard 5.5mm Econo Refill, sizes, 4.0mm for short anatomical crowns and 5.5mm, part # 4012 Product Usage: InterGuard is a preventive aid fo…

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Ottobock Modular Polycentric EBS Knee Joint 3R60, 3R60=ST, 3R60=KD, 3R60=HD. Used for the prosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower. limb.

Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BRIELLE ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-087 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee…

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Remote Patient Monitoring System, MDP 2000 Series, Part Numbers: MDP2040-0100, PGM340R3, or PGM340R4. The MDP2000 is intended for use in conjuncti…

Vidco, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care CKMB DilPak- an in vitro diagnostic product intended to be used in conjunction with the Acute Care CKMB TestPak Catalog Number: C…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care DDMR TestPak Catalog Number: CDDMRE SMN: 10701511 in vitro diagnostic

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Smith & Nephew GENESIS(R) II/LEGION(TM) PATELLAR COMPONENT, RESURFACING ROUND, 32MM STANDARD, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY WITH JOURNEY PEG, STERILE EO, Rx…

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Corflex Contender Post-Op Knee Brace Lite Model: 75-7500-000 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint f…

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

ADV ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-231 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joint…

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

CT ORTHO CONTENDER POST-OP-KNEE BRACE LITE Model: 75-7500-011 Post-Operative Knee Brace is indicated for range of motion control at the knee joi…

Corflex

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE IMPRESSION COPING KITS, Catalog # PRK484, PRK485, PRK654, and PRK655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

SYNTHES; 13.5MM Medullary Reamer Head; 352.135 NON STERILE. Part of the Flexible Reamer Set for orthopedic surgical procedures.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 13, 2016

The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set The Fuhrman Pleural/Pneumopericardial Drainage Set consists of pigtail catheter, access needle,…

Stryker Sustainability Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care MYO DilPak Catalog Number: CMYO-D SMN:10445081 in vitro diagnostic

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Natus Quantum System with NeuroWorks Software. Catalog /Part Numbers: 013926. The Natus Quantum Amplifier is intended to be used as an electroence…

Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Baxter INTERLINK System, Y-Type Solution Set, 78 (2.0 m), 2 Injection Sites, Male Luer Lock Adapter, 1C8581 s, Product Usage: C8581: For the admi…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

AMSCO¿ Warming Cabinet. Manufactured by: STERIS Corporation To raise the temperature of blankets, linens and sterile surgical IV/irrigation solut…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

MED-RX Single Use REF 54-3680R, 8 FR. x 36" (91CM) Polyurethane Feeding Tube For Pediatric Use with Orange Radiopaque Stripe and Enteral Connector, M…

Benlan, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Siemens Acute Care" MYO TestPak-in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of myoglobin in heparinized plasma Catalog Number: CMYO S…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

BIOMET 3i, PROVIDE PROTECTION CAP, Catalog # PPC484, PPC485, PPC654, and PPC655 BIOMET 3i Restorative Products are intended for use as an accessor…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 13, 2016

Boston Scientific ACUITY Pro Coronary Sinus Guide Catheter, 9 Fr. Model 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107, 8108, 8109, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116…

Boston Scientific Corporation

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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.