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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 · 2026-09-03

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

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 1, 2014

ProPlan CMF Guide(s) Model(s) REF SD900.008 Description: Single Use Only : Patient-Specific Guide, Orthognathic, Final Single Use Only Rx only. …

Materialise USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset Part #11-80110 The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Ziehm Solo C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

HT Connect Peripheral Guide Wire Part Number Description 1012587 018 HT CONNECT 145 CM 1012588 018 HT CONNECT 195 CM 101258…

Abbott Vascular, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Stryker Orthopaedics Rim Impactor Tip Product Usage: Used for MDM surgery.

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Integra Cranial Access Kit, Model Number HITHSP10, Rx Only. Integra Cranial Access Kits (CRAK) allows for burr hole access to the subarachnoid spac…

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

REFLECTION(R), MICROSTABLE(R), ACETABULAR LINER, 20o OVERHANG, 28 MM ID, 54-56 OD, QTY: (1), STERILE EO, REF 71742854, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, …

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter PUR 24G, 0.7X19mm-US, catalog number 4251601-02. Product Usage: The B. Braun Introcan Safety IV Catheter …

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

G7 Acetabular Screw 6.5mmx35mm Part Number: 010001000

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

OrthoPediatrics ACL Reconstruction System is a pediatric and small stature adult ACL reconstruction system containing Sleeve Installation Tool Set , …

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Dimension(R) Chemistry Wash (RD701), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10445052 Product Usage: Used in the Dimension(R) system with the heterogeneo…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 08-9 REset Part# 11-80113 The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Ziehm Vision(2) FD C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Indus Invue Screws: IM71016-XX: 04.5mm, SelfTapping. Used to secure the Invue Anterior Cervical Plate in position.

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Indus Invue Screws: IM71058-XX: 04.2mm, SelfTapping, Tapered. Used to secure the Invue Anterior Cervical Plate in position.

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

McKesson Radiology 12.0, Picture Archiving Communication System (PACSA).

Mckesson Information Solutions LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jan 1, 2014

Viscocel and Viscocel Plus. These products are intraocular fluid devices consisting of non-gaseous fluid intended to be introduced into the eye to…

C.L.R. Medicals International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with CO2/EtCO2 Measurement The HeartStart MRx is for use for the termination of ventricular tachycar…

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Ziehm Vision C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jan 1, 2014

Alaris PC unit model 8000 and 8015 with Alaris PCA module model 8120 and Auto ID barcode scanner model 8600. Product Usage: The Alaris PC unit is…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Ziehm Vision R C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

IMMULITE/IMMULITE 1000 Systems FOL Folic Acid, REF/Catalog Number LKFO1 (100 tests), Siemens Material Number (SMN) 10380902, IVD; for in vitro diagno…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

ProPlan CMF Guide(s) Model(s) REF SD900.008 Description: Single Use Only : Patient-Specific Guide, Orthognathic, Intermediate Single Use Only Rx…

Materialise USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Instrument Manager driver : Driver sysu100i that connects to the Sysmex UF-100 analyzer Software all versions prior to( v7.00.0006 and v8.00.0005)…

Data Innovations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 1, 2014

Ziehm Vision RFD C-Arm Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System. Mobile Fluoroscopic Imaging

Ziehm Imaging Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 30MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04300; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

HemosIL High Abnormal Control 3 UNASSAYED Part Number: 0020003320

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Access Immunoassay Systems Reaction Vessels. The Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quanti…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

3M ESPE Imprint II Regular Body , Catalog Number 9379, and Paradigm Regular Body VPS, Catalog Number 5315, Impression Material that are intended to r…

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Dimension(R) TACR Flex(R) reagent cartridge (DF107) The TACR method is an in vitro diagnostic test intended to quantitatively measure Tacrolimus i…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 7MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC07150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distrib…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 150CM 2 TIP, Catalog Number: M0031681890, Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distribut…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Mega Needle Driver, 8MM assembly of the da Vinci S IS1200 and da Vinci Si, IS2000. Manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA. EndoWri…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

Nephros Dual Stage Ultra Filter (DSU) Brochure Document 60-3003 Revisions: 0, 1, 2 Product Usage: A disposable point of use water ultrafilter…

Nephros Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

FreeStyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count UPC 6 99073 12050 2; Freestyle Blood Glucose Test Strips; for Inst…

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand GDC-18 360 18MM X 30CM, Catalog Number: M00334818300; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter Kit and Set Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheter Kit and Set permits placement of catheters next …

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 20MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04200; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

HemosIL Normal Control 1 UNASSAYED Part Number: 0020003120

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Aesculap Columbus Revision CoCr 15mm distal and posterior spacers, sizes F5-F7

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Streptex* Latex D, Ref R30950901 ZL54, IVD, Latex reagent for streptococcal group D, 50 tests per box. The firm name on the label is Remel Inc., Len…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

SEAC Advanced Dental System, Model A591561 The SEAC Advanced Dental System is a self-contained dental delivery system with a built-in air compress…

ASI Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 5MM X 30MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC05300; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed b…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

FastPack Free T4 Immunoassay FastPack Vitamin D Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Vitamin D The FastPack Vitamin D Im…

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Siemens Dimension Vista Homocysteine Flex Reagent Cartridge The HCYS method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of tot…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

Nephros SafeSpout Manufacturer: Nephros Inc. 41 Grand Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 Assembled at : MEDICA 41036 Medolla, Italy Filters are packaged…

Nephros Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Integra Disposable, Convenience Kit Single Shot Epidural Tray Reorder Number 340269 Rx Only Product Usage: The Integra kits which contain a BD …

Integra LifeSciences Corp. d.b.a. Integra Pain Management

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 10MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04100; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

FastPack Testosterone Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Testosterone The FastPack Testo Immunoassay is a paramagnetic p…

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

Multi Absorber Original, Disposable M1173310 Multi Absorber Original, Disposable, package of 6 pcs, GE Healthcare Finland Oy Made in US Rx Only…

GE Healthcare, LLC

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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.