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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 · 2026-09-24

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-24.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

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

Newest first · Page 109 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

KING LTSD,SIZE 2, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD432

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

KING LTSD,SIZE 0, W/SUCTION PORT NON-STERILE KIT-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD430

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

MICR PATIE RND Model/Catalog Number: 801396. CODMAN Surgical Patties and CODMAN Surgical Strips are manufactured of COTTONOID¿ Material with x-ray detectable markers. All patties have a suture string attached for ease in performing postsurgical count verification. The surgical patties and surgical strips are indicated for the use in protection of tissue, including brain and other tissues of the central nervous system, during surgery.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

SURG PAT XRAY 1/4X1-1/2 Model/Catalog Number: 801397. The surgical patties and surgical strips are indicated for the use in protection of tissue, including brain and other tissues of the central nervous system, during surgery.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

SURG PAT XRAY 1/2X3 Model/Catalog Number: 801407. The surgical patties and surgical strips are indicated for the use in protection of tissue, including brain and other tissues of the central nervous system, during surgery.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 6, 2024

GE Healthcare Giraffe Omnibed Carestation CS1, combination infant incubator and infant warmer. Model Numbers: 1) 2082844-001-01040418; 2) 2082844-001-01046784; 3) 2082844-001-01052324; 4) 2082844-001-01052572; 5) 2082844-001-01055337; 6) 2082844-001-01065693; 7) 2082844-001-01069008; 8) 2082844-001-01073750; 9) 2082844-001-01086553; 10) 2082844-001-01089393; 11) 2082844-001-01090414; 12) 2082844-001-01092632; 13) 2082844-001-01111482; 14) 2082844-001-01115741; 15)

DATEX--OHMEDA, INC.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

SURG STRP 1/4X6 Model/Catalog Number: 801450. The surgical patties and surgical strips are indicated for the use in protection of tissue, including brain and other tissues of the central nervous system, during surgery.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

Brand Name: Vial2Bag Advanced¿ Product Name: Vial2Bag Advanced¿ 20mm Admixture Device Model/Catalog Number: 6070030 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Vial2Bag Advanced 20mm Admixture Device is a single use, fluid transfer device that allows for the reconstitution and transfer of fluids from drug vials into the IV bag containing infusion solution, through the IV bag administration port. The device consists of the body, Protector, IV Port, and an integrated vial adapter

West Pharmaceutical Services AZ, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

SURG PAT XRAY 1X1 Model/Catalog Number: 801403. The surgical patties and surgical strips are indicated for the use in protection of tissue, including brain and other tissues of the central nervous system, during surgery.

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

KING LTSD,SIZE 2.5, W/SUCTION PORT STERILE-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD4225

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

Quest Spectrum 3 Fluorescent Imaging System Model/Catalog Number: ART-SYS-0029, ART-SYS-0030 The Quest Spectrum3 is a fluorescent imaging system used in capturing and viewing fluorescent images for the visual assessment of blood flow for the evaluation of tissue perfusion, and related tissue-transfer circulation in tissue and free flaps used during plastic and reconstructive surgeries.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 6, 2024

KING LTSD,SIZE 2,W/SUCTION PORT STERILE-Inserted into a patient s pharynx through the mouth to provide patent airway. Model/Catalog Number: KLTSD422

King Systems Corp. dba Ambu, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Oct 31, 2024

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Bauer 4-Gallon Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayers Due to Fire Hazard

CPSC No agency class Oct 31, 2024

Humane Recalls Charge Case Accessory for Ai Pin Due to Lithium Battery Fire Hazard

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) LITHOTOMY PACK, REF DYNJ24362C; b) MAJOR GYNE LAPAROSCOPY SHSC, REF DYNJ46774B; c) GYN ANCILARY PACK, REF DYNJ84509; d) GYN LITHOTOMY MINOR, REF DYNJ907707

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Aisys CS2 with Et Control. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Baxter Operating Table TruSystem 7000 (dV) V, Product code REF 1841083

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) PLASTIC PACK, REF DYNJ42735A; b) DR SELEM PACK, REF DYNJ43457; c) BREAST PK TEGH-LF, REF DYNJ46717A; d) BREAST PK TEGH-LF, REF DYNJ46717A; e) BREAST BIOPSY-LF, REF DYNJ53205B; f) BREAST BIOPSY-LF, REF DYNJ53205B; g) PLASTIC PACK, REF DYNJ57895; h) SEPTOPLASTY PACK WRO-LF, REF DYNJ62803; i) BREAST PACK, REF DYNJ64376; j) CSTM PK SURGISTART MAINE PLAST, REF DYNJ66619A; k) PLASTIC PACK, REF DYNJ68030; l) CUSTO

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) TRAY ADD A CATH FOL UM MF 10ML, REF DYND150200S; b) TRAY FOL LATX UM COUD 16FR MF, REF DYND150216CS; c) TRAY FOLEY LTX 16FR 10ML UM MF, REF DYND150216S; d) TRAY FOLEY LTX 16FR 10ML UM MF, REF DYND150216S; e) TRAY FOL LATX UM COUD 18FR MF, REF DYND150218CS; f) TRAY FOLEY LTX 18FR 10ML UM MF, REF DYND150218S; g) TRAY FOLEY LTX 18FR 10ML UM MF, REF DYND150218S; h) TRAY FOLEY SIL 16FR 10ML W/UM, REF DYND150816; i)

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

SynchroMed II Infusion Pump. Product Number: 8637-20

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline CHEST TUBE INSERTION TRAY ADUL, REF CHT1165; medical procedure convenience kit

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

medex Arterial Kit 1/EA, Product Code REF MX7827

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

smiths medical SurgiVet Advisor Tech Accessories, Product Code REF V2714

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

medex TranStar DPT w/Stopcock & 3cc Flush 10/EA, Product Code REF MX950SCFT

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline DENTAL PACK, REF DYNJ64086B; medical procedure convenience kit

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 100mL, FS, Product Code 21-7302-24JP

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) CUH OPEN HEART A B C - CDS, REF CDS983202I; a) PICC INSERTION KIT, REF DYNDC2486A; a) OPEN HEART PACK, REF DYNJ01201L; a) BREAST/CHEST SHEET PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0537343G; a) COTTON ROLL KIT-LF, REF DYNJ32727A; a) VASCULAR PACK-LF, REF DYNJ32915B; a) SUAREZ AVR/MVR PACK, REF DYNJ35884C; a) VALVE ACCESSORY PACK, REF DYNJ36241K; a) ENSEMBLE ABDO-PERINEAL-LF, REF DYNJ38084B; a) EP PACK, REF DYNJ40488; a) PACEMAKER

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Aespire 100. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Baxter Operating Table TruSystem 7000 U14 (MBW), Product code REF 2065385

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Centurion OB TRAY, REF MNS13965A; medical procedure convenience kit

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

smiths medical portex, 'ORATOR' SPEAKING VALVE FOR TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE, REF 100/550/000

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline EYE PACK, REF LYN036EPESB; medical procedure convenience kit

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

A1CNow+ Multi-Test HbA1c System consists of (1) a semi-disposable plastic-encased device (the monitor), (2) a plastic cartridge enclosing dry reagent strips, and (3) a sample dilution kit for: collecting the blood sample, mixing the sample with the required pre-treatment solution, and delivering the sample to the cartridge.

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. dba PTS Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon- Indicated for use in adult and adolescent (> 12 years) populations to endoscopically dilate strictures of the alimentary tract. It is also indicated in adults for endoscopic dilatation of the Sphincter of Oddi with or without prior sphincterotomy. Model/Catalog Number: BD-410X-1055

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

medex TranStar Stopcock w/Ext. 10/EA, Product Code REF MXG300242

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline AMBULATORY MINI PACK, REF DYNJ82579; medical procedure convenience kit

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

smiths medical portex, Nasopharyngeal Airway, Sizes as follows: a) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM, REF 100/210/060; b) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 6.0MM, REF 100/210/060JP; c) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 7.0MM, REF 100/210/070; d) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 7.0MM, REF 100/210/070JP; e) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 8.0MM, REF 100/210/080; f) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 8.0MM, REF 100/210/080JP; g) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 8.0MM, REF 100/210/080JS; h) AIRWAY NASOPHARYNGEAL 9.0MM, REF 100/210/090; i) AIRWAY NASOPHA

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Avance CS2 and Avance CS2 Pro. These anesthesia gas machines are intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

ENT RES, 100 ML, Non-Sterile W CLAMP & FEMALE LUER, Product Code 68-2231-28

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Aisys CS2. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

AD-TECH Spencer Probe Depth Electrode, REF SD08R-AP58X-000 8-Contact 1.12mm (A style) Depth Electrode

Ad-Tech Medical Instrument Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Olympus Gastrointestinal Videoscope, Model/Catalog Number: GIF-1100

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Aisys. This anesthesia gas machine is intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support to patients and are to be used only by medical professionals trained and qualified in the administration of general anesthesia.

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 100mL, Product Code 21-7002-24

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

medex TRANSTAR MONITORING KIT 1/EA, Product Code REF MX20103R1

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Baxter Operating Table TruSystem 7000 (MBW) V, Product code REF 1841082

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

medex TranStar DPT w/Stopcock & 30cc Flush 10/EA, Product Code REF MX950SCNT

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 30, 2024

Welch Allyn Life2000 Ventilation System, REF MS-01-0118, within exterior carton codes: 1) BT-20-0002, 2) BT-20-0002A, 3) BT-20-0002AP, 4) BT-20-0007, 5) BT-20-0011, and 6) RMS010118CP

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) NEW LONDON TOTAL KNEE CDS, REF CDS982519W; 2) HAND/FOOT CDS, REF CDS984003A; 3) SPECIAL PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ32639C; 4) PK-ORTHO-MINOR, REF DYNJ39547B; 5) ANT CERV ADD ON PACK, REF DYNJ41229C; 6) NAVIGATIONAL SPINE FUSION, REF DYNJ45153B; 7) FEET, ELBOW, AND ANKLE TEGH-LF, REF DYNJ46719B; 8) PLASTIC HAND PACK TEGH-LF, REF DYNJ46739B; 9) CVL INSERTION KIT-LF, REF DYNJ48587A; 10) CVL INSERTION KIT-LF, REF DYNJ

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 30, 2024

smiths medical portex, Y' PIECE 15MM, REF 100/276/000

Smiths Medical ASD 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.