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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

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Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-09-04

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 Nov 28, 2012

5.5mm x 40mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

bioMerieux BacT/ALERT Combo Module, catalog number, 200290, Clinical instrument The product is most commonly used to isolate and recover specimens…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Critical Nov 28, 2012

Mindray A3 Anesthesia Delivery System Manufactured in China for Mindray DS USA Inc. 800 MacArthur Boulevard, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This is a device…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

. 00789503601 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm -3.5 00789503602 VerSys Femoral Head Provisional 36mm +0 00789503603 VerSys Femoral Head Provisi…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

Dimension Vista(R) Systems Vista(R) Theophylline THEO Flex(R) Regent Cartridge (K4071) The THEO method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quan…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

7.5mm x 50mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

5.5mm x 55mm Cannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

4.5mm x 35mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

4.5mm PLEO Osteotomy Guide. OrthoPediatrics Corp. markets a pediatric, extension osteotomy bone plate system. This system is marketed under the br…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D B.40 USB-ML02, Clinical instrument software, German, French, Swedish, catalog number 411925 Software upda…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

bioMerieux Kit, Instrument & Update, 3D IND ZIP-ML 01, Industry instrument software update, English, Spanish, Italian, catalog number 412005 Softw…

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

BioPlant, a dental bone grafting material. BioPlant has been assigned the product code LYC (Bone Grafting Material, Synthetic) by the FDA and is cl…

Kerr Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

INTRABEAM Balloon Applicator Set; 4.0 cm, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Oberkochen, Germany INTRABEAM System is intended for radiation therapy treatmen…

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

qube Compact Monitor (Patient Monitor) 91390. The monitor is 26.2 cm x 31.5 cm x 13.2 cm and weighs 4.1 kg (10.3 inches x 12.4 inches x 5.2 inches -…

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

5.5mm x 45mm Noncannulated Screw Shank Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 28, 2012

Screw Tulip , 5.5mm Rod Subsequent Codes: KWP, KWQ, MNH, MNI

NuVasive Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

EnteraLite Infinity Enteral Feeding Pump identified with the following list numbers: INFKIT2 and INFORNG. The device is used with disposable PVC adm…

MOOG Medical Devices Group

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Progressive Medical PMI Endoscopic Dissector with Kittner Tip (5mm x 40cm), Reorder Number: PMILK40, Product Sterile in Unopened/Undamaged pouch, Cot…

Progressive Medical Inc

FDA Devices Low Nov 21, 2012

ABX PENTRA Creatinine 120 CP, Model Number Creatinine Part # A11A01868, Lot Numbers: 203273706, 203273707, 203273808, 203273709. The ABX PENTRA Cre…

Horiba Instruments, Inc dba Horiba Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Select Medical Products Vinyl Powder-Free Exam Gloves, Medium Model # 6370 and Large Model # 6371, 100 per box; 10 boxes per case. Usage: Patient …

Gulf South Medical Supply Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

HX2 Temp Manage SYS 120V The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature controlled…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Tested AC Control BD, 120V, X2 The Terumo HX2 Temperature Management System is a selfcontained, dual channel system for supplying temperature cont…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

TriVascular brand Fill Polymer Kit, Endovascular Graft, Aneurysm Treatment System, European Model Number: TVFP14-B, (in European distributor inventor…

Trivascular, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

PT Link Waterbath, Model#PT100. Lab Vision PT Module Plus provides an automated standarized alternative to labor intensive and time consuming dewa…

Dako North America Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

ATS 3000 Automatic Tourniquet System w/HOSES AND LOP SENSOR Intended to be used by qualified medical professionals to temporarily occlude blood…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 100V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Special Orthopaedic Solution Peri-Acetabular Prosthesis V40 Femoral Extension Component Product Usage: The PAR extension piece is a component …

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 220V/240V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 ho…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Synthes External Fixation System Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007. Intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 5 pump, 115V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours o…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 21, 2012

Perfusion System 8000, base 4 pump, 220V/240V safety monitor included The Sarns" Modular Perfusion System 8000 is indicated for use for up to 6 ho…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

The touchscreen display (model 94267) designed for use with the XPREZZON bedside monitor (model 91393) is width-452 mm (17.2 inches) and height- 368 …

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Dynesys¿ Top-Loading System Cannulated Pedicle + Set Screw

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Sorin C5 Perfusion System, Item number 58-00-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedure…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Sysmex XE-2100C Automated Hematology System; an automated differential cell counter; Sysmex Corporation, Kobe, Japan; Sysmex America, One Nelson C. …

Sysmex America, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 14, 2012

Boule Con Diff US Tri Pack, 6 Vials. For in vitro diagnostic use as a control to monitor the performance of multi-parameter hematology instruments.

Clinical Diagnostic Solutions

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

NCB¿ screw ¿ 4.0 self-tapping

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

0.7U163CS-36 In combination with below systems MUX-100H, MUX-100D, MobileArt Evolution Brand Name: MUX-100H. Classification Name: Mobile x-…

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Quadra S Offset Broach Handle The offset broach handle is intended to attach to the broaches of different sizes as the surgeon broaches the femora…

Medacta Usa Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

DTO" Implant

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Anatomical Shoulder" Fracture Humeral stem

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Alloclassic SL Shaft

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Anatomical Shoulder" Inverse/Reverse Humeral PE-Insert Sterile, Rx

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

0.7/1.3U163CS-36 In combination with below systems MobileArt Evolution, MobileDaRt Evolution Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system…

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

0.4/0.7JG326D-265AX/AT Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who…

Shimadzu Medical Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

S5 Double Roller Pump 85, Item Number: 10-85-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedure…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

S5 Single Roller Pump 150, Item Number: 10-80-00 The Stockert S5/Sorin C5 System is intended to be used during cardiopulmonary bypass for procedur…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 14, 2012

Biolox¿ Option Ceramic Femoral Head System Rx, sterile

Zimmer, 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.