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 · 2026-09-27
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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ARTHO KNEE BAPTIST SOUTH PACK Procedure tray Catalog Number: BPKA49B
American Contract Systems Inc
ACL PACK - 206039-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: UDAC66AA
American Contract Systems Inc
RTL190904: 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM W/ BIBAG - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
TOTAL KNEE-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: SMTK21C
American Contract Systems Inc
Decompression Table Model E9011. This device applies cervical and/or lumbar decompression with practitioner definable target treatment location, treatment pounds, and patterns of treatment.
Pivotal Health Solutions, Inc.
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK Catalog Number: MEKA12R
American Contract Systems Inc
MAJOR KNEE - 302497- Procedure tray Catalog Number: ASKN23B
American Contract Systems Inc
Pink Luminous Breast, Breast transilluminator
Silkprousa LLC
ORIF HIP - IM RODDING FEMUR-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: UTHP44S
American Contract Systems Inc
Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit Custom-Tray for use with Ophthalmic injections Model/Catalog Number: 18069 Product Description:
MICROspecialties, Inc.
Synergetics I-Pack Injection Kit with Drape -For use with Ophthalmic injections Model/Catalog Number: 18061
MICROspecialties, Inc.
Presource kits and trays, labeled as: 1) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN69CCKRB; 2) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCV10; 3) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCV11; 4) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCV12; 5) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCV13; 6) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCV14; 8) Cardiac Catheterization Kit, Catalog Number SAN73CCVD8; 9) Cardiac Catheterization Kit,
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
CUSTOM KNEE - 206061-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: UDKN68AE
American Contract Systems Inc
BAUSCH+LOMB, I-PACK Injection Kit Custom, REF 18069, for the administration of intravitreal injection (eye)
Synergetics Inc
TOTAL KNEE - 297835-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: RGTK10K
American Contract Systems Inc
FOOT ANKLE-LF Procedure tray Catalog Number:CCFA51B
American Contract Systems Inc
191014: 2008K@HOME HD SYSTEM W/BIBAG (CANADA) - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit with Wire Speculum- Tray for use in Opthalmic Injection Model/Catalog Number: 18069W
MICROspecialties, Inc.
TOTAL KNEE-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: SFTK54B
American Contract Systems Inc
LOWER EXTREMITY - 247542- Procedure tray Catalog Number: BFLE56X
American Contract Systems Inc
Presource kits and trays, labeled as: 1) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS605; 2) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS606; 3) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS607; 4) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS608; 5) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS609; 6) STERILE ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS60K; 7) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS60L; 8) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS60M; 9) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Catalog Number SAN13BS60N; 10) ANGIOGR
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit- Tray for use with Ophthalmic injections Model/Catalog Number: 18060
MICROspecialties, Inc.
RTL190828: 2008K@HOME HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - Blood Pump Rotor spare part, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: TNAR22V
American Contract Systems Inc
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: WEKA15B
American Contract Systems Inc
ACL, ST LUKES METHODIST 1CS Catalog Number: LMAC10AA
American Contract Systems Inc
HAND PACK 297829--Procedure Kit Catalog Number: RGHN04I
American Contract Systems Inc
ZOLL Powerheart G5 AED, Semi-Automatic, G5Sxxx Family -Automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Model/Catalog Number: G5S-00A G5S-00A-TSO G5S-00C G5S-01A G5S-02A G5S-02C G5S-02-L G5S-04A G5S-05A G5S-05C G5S-06A G5S-06C G5S-08A G5S-08C G5S-10A G5S-10C G5S-11A G5S-11C G5S-12C G5S-13A G5S-14A G5S-15A G5S-17A G5S-17C G5S-19A G5S-
Zoll Medical Corporation
The VASOVIEW HEMOPRO 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System is designed for use in conjunction with the 7 mm Extended Length Endoscope. The Harvesting Cannula has four lumens which house the Endoscope, C-Ring, distal lens washer tube, and harvesting tool for cutting and cauterizing vessel branches. The harvesting tool has two curved jaws. One of the jaws contains the heating elements for branch cutting and cauterization and spot cautery. An area near the tip of the convex side of the jaw is use
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
GE Vivid Ultrasound products, Model Numbers: a) Vivid E90, H45581LB; b) Vivid E95, H45581DA
GE Vingmed Ultrasound As
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK-Procedure Kit Catalog Number: SFAR60A
American Contract Systems Inc
AURORA Surgiscope System. Sterile, single use device that contains a Sheath, Obturator, and Imager.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
ARTIS is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.
Siemens AG/Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Sterile convenience kits: a. Medline Retrograde PK-22025203-LF, Pack #DYNJ47873K, containing a Pure Pouch containing component Sterile Curved Kelly Hemostat, Reorder #66175. b. Medline Cath Lab Pack, Pack #DYNJ56141A, containing a Pure Pouch containing component Medline DYND0400 O.R. Scissors, S/B, 5.5 Sterile. c. Medline Sterile Loop Insertion Tray, Pack DYNJ62843A, containing a Pure Pouch containing Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/Std Str Sterile. d. Medline Radiology
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
ARTIS is a family of dedicated angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, pediatric and obese patients.
Siemens AG/Siemens Healthcare GmbH
BD Pyxis, Name/REF: MEDBANK MINI 1FH-1FM/ 169-137, MEDBANK MINI 1FH-2HH MEDPASS/ 169-151, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-1FH-1HM/ 169-101, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-1HM-1FM/ 169-102, MEDBANK MINI 1HH-3HM/ 169-103, MEDBANK MINI 2FH/ 169-104, MEDBANK MINI 2FM/ 169-105, MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FH/ 169-106, MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FM/ 169-107, MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FM MEDPASS/ 169-152, MEDBANK MINI 2HH-2HM/ 169-108, MEDBANK MINI 2HM-1FM/ 169-109, MEDBANK MINI 3HH-1FG/ 169-110, MEDBANK MINI 3HH-1HM/ 169-111, MEDBANK MINI 4
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Brand Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA SOFT" Reusable Patient Return Electrode Product Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA SOFT" Reusable Patient Return Electrode Model/Catalog Number: 0830 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft, Single Cord, Adult, For Patients Weighing over 25lbs (11.4Kg), 117cm Long x 51cm Wide x 1.25cm Thick Component: No
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
Non-sterile convenience kits: a. Medline Difficult Airway Tray W/O Cook, Pack #ACC010578, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYNJ040408, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. b. Medline Adult/Child Intubation Kit, Pack #ACC010616 and Pack #ACC010616H, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #66790, Sterile Magill Forceps. c. Medline Intubation Tray (Adult), Pack #DYNJAA245A, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #66790, Sterile Magill Forceps. d. Medline Adu
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Brand Name: Fathom Pedicle-Based Retractor Product Name: C/C Blade, 50-80mm Model/Catalog Number: MR2102050 Product Description: Cranial Caudal Blade Component: Yes, a component of a retractor blade
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
BD Pyxis, Name/REF: BD PYXIS MB TOWER MAIN/ 169-153, BD PYXIS MB TOWER MAIN CR/ 169-154, BD PYXIS MB TOWER MAIN W/MP/ 169-157, BD PYXIS MB TWR MN 1FM-10HH-1FH MP/ 169-143, BD PYXIS MB TWR MN 2FH-1FM-4HH-2FM MP/ 169-145, BD PYXIS MB TWR MN 2FM-8HH-1FH MP/ 169-144, BD PYXIS MB TWR MN 4FH-4HH-1FM MP/ 169-142, BD PYXIS MB TWR RXNOW MAIN W/MED PRINTER / 169-155, BD PYXIS MB TWR RXNOW MAIN W/PAT PRINTER/ 169-156, BD PYXIS MDBANK TWR MN 7HH-1HM-3FM/ 169-132, BD PYXIS MDBNK TWR MN CR-4HH-5FM-P RxNow/ 1
CareFusion 303, Inc.
First Source Vision M. Portable cart and platform that supports an X-ray system and laptop computer.
First Source Inc
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, C11137; in-vitro diagnostic
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Sterile surgical convenience kit: Medline Neuro IR Pack, Pack #DYNJ56073C, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
The Non-Sterile Flyte hood covers the user s head and neck region and is intended to be worn with commercially available gowns. The hood is donned after the Flyte helmet and before the gown, such that the hood is securely tucked inside the gown. The hood attaches to and covers the helmet and air is drawn into the helmet through a filter located on the top-backside of the hood. The filtered air is delivered into the helmet and the disposable does not inhibit adjustment of helmet settings/function
Stryker Corporation
Neurostimulation Kit (Ported, Dual 8, 40 cm), REF: 71005-US Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Kit (Ported, Dual 8, 40 cm), REF: 71019-US Components of the Nalu Spinal Cord Stimulation System.
Nalu Medical, Inc.
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 29- In-Vitor used to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems for the quantitative measurement of total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) using VITROS Chemistry Products dTIBC Reagent Model/Catalog Number: 6802344
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
BD Alaris System Manager REF: 9601, compatible with BD Alaris PC Units
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Abbott Liberta RC, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF: 62400, STERILE, RxONLY
Abbott Medical
IsoLoc Prostate Immobilization Treatment Balloon Device Kit, Catalog/UPN: ISO-100
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Brand Name: Fathom Pedicle-Based Retractor Product Name: C/C Blade, 35-55mm Model/Catalog Number: MR2102035 Product Description: Cranial Caudal Blade Component: Yes, a component of a retractor blade
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
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- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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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.