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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 Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX" Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID" Suture, White / Black: Part Number: 72202608 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72201994 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Synthes Cannulated Distal Femoral Nail (Trauma Nail), Part Number 450.851S, 420MM-Sterile. Orthppedic implant device.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP (Base); PN 0000280000 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in the…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture: Part Number: 72202603 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Osseotite 2 Certain Prevail 5mm(D)X 4.1mm (P) X X 11.5mm (L) Dental Implant Product Usage: Surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provid…

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Brilliance CT 6, M/N 728256; Brilliance CT 16 M/N 728246; Brilliance CT 40, M/N 728235 & Brilliance CT 64 M/N 728231, Philips Healthcare, Clevelan…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

GE Healthcare Discovery IGS 730 Cardiovascular X-Ray Imaging System. The angiography X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopi…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

GE Healthcare, CARESCAPE Monitor B850. Intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Sonogage EyeScan, A-Scan Biometer, Product Usage: A-Scan Biometer diagnostic device for measurement of axial eye length.

Sonogage Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

3M Scotchcast, Wet or Dry Cast Padding, Catalog Numbers WDP2, WDP3, WDP4, and WDP6. Intended for use in constructing casts for either wet or dry…

3M Company - Health Care Business

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP 700; PN 0000280010 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in the he…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Vygon 14 Microbore Extension Set with Bionector, CMS-814-1. The CMS-814-1 is a 14 inch extension set used to administer IV fluids.

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

GE Healthcare, Advantage Workstation, READY View Application. Image analysis software.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black: Part Number: 72202602 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200774 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor, pack of 1 ULTRABRAID Suture: 72200689 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72202610 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Blanketrol III, Model Number 233, Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc., 12011 Mosteller Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Hyper-Hypothermia device used to …

Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202631 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

NX3 Try-In Gel. The product is used as a tooth shade resin material.

Kerr/Pentron, DBA Kerr Corporation and Pentron Clinical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

POWERWAND Safety Introducer with Extended Dwell Catheter; Catalog no. 92006. Used to gain access to the vascular system to sample blood and admin…

Access Scientific Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Juno DRF System. Mobile X-ray system These are general, multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiographs and general fluoroscopy proced…

Villa Radiology Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP CTS; PN 0000280020 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in the he…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Cypher MIS Screw System, Biomet Spine Parsippany, NJ 07054. The Cypher MIS Screw System is a non-cervical spinal fixation device. 1)Screw Tower - RE…

Ebi, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP 700 CTS; PN 0000280050 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in th…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200775 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Hemoccult II BRAND SENSA elite; MATERIALS AND REAGENTS; Hemoccult II SENSA elite Slides (Test Cares) containing guaiac paper; Hemoccult SENSA Develop…

Assuramed

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Central Dressing Change Kit; AMS-8464CP- 6. Vygon Central Dressing Change Kit contains: 1 Pair Nitrile Gloves W/Wallet, Powderfree 1 Face Mask 1 Po…

Churchill Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

T8 REMOVAL HEAD, REF 8910641, QTY: 1 EA, Product Usage: The non-sterile T8 Removal Diriver is used with the Spire and Spire Z Spinal System in c…

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

RAPTORMITE" 3.7 mm PLLA with two ULTRABRAID" Sutures Size 0 and Needles; Part Number: 72201805 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP 300 and ACL TOP 300 CTS (Japan); PN 0000280060 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagn…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with DURABRAID" Suture; Part Number: 72200783 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Low Sep 25, 2013

King LT-D Oropharyngeal Airways The King LT-D is intended for use in adult patients (in excess of 25 kg) for controlled ventilation during anesthe…

King Systems Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue; Part Number: 72202597 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Critical Sep 25, 2013

Outlook ES pump is intended for use with B. Braun Medical Inc. Horizon Pump IV Sets. Used to regulate the flow of primary and secondary fluids when p…

B Braun Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 mm with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture, White; Part Number: 72201991 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Laserworld RGB & Piko Nano RGB Models All models are laser light show projectors, and will be used as such.

Laserworld Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

C2244.3820;, CONELOG Titanium Base CC ¿3.8GH2.0 inkl HS Product Usage: Endosseous dental implant abutment CONELOG Abutments are intended to be us…

Camlog Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

C2244.3808, CONELOG Titanium Base CC ¿3.8GH0.8 inkl HS Product Usage: Endosseous dental implant abutment CONELOG Abutments are intended to be use…

Camlog Usa

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

VisuALIF,System consisting of a 'U' shaped PEEK block in two footprint configurations, four heights and three lordosis angles., part number: 0301-14…

Spine Smith Holdings, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

GE Healthcare, CARESCAPE Monitor B650. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intr…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP 500 CTS; PN 0000280040 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in th…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

ACL TOP 700 LAS; PN 0000280030 Bench top, fully automated, random access analyzer designed specifically for in vitro diagnostic clinical use in th…

Instrumentation Laboratory Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Osseotite Parallel Walled Certain 4mm(D)X 15mm (L) Dental Implant Product Usage: Surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw to provide a means …

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

Cranial Access (CRAK) Kits, Product / Catalogue No.s: INSHITH, INSHITHND, INSHITHRZN The kits allow for access to the subarachnoid space or the la…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72203291 Biodegradable suture anchor

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX Ultra 6.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202620 Biodegradable s…

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 25, 2013

TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable…

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

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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.