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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

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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

Newest first · Page 793 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2013

Flowtron Trio DVT Pump; an Rx intermittent pneumatic compression deep vein thrombosis pump; ArjoHuntleigh AB, Eslov, Sweden; Model 512003; a non-inva…

Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 2, 2013

Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Extended Brilliance Workspace (EBW), Model #728260 Philips Healthcare, Highland Heights, OH The Extended Brilli…

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

FDA Drug Low Dec 26, 2012

Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Nonradioactive, Diagnostic Use, For Intravenous Use, Multidose,…

Bracco Diagnostic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/18.0 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire st…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Segmented Cervix Applicator Set, part number GM11004310, a component used with the tube for segments and cervical sleeves The guide tube for segme…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/15.0 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/16.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Secondary Administration Kit Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and othe…

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach,, Cemented, Size C-D, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for pa…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Secondary Spike Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids …

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Side Step Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids during…

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

COONMAD/MORREY TOTAL ELBOW ELBOW COMPONENT REPLACEMENT SET BUSHINGS & PINS FOR USE W/SIZE REGULAR ELBOW ELBOW COMP REPLACEMENT-REG SET STERILE PR…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

AutoTac Delivery Handle, REF 400-200, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile SIZE C, LEFT; SIZE C RIGHT This device is…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size F Left; Size F Right This device is used with the Persona…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE H, LEFT TIBIA SIZE H RIGHT This de…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Secondary VSA Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids du…

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire st…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Primary VSA Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids duri…

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

CoverStainer Slide Rack The CoverStainer Slide Rack is an accessory to the CoverStainer instrument. The purpose is to hold microscopic slides, dur…

Dako Denmark A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile TIBIA SIZE E, LEFT TIBIA SIZE E RIGHT This de…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medrad(R) Continuum MR Infusion System Primary Spike Set Peristaltic Pump System designed for patients who require medications and other fluids du…

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

BleaseFocus Anesthesia Workstation and 700/900 Series Ventilators are anesthesia gas machine. In most cases, the customer ordered both a BleaseFoc…

Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

DePuy Mitek 11 MM Fully Fluted Reamer, Sterile Product Number: 232423 DePuy Mitek Sterile Reamers are intended to cut through cortical and cancel…

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Case Carton: BD Oral Dispensing Syringe 1 mL Clear with Tip Cap BD, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA Made in USA www.bd.com BD, Laagstraat 57, B-91…

Becton Dickinson & Company

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

GE Healthcare Carescape Patient Data Module with v2.0 software used with Solar 8000M/l, Transport Pro or Carescape B650/B850 host monitor. The Patien…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System,Tibial Drill, Cemented, 15.7 mm Diameter, Nonsterile This device is indicated for patients with severe kne…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medtronic, DBS Extension Kit for Deep Brain Stimulation, Catalog # 7482, 37085, 37086. Rx Only, Manufactured in: Medtronic, Inc. Villalba, Puerto Ric…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Invacare Height Adjustable (walking) Canes, Model Numbers: 8916, 8917, and 40918-6. The device is packaged six (6) canes per shipping carton. …

Invacare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size D Left; Size D Right This device is used with the Persona…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Varian brand ARIA Radiation Oncology, ARIA Oncology Information System Radiation Oncology, Import Export Application, Model Number: HIT, Affected Ver…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medline Angio Drape Pack Radiology-LF; a sterile custom single patient prescription procedure pack, including a waste bag, for use by the Interventio…

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS F 8 CALC 13.5MM LG Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire s…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/18 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire s…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Mindray V12 Size: 320 mm X 320 mm X 450 mm N.W.: 3 kg G.W.: 6 kg Qty:1 Manufactured in China Mindray V21 Size: 515 mm X 335 mm X 685 mm N.W.: 8 k…

Mindray DS USA, Inc. d.b.a. Mindray North America

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/21 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire s…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Sizing Plate, Cemented, Nonsterile, Size C Left; Size C Right This device is used with the Persona…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System, Posterior Fluidics Module (PFM). The system is intended for the emulsification and removal of c…

Bausch & Lomb Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 9IN CALC 2.25/19.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS L 9IN CALC 2.25/22.5 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

MAYFIELD Composite Series Base Unit, Model A3101, a Swivel Adaptor (A3018) is an integral component of the Base Unit, Model A3101. The MAYFIELD B…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Broach, Cemented, Size E-F, Nonsterile, This device is used with the Persona Knee System for pat…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

The Access hLH assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of luteinizing hormone (LH) levels i…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

ThyssenKrupp Accessibility LEVANT Stairlift. Intended to mechanically transport one mobility impaired person in a fold-down seat up and down strai…

ThyssenKrupp Access Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

MAYFIELD Composite Series Skull Clamps, Model A3059, 510(k) #K120633. The MAYFIELD Skull Clamps (A3059) are indicated for use in open and percutan…

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

BD Phoenix PMIC-108 Panels, Catalog number 448418, labeled in part ***Becton, Dickinson and Company 7 Loveton Circle Sparks, USA. The BD Phoenix" …

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Pinnacle Cancellous Screw Packaging: Product is housed within a polyurethane protector; this is placed inside an uncoated Tyvek/PET peel pouch and…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

EBI XFIX DFS Rail System (Adult Rail Gradual Swivel Clamp). The Biomet Rail System consists of a unilateral external fixator rail, modular bone screw…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS F 9 CALC L 13.5MM LG Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire…

DePuy Orthopaedics, 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.