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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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Medical Devices ranks #1 of 12 among PlainRecalls categories by recall count (41,070 notices, 39.3% of the archive); 9% of graded records are high-severity.

The FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA have published 41,070 medical devices recalls between 2000 and 2026 - roughly 39.3% of the 104,423-record archive. Among 12 product categories, that is #1 of 12. Of the 41,070 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.

  • 41,070 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 41,070 recalls, about 39.3% of the 104,423-record federal archive, with 3,653 graded high-severity, most issued by FDA Devices.

41,070
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

41,070 1st of 12 the highest of 12 categories

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-02

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 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 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 Critical Sep 10, 2014

ORTHOPEDIC PACK I (2) CUSTOMED, 900-2503, contains: (2) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) COVER MAYO STAND REINFORCED L/F ( 1) U- DRAPE 60" X 70"…

Customed, Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/ml, 5 mL pre-filled syringe, Rx Only. Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 14450 Getz Rd., Noblesville, IN 46060, NDC#: 45183-096…

Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Moore & Thompson Hip Stems: FNSTRD HIP 38HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 40HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 41HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 42HDX127ST FNSTRD HIP 43HDX127ST FNSTR…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for t…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4051 Endo Tube Holder, Pedi 2.5mm Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Knee Instrument Fixation Screws: 48MM HEADED SCREW 48MM HEADLESS SCREW MIS HEADED SCREW, 48MM MIS HEADLESS SCREW, 48MM

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Sep 3, 2014

Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test (CYP2C19 Test). Each CYP2C19 kit consists of 20 Verigene CYP2C19 Nucleic Acid Test Cartridges and 20 Verigene CYP…

Nanosphere, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Knee Stem Extensions & Impactor Sleeve: STEM IMPLANT 20MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 22MMDX145MM STEM IMPLANT 24MMDX145MM SHARP FLUTED ST 20MMDX75MM SH…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

The Thermedx Fluid Management System is designed to provide irrigation fluids to irrigate, distend, and debride while warming the fluid to assist in …

Thermedx LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 41MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 42MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 44MM DIA ENDO …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Tubes and Plates: TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX205LG TUBE & SCP PLT 90DX255LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX150LG TUBE & SCP PLT 95DX…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Cordis EMPIRA NC RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

CloverSnare 4-Loop Vascular Retrieval Snare. Product is packaged in a Tyvek-film sterilizable outer package and is supplied one pouch in a box. T…

Cook Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Trauma Large Screws: CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX100MMLG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0X105LG CANN BONE SCREW 7.0MMX105MMLG CANN BONE S…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Siemens Dimension EXL Integrated Chemistry System in vitro diagnostic devices intended to measure a variety of analytes in human body fluids. All Ser…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4052 Endo Tube Holder, Pedi 3.0mm Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4002S Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 3.0mm Murphy, 15mm Conn, Holder Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Zimmer Gender Solution Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat, Size 4, Left. Knee prosthesis.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4002PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 3.0mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Pumps, Paradigm models: MMT-511, MMT-512, MMT-712, MMT-712E, MMT-515, MMT-715, MMT-522, MMT-522K, MMT…

Medtronic MiniMed Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf resectoscopes. Part number 610-954. Rx only. Sterile EO. The …

Civco Medical Instruments Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Zimmer PERSONA Distal Valgus Alignment Guide, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument. The device sets the proper Varus/Valgus alignment of a…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

4001PS Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy, LDS 15mm Conn Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Endo & Unipolar Femoral Heads: ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 43MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 53MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 47MM DIA, ENDO FEMORAL HEAD 50MM DIA, ENDO …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

Cordis EMPIRA RX PTCA Dilatation Catheter

Cordis Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 3, 2014

CURBELL MEDICAL CareSense Wireless Advanced LCD Bed and Chair Monitor, MODEL # CSM-BC400; --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Bed Patient Monitor; CLASSIFICATIO…

Curbell Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Sep 3, 2014

H4001S Neonatal/Paed.Intubation Kit 2.5mm Murphy,15mm Conn, Holder Pediatric Endotracheal Intubation Kit

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

WaterLase iPlus Dental Laser System, Part No. 7200854-XX Software Upgrade Kit, Part No. 6201463.

Biolase Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

4.5 mm Malleolar Screw Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Tibila Insert UC, Balanced Knee System, REF163-3YYY Product Usage: UHMWPE component used in TKA procedures to serve as a tibial bearing surface f…

Ortho Development Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Bottom Nonsterile TASP L CD BOTTOM, +0MM TASP L CD BOTTOM, +6MM…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Uni*Fuse INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, 5F x 90 cm x 10 cm Infusion Pattern, Catalog No./REF 12401806, Product No. H787124018065, STERILE -- Angio…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

TomoTherapy Treatment System, Model: Hi-Art, Catalog/Part Number: H-0000-0003, software versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 (Hi-Art¿ 5.0.0 and 5.0.1). The T…

TomoTherapy Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

TomoTherapy Treatment System, Model: Hi-Art, Catalog/Part Number: H-0000-0003, software versions 1.2.0, 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 (Hi-Art¿ 4.2.0, 4.2.1 and 4.2…

TomoTherapy Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

GE Healthcare, Discovery XR656P/N 5374989/5397837 is intended to generate digital radiographic images of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, ex…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw 32 mm Thread Length Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plastic device that is a component of the Falope-Ring Band Contr…

Gyrus Medical, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Persona (TM) The Personalized Knee System PS Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Top Nonsterile TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TASP PS L 3-5 CD TOP TA…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw 16 mm Thread Length Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Magna-Fx Cannulated Screw Fixation System Bone Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adu…

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

6.5 mm Cancellous Screw Fully Threaded Sterile zimmer

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 27, 2014

Uni*Fuse INFUSION SYSTEM WITH COOPER WIRE, 5F x 90 cm x 40 cm Infusion Pattern, Catalog No./REF 12401809, Product No. H787124018095, STERILE -- Angio…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

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Data sources

Category data as of Aug 19, 2026.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 Aug 19, 2026.