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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 Jul 24, 2013

ExactaMix 1200 and 2400 Compounders. Used as an automated pumping system that compounds multiple sterile ingredients into a finished solution.

Baxa Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

KRD1 PedFuse Rods, Model: IM80100-13 Rev B Product Usage: Pedicle rods are cylindrical rods which act as a linking mechanism between pedicle scr…

SpineFrontier, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Safety Lancets - Odyssey, Button Activated; Tri- Bevel Tip for Virtually Painless Sampling; Needle automatically retracts, No lancing device requir…

KooJoo Trading Company

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 with Arterial blood parameter modules and Hematocrit/Saturation probe. Intended for use during cardiopu…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 with Venous blood parameter module. Intended for use during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures when conti…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 with Arterial and Venous blood parameter modules and Hematocrit/Saturation probe. Intended for use durin…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jul 24, 2013

TDHistology/Cytology Classification name: Calculator/data processing module for clinical use (862.2100). Intended use: Laboratory Information Syst…

Technidata S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.

Zeiss, Carl Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Synthes CMF Distraction System The product is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of co…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Afinity CQ2015A Intraocular Lens The visual correction of aphakia in persons 60 years of age or older in whom a cataractous lens has been removed …

Staar Surgical Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibul…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Siemens AXIOM Artis zee/zeego systems equipped with generator A100 Plus Product Usage: Angiographic x-ray system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty Catheter, Bronchial Thermoplasty System; Material Number: M005ATS25010, Catalog Number: ATS 2-5. Product is manufactured…

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

27023WU Balloon Catheter, 3 Fr., 2/pkg, sterile, contains latex. The RUSCH ureter occlusion catheter is indicated for the routine occlusion of t…

Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

CORE Universal Driver REF 5400- 99 Rx Only This drill may also be used with theTotal Performance System (TPS").The Stryker Total Performance Syste…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Hydra Vision DR 60/80 System, Models 700539 and 700540, Liebel-Flarshiem Company. The System is used in radiologic imaging procedures.

Leibel-Flarsheim Company LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Integra PANTA Arthrodesis Nail System. Intended for use in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis and treatment of trauma to the hindfoot and distal tibia.

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Eon Mini - 3721 (Charger). Product Usage: Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and…

St. Jude Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

Stryker TPS Universal Driver REF 5100- 99 Rx , The Stryker Total Performance System (TPS) is intended for use in the cutting, drilling, reaming, d…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

B-CrossLaps/serum (B-CTx in serum) REF 11972308 160 100 tests Immunoassay for the in vitro quantitative determination of degradation products o…

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 24, 2013

CDI Blood Parameter Monitoring System 500 with Arterial and Venous blood parameter modules. Intended for use during cardiopulmonary bypass procedure…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 24, 2013

MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump , Implantable for the intrathecal delivery of Baclofen or Morphine Product Code: 91-4201US (40ml pump) 91-420…

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154216 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size C5 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154211 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size B7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154225Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size D7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ster…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Cardio Medical Products, Inc. Defibrillation/Cardioversion/Monophasic or Biphasic Pacing/ECG Electrode Rx Only Single Patient Use Only Manufactured …

Cardio Medical Products

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Two Lead Arthroscopic Irrigation Set, for use with ARTHROMATIC Plastic Containers, Product Code 2C4030 - Approximate Length 98" (2.5. m) Usage: B…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154215 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size C4 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

GEO-MED ORTHO TOTAL JOINT TRACECART(R), REF 53-1831.07, Rx Only, NON-STERILE Product Usage: general surgical

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Baxter's elastomeric infusion pumps are non-electronic, ambulatory, disposable devices that deliver continuous medication for periods of 30 minutes u…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154229 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size E4 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154239 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154235Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ster…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Four Lead TUR irrigation Set, for use with UROMATIC Plastic Containers, Product Code 2C4013 - Approximate Length 85" (2.2. m) Usage: Baxter irri…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154204 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size A7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Fresenius Liberty Cycler Set Single Conn./Ext DL Product Number: 050-87216 Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System with integrated stay safe patien…

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154209 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size B5 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154231Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size E6 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ster…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 17, 2013

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Infusion Sets The Paradigm infusion sets are intended for use with Paradigm insulin infusion pumps.

Medtronic MiniMed

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154238 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size F6 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154232 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size E7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154201 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size A4 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154224 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size D6 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154228 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size E3 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Siemens Mammomat Inspiration - full-field digital mammography Product Usage: Mammography

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Baxter's elastomeric infusion pumps are non-electronic, ambulatory, disposable devices that deliver continuous medication for periods of 30 minutes u…

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154218 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size C7 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

REF 154223 Oxford Fixed Bearing Partial Knee Cemented Lateral Tibia Size D5 ARCOM UHMWPE / CO-CR-MO Alloy Only for use in Lateral compartment Ste…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

Bigliani/Flatow¿ The Complete Shoulder Solution, Humeral Stem Provisional 12mm x 170mm This reusable trial device is used in orthopaedic joint rep…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 17, 2013

AngioDynamics RITA Main Cable, 9 Pin to 14 Pin, REF 700-101892. RITA Main Cables are indicated for use with the RITA RF Generators and RITA electrosu…

Angiodynamics, 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.