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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 Critical Jun 12, 2013

Part 510450 Disposable Infusion Pump, ...Elastomeric Pump 600 mL( 10mL/hr ),... found in the following kits GoBlock Kit 510458, Disposable Singl…

Symbios Medical Products, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Hill-Rom 1000 Bed, Product No. P1160. The Hill-Rom 1000 Bed is intended for low to moderate acuity patient in the medical surgical area of the hosp…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

8 mm Monopolar Curved Scissors (a.k.a. Hot Shears) Manufactured and Distributed by: Intuitive Surgical Sunny vale, CA The EndoWrist Monopol…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

SlingBar 360. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans.

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2013

REF 8229705 x1 NIM TriVantage EMG Endotracheal Tube 5.0 mm I.D. x 6.5 mm O.D. Medtronic Xomed, Inc., 6743 Southpoint Drive North, Jacksonville, FL 3…

Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. Indicated for both anterior and posterior segment opthalmic surgery.

Alcon Grieshaber AG

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

AGFA Digital Radiography X-Ray System DX-D 100 Agfa's DX-D 100 is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician wi…

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Stryker Instruments 0400-710-000 T4 Pullover Toga (S/M) Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to protect t…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Versaport Bladeless Optical Fixation Cannula - 5mm Product Code: ONBFCA5ST The Versaport" Bladeless Optical 5mm trocars are intended for use in a…

Covidien LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

SlingBar Wide 670. Designed to meet the needs for lifting humans.

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Stryker Instruments 0400-850-000S2 T4 Toga, XL, w/Inside Tie) Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to prot…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Stryker Instruments 0400-820-000S3 T4 Toga w/Inside Shoulder Ties, Sterile, O; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and are intended to…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2013

Zeiss brand OPMI Pentero C, Surgical microscope and accessories, Model: OPMI Pentero C, Product Numbers: 302583-9001-000 (PENTERO C), and 305961-0000…

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

45 mm Screw, Item #BG7045 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The …

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare ICON CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). Models: ICON Auto: ICONAAN, ICONAAN-HT, ICONAAJ. ICON Novo: ICO…

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Beveled Needle, 6", Part Number 2110-0524 Product Usage: Faci…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Set Screw, Item #BG3010 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The co…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 5, 2013

EZ Breathe Medication Cup. For the delivery of liquid medications for respiratory usage.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

8mm Maryland Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instrume…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Merit Medical PerfOrma Anglographic Catheter 5F Multipack Product Usage: Angiographic catheters are designed to be used for delivering radiopaque…

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

RayStation Therapy Treatment Planning System, Model Numbers 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0; CLASSIFICATION NAME: System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment. …

RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Fang Screw 20mm Fang Plate 21mm Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignme…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

adult defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, monitoring Disposable Electrodes, Model P-211-M1 and P-214-M1. Product Usage: Used by trained profes…

TZ Medical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

AngioDynamics Micro Introducer Kits under the following labeling: 1) AngioDynamics 4F Standard Micro-Introducer Kit, Sterile, Catalog Number: 06597…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Catheter, 6", Part Number 2110-0503 Product Usage: Facilitate…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

BBL DrySlide PYR Kit, catalog number 231747 Product Usage: Presumptive diagnostic aid for group A streptococci and group D enterococci bacteria.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

14 x 11 x 6mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 7mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 8mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 9mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 10mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 11mm 7 deg 14 x 11 x 12mm …

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

UKNEE Patella,small 2401-1010 UKNEE Patella,medium 2401-1020 UKNEE Patella,large 2401-1030 UKNEE Patella,X-large 2401-1040 UKNEE Onset Patella, 3…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger, 6", Part Number 2110-0501 Product Usage: Facilitate …

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Synchron LX System(s) and UniCel DxC 600/800 System(s) Lactate Reagent, Part Number: A95550 Product Usage: Lactate (LACT) reagent, when used in c…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

da Vinci Si Surgeon Console. Intended to assist in the accurate Control of Intuitive Surgical Endoscopic Instruments.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Natus neurology Dantec KEYPOINT.NET 2.20. Catalog/Part Numbers: 9031A070103, 9031A006502, 9033A071103, 9033A072102, 9031A070102, 9033A007402, 9033…

Alpine Biomed Aps

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Integrity 3.0 Product Usage: The Agility multileaf collimator is indicated for use when additional flexibility is required in conforming the radi…

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Leucadia Autolok" Polyaxial Pedicle Screw System. Intended to help provide correction, immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments.

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Heart Sync C100-Physio Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrodes Monophasic or biphasic compatible pacing/ cardioversion Defibrillation /ECG Monitor…

Heart Sync, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

12mm x 27mm x 8mm 12mm x 27mm x 9mm 12mm x 27mm x 10mm 12mm x 27mm x 11mm 12mm x 27mm x 12mm 12mm x 27mm x 13mm 12mm x 27mm x 14mm Pro…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Tibial baseplate,cemented,#1 2203-3010 Tibial baseplate,cemented,#2 2203-3020 Tibial baseplate,cemented,#3 2203-3030 Tibial baseplate,cemented,#4 …

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

8mm Precise Bipolar Forceps used in conjunction with the da Vinci Surgical System, Model IS1200. Multiple use electrosurgical endoscopic instrume…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

QuietCare. Intended for use in monitoring the environmental conditions and activity (motion) of an individual living in a senior housing community.

Intel-GE Care Innovations LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

U2 Acetabular cup, Ti beads porous coated, ¿44mm U2 Acetabular cup, Ti beads porous coated, ¿46mm U2 Acetabular cup, Ti beads porous coated, ¿48mm …

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Zweimueller Type Stem SCS-Standard Sz 01 Zweimueller Type Stem SCS-Standard Sz 00 Zweimueller Type Stem SCS-Standard Sz 1 Zweimueller Type Stem SC…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

AU2700 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer AU5400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Perform automated analysis of serum, urine, and other body fluids, includin…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Flush Port (used in almost all da Vinci instruments) Assists in cleaning the instrument.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Ball Head, 28 Short CERAMIC Ball Head, 28 Medium CERAMIC Ball Head, 28 Long CERAMIC Ball Head, 32 Short CERAMIC Ball Head, 32 Medium CERAMIC Bal…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 4", Part Number 2090-0501 Product Usa…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Reamer, 6", Part Number 2110-0504 Product Usage: Facilitate p…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Co-Cr cancellous bone screw,15mm Co-Cr cancellous bone screw,20mm Co-Cr cancellous bone screw,25mm Co-Cr cancellous bone screw,30mm Co-Cr cancell…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 5, 2013

EZ Breathe Atomizer Model # EZ-100. For the delivery of liquid medications for respiratory usage.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Copperhead IBFD, Large Neutral, 6mm Copperhead IBFD, Large Neutral, 7mm Copperhead IBFD, Large Neutral, 8mm Copperhead IBFD, Large Neutral, 9mm…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

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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.