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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 Feb 20, 2013

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs, Cefoxitin 30ug REF CT0119B, packaged with 50 discs per cartridge, 5 cartridges per box. The responsible fi…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Cloth electrodes with Carbon construction: P/N 201-1231, Cat Nos.: 201-123, 202-454, 203-118, 203-342, 203-454, 203-493, 203-672, 400-877, and 400…

NAImco Inc dba Richmar Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

GE Healthcare, Dash 3000, Dash 4000 and Dash 5000 Physiological Patient Monitor and accessories.

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Fresenius Liberty Cycler Set Single Conn. Ext. DL. Part Number: 050-87216. Acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis.

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Terumo CDI 101 Hematocrit/Oxygen Saturation Monitoring System. Monitors blood/oxygen saturation, hematocrit and hemoglobin levels.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Viterion TeleHealth Monitor Model Number V100, Product Codes 09377512 (US) and 04480218 (UK). Physiological patient monitor (without arrhythmia det…

Viterion TeleHealthcare Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Chenica Gunnell Rehab Series of Wheelchairs (GRSW); Mechanical Wheelchair, Sold as Rehab Tough and Tilt (TNT), Rehab Recline and Mobility (RAM), Reh…

CHENICA INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Viterion TeleHealth Monitor Model Number V500; Product Codes 08832984 (US) and 02080468 (UK) - Physiological patient monitor (without arrhythmia dete…

Viterion TeleHealthcare Llc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 20, 2013

GE Healthcare - Giraffe and Panda T-Piece Resuscitation System The T-piece Resuscitation System [ventilator, emergency powered resuscitator]/Panda…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 20, 2013

St. Jude Medical, AGA Medical corporation, AMPLATZER¿ TorqVue¿ FX Delivery System. Model #'s: 9-ITVFX06F45/60, 9-ITVFX07F45/60, 9-ITVFX007F45/80, 9-I…

St Jude Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

Philips Healthcare SureSigns VS2+ Model 863278 SureSigns VS2+ NBP and SpO2 Model 863279 SureSigns VS2+ NBP, SpO2 and Temperature Product Usage: …

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 20, 2013

BREG Cold Therapy Combination Units containing Sterile Polar Pads. 02356 Rev M, PAD M/U XL STER, Mfg.Date: 112012. Model #s: 10903, 10703, 09101, 09…

Breg Inc

FDA Drug Low Feb 13, 2013

EstroGel (estradiol gel) 0.06%, contained in 50-gr metered pumps, 1.25g/pump depression, for use as physician starter samples; product is labeled in…

Ascend Therapeutics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Medacta Quadra Trial Broach size 0 part # 01.10.10.045, for use with the Medacta Total Hip Prosthesis System. Product Usage - used to broach the …

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Low Feb 13, 2013

Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc., RhMK, Model #:49-0600, 49-0600A, 49-0102A, and 49-T075A. Culture media, used in the cultivation and amplification of virus…

Diagnostic Hybrids Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Anspach Effort, Inc., 98-0061 MA-15C Bearing Sleeve with Removable Bur Guard. A reusable device used with dissection tools; designed for Transphen…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

ConMed Linvatec Biomaterials, PopLok bone Punch PKL-35M, 3.5mm Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Bone Punch

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

PREMIER CARE RECLINER 5570/5574 WITH CAL TB 133 UPGRADE PURCHASED JAN 01, 2011 TO AUGUST 20, 2012. A multi position recliner with a steel frame …

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Li-Ion battery used in the Oxus Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC), RS-00400. Also branded as Reliability Plus byDrive. The Portable Oxygen Conce…

Oxus America, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Oxoid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test Discs, Aztreonam 30 ug, IVD, REF CT0264B, Oxoid Ltd., UK, oxoid@thrmofisher.com (Both Remel &am…

Remel Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy Acetabular AB Shells with Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoin…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell with Uni-Hole. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals underg…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

THERA PEARL 3-in-1 BREAST THERAPY, 2 hot and cold packs in plastic box. The Thera Pearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy is a reusable therapeutic hot and …

Lansinoh Laboratories Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy Acetabular Shells with Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing s…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP, NEUTRAL LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 130-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Solara 3G Custom Manual Wheelchair Product Usage: To provide mobility to a person restricted to a sitting position.

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Exactech NOVATION CROWN CUP +5mm LATERALIZED LINER, Use with Crown Cup Only, GXL UHMWPE, SN 0123456, REF 136-32-53. Exactech Hip Systems are indic…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy Acetabular AB Shells with Cluster Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals u…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 13, 2013

KODAK INSIGHT DENTAL FILM in SureSoft Packets, Size 2 Single Packet Film, Model Number IP21S, REF/Catalog Number 8118226 --- COMMON/USUAL NAME: Den…

Carestream Health, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Custom Breast Biopsy Tray w/Sodium Chloride, Catalog # B9-15263A, packaged in bags, 1 tray/bag, 20 bags/case. Product Usage: A sterile medical …

Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Cozy Comfort Premier Recliner 5580 WITH CAL TB 133 UPGRADE PURCHASED JAN 01, 2011 TO AUGUST 20, 2012. A multi position recliner with a steel frame …

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

SeriScaffold Surgical Scaffold Product Number: SCF10X25AGEN. Surgical mesh for use in open or laparoscopic procedures.

Allergen Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy Acetabular Shell Spiked. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals undergoing surger…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Designer Care Cliner 6700/6704/6710 WITH CAL TB 133 UPGRADE PURCHASED JAN 01, 2011 TO AUGUST 20, 2012. A multi position recliner with a steel fra…

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell without holes. Several ODs: 40MM, 42MM, 44MM, 46MM, 48MM, 50MM, 52MM, 54MM, 56MM, 58MM, 60MM, 62MM, 64MM, 66MM, 68MM, 7…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Phillips Easy Diagnost Eleva DRF. Model Number: 706034 Product Usage: Universal Fluoroscopic Applications

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Custom Breast Biopsy Tray, Catalog # B 9-16261, packaged in bags, 1 tray/bag, 20 bags/case. Product Usage: A sterile medical device containing mu…

Custom Healthcare Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy F/M Acetabular Shell without holes SOLID HA. Several ODs: 38MM, 40MM, 42MM, 44MM, 46MM, 48MM, 50MM, 52MM, 54MM, 56MM, 58MM, 60MM, 62MM, 64MM,…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

PREMIER LIFECARE RECLINER 5400 WITH CAL TB 133 UPGRADE PURCHASED JAN 01, 2011 TO AUGUST 20, 2012 A multi position recliner with a steel frame used…

Winco Mfg., LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Synthes(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating for Spinal Fusion, Adjustable Drill Stop, Part Number 03.613.012. Synth…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Synthes(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating for Spinal Fusion - 2.5mm Drill Bit, graduated 12mm - 26mm adjustable dep…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Sybron Endo Lightspeed: LSX Files, 25MM, Part Numbers: 835-2525; LSX Files, 25MM Assorted Kit, Part Numbers: 835-2455; LSX Files, 30MM, Part Numbers:…

Ormco/Sybronendo

FDA Devices Low Feb 13, 2013

OPTIGEN Food 30; Catalog number: 85035. For allergen testing. Manufactured by Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Mountain View, CA. Distributed by T…

Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

Trilogy Acetabular Shell with Cluster Holes. The Trilogy Acetabular System is indicated for either cemented or uncemented use in individuals under…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 13, 2013

P10 Tobii battery box (product number 510410) Product Usage - Battery pack for MyTobii P10 Device. MyTobii P10 is a portable eye-controlled commu…

Tobii Assistive Technology, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Feb 7, 2013

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2013

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS¿ Chemistry Products Vapor Adsorption Cartridge REF/CAT No. 680 0100. VITROS¿ Vapor Adsorption Cartridges are used…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2013

Rectal Retractors, titanium, item # AL07368000, a component of Varian Medical Ring and Tandem Applicator Sets; Intended for use in Brachytherapy.

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 6, 2013

Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification, 4 vial set, Catalog Number: 88770 Alere Cholestech LDX Calibration Verification (hereafter referred…

Alere San Diego, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 6, 2013

Infinity Enteralite Ambulatory Feeding Pumps, List number: INFKIT2 - Addendum to Operator's Manual Product usage: provide a means for the volumet…

MOOG Medical Devices Group

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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.