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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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + INT SYSTEM - 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM EU + ROW; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Horizon Cardiology Hemo. Version 12.2.
CHANGE HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM - ZERO COST EU + RO; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1510 S, Material Numbers: a) 491510C002, b) 1491510C003; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO INT UPGRADE 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Leica Biosystems Cryostat Model Number CM1950, Material Numbers: a) 14047742467, b) 1491950C1US, c) 1491950C2US, d) 1491950C3US; for freezing and sectioning tissue samples
LEICA BIOSYSTEMS NUSSLOCH GMBH
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
MONARCH Inflation Device, REF: IN2430/B, IN2530/B, IN2130/B
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
DiamondTOUCH Digital Inflation Device, REF: IN9135/A, IN9152/A
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Monarch Inflation Device 30 atm/bar REF IN2130 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
The Access TSH (3rd IS) assay is a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative etermdination of human thyroid-stimulating hormone (thyrotropin, TSH, hTSH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems. Measurements of thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the anterior pituitary are used in the diagnosis of thyroid or pituitary disorders. This assay is capable of providing 3rd generation TSH results. The DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer i
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO + INT Z UPGRADE JP; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Blue Diamond Digital Inflation Device, REF: IN7152/C, IN7352/C, IN7403/C, IN7802/C, IN7852/C, IN7130/C
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO + MOB Z UPGRADE JP; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Monarch Inflation Device 30 atm/bar MAP403 MBA Hemostasis Valve Metal Insertion Tool Torque Device REF IN2430 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM EVAL 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + INT SYSTEM 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM EVAL EU + ROW; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO+ BRIDGE TO INTEGRATED KIT; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Cortera Spinal Fixation System Screw, Poly, Solid, 6.5mm x 45mm, REF: 150100-65045
XTANT Medical Holdings, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
MEDLINE HEART OVERHEAD TABLE PACK, REF DYNJ0778508J
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Brand Name: NOVA ORTHO-MED INC. Product Name: MONARCH ROLLATOR PURPLE Model/Catalog Number: 4329PL Product Description: ROLLING WALKER MOBILITY AID
Nova Ortho-Med Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
BlueFIRE Inflation Device, REF: IN10140
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo. Versions 14.2, 14.1.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.3.2, 14.3, 15.0.1, 15.1.
CHANGE HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Monarch Inflation Device 30 atm/bar MAP302 Honor Hemostasis Valve Metal Insertion Tool Torque Device REF IN2330 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
basixTOUCH Inflation Device, REF: IN8140/A
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO MOB UPGRADE EU ROW; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
StabiliT TOUCH Syringe, REF: IN8VCF/B
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO INT UPGRADE 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
IntelliSystem Inflation Device, REF: IN1525/D
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + INT SYSTEM 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + INT SYSTEM EU + ROW; 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
McKesson Cardiology Hemo. Versions 13.0, 13.1.1, 13.1.2, 13.2, 13.2.1, 14.0.
CHANGE HEALTHCARE CANADA COMPANY
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO MOB UPGRADE 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Cook Medical Hemo-7 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat, REF G56572, 2.8 mm, Sterile; and Hemo-10 Hemospray Endoscopic Hemostat, REF G21049, 3.7 mm, Sterile. The device is used for hemostasis of nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding.
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO + MOB SYSTEM - 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
MEDLINE OPEN HEART NIMC KIT, REF DYNJ908840
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS), Model 977006
Medtronic Neuromodulation
FDA Devices Critical Oct 23, 2024
GE Heathcare Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Model Number 2082844-001-XXX; neo natal incubator
DATEX--OHMEDA, INC.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Monarch Inflation Device MAP 112 Access-9 Large Bore Hemostasis Value Metal Insertion Tool Torque DeviceREF IN2230 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.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
Boston Scientific AVVIGO+ Multi-Modality Guidance System, AVVIGO II TO AVVIGO MOB UPGRADE 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
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 23, 2024
1.2mm Cross Cut Fissure - Intended for use in the cutting, drilling, reaming, decorticating, shaping and smoothing of bone, bone cement and teeth in a variety of surgical procedures including but not limited to dental, ENT (ear, nose and throat), neuro, spine and endoscopic applications Catalog Number: 5820-066-012
Stryker Corporation
CPSC No agency class Oct 17, 2024
Anker Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations Limited, of Hong Kong, China
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2024
Check-Flo Performer Introducer Set, Reference Part Number RCF-5.0-35-45-J, Order Number G27242. Performer Introducers are designed to perform as a guiding sheath and/or introducer sheath and come with a Check Flo valve.
Cook Incorporated
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2024
Enterprise Imaging XERO Viewer- software application used for reference and diagnostic viewing of multispecialty medical imaging and non-imaging data . Enterprise Imaging XERO Viewer 8.0.0, 8.0.1, 8.1, 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3,8.1.4, 8.2.0.000, 8.2.1.000, 8.2.2.000, 8.3.0.000, 8.3.1.000, 8.3.2.000, 8.4.0.000, 8.4.1.000 (including all SU s and HF s)
Agfa Healthcare NV
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2024
Aligned Medical Septo Pack REF AMS11480 that contains the Cardinal Health Salem Sump PVC tubes. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure.
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Oct 16, 2024
IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX400/MX450/MX500/MX550 with software version P.01.01 and ordered with Option CP2 are affected as follows: 1) IntelliVue MX400 866060; 2) IntelliVue MX450 866062; 3) IntelliVue MX500 866064; 4) IntelliVue MX550 866066 Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients.
Philips North America Llc
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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.