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 · 2026-09-26
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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Pacemaker, COPM11B; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
CARDIOSAVE HYBRID INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP (IABP). Electromechanical system used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons.
Datascope Corp.
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV LL 18X103- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516270
Boston Scientific Corporation
AGILE ESO OTW PC 23MM X 6.2CM IN 18.5 FR- Agile Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) OTW Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas. Material Number (UPN): M00517710
Boston Scientific Corporation
Biodesign Inguinal Hernia Graft C-IHM-10X15 - To reinforce soft tissues in the inguinal floor to repair inguinal hernias. Order Number (GPN): G46603
Cook Biotech, Inc.
Hand Pack, AKHD97C; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software; LVP-SW-0004, Software Version 5.9.1 and prior. Infusion pump software for infusion management system.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 23/28MM X 105MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516930
Boston Scientific Corporation
WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 23/28MMX12CM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516740
Boston Scientific Corporation
Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPB-0.7 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G24668
Cook Biotech, Inc.
WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 18/23-25MMX15CM- Agile Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered OTW Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516720
Boston Scientific Corporation
BD Phoenix M50 instrument -Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The BD Phoenix System provides rapid results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Grampositive bacteria. Catalog Number: 443624
Becton Dickinson & Co.
(a) CardinalHealth Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube with Anti-Reflux Valve, 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 48 in. (122 cm), Model #8888266114, Sterile; (b) CardinalHealth Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube with Anti-Reflux Valve, 14 Fr/Ch (4.7 mm) x 48 in. (122 cm), Model #8888266122, Sterile; (c) CardinalHealth Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube with Anti-Reflux Valve, 16 Fr/Ch (5.3 mm) x 48 in. (122 cm), Model #8888266130, Sterile; and (d) CardinalHealth Salem Sump Dual Lumen Stomach Tube w
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Vaginal Delivery, ASDV25B; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial Access Kit, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04001-VAMC1; (4) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BHS; (5) Arrow Arterial
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 23/28MMX15CM-Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516750
Boston Scientific Corporation
IR Procedure Pack, CEAT19W; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 18/23MM X 123MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516910
Boston Scientific Corporation
Custom Procedure Kit, REF: K12T-11077
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 18X103MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516210
Boston Scientific Corporation
Nasal Sinus Pack, MTSN26B; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Ingenia 3.0T - For use as a diagnostic device to obtain cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities, in any orientation. (REF) Numbers: 782103
Philips North America Llc
Stainless Steel Sims Uterine Sound, Part Number 64-601
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Ingenia Ambition S - For use as a diagnostic device to obtain cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities, in any orientation. (REF) Numbers: 1) 782108 2) 781359 3) 782133
Philips North America Llc
prodisc C SK, Total cervical disc replacement, medical device, Model/Catalog Number: PDSM5
Centinel Spine, Inc.
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 23X155MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516260
Boston Scientific Corporation
AGILE ESO FC RMV 23MM X 6.2CM IN 18.5 FR-Agile Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) OTW Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas. Material Number (UPN): M00517790
Boston Scientific Corporation
GE Panda iRES Warmer, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) M1112198-01045518; 2) M1112198-01045579; 3) M1112198-01047148; 4) M1112198-01047271; 5) M1112198-01048731; 6) M1112198-01048740; 7) M1112198-01052386; 8) M1112198-01054697; 9) M1112198-01068942; 10) M1112198-01084972; 11) M1112198-01090848; 12) M1112198-01093457; 13) M1112198-01117766; 14) M1112198-01139893; 15) M1112198-01156745; 16) M1112198-01167230; 17) M1112198-01177090; 18) M1112198-01183599; 19) M111219
Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.
PACEMAKER PACK, SLCV01J; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Neuro Vascular, ANKV91A; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 23X105MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516240
Boston Scientific Corporation
WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 18/23MM X 153MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516920
Boston Scientific Corporation
Ingenia 3.0T CX - For use as a diagnostic device to obtain cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities, in any orientation. (REF) Numbers: 782105
Philips North America Llc
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 18X123MM-Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516220
Boston Scientific Corporation
Evolution Upgrade 3.0T - For use as a diagnostic device to obtain cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities, in any orientation. (REF) Numbers: (1) 782117 (2) 782143
Philips North America Llc
WALLFLEX PC ESOPH STENT 23/28MM X 125MM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516940
Boston Scientific Corporation
Bilateral Tubal Ligation Pack, FHBT3T; Medical convenience kit
American Contract Systems, Inc.
BD Phoenix 100-Intended for the rapid identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of clinically significant bacteria. The BD Phoenix System provides rapid results for most aerobic and facultative anaerobic Grampositive bacteria. Catalog Number: 448100
Becton Dickinson & Co.
ACUSON Juniper 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, REF: 11335791, with software. ACUSON Juniper Select 2.0, 2.5 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, REF: 11653093, with software.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
AGILE ESO OTW PC 23MM X 15.0CM IN 18.5 F-Agile Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) OTW Stent System is intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas. Material Number (UPN): M00517740
Boston Scientific Corporation
WALLFLEX FC ESO STENT RMV 18X153MM-Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516230
Boston Scientific Corporation
GE Healthcare Centricty PACS, V2, V3, V4, V6, V7; Radiological imaging processing system.
GE Healthcare
Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27092AMA, Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Karl Storz - Endoskope , REF: 27093AA Hopkins Telescope 6, Rx only, CE 0123
Karl Storz Endoscopy
CARDIOSAVE RESCUE INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP (IABP). Electromechanical system used to inflate and deflate intra-aortic balloons.
Datascope Corp.
Biodesign Recto-Vaginal Fistula Plug RVP-0.2 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G46601
Cook Biotech, Inc.
ACUSON Maple 1.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11711750, with software. ACUSON Maple Select 1.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, REF: 11711779, with software
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 23/28MMX10CM- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered and Fully Covered Stent System is Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516730
Boston Scientific Corporation
WALLFLEX ESOPHAGEAL FC 18/23-25MMX12CM-- Wallflex Esophageal Partially Covered (PC) and Fully Covered (FC) Stent System Intended for maintaining esophageal luminal patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic malignant tumors, and occlusion of concurrent esophageal fistulas Material Number (UPN): M00516710
Boston Scientific Corporation
Biodesign Fistula Plug C-FPS-0.7-2 - For implantation to reinforce soft tissue for repair of recto-vaginal or anorectal fistulas. Order Number (GPN): G46373
Cook Biotech, Inc.
What to do with this
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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.