Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026
Medical Devices recalls
Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools
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 · 2026-09-24
Do more recalls mean more Class I danger?
Medical Devices sits at the 100th percentile of category volume (41,070 recalls) and the 14th percentile of Class I rate (9% of agency-classified notices) among 7 categories with enough classified rows to measure, those two ranks are not interchangeable.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.
| Category | Recalls | Vol %ile | Classified | Class I | Class I % | Rate %ile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Devices | 41,070 | 100 | 40,763 | 3,653 | 9% | 14 |
| Food | 25,513 | 86 | 25,222 | 11,676 | 46.3% | 86 |
| Drugs & Medications | 14,473 | 71 | 14,417 | 1,508 | 10.5% | 29 |
| Children & Baby Products | 4,017 | 57 | 2,483 | 352 | 14.2% | 43 |
| Dietary Supplements | 2,018 | 43 | 1,993 | 466 | 23.4% | 71 |
| Meat & Poultry | 1,672 | 29 | 1,672 | 1,145 | 68.5% | 100 |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care | 1,388 | 14 | 1,289 | 203 | 15.7% | 57 |
Medical Devices recalls by year
2000–2026
Severity distribution
Graded records only
- High severity 3,653
High severity
3,653 recalls
- Moderate
Moderate
36,361 recalls
- Lower severity 1,056
Lower severity
1,056 recalls
Recalls by issuing agency
- FDA Devices
FDA Devices
39,794 recalls
- FDA Drug 934
FDA Drug
934 recalls
- CPSC 307
CPSC
307 recalls
- FDA Food 35
FDA Food
35 recalls
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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Ziehm Vision FD. Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system
Orthoscan, Inc.
BD COR PX Instrument Version or Model: 443988 Catalog Number: 443988
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Fusion Pro 24, Model 17000
Epilog Laser Corp.
BD BACTEC FX40 Instrument Version or Model: 442296 Catalog Number: 442296
Becton Dickinson & Co.
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0160598C; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0842590G; 3) TREATMENT ROOM PACK, REF DYNJ41473G; 4) TREATMENT ROOM PACK, REF DYNJ41473I; 5) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, REF DYNJ44148G; 6) PRX BREAST PACK, REF DYNJ81776A; 7) TAMPONADE, REF DYNJ82691
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) - In-Vitro BD BBL Sensi Disc Ampicillin 2 ¿g (AM-2) are used for semi-quantitative in vitro susceptibility testing by the agar disc diffusion test procedure of common, rapidly growing and certain fastidious bacterial pathogens. Catalog Number: 231263
Becton Dickinson & Co.
BACTEC 9120 System Version or Model: 445570 Catalog Number: 445570
Becton Dickinson & Co.
GE Healthcare Operator Console Upgrade Types, FRU Spare Parts Number B79632DA: EU: RT Refresh Package, Non-EU: Discovery RT, Optima CT580, or Discovery CT590 RT; X-ray/computed tomography system
GE Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd.
BD Phoenix M50 Automated Microbiology System Version or Model: 443624 Catalog Number: 443624
Becton Dickinson & Co.
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) GENERAL ENDOSCOPY PACK, REF DYNJ44673G; 2) ENDO BLADDER PACK, REF DYNJ49672L
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 1) ORTHO LAMINECTOMY-LF, REF CDS780112J; 2) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, REF CDS780119V; 3) BASIC BACK CDS, REF CDS780147N; 4) INSTRUMENTED BACK CDS, REF CDS780148Q; 5) INSTRUMENTED BACK CDS, REF CDS780148R; 6) TOTAL HIP, REF CDS920027W; 7) TOTAL HIP, REF CDS920027X; 8) TOTAL HIP, REF CDS920027Y; 9) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, REF CDS940047AF; 10) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, REF CDS940047AG; 11) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, REF CDS940048AF; 12) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, REF CDS94004
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Cook Medical HEMO-7-EU Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat, REF G24663, 2.8 cm, sterile.
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.
MEDLINE convenience kits labeled as: 2) ABDOMINAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS760057K; 3) ABDOMINAL LAPAROSCOPY, REF CDS760057L; 4) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860015W; 5) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016P; 6) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016Q; 7) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, REF CDS860016R; 8) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062R; 9) LAPAROTOMY CDS #31-RF, REF CDS860062S; 10) LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS860194I; 11) BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS920080R; 12) BASIC LAPAROSCOPY CDS, REF CDS92008
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482EJ; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Autosampler, Models: SIL-40C XR CL, SIL-40C X3 CL
Shimadzu Corp. Analytical & Measuring Instruments Div.
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4482; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
AMS Artificial Urinary Sphincter Control Pump
Boston Scientific Corporation
dS Breast 16ch 1.5T
Philips North America Llc
MEDLINE procedure kits labeled as follows: 1) CONT EPI 20G W/HUSTEAD, REF PAIN1069B; 2) CSE TRAY, REF PAIN1941; 3) TRAY CON EPID 20G NYL W/TUOHY, REF PAIN9023; 4) TRAY, CONT EPI 20G NYL W/ HUST, REF PAIN1281 5) TRAY, CONT EPI 20G NYL W/ HUST, REF PAIN9024
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Defibtech DDP-2001: Adult Defibrillation Pads For use with AED Models: Lifeline View Auto, lifeline Pro, lifeline ECG, lifeline View (DDU-2XXX Series). -Indicated for use on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA.)
Defibtech, LLC
BioZorb Marker. Radiographic soft tissue marker.
Hologic, Inc
AMS Artificial Urinary Sphincter Pressure Regulating Balloon 61-70 cm H2O
Boston Scientific Corporation
Mammotrak Interventional Coil 3.0T
Philips North America Llc
TriALTIS TORQUE LIMITER, RATCHET, 11.3 Nm, Model Number 5161-00-5048 (G919509)
Gauthier Biomedical, Inc.
Arial Server Software Versions 11.1.4 through 11.1.6, SKU 54305, in conjunction with the Arial Mobile Application or Arial Care Giver Application
Securitas Healthcare LLC
MEDLINE procedure kits labeled as follows: 1) 20G EPI CATH SINGLE STERILE, REF EPICATH19 2) 20G EPI CATH SINGLE STERILE, REF EPICATH20
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Mammotrak Diagnostic Coil 1.5T
Philips North America Llc
(1) Medline Pacer Implant Pack, REF DYNJ59194A, 4 kits/case, sterile; and (2) Medline Thoracotomy Morristown, REF DYNJ904220F, 1 kit/case, non-sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Brand Name: MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads Product Name: Reusable Handle for Single Use Heads (Forceps and Scissors) Model/Catalog Number: DFH-1028 Software Version: N/A Product Description: A MST Single Use Forceps or Scissors System consists of a reusable handle and one of a number of single use interchangeable heads. MST Single Use Forceps and Scissor heads are shipped ready to use sterile in a tray with Tyvek lid within a sterile pouch. MST Duet Reusable Handle for Single
MicroSurgical Technology Inc
smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 15Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-68 and REF 14-504-68JP
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
MEDLINE procedure kits labeled as follows: 1) ECHOSTIM BLOCK SET, REF DYNJRA9043S; 2) ULTRASOUND BLOCK PREP TRAY, REF PAIN1622A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
(1) Medline Open Heart CDS, REF CDS840132O, packaged 1 kit/case, non-sterile; and (2) Medline Dr. Davies CV, REF DYNJ903016G, packaged 1 kit/case, non-sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set (short) with Titanium Spike, Part Number T5C4326K; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
dS Breast 7ch 3.0T
Philips North America Llc
SIGNA Architect AIR, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE Proteus XR/A radiographic system
GE Healthcare (China) Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Z-800 Infusion System Product Name: Z-800WF Model/Catalog Number: Z-800WF. The Z-800 Infusion system is intended to provide intravenous infusion of parenteral fluids, blood, and blood products to a patient under the direction or supervision physician or other certified healthcare professional.
Zyno Medical LLC
RENASYS EDGE The RENASYS¿ EDGE pump is indicated for patients who would benefit from a suction pump (NPWT), as it may promote wound healing via removal of fluids, including irrigation fluids and body fluids, wound exudate and infectious materials.
Smith & Nephew Medical, Ltd.
ST SENSE Breast Dx Coil
Philips North America Llc
V.A.C. Ulta Therapy Unit REF CAPULTDEV01 & ULTDEV01 The 3M" V.A.C.¿ Ulta Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System is an integrated wound management system that provides Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with an instillation option.
KCI USA, INC.
Merlin@home Transmitter REF EX1100 The Merlin@home" (M@h) transmitter is intended to transfer stored data from the patient s implanted heart device to Merlin.net" Patient Care Network (PCN) to facilitate remote monitoring by using inductive (EX1100 Model) or RF telemetry (EX1150 Model) to read device data and transmitting to the Merlin.net PCN server.
Abbott Medical
Medline Shoulder Repair Pack-LF, REF DYNJ82607, 2 kits/case, sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
smiths medical PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide, 10Ch x 70cm, REF 14-504-76
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Discovery MR750w 3.0T, whole body magnetic resonance scanner
GE Medical Systems, LLC
smiths medical portex Venn Reusable Tracheal Tube Introducer, 15Ch x 60cm, REF 14-504-17 and REF 14-504-17JP
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
SENSE Breast Coil
Philips North America Llc
Baxter MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set with Twist Clamp, Part Number 5C4483; use in Peritoneal Dialysis
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
MICRO-X Rover Mobile X-ray System, # MXU-RV35
Micro-X Ltd.
MEDLINE procedure kits labeled as follows: 1) COMBINED SPINAL AND EPIDURAL, REF DYNJRA1268B; 2) COMBINED SPINAL AND EPIDURAL, REF DYNJRA1268C; 3) FEMORAL BLOCK TRAY, REF DYNJRA1739A; 4) FEMORAL BLOCK TRAY, REF DYNJRA1739B; 5) 18G CPNB 20G STYLETED CATHETER, REF DYNJRA1869; 6) CONT EPID 18G NDL/20G CATH, REF DYNJRA9035; 7) TRAY 18G CPNB 20G STYLETED, REF DYNJRA9040; 8) CATHETER REINF W/ CONNECT OT, REF EPIREINF19O; 9) CATHETER REINF WITH CONNECTOR, REF EPIREINF29C; 10) CONTIN
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
SIGNA Architect, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
Data sources
- Source: FDA - openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and device recalls)
- Source: CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
- Source: NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls (vehicles & equipment)
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.