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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 Aug 15, 2012

TANGO3 Water Storage Tank with Ozone Disinfection System, Tango3, LLC, 132 Citizens Blvd., Simpsonville, KY 40067. Models are WOZ-250-PE, WOZ-240-SS,…

Tango3 LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

ABL90 FLEX software version 2.7 MR3. The ABL90 FLEX analyzer is intended for in vitro testing of samples of heparinized whole blood.

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Medstream 81" (206 cm) 20 Drop Standard bore Universal Administration Set with Y-Site, Sterile Manufactured for MSD (Medical Specialties Distributo…

Medical Specialties Distributors, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

System 1 base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use in extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, …

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

i-Stat CK-MP cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat CKMB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of creatin…

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 and ABL700 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro testing of: -Samples of whole blood f…

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Anchor with two #2 sutures (COBRAID-blue, COBRAIDblack), sterile Part Number: 72202896 Product Usage: int…

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Low Aug 15, 2012

Model 731 EMV+ Uni-Vent, Impact Instrumentation Inc., 27 Fairfield Place, West Caldwell NJ 07006. Indicated for use in the management of acute or chr…

Impact Instrumentation, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

CrossFT Punch, Product Number PFT-45M. Manufacturer: CONMED LINVATEC. The intended use is to create a hole to facilitate insertion of the CrossFT s…

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Plasma Pump Model PP-04a Used with Asahi Plasmaflo Plasma Separators and plasma exchange tubesets to perform therapeutic plasma exchange.

Apheresis Technologies, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector (MD Eleva FD)Model: 708034 Product Usage: Philips X-ray System

Philips Healthcare Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

djo surgical Screw 6.5 mm, Sz 25mm, low profile. Product is intended for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair

Encore Medical, Lp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

The ABL software version 6.12 for the ABL800 analyzer. The analyzers are intended for the in Vitro testing of: -Samples of whole blood for the para…

Radiometer America Inc

FDA Devices Low Aug 15, 2012

Chromovision High Definition (HD) Wireless Camera, Pt # CC-9715900. Visual recording of surgical procedures.

Berchtold Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Siemens syngo(R) Lab Data Manager. The syngo(R) Lab Data Manager is classified as a data calculator and processing module for use with In-vitro di…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

i-Stat cTnl cartridges Abbott Point of Care Inc. The i-Stat cTnl test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of cardia…

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Straumann Narrow CrossFit (NC) Screw for CARES Abutment ZrO2. Endosseous dental implant Article Number: 027.2650 Product Usage: Dental implant…

Straumann USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

AngioDynamics Angiographic catheter --- Soft-Vu (JB-1) Non-braided. --- Size: 5F; Length: 100cm; designed to accept guidewire: .035 in. --- Catalog N…

Angiodynamics Worldwide Headquarters

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

SPIDER Surgical Instrument: Flexible Clip Applier The SPIDER¿ Surgical Instruments are intended for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures …

Transenterix, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit. Kimberly Clark Patient Warming System - Model 1000 Control Unit and Energy Trans…

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Smith & Nephew 5.5 mm TWINFIX Ultra Ti Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles Product Usage: intended for…

Smith & Nephew, Inc. Endoscopy Division

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

EasyLink(TM) Informatics System, Part Number 1000034805. EasyLink(TM) Informatics System is classified as a data calculator and processing module for…

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Varian brand Varian ARIA Oncology Information System, Import Export application, v 11.0; Reference/FSCA Identifier: CP-08847; Model Number: HIT; Pro…

Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Oncology Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 15, 2012

Stryker Reliance AL Implant Blocker (Various sizes) The SLIDE Implant Blocker is a reusable instrument, sterilized prior to use. It allows the su…

Stryker Spine

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Octane-C Cervical, 6¿ Lordotic Intended for anterior cervical spine intervertebral body fusion procedures at one level (C3-C7).

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Flush Kit w 3 Way Off Stopcock Product Usage: Flush Kit

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Integra¿ Advansys Medial Lisfranc Plate (MLP), Integra, 311 Enterprise Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 The Advansys plates are intended for bone fixa…

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Beekley Altus Floral Skin Markers -Order Number: 754 Product Usage: designed for Digital Mammography-Disposable skin markers for marking areas o…

Beekley Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

94" (239cm) 20 Drop Admin Set w/High Pressure 4-Way (300 psi) Stopcock, Rotating Luer, Non-DEHP Tubing

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

KIT,DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY,3ARM,IS3000,5 PACK; Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamin…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Equinoxe Fixed Angle Replicator Plate Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

I-STAT EG7+ Cartridge Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ. The i-Stat EG7 cartridge is intended to be used for quantitatively measure sodium, pota…

Abbott Point Of Care Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

KIT,DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY,4ARM,IS2000,5 PACK; Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamin…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

OEC MiniView 6800 Mobile; MDL number A349855. Product Usage: The mini 6800 digital mobile c arm is designed to provide the physician with general…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Equinoxe Reverse Glenosphere Locking Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Equinoxe Anatomic Replicator Plate Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Maquet Getinge Group Operating Table System Magnus Carbon-Fibre Table Top Version 1180.16 The carbon-fibre MAGNUS table top (1180-16XX) serves to …

Maquet Medical Systems, Usa

FDA Devices Low Aug 8, 2012

IRISpec" CA/CB two-part urine chemistry control twin set, Iris Diagnostics part number 800-0074. Intended Use: IRISpec CA/CB is an assayed QC mat…

Iris Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Equinoxe Reverse Compression Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Beekley S-Spots Floral Skin Markers -Order Number: 750 Product Usage: Mammography Skin Markers for marking: moles, scars, palpable masses or area…

Beekley Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

ACCESSORY BASE STARTER KIT,IS3000; Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamination and…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Powered Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. …

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Padded Swing Away Arm Rest with Receiver; Uses on wheelchair models: Quickie Q7 (EIR4), GT (EIR3), GTi (EIT4) and Zippie Zone (EIRZ1). Product U…

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

KIT,DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY,4ARM,IS3000,5 PACK; Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contami…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 10 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-125 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination wit…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Beekley A-Spots Floral Skin Markers -Order Number: 751 Product Usage: Mammography Skin Markers for marking: moles, scars, palpable masses or area…

Beekley Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Color Wear Powered Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully automated, high throughput b…

Perkinelmer

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro White Sonic Crest Powered Toothbrush Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 U…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsaw Indiana The instrument…

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.