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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

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 Dec 18, 2013

iba COMPASS SW Version 3.0, Catalog Number CS10-100 (medical linear accelerator) radiological

Iba Dosimetry Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution Porous Patella Drill Guide-29mm dia./10mm thickness Non sterile, Rx Only Devices are used in total knee arthroplas…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 18, 2013

Opal Orthodontics by Ultradent. Avex CX2 Ceramic Orthodontic Brackets Avex CX2 ceramic brackets are intended for use in orthodontic treatment.

Ultradent Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive …

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Right Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobilit…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer, Part No. 6605632, A85570 Product Usage: The Coulter LH 750 Hematology Analyzer is a quantitative, automated …

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

NexGen Complete Knee Solution CR Articular Surface Provisional-Striped Green 9mm Height Nonsterile Devices are used in total knee arthroplasty an…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and u…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Synthes TomoFix Plates The Synthes J5606-C TomoFix Osteotomy System is used for open and closed wedge osteotomies of the medial proximal tibia, la…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Stryker Orthopaedics Cancellous Bone Screw Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker France Both the 6.4 mm diameter, 25mm length, Cancellous Bone Scr…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Zimmer Trabecular Metal Total Ankle Talar Component Left Sizes 1-6 Total ankle arthroplasty is intended to provide a patient with limited mobility…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

HGE Healthcare Patient Monitor B30, Procare Monitor B20, Procare Monitor B40, and Monitor B40 K122253 (Procare Monitor B20): The PROCARE Monitor B20…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Digital Pathology System (DPS) Software version 1.1 The Omnyx" Integrated Digital Pathology system, which consists of a whole slide scanner and as…

Omnyx Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

Vasoview Hemopro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System Maquet Cardiovascular LLC 45 Barbour Pond Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 Indicated for use in minimal…

Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2013

VerifyNow IIb/IIIa Test, 10-Test Kit, Catalog No. 85310, 10 tests/box; 690 total tests. The VerifyNow IIb/IlIa Test is a semi-quantitative, who…

Accumetrics Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2013

B-12 1ml prefilled syringe, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Marcaine .1% NS 300ml pump, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Marcaine .1%/NS 400ml-pump, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Drug Moderate Dec 11, 2013

B-12 0.5ml prefilled syringe, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

The GE Centricity Web; Software Version 3.0x, is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The Centricity …

Ge Healthcare It

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, POSTERIOR STABILIZED ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 1-2, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420806, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA …

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervic…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 11 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421516, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA Or…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate inser…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421508, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA O…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 3-4, 13 MM QTY: (1), REF 71420820, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA O…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Navigator HD l3F/15F x 46cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog M0062502290, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Dimension Vista(R) 500 and Dimension Vista(R) 1500 - Reloaded Vista Vials - limited to systems using software versions 3.4 and 3.5.1. Diagnostic d…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

SIEMENS brand ARTISTE Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option (Multiple X feature) in combination with the IMR…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

syngo(R) Lab Data Manager - Version VA11B and VA12A Systems Securely consolidates data from multiple lab instruments, the LIS and Siemens StreamLA…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

C-Series: Clinac, Trilogy, Trilogy Tx. , Novalis high energy linear accelerators and UNIQUE single energy linear accelerator; Versions 7, 8 and 9. T…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Dec 11, 2013

STERITITE Containers: STERITITE Container Kit, 1/4 size, 3" high, product code: 13902; STERITITE Mini Mid Size, 3" high, product code: 13903; STERITI…

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, MOBILE BEARING ARTICULAR INSERT RIGHT, SIZE 5, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71621509, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA …

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

SIEMENS brand ONCOR series Linear Accelerator Linac systems with component: any photon unflat beam option(Multiple X feature) in combination with the…

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

VersaSafe Extension Set, Model No. 21000M-007

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Navigator HD l3F/15F x 36cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502280, RDF Catalog No 250-228, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic p…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Assembly, Patient Side Manipulator on da Vinci Surgical Systems: da Vinci S Surgical System; da Vinci SI Surgical System da Vinci Si-e Surgical Sy…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Set with Texium Close Male Luer, Model No. 24301-0007T The SmartSite Low Sorbing Infusion Sets with Texium Male Lue…

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Abbott i-STAT PT/INR cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 The i-Stat PT a prothrombin time test is useful for monitoring pati…

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Easy Diagnost Eleva Universal Fluoroscopic applications

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Sunrise Brand Zippie Voyage, Chair with Casters, Early Intervention Device (Stroller), Model: EIZ14; Product is manufactured and distributed by Sun…

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

GENESIS(R) II, PS HIGH FLEXION ARTICULAR INSERT, SIZE 5-6, 9 MM QTY: (1), REF 71421515, STERILE EO, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis, TN 38116 USA O…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Navigator HD l3F/15F x 28 cm Ureteral Access Sheath Set Product No M0062502270, RDF Catalog No 250-227, Sterile. Indicated for use in endoscopic …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

TB-0545PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm , 45 em, Pistol Grip TB-0535PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Pi stol Grip TB-0545IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 45 em, In line Grip TB…

Olympus America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 11, 2013

Blanketrol III Data Export Software Version 1.10 The Blanketrol III Data Export Software is intended for use in the electronic transfer of medical…

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar is used as part of the Synthe…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Vertebroplasty Needle Kit 10g Diamond Tip Intended to be used to inject PMMA cement into vertebral bodies during Vertebroplasty procedure.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 4, 2013

Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing mu…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 4, 2013

20mm addEASE(TM) Binary Connector with 17 Ga. Needle for use with PAB(R) Containers, BC2000 Product is intended for fluid transfer between a Parti…

B. Braun Medical, 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.