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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 8, 2012

Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Fracture Adapter Tray Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Replacement Jaw for Use with Femoral and Provisional Impactor/Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-40, Non-Sterile Zimmer, Warsa…

Zimmer Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

UroView 2800; MDL number A349855. Product Usage: Designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Pro Clean Re-Charge Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, …

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Aesculap SIBD 4 degree Trial Implant (SJ768T-US) and Aesculap SIBD 9 degree Trial Implant (SJ780T-US) Product Usage: The Aesculap Implant Systems…

Aesculap Implant Systems LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Cardiac Catheterization Waste Management System w/1000mL Waste Bag, 2 Fluid Admin Sets Product Usage: For waste managment.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

RF Cannula, 100 mm,Curved 5 MM, 20 G, REF 0406-630-115 RX only, Disposable ( 10/pk) Product Usage: The Stryker RF Cannulae, in combination with…

Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

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

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

High Pressure Stopcock (3-Way, Luer Lock, Off). Product Usage: For IV.

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

KIT,DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY,3ARM,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

INSTRUMENT ARM DRAPE IS2000, 20 PACK: Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect equipment from contamination a…

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Beekley O-Spots Floral Skin Markers -Order Number: 752 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 Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Spinbrush Pro Whitening Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princet…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

The Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer/Disinfector is a high capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the washing, low-level disinfecting, and d…

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Pro Clean Sonic Tray BJS Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. For den…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

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

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

STERRAD Cyclesure Biological Indicator (BI), P/N 14324 are sold in cases, packaged as part of STERRAD System Validation kits and STERRAD test packs. …

Advanced Sterilization Products

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Dual Action Powered Toothbrush Pro-Clean, various models. Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Prin…

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Extraneal and/or DIANEAL LOW CALCIUM Peritoneal Dialysis Solution in Plastic Container, PL-146 used with Automated Peritoneal Dialysis System/Automat…

Baxter Healthcare Renal Div

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

Arm and Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Sonic Recharge Color Wear Made in China. Manufactured for Church and Dwight Co., Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. …

Church & Dwight Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 8, 2012

Smiths Medical, Medfusion¿ Syringe Infusion Pump, Model 4000, Software Version V1.0 & V1.1, Reorder Numbers 4000-0100-50, 4000-0100-95, 4000-0101-50…

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 8, 2012

OEC 9800 Plus Digital; MDL number A349855. Product Usage: Is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnos…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 1, 2012

Alaris PC unit model 8015 Product Usage: The device is labeled for prescription use only.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Siemens syngo.plaza. Radiological image processing system

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

BridgePoint Medical, Stingray Catheter, REF M - 1000, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide Gas, Prescription Only, Manufacturer BridgePoint Medical Inc. 1…

Bridgepoint Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

PrepStain Slide Processor. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin layer cell preparation process. The PrepStain System produces SurePath Slid…

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

VITROS 5600 Integrated System Software For use in the in-vitro quantitative, semi quantitative, and qualitative measurement of variety of analyte…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

VITROS 4600 Chemistry System Software For use in the in-vitro quantitative, semi quantitative, and qualitative measurement of variety of analytes…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK RBK***TIBIAL TRAY***FINNED, CEMENTED***CoCr Alloy***SIZE 2F/1T***REF 260-04-21***Exactech Gainesville, FL …

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Getinge brand --- large capacity, floor loading jet spray, washers for mechanical washing, intermediate level, thermal disinfection and drying of moi…

Getinge USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

4.5mm TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Expiration: 04/29/2012 REF 04.019.038S Manufactured or Distributed by Synthes (USA) 1101 Synthes Ave…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Product is labeled in part: "***OPTETRAK***TIBIAL TRAY***TRAPEZOID CEMENTED***Ti Alloy*** SIZE 1F/1T, 2F/1T***FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY***Exactech, Gain…

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

The Handi-Fil Disposable Syringe Fill Tube is a sterile plastic tube, approximately 10 inches in length, with a "J" shaped curve that projects upward…

Mallinckrodt Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

4.5mm TI Multiloc Screw Length 28MM-Sterile Expiration: 04/29/2012 REF 04.019.028S Manufactured or Distributed by Synthes (USA) 1101 Synthes Ave…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Affinity Four Birthing Bed P3700 Product Usage: The Affinity, Four Birthing Bed is intended to be used as birthing beds for women of child beari…

Hill-Rom, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 1, 2012

Respironics Trilogy 100, 200, and 202 Ventilators The Respironics Trilogy systems provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the …

Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Leica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope; Article No. 10338422; Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse, Heerbrugg, Switzerland P…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Bella Blanket Protective Coverlet, for Mammography, 18cm x 25cm or 24cm x 30cm, Product Code: 311. The purpose of the product is to remove the cold …

Beekley Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

VITROS 5,1 FS System Software For use in the in-vitro quantitative, semi quantitative, and qualitative measurement of variety of analytes of clin…

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Critical Aug 1, 2012

OEC 8800 Flexview, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The 8800 Flexview is designed to provide fluoroscopic a…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Aug 1, 2012

OEC 9800; OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. The O…

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

ABG II Modular Hip Stem Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Mahwah, NJ 07430 Stryker Ireland Carrigtwohill Industrial Estate, Carrigtwohill County Co…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

NeuViz 16 Multi-Slice CT Scanner System is a computed Tomography X-ray system, and has a Part number 989605858501. The device is labeled in part: …

Philips And Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

.***ANSPACH***Sterile. REF SHD-4820DS***QTY: 1, 4.8 mm x 2mm Twist Drill with Depth Stop. Use with SHORT-HD Attachment ***RX Only Product Usage…

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

PrepStain Kit: 1.2 DiTi Cone. The PrepStain System is a liquid-based thin layer cell preparation process. The PrepStain System produces SurePath S…

Tripath Imaging, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

OrthoPediatrics PediLoc Locking Plate System, 4.5mm Contour Locking Compression Femur 8 Hole Plate Right. Used for pediatric patients as indicated…

OrthoPediatrics Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

IMPAX CV Reporting The Results Management (RM)/IMPAX CV reporting component facilitates the quick, effective creating of digital structured report…

AGFA Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Hospira LifeShield Latex-Free 100 mL Burette Set, Convertible Pin, 77 inch with 2 Prepierced Injection Sites and Option-Lok Microdrip Soluset with Ca…

Hospira Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Tibial Punch Tower Assembly. Non-Sterile. CAT NO. 8000-1089. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 59 Route 17, Allendale, NJ 07401. During primary Sco…

Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 1, 2012

Universal Spinal System Lamina Hooks Synthes Medium TI Lamina Hook - Right 498.320 Non sterile LOT 6876785 Noncervical spinal fixation device…

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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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.