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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 · 2026-08-31

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 671 of 819

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x8mm, Article No. 37290.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x8mm, Article No. 36704.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Bard Monopty Disposable Core Biopsy Instruments and Kits, Monopty 14g x 16cm (22mm), Product Code: 121416; Monopty Biopsy, Product Code: 000441; Mono…

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC NP 3.5x13mm, Article No. 36702.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Master Drug Library Software version 8.0, Product Code 35723V080, to be used with SIGMA Spectrum Infusion System (Pump) version 8.0, Product Code 357…

Baxter Healthcare Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

OSSEOTITE Certain 2 Implant Rx only; 3.25 x 8.5 - 18 mm. Dental Implants.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC NP 3.5x11.5mm, Article No. 36701.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x11.5mm, Article No. 36105. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgic…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Kenex Radiation Shield installed with GE Healthcare Interventional, Surgery, CT and X-Ray Imaging systems.

GE Healthcare

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Hardy Diagnostics cat no. G327 HardyCHROM SS Agar (HardyCHROM Salmonella Shigella) Cat no: G327 Container type: 15x100mm monoplate Packaged: …

Hardy Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Talon Grasping Device, 160 cm, US endoscopy. Used for retrieval of foreign bodies, tissue specimens, stones or calculi in endoscopic procedures of t…

US Endoscopy Group Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC PMC RP 5.0x10mm, Article No. 37296.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 36705.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NOBELREPLACE Tapered Groovy 6.0 6x8mm, Article No. 32223. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgicall…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

LOW PROFILE NON-LOCK SCREW; 2.7mm x 22 mm; REF 131227222; LOT RM105E. Provides the orthopaedic surgeon a means of bone fixation and helps general…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 5.0x10mm, Article No. 36711.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Bard ConQuest PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter, 12mm Balloon Size, Product Code: CQ-75124.

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x11.5mm, Article No. 36707.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Bard Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and Dialysis catheter kits containing Safe-Cut Safety Scalpels.

Bard Access Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x13mm, Article No. 29402. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC PMC NP 3.5x11.5mm, Article No. 37287.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU WP 5.0x10mm, Article No. 29423. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Artis Q/ Q zen systems; Artis Q/ Q zen systems are dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and intervention…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobRpl Tapered Groovy 6.0mm 6x11.5mm, Article No. 36103. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x16mm, Article No. 29403. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

WALLACH LL 100 cryosurgical units: LL100 Cryosurgical - Part Number 900001; LL110 with Pinned Yoke - Part Number 900019-70; LL100 Multi Tip W/TC - Pa…

CooperSurgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU WP 5.0x13mm, Article No. 29424. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

ProTrack Microcatheter; Product Usage: The ProTrack Microcatheter is a sterile, single use device intended to be used as a standard infusion wir…

Baylis Medical Corp *

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 5.0x13mm, Article No. 36713.

Nobel Biocare Usa Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 4.3x13mm, Article No. 36708.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

3i T3 Non-Platform Switched Tapered Implant Rx Only; 3.25 x 8.5 - 15.0 mm Dental Implants.

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Replace Select Tapered TiU NP 3.5x10mm, Article No. 29401. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC RP 5.0x8mm, Article No. 36710.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

Integra¿ Flowable Wound Matrix Size 3cc 1 unit/box single use, sterile device Rx Only Model Number FWD301 (US) & FDR301 (Non-US) Flowable Wou…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

SpermMar Test 0.7ml Beads Particles Label on bottle: SpermMar Test IgA 0.7ml Beads/Particles-50 Tests IND REF SPMA_S LOT Expiration DO NOT …

Vitrolife Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NobelReplace CC PMC RP 4.3x10mm, Article No. 37291.

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FDA Devices Moderate Apr 22, 2015

NOBELREPLACE Tapered Groovy RP 4.3x8mm, Article No. 32215. Nobel Biocare's Dental Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgical…

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CPSC No agency class Apr 21, 2015

Hair Dryers Recalled by AG Hair Due to Electrocution Hazard

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola GP IgX Blood, Serum, Plasma, Cassette, Catalog No. I-101 Materials Provided: 1. Test Device 2. Lancet (optional) 3. Alcohol pad. (optio…

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola Virus Antigen Blood, Catalog No. I-123 (A) Materials Provided: 1. Test Device in foil pouch. 2. Lancet for Blood test and alcohol pad. 3…

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 15, 2015

Vitek 2 AST-P640 REF 418 579 Gram Positive Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per container, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinica…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola Virus GP-VP IgS, Catalog No. I-124 virus test kit

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola VP-40 IgG/IgM (Blood Serum/Plasma/Cassette), Catalog No. I-102 Materials Provided: 1. Test Device 2. Lancet (optional) 3. Alcohol pad. …

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2015

da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Disposable Accessory Kit, 4 ARM, 5 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola Virus Antigen Nasal , Catalog No. I-123 (B) Materials Provided: 1. Test Device in foil pouch. 2. Lancet for Blood test and alcohol pad. …

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Apr 15, 2015

Vitek 2 AST-P635 REF 416 911 Gram Positive Susceptibility Card, 20 cards per container, IVD. Intended for use with the Vitek 2 Systems in clinica…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola IgX VP-40 Serum/Plasma/Blood Cassette, Catalog No. I-100 Materials Provided: 1. Test Device 2. Lancet 3. Alcohol pad. 4. Develop buffer …

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Apr 15, 2015

Ebola Accessories assembled, self-contained package, Catalog No. I-104 virus test kit

Lusys Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2015

da Vinci S Surgical System IS2000, Camera Arm Drape, 20 Pack. Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are to be used to cover a variety of surgical and …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Apr 15, 2015

Pluer-evac Sahara Chest Drainage System, S-1100-08LF, Dry Suction/Dry Seal Control, Rx Only, Teleflex Medical.

Teleflex Medical

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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.