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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CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 50mL, Product Code 21-7001-24
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) NEURO PACK, REF DYNJ37909A; b) SHUNT PACK, REF DYNJ40040C
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
CADD Medication Cassette Reservoir, 50mL, FS, Product Code 21-7301-24JP
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
medex TranStar Kit w/ Stopcock1/EA, Product Code REF MX20740
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Medline PEDIATRIC DRAPE PK, REF DYNJ81297; medical procedure convenience kit
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Trinias unity, Digital Angiography System with Catheterization Table, Model: KS-100 This system consists of the following main components: C arm, catherization table, image processing equipment, x-ray high voltage generator, x-ray tube. There are several types of each component.
SHIMADZU CORPORATION MEDICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION
Quantum Perfusion Systems for CPB, Roller Pumps use peristaltic action to propel blood through the venous and arterial circuit tubing. Catalog Numbers: a) 51-000013-00, b) 51-000008-00
Spectrum Medical Ltd.
Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) KIT LINE INSERTION, REF CVI4730A; b) KIT LINE INSERTION, REF CVI4730A; c) LINE INSERTION TRAY, REF DYNJ20803D; d) CENTRAL LINE PACK-LF, REF DYNJ28368; e) CENTRAL LINE PACK-LF, REF DYNJ28368; f) PICC PACK-LF, REF DYNJ28487; g) PICC PACK-LF, REF DYNJ28487H; h) CENTRAL LINE PACK, REF DYNJ30087C; i) CENTRAL LINE ADULT PACK, REF DYNJ35352; j) PICC PACK, REF DYNJ52255; k) PICC PROCEDURE PACK, REF DYNJ59067A; l) P
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
medex NICU Monitoring Kit Set 1/EA, Product Code REF MX20086
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) OB PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0912449M; b) OB PACK, REF DYNJ17309G; c) OB PK, REF DYNJ34268D; d) OB DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ34274B; e) OB DELIVERY PACK, REF DYNJ34274B; f) D AND C PACK, REF DYNJ39668I; g) OB PACK, REF DYNJ42884; h) RFT D & C PACK, REF DYNJ50851; i) KIT OB, REF DYNJ906623; j) D AND C, REF DYNJ907957A; k) CHS OB PACK III, REF DYNJCH907
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Diasol Acid Concentrate REF G100325-10Dex 100
Diasol, Inc
medex TranStar KIDS KIT 19IN. CLOSED BLOOD SAMPLE KIT with 30cc/hr Flush Device 10/EA, Product Code REF MX9543
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
medex TranStar Disposable Transducer 1/EA, Product Code REF MX950
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Quantimetrix Urine Chemistry Control Set Dipper Urinalysis Dipstick Testing Levels 1 & 2 6 X 15 mL-IVD intended as a control for urinalysis reagent strips, microalbumin, and creatinine by listed test methods.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Medline CV ANESTHESIA - ROOM SET UP, REF DYNJ905503F; medical procedure convenience kit
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Soltive Pro SuperPulsed Laser Systems-Intended for incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization of soft tissue Model/Catalog Number: TFL-SLS
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
smiths medical portex, 15mm Double Swivel Connector: a) REF 100/255/150; b) REF 100/255/150JP; c) REF 100/255/150 JS
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Predict+ is a data-driven, clinical decision support tool that uses machine learning to provide predictions of individual patient outcomes after shoulder replacement surgery
Blue Ortho
Auxiliary Common Gas Outlet (ACGO) conversion/install kits sold under product names CONV KIT SCGO TO ACGO and ACGO ASSY FIELD INSTL. These kits are not affected specifically, however are included due to being purchased with or later used to convert to ACGO.
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Centurion brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) FLOOR - UMBILICAL CUT DOWN TRA, b) PLASTICS SUTURE TRAY
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline brand medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: a) CONE BIOPSY PACK, REF DYNJ17534L; b) BIOPSY TRAY, REF DYNJ43076A; c) LOU LOOP RECORDER PACK, REF DYNJ49404C; d) CT BIOPSY, REF DYNJ52666C; e) BIOPSY KIT, REF DYNJ61130B; f) ASPEN SOFT TISSUE PACK, REF DYNJ63165B; g) BIOPSY TRAY FOAKS, REF DYNJ63575A; h) CUSTOM SOFT TISSUE PACK, REF DYNJ66347A; i) KWIK PACK, REF DYNJ67926B; j) ESI TRAY, REF DYNJ68261B; k) LARGE BIOPSY PACK NTX, REF DYNJ68393A; l) LOOP KIT, R
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Aespire View. 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.
Boston Scientific myLUX Patient Application for an Apple Mobile device, Model Number 2939, Version 2.0.101, 2.0.110, cardiac monitor application.
Boston Scientific Corporation
medex TranStar KIDS KIT 31IN. CLOSED BLOOD SAMPLE KIT with 30cc/hr Flush Device 10/EA, Product Code REF MX9544
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Baxter Operating Table TruSystem 7000 U14 (MBW) V, Product code REF 2065386
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Dapsone Gel 7.5%, 60 gram pump, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cranford, NJ 07016, NDC 72578-094-02.
VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1900, Material Numbers: a) 14045227382, b) 14901900100, c) 14901900700, d) 1491900UVU2; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
MEDLINE KIT CV I II, REF DYNJ906071B
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed; neo natal incubator
DATEX--OHMEDA, INC.
EVIS EXERA III Video System Center Model Number CV-190. Intended to be used with OLYMPUS camera heads, endoscopes, light sources, monitors, EndoTherapy accessories, and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic diagnosis, treatment, and video observation
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
basixTOUCH Inflation Device, REF: IN8130/JPC, IN8152/C, IN8302/C, IN8352/C, IN8802/C, IN8130/C, IN8130/C
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Melrose Wakefield Hospital REF K05T-2159 Injector And Syringe, Angiographic/Syringe, Balloon Inflation - The 30 ATM Monarch syringe is used to inflate and deflate balloon angioplasty catheters and to measure the pressure within the balloon during the procedure. It is also used to inject fluids into the body and to monitor the pressure of that fluid.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
MEDLINE OPEN HEART, REF DYNJ904261B
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE OPEN HEART PACK, REF DYNJ66216C
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems IGM Immunoglobulin M Reagent REF 447610 IGM reagent, when used in conjunction with IMMAGE Immunochemistry Systems and Calibrator 1, is intended for the quantitative determination of immunoglobulin M (IGM) in human serum by rate nephelometry.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1100, Material Number 14046931130, for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
Custom Inflation Kit, REF: K05-00052M, K05-00053H, K05-00109G, K05-00137K, K05-00296L, K05-00399D, K05-00404C, K05-00410G, K05-00438G, K05-00502F, K05-00564L, K05-00587D, K05-00612Q, K05-00704F, K05-00724F, K05-00793B, K05-00798, K05-00890D, K05-00890D, K05-00944D, K05-00956D, K05-01018C, K05-01051, K05-01104G, K05-01140D, K05-01194G, K05-01274D, K05-01304A, K05-01756B, K05-01820B, K05-01853A, K05-01855L, K05-01895A, K05-01933A, K05-02161, K05-02431A, K05-02487A, K05-02489C, K05-02495B, K05-0255
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Brand Name: NOVA ORTHO-MED INC. Product Name: MONARCH ROLLATOR RED Model/Catalog Number: 4329RD Product Description: ROLLING WALKER MOBILITY AID
Nova Ortho-Med Inc
Cue Health COVID-19 Test Cartridge REF 2900005 Cue COVID-19 Test Cue COVID-19 Test for Home and Over The Counter (OTC)
CUE HEALTH INC
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM EVAL - ZERO COST US; the system utilizes an interactive display to provide physicians with physiologic, intravascular and/or intracardiac anatomical information. The system can provide various modalities which includes intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). When used with a peripheral vascular imaging catheter, the system utilizes the IVUS modality for ultrasound examination of intravascular pathology.
Boston Scientific Corporation
basixSKY Inflation Device, REF: SKY1802
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Monarch Inflation Device 30 atm/bar MAP152 AssessPLUS Large Bore Hemostasis Valve Metal Insertion Tool Torque Device REF IN2530 Injector And Syringe, Angiographic/Syringe, Balloon Inflation - The 30 ATM Monarch syringe is used to inflate and deflate balloon angioplasty catheters and to measure the pressure within the balloon during the procedure. It is also used to inject fluids into the body and to monitor the pressure of that fluid.
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
MEDLINE HEART CABG CDS, REF CDS983376R
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Beckman Coulter IRISPEC CA/CB/CC Urine Chemistry Controls, Catalog Number REF 800-7211 and 800-7702, in vitro diagnostic device.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + INT SYSTEM - ZERO COST JAPAN; the system utilizes an interactive display to provide physicians with physiologic, intravascular and/or intracardiac anatomical information. The system can provide various modalities which includes intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). When used with a peripheral vascular imaging catheter, the system utilizes the IVUS modality for ultrasound examination of intravascular pathology.
Boston Scientific Corporation
KINOVA Jaco assistive robot. Model Numbers: PJ 0000 0001, PJ 0000 0012, PJ 0090 0001, PJ 0090 0006, KR MJ2 0001. Jaco replaces the function of the upper limb on one side of the body.
Kinova Inc
The Graft Tube is an optional instrument which, as designed, can be filled with flowable graft material, then advanced through the Access Portal. A Push Rod is then used to facilitate the manual deployment of the graft material out of the Graft Tube and adjacent to where the implant is to be placed, as supported within the Surgical Technique Guide.
Spineology, Inc.
Brand Name: NOVA ORTHO-MED INC. Product Name: MONARCH ROLLATOR BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 4329BL Product Description: ROLLING WALKER MOBILITY AID
Nova Ortho-Med Inc
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1850, Material Numbers: a) 14047131148, b) 14901850001, c) 14901850001R0501, d) 1491850UVUL; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM3050 S, Material Numbers: a) 14047033518, b) 14903050S01, c) 14903050S02, d) 14903050S03; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
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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.