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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 Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Catheter, 8", Part Number 2110-0526 Product Usage: Facilitate…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Beveled Needle, 4", Part Number 2110-0505 Product Usage: Fa…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

User Manual addendum, TORS for da Vinci Surgical System IS 1200, IS 2000 and IS 3000. Product Usage: The user manual for Transoral Surgery (TORS…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Syringe Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0504 Product Usa…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

40 mm Rod, Item #BG1640 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The co…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kit, catalog number 231746 Product Usage: Presumptive diagnostic aid for gram-negative bacteria.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Reamer, 8", Part Number 2110-0525 Product Usage: Facilitate p…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger, 8", Part Number 2110-0502 Product Usage: Facilitate…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Thyroidectomy Indication for the da Vinci Surgical Systems; Product Usage: da Vinci Thyroidectomy offers a minimally invasive surgery for both pa…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 4", Part Number 2090-0502 Product U…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

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

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jun 5, 2013

AsthmaNefrin Starter Kit contains ten (10) AsthmaNefrin vials and one (1) EZ Breathe Atomizer. For the delivery of liquid medications for respirat…

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Canon Full Auto Ref-Keratometer RK-F2, Catalog Number 6937B002AA. Product Usage: This device is intended to be used to measure the refractive pow…

Canon Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

50 mm Rod, Item #BG1650 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The co…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

50 mm Screw, Item #BG7050 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

PTS PANELS, Glucose Test Strips for use with CardioChek Brand Analyzers Product Usage: used by healthcare professionals and individuals with diab…

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Cannula 8MM Regular. Provides the means of introduction and placement of an instrument or accessory into the human body.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Bipolar Cap, ID26mm, OD42mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD44mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD46mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD48mm Bipolar Cap, ID28mm, OD50mm Bipo…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Plunger Delivery System, 6", Part Number 2090-0505 Product Usa…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Tip Cover Accessory, 8 MM, MCS, box of 10 Product Usage: The disposable Tip cover accessory is used in conjunction with the 8mm Monopolar Curved …

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Femoral head, standard, ¿26mm, +0mm Femoral head,medium, ¿26mm,+3mm Femoral head, long, ¿26mm, +6mm Femoral head, X-long, ¿26mm, +9mm Femoral hea…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

NEXGEN Complete Knee Solution Monoblock Tibial Drill with stop 10.7 mm. Used to prepare cylindrical holes in the native tibia.

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Femoral component, CR, cemented, #1, left 2103-1310 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #2, left 2103-1320 Femoral component, CR, cemented, #3, left 2…

Orthopedic Alliance LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Vermed, Inc Radiotransparent Defibrillation Electrodes Monophasic or biphasic compatible defibrillation/cardioversion/pacing/ECG Monitoring electrod…

Heart Sync, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

AngioDynamics VenaCure EVLT NeverTouch-FRS PROCEDURE KIT under the following labeling: 1) Gold-Tipped Fiber 45cm Kit, Catalog Number: 11403301; 2)…

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Stryker Orthobiologics Aliquot Delivery System Manual Surgical Instrument - Aliquot Diamond Needle, 4", Part Number 2110-0506 Product Usage: Faci…

Orthovita, Inc., dBA Stryker Orthobiologics.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

60 mm Rod, Item #BG1660 Product Usage: Spinal Solutions distributes a variety of spinal fixation devices in loaner bins or on consignment. The co…

Spinal Solutions, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

Alere" hCG Combo Cassette (20/10 mIU/mL) Kit. Product Usage: The AlereTM hCG Combo (20/10 mIU/mL) test is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay f…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2013

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

Intel-GE Care Innovations LLC

CPSC No agency class Jun 5, 2013

DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard

Ideations DiveAlert, of Seattle, Wash.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes -Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Curved Blade 33cm Length, Product number P0…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated L Hook 33cm. Intended for the cutting of soft tissue and coagulation.

Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Blade 6.5" (16.51cm) Length, Product numbe…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated J Hook 33cm Length, Product number P0021,…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Fona Srl IntraOs 70 intra-oral x-ray system IntraOS 70 is an extra oral source X-ray system for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of d…

Chicago X-Ray Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Brilliance CT 16-Slice Water, System Code: 728245; Brilliance CT 10-Slice Water, System Code: 728250; Brilliance CT 6-Slice Water, System Code: 728…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Push Button Pencil With PTFE Blade and Holster, Product number P0035H Sterili…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Low May 29, 2013

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products CK-MB Calibrators, REF 128 6293, IVD, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics High Wycombe HP12 4DP, UK For use in the calib…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Low May 29, 2013

Cardinal Health hCG Cassette Rapid Test, Part Number: B1077-22 (Mfg PN: 4582105026) The SP hCG Cassette Rapid Test is a rapid chromatographic immu…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Stryker Orthopaedics Triathlon Femoral Distal Augment- Left; 1 single unit per package Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 0…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Sharp Needle 2.00" (5.08cm) Length, Product…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Pinnacle Hip Solutions ALTRX Polyethylene Acetabular Liner, Ref 1221-36-452 Product Usage: An acetabular liner is used in combination with other …

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Wire L Hook 33cm Length, Product number P0…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

TD-Synergy. Laboratory Information System.

Technidata S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

MEDITECH Bi-Directional interactive Communication Analyzer Interface; Integrates with MEDITECH's Laboratory Information System (LIS) with Other V…

Medical Information Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated L Hook 33cm Length, Product number P0020, …

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Wire L Hook 44cm Length, Product number P0…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - NON-STICK CAUTERY TIP PTFE Coated Blade 2.50" (6.40) Length, Product number P…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated Wire L Hook Split 33cm Length,Product numb…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2013

Progressive Medical PTFE Coated Disposable Electrosurgical Electrodes - Laparoscopic Electrode PTFE Coated L Hook 44cm Length, Product number P0020X …

Progressive 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.