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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 Dec 26, 2012

Advantage Workstation Volume Share 2 (versionAW4.4_04) with Volume Viewer 3 and 3.1 (version7.0 to version7.5 and version 8.1) and only when or more …

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

EEG NeuroAmp, Model Number: CS 10090; CS 10137. Biofeedback and Relaxation

EEG Info

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Medline Total Knee CDS; a single patient prescription procedure pack and disposables, including a back table cover; Product Usage: This Complete …

Medline Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Titan Spine Endoskeleton TA Implant products. 2107-0118 18mm Standard Endoskeleton Implant VBR 2107-0120 20mm Standard Endoskeleton Implant VBR …

TITAN SPINE, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Arobella Medical 6mm Qurette used with the Arobella Medical AR1000 Wound Therapy System. Major components of the AR1000 Wound Therapy System incl…

Arobella Medical, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Biomet Offset Tibial Tray 2.5 mm Adaptor, REF 141490 Sterile, QTY.1 Product Usage: Knee joint replacement prostheses intended for application wi…

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SpineSix consists of a motorized treatment table that is controlled by an integral computer. The system is operated by means of 12-inch Color LCD tou…

BioMotion Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 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

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/16.5 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

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

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona, The Personalized Knee System, Tibial Drill Guide, Cemented, 15.7 mm Diameter, Nonsterile, Nonsterile This drill guide is used with the …

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Coonrad/Morrey New Ulnar Revision Kit for Use with Non-Interchangeable Regular Humerals STERILE Rx, Tivanium QTY/PKG:1 Product Usage: The ulnar…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Biomet Polaris 5.5 Button Lock Screw Inserter. Catalog number 14-500178

Ebi, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Titanium Tack Starter Kit, REF 400-270, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.

BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

The Stryker Model 6390, Power-LOAD, is a power-loading cot fastener system designed to lift, lower, or steer ambulance cots into and out of the ambul…

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS 8IN CALC 1.5/15.0 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

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS L 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

SOL SYS L 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 Critical Dec 26, 2012

Patient Circuit used with the Life Pulse High Frequency Ventilator. The Patient Circuit is a required disposable component of the Life Pulse High Fr…

Bunnell, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS R 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

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

Medrad 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

GE Healthcare, Dash 3000/4000/5000. The Dash 3000/4000/5000 patient monitor is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthc…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

SOL SYS L 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

SOL SYS 8IN CALCAR SZ12 Packaging: Product is packed within a poly protector, with protection added as needed for fragile points. The entire stem…

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

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

Medrad Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Persona The Personalized Knee System, Natural Tibia, Cemented, 5 Degree Stemmed Tivanium Sterile This device is indicated for patients with se…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Empi STIMC RE Self Adhesive electrodes. For use on TENS, NMES, FES. a DJO brand A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly …

Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

DataCare POC  is an information management system that provides data management functionality for managing point-of -care testing data.

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur Folate (FOL) 500 Test 06891541 100 Test 06367974 Ref Kit (US only) 09132781 Ref Kit (US …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

DPM 6/7 Patient Monitor Manufactured in China for : Mindray DS USA, Inc. 800 MacArthur Blvd. Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA. Intended to be used for mo…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

The MagNA Pure 96 System (versions 1.0 and 2.0) is a sample preparation instrument for automated isolation of nucleic acids in various types of bi…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Plum A+ Hyperbaric Single Channel Infusion Pumps with Hospira MedNet Software and a Connectivity Engine peripheral module that provides wired Etherne…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Quasar Power Pack contains a Baby Quasar and a Baby Blue. The Baby Quasar is an infrared LED lamp. The Baby Blue uses blue LED light to be used in co…

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Novocastra Ready-to-Use Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Terminal Deoxynuceotidyl Transferase Staining Reagent; an in vitro staining reagent for the qualita…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Baby Quasar (LAB-001-D, BQ101) and Baby Quasar Pink (LAB-046-A BQ101-P) are infrared LED lamps that are labeled in part: "***BABY QUASAR***FOR YOUT…

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Performa reusable and self-adhering TENS/NMES/FES stimulating electrodes, A cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied directly to a pati…

Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

LightCycler 1.2 (software version 3.5) is a Rapid PCR analyzer with real-time detection and/or quantification of a target NA (nucleic acid), as well …

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

LightCycler 2.0 Instrument (software version 4.1) is a Rapid PCR analyzer with real-time detection and/or quantification of a target NA (nucleic acid…

Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an electrode that is applied di…

Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch

FDA Devices Critical Dec 19, 2012

SynchroMed EL, models 8626-10, 8626L-10, 8626-18, 8626L-18, 8627-10, 8627L-10, 8627-18, 8627L-18. implantable infusion pump. The pump is part of an…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 19, 2012

Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Centaur Digitoxin (DGTN) 250 Test 09046419 50 Test 08861968 Intended Use For in vitro diagnostic …

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, 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.