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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 · 2026-09-04

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 Oct 31, 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 hou…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Full Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, 23g x 1" A Needle w/Eclipse, 25U Balanced Heparin, No CE, part number: 3373-…

Westmed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Intended to be used for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair.

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

HiRes 90K devices with Helix Electrodes Model CI 1400-02H The HiResolution Bionic Ear System is a cochlear implant system designed to provide usef…

Advanced Bionics Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

SpiraLok 5.0mm with Panacryl without needles Product Number: 222965 SPIRALOK Anchors are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone in rotat…

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

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.035" X 260cm, Straight/ Regular. AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire is designed for use in angiographic procedures …

Nipro Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Full Kit, Pulset, 3 cc, 23g x 1" A/B Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, part numbers: 3373, 3393. An a…

Westmed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 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 on…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

GE Seno Advantage 1.x, Seno Advantage 2.0, Seno Advantage 2.1 Seno Advantage 1.x, Seno Advantage 2.0, Seno Advantage 2.1: Seno Advantage is a medi…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Pulset Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) sampling kit. Full Kit, Pulset, 1 cc, 25 g x 5/8" A Needle, 25U Balanced Heparin, part number: 3173-14. An arte…

Westmed Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Repeater Pump, Class II device used for facilitating repeatable drug dosage distribution and reconstitution in hospital pharmacies. The device are F…

Baxa Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Gish 3/8 x 1/2" Reducer Connector with Luer fitting, Item Numbers: EC2180S, Lot Numbers: 1108900099, 1119900091, 1203700129, 1208600013, 1219200107, …

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

Gish 3/8 x 3/8" Straight Connector with Luer fitting, Item Numbers: EC2160B, EC2160S, Lot Numbers: 1210100010, 1215100026, 1217000138, Exp. Dates: 4/…

Sorin Group USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 31, 2012

SpiraLok 6.5 w/Needles with violet and blue Orthocord Product Number: 222987 SPIRALOK Anchors are primarily used to re-attach soft tissue to bone…

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

CPSC No agency class Oct 31, 2012

Imagine Nation Books Recalls Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Due to Burn Hazard

Transfar, of Guangdong, China

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

AutoMate 1250 and AutoMate 2550, Part Numbers ODL25125 and ODL25255. The AutoMate 1200/2500 System Series is a semi-open, pre- and post-analytical…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To rea…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Belmont Rapid Infuser, a Fluid Management System, Model FMS2000.

Belmont Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Orthoblend Large Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Low Oct 24, 2012

Sunquest Laboratory : intended for use by professionals working in a clinical laboratory.

Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Putty Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additiv…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Hem-o-lok Large Polymer Ligating Clips, REF #544240, Rx only, Sterile, Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Teleflex Medicals Hem-…

Teleflex Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

NP211H***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***PressFT***2.1 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture***NP211***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reatta…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Leveen Coaccess Introducer Set. Disposable, monopolar, electrosurgical devices, intended for use in conjunction with BSC radiofrequency generator …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Helion and Xenion surgical lights, 501/01 series KLM lights. The surgical lights are intended to locally illuminate an operating or examination a…

Trumpf Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

LeVeen Standard Needle Electrode System, Sterile (3.5/12), (3.5/15), (4.0/15), (3.5/25), (5.0/15), (5.0/25), and (4.0/25). Disposable, monopolar, …

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplas…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

CPT Hip System Femoral Stem Petite, Item No. 00-8011-000-05. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthro…

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***PressFT***2.6 w/ Two #1 (4 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP262***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reatt…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Matrix Strips Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Terumo Backplate Replacement CXFVR 1500 Holder The Flexible venous Reservoir is mounted on the Backplate/Holder and secures the flexible reservoir…

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***Electric Systems Foot Control****Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***PressFT***2.1 w/ Two #0 (3.5 metric) Hi-Fi***Sutures***NP212***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To rea…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Crunch Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additi…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

***This recall is being conducted due to an incomplete recall for RES 57829*** Curlin Infusion Administration Set, REF 340-4165, Sterile EO, The…

MOOG Medical Devices Group

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***Electric Systems Foot Control with Direction and Irrigation***Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spin…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***Electric Systems Foot Control with Direction Only***Rx Only***" Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cran…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Matrix PLF Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert ad…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Orthoblend Large Defect Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Optimum Expanse S Multiple sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additiv…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Columbus 4-IN-1 Femoral Cutting Guide M3 Instrument (NQ083R)

Aesculap, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 24, 2012

Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories 33mm Product Usage: The PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Staplers, (PPH01 and PPH03), an…

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Unicel Closed Tube Aliquotter (UCTA) for UniCel DxC 660i, UniCel DxC 680i, UniCel DxC 860i, UniCel DxC 880i Synchron Access Clinical Systems. Part N…

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM Gel Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive …

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Optimum Expanse R Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additive to yield a dem…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

Grafton DBM A-Flex Multiple Sizes Grafton is a human bone allograft product containing demineralized human bone tissue combined with inert additi…

Osteotech Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 24, 2012

"***PressFT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture***NP261***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reatta…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

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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.