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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 Aug 28, 2013

00597004109 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GREEN 9, Rx, Sterile; 00597004110 Articular Surface CR ART SURF 56/STRIPE GREEN 10, Rx, Steril…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

GENESIS(R) II CRUCIATE RETAINING ARTICULAR INSERT, TRIAL, SIZE 3-4, A/P 48 MM, M/L 68 MM, QTY 1, NON-STERILE, REF 71430490, Product Usage: Ortho…

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00597503110 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL10, Rx, Sterile; 00597503112 Provisional AC ARTSURF PROV 34/STRIPE YEL12, Rx, Sterile; 0…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

65597201333 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CML, Rx, Sterile; 65597201334 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP CMR, Rx, Sterile; 65597201433 Femur C…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00597106126 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 26, Rx, Sterile; 00597106129 Provisional ALL POLY PAT PROV MICRO SZ 29, Rx, Sterile; 00597…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00587806126 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 26MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00587806129 Patella MICRO POROUS PAT 29MM X 10MM, Rx, Sterile; 00587806132 Pate…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00595201201 Femur CR-FLEX POR FEM B-L Rx, Sterile; 00595201202 Femur CR-FLEX POR FEM B-R Rx, Sterile; Used in total knee arthroplasty and i…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00595001201 Femur CR-FLEX PCT FEM B-L Rx, Sterile; 00595001202 Femur CR-FLEX PCT FEM B-R Rx, Sterile; Used in t…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Product Name: nanoPOINT Injector System, item number 37-0000-08. Intended to fold and insert a STAAR Surgical Collamer¿ nanoFLEX or Afinity IOLs, …

Medicel Ag

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00597604110 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 10, Rx, Sterile; 00597604112 Articular Surface AC ART SURF 56/STRIPED GRN 12, Rx, Sterile…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

PleuraGuide Disposable Chest Tube Kit; Product codes: 17100, 17150, and 17200. Indicated to assist with the insertion of thoracic catheters.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

90595204117 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE56/STGRN 17, Rx, Sterile; 90595204120 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE56/STGRN 20, Rx, Steri…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Edwards Lifesciences Suction Wand Model S099B, packaged in Sorin Group Heart/Lung Perfusion Packs.

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

65597201131 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP AML Rx, Sterile; 65597201132 Femur CR POR FEM SURF HDN HATCP AMR Rx, Sterile; 65597201231 Femur CR…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Stryker Visum 300 Ceiling-mounted Exam Light.

Stryker Communications

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

00597001131 Femur CR PRC SURF HDN FEM CO-NID AML, Rx, Sterile; 00597001132 Femur …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

The Discovery NM/CT 570c CT Standalone Scan The Discovery NM/CT 570c hybrid system is a combination of a cardiac dedicated nuclear imaging subsys…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

90595203117 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE34/STYEL 17, Rx, Sterile; 90595203120 Articular Surface XLPE CR ART SURF AE34/STYEL 20, Rx, Steri…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Boston Scientific, ENERGEN DR ICD, Model E143. The device is an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 28, 2013

Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100 mm, (2 Cards/pouch, 1,00…

Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Aug 28, 2013

ConvaTec Flexi-Seal SIGNAL Fecal Management System, Rx Only Product Usage: For use to manage fecal incontinence through the collection of liquid …

Convatec Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Propofol Injectable Emulsion, 1%, 1 g/100 mL (10 mg/mL), 100 mL, Single patient infusion vial, RX only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 040…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System (Software Version 2.4.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instr…

Veridex, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

3.2mm Drill Bit. This is a component within the PediLoc Locking Plate System utilized to pre-drill a hole in bone prior to placement of a bone screw.

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

100/120V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulatio…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 21, 2013

Nova Max Glucose Test Strips (100 Count Retail Canada)Catalog Number: 43955 Product Usage: The Nova Max Glucose Test Strips are for use with th…

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 (APS1, System 1) Description: 220/240V AC Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicate…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 21, 2013

Nova Max Glucose Test Strips (50 Count International Catalog Number: 45512 Product usage: The Nova Max Glucose Test Strips are for use with the …

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Non-Platform Switched Parallel Walled Implant 5mm (D) x 13mm (L)

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Siemens AXIOM Artis zeego x-ray, angiographic system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

C-QUR Edge Mesh (All sizes and shapes). Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 21, 2013

Nova Max Glucose Test Strips (10 Count Canada)Catalog Number: 43877 Product The Nova Max Glucose Test Strips are for use with the Nova Max Family …

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

ISE Electrolyte Reference reagent (for Synchron LX Systems and UniCel DxC 600/800 Systems), Part No. A28937, A28945, 467935, 467915. Product Usage…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 21, 2013

Nova Max Plus Monitor System (Kit w/10 Count Vials International) Catalog Number: 45507 Product Usage: The Nova Max Glucose Test Strips are for …

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Biomet 3i Dental Implant, Parallel Walled 6mm (D) x 10mm (L)

Biomet 3i, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Disposable Temperature Probes, (sterile), Sensor diameter: 3mm/0.12 in; 25 units per box. Vital Signs Inc. a GE Healthcare Company, 20 Campus Road, T…

Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Colorimetric (CM)/ Rate (RT) incubator wear pads. Product Codes: 1) 6801375, 2) 6801890, 3) 6802445, 4) 6802413 Product Usage: The CM/RT incubat…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Low Aug 21, 2013

ADVIA Centaur Calibrator A. Cat. #04800735, SMN 10285904 (6 pack); Cat. # 04800840, SMN 10285905 (6 pack - REF). For calibrating the following …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Low Aug 21, 2013

Remel X/pect Flu A&B Control Swabs, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Ref R246003, each package contains 20 Flu A Control Swabs and 20 Flu B Control Swab…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

C-QUR V-Patch Mesh (All sizes and shapes). Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 21, 2013

Nova Max Glucose Test Strips (10 Count Vials) Catalog Number: 43604 These strips are kitted into Nova Max Glucose Test Strip System Kits 43435 and …

Nova Biomedical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

C-QUR Mesh (All Sizes, shapes). Intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies.

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

CELLTRACKS ANALYZER II (Software Version 2.5.1 & Below. Product Usage: The CELLTRACKS AUTOPREP System is a general purpose laboratory instrumen…

Veridex, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

GE LightSpeed CT750 HD The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Computed Tomography X-ray system is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by co…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Arrow International, Inc. Two-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue Flex Tip Catheter. The multiple lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation…

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

SIGNA INFINITY MR SYSTEM WITH EXCITE TECHNOLOGY GE 3.0T SIGNA INFINITY TWINSPEED WITH EXCITE MR SYSTEM GE SIGNA 3.0T WITH EXCITE MR SYSTEM GE SI…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

REF 00-4309-071-36 Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Glenosphere Helmet, 36 mm Diameter Nonsterile, Qty -1 Instrumentation…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 Product Usage: The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulatio…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Siemens syngo.plaza SW version VA20 with Mammography license. image processing, radiological system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 21, 2013

Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1: 220/240V AC, Advanced Perfusion System 1 The Terumo¿ Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in ext…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

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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.