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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

Categories, banded by distinct recall-event inventory

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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

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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 Dec 25, 2013

FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips; For in vitro diagnostic testing. 50 count; 100 count Product of Ireland; UPC 6 99073 70819 9; - 50 co…

Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Pro clear(R) 1 day Sphere (o mafilcon A), 90 daily disposable contact lenses, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- Coopervision Shamble, SO 31 4 RF, UK - Scottsville…

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Thermo Fisher Scientific/Microgenics brand CEDIA Tobramycin II Assay, Catalog Number 100018, Product is manufactured and distributed by Microgenics…

Microgenics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand GDC-10 ULTRA SOFT 2MM X 3CM, Catalog Number: M0033432030; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distrib…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED J 15OCM, Catalog Number: M0031681920; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilizat…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Kimberly-Clark Single Shot Epidural Pain Management Trays containing the BD LOR Syringe (BD Code 405198) Product Usage: The device is designed to…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED J 15OCM; Catalog Number: M0031441930; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

ClearSight(TM) Toric 1 day (ocufilcon D), 30 daily disposable contact lenses for astigmatism, STERILE, Rx only --- CooperVision Hamble, SO31 4RF, UK …

CooperVision Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 25, 2013

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, CTO425B Ciprofloxacin CIP 5 mcg, 50 discs per cartridge, 5 cartridges per box. The firm name on the b…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

HemosIL Low Abnormal Control 2 UNASSAYED Part Number: 0020003220

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

remel RapID Yeast Plus System, 20 tests, Ref: R8311007, IVD, containing a 15-ml bottle of RapID Yeast Plus Reagent A and a 10-ml bottle of RapID Yeas…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps Medfusion¿ 4000 Syringe Infusion Pumps are designed for use in care areas for the administration of fluids …

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Broncho Flexible Fiberscope, models: 11001BN1, 11002BD1, 11004BC1, and 11009BC1. " Examination and treatment of the tracheobronchial tree Contrain…

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

outer box: Ref 906768, CurvTek Eye Needle 22 MM X-large Stainless Steel, Single Use Gamma Sterilized, Rx inner incorrect label: CurvTek 7 MM Med…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

KayserBetten model IDA beds Product Usage: BED, AC-POWERED ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL

mobility unlimited inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

VITROS CA 125 II Calibrators For use in the calibration of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ Immunodiagnostic Systems, VITROS 3600 Immunodiagnostic System and V…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED 45 150CM, Catalog Number: M0031681900, Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and d…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Intubation Flexible Fiberscope, Models: 11301AA1, 11301BN1, 11302BD1, 11302BD2, 11304BC1, 11340BC1, 11301BND1, 11302BDD1, and 11302BDD2. " Transor…

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

MagNA Pure 96 System Version 1.0 Software Version 2.0 Robotic workstation for automated isolation of nucleic acids from different kinds of crude…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 5MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC05150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed b…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand GDC VORTX 2MM X 3MM, Catalog Number: M00335302340; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by …

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Streptex* kit, Ref R30950501 ZL50, Rapid latex test for Streptococcal grouping, IVD. The kit contains reagent groups A, B, C, D, F, G, a control, an…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Total PSA. FastPack Total PSA Immunoassay is a paramagnetic partic…

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED S 15OCM; Catalog Number: M0031441920; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

FastPack Free T4 Immunoassay Chemilunescence assay for the determination of Free T4 The FastPack free T4 Immunoassay is a paramagnetic particl…

Qualigen Inc

FDA Devices Critical Dec 25, 2013

1) Nephros SafeShower FH - 15 filters per box; item no. 70-0236 2) Nephros SafeShower HH -6 filters per box ; item no. 10-0237 Manufactured by :…

Nephros Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 4MM X 7MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC04070; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distribu…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED 90 150CM, Catalog Number: M0031681910; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and d…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR 1018 PRE-SHAPED 45 150CM, Catalog Number: M0031441900; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

InstaTrak¿ 3500 Plus, ENTrakTM Plus, InstaTrak¿ 3500, ENTrakTM Computer-Assisted Navigation Systems (USA),

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

ABACUS TPN Calculation Software, Baxa: 8300-0045 ABACUS CE (Calculator Edition), 8300-0046 ABACUS SE (Single-Workstation Edition), 8300-0047 ABACUS M…

Baxter Corporation Englewood

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 PRE-SHAPED C 15OCM; Catalog Number: M0031441940; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and di…

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 25, 2013

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Centurion Sterile # 84 Rubber Bands Reorder EB84, Caution: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions. LATEX F…

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen¿ Complete Knee Solutions Stemmed Tibial Component Precoat NexGen Tibial Baseplates are part of the NexGen systems of semi-constrained, non-…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Ethicon Stratafix Symmetric PDS Plus Knotless Tissue Control Device Ethicon LLC Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00969. Intended for general soft tissue appr…

Ethicon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 723585, A90728 Product Usage: Coulter LH 780 Hematology Analyzer is a is a quantitative, automated …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Helion S Exam Light or H300 The device is intended to locally illuminate an examination area of the patient's body with high intensity light in a …

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Aesculap GNI161 Bipolar Foot Control Product Usage: The Aesculap Bipolar Coagulator is intended for use in surgery to generate electrical power f…

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Arrow Transradial Artery Access products Arrow Transradial Artery Access products are used for percutaneous introduction of devices into the radia…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution Porous Patella Drill Guide-26mm dia./10mm thickness Non sterile, Rx Only Devices are used in total knee arthroplas…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

AMSCO¿ Evolution¿ steam sterilizer Transfer Carriage. Product Usage: Mobile, wheeled transportation unit utilized to carry, load, & unload t…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Tibial Base Component Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobili…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Product is labeled in part: LIST NO. 43449; RECEPTAL CANISTER; DO NOT FILL 900 ABOVE THIS LINE; Product of China; Hospira, Inc.,; Lake Forest, IL 600…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Yellow 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indic…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is manufactured and distributed by Cutera,…

Cutera, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Purple 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty and indi…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Axillent Debakey Grasping Forceps, Part No. 33821DYD In general the surgeons use 33821DYD Debakey forceps to grasp tissue.

Karl Storz Endoscopy America 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.