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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Stryker Sustainability Solutions, BW Lasso 2515 NAV eco Variable Diagnostic EP Catheter, REF: D134301, ELECTRODES: 22, spacing:2-6-2MM, Length 115 cm, STERILE.EO, Rx Only
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Non-sterile convenience kits: a. Medline CC Drawer 4 IV Circulation, Pack #ACC010254B, containing a Pure Pouch component DYND04000, O.R. Scissors S/B, 5.5 Sterile. b. Medline Code Cart Drawer 2 Adult Kit, Pack ACC010365A, containing a Pure Pouch component DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. c. Medline Code Cart Drawer 2 Adlt Peds, Pack #ACC010366A, containing a Pure Pouch component DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. d. Medline Drawer 2, Pack #ACC010375A, containing a
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Non-sterile convenience kits: Medline Open Heart CDS, Pack #CDS981759C, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Sterile surgical convenience kits: a. Medline Cath Lab Special Procedure, Pack #00-RDF0360, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. b. Medline Angiography Pack, Pack #DYNJ26488W, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. c. Medline Heart Catheterization Pack, Pack #DYNJ30927Q, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline O.R. Scissors, S/B, 5.5 Sterile Scissors, Reorde
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
EasySuite 4K Integrated Operating Room System Model/Catalog Number: EasySuite 4K- The EasySuite 4K system includes a touch panel user interface for quick routing of 2K/4K procedural video to displays within the operating room and for convenient control of room video cameras, surgical cameras, ambient lighting, and surgical lights.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Brand Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA 2000" Patient Return Electrode Product Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA 2000" Patient Return Electrode Model/Catalog Number: 0800 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega 2000, Adult, For Patients Weighing over 25lbs. (11.4Kg), 91cm Long x 51cm Wide Component: No
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
Acumatch L-Series BIPOLAR LINER, 22mm (BIPOLAR ENDOPROSTHESIS-Hip), Item Numbers: a) 100-22-19, SZ. L; b) 100-22-20, SZ. M; c) 100-22-21, SZ. N; d) 100-22-22, SZ. P; e) 100-22-23, SZ. R; f) 100-22-24, SZ. S; g) 100-22-25, SZ. T
Exactech, Inc.
Nonsterile convenience kits: a. Medline Delivery, Pack #DYNJ901130I, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYND04000, O.R. Scissors, S/B, 5.5 Sterile. b. Medline C-Section, Pack DYNJ902938J, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYND04000, O.R. Scissors, S/B, 5.5 Sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Sterile convenience kit: Medline Birthing Room Pack, Pack #DYNJ38429D, containing a Pure Pouch component Sterile Sharp/Blunt Scissors 5.5", Reorder #65945 and containing a Pure Pouch component Sterile 5.5" Episiotomy Scissors, Reorder #67645.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Zyno Medical Z800, Z800F, Z800W, and Z800WF Infusion Pumps
Zyno Medical LLC
This product is a single use sterile device that is used to direct the lesion to the targeted site. Each cannula contains a stylet that is removed once the cannula is placed. The electrode is then inserted into the cannula. Catalog Number: 0406-630-225
Stryker Corporation
AMT Initial Placement Dilator Set. Used to place gastrostomy devices.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Curved, super elastic cement delivery needle that passes through the cannula in a straight configuration and enters the vertebral body in a curved configuration. This provides physicians with the ability to inject bone cement into multiple different areas through a single point of access in the patient. Catalog Number: 1025-011-500
Stryker Corporation
VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3, Model/Catalog Number: 6801754. Product Description: VITROS Chemistry Products FS Diluent Pack 3 comes with 3 packs per sales unit.
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
WOM Tube Set for lrrlgatlon, single-use- Intended to transport irrigation fluid to the patient in endoscopic surgeries. Distr. by Endoscopy Smith & Nephew Inc. REF Numbers: T0449-01
WOM World Of Medicine AG
Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer is a discrete photometric chemistry analyzer for clinical use. It is an in-vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids with Catalog Number C11137.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM
Horiba Instruments Incorporated
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 surgical convenience kit: Medline Retrograde PK-22025203-LF, Pack #DYNJ47873L, containing a Pure Pouch with component Sterile Curved Kelly Hemostat, Reorder #66175.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Brand Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA SOFT" Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrode Product Name: MEGADYNE" MEGA SOFT" Dual Reusable Patient Return Electrode Model/Catalog Number: 0835 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft, Dual Cord, Adult, For Patients Weighing over 25lbs. (11.4kg), 117cm Long x 51cm Wide x 1.25cm Thick Component: No
Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.
First Source iQ Flex M. Portable cart and platform that supports an X-ray system and laptop computer.
First Source Inc
Prucka 3 Amplifier Model #P1801PA used with CardioLab AltiX electrophysiology recording system and ComboLab AltiX hemodynamic and electrophysiology recording system; and Field Replacement Units spare part #5875569 (Assy CLABIII AMP 128CH 100-240V 50-60HZ).
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc
Avalon Ultrasound Transducer. Directs low-energy ultrasound beam toward the fetal heart and externally monitors fetal heart rate.
Philips North America Llc
EVOLUTION¿ MP Femoral CS/CR Non-Porous Non-porous MicroPort total knee replacement implants are for cemented use only.
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
EVERA MRI S VR SureScan, Model Number DVMC3D4, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
COBALT DR MRI SureScan, Model Number DDPB3D1, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
COBALT HF QUAD CRT-D MRI SureScan, Model Number DTPB2QQ, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
NovaGuide 2 Traditional Ultrasound , REF: NSC-TCDNG2
NovaSignal Corp.
Cobalt XT DR MRI SureScan, Model Number DDPA2D1, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
COBALT XT VR MRI SureScan, Model Number DVPA2D1, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, labeled as the following: 1. VasoView Hemopro 2, Model Number: VH-4000. 2. VasoView Hemopro 2 with Vasoshield. Model Number: VH-4001. The VASOVIEW HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems are 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. Th
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
2nd Generation CentriMag Primary Console, REF: 201-90401, 201-90701, 201-90411, 201-90421, 201-30300, L201-90401, L201-90411, L201-90421, part of the CentriMag Circulatory Support System
Thoratec Switzerland GMBH
MIRRO MRI VR SureScan, Model Number DVME3D4, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
CARESCAPE Canvas 1000, Model Numbers: a) 5865770; b) 5865770-01040169; c) 5865770-01054142; d) 5865770-01054696; e) 5865770-01054698; f) 5865770-01054721; g) 5865770-01054740; h) 5865770-01055202; i) 5865770-01055204; j) 5865770-01055270; k) 5865770-01055317; l) 5865770-01055796; m) 5865770-01058501; n) 5865770-01058596; o) 5865770-01058597; p) 5865770-01059641; q) 5865770-01062146; r) 5865770-01065501; s) 5865770-01065702; t) 5865770-01065703; u) 5865770-01065739; v) 5865
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
CARESCAPE Canvas Smart Display, Model Numbers: a) 5514418, b) 5514418 / MAEP2, c) 5514418-01059642, d) 5514418-01080402, e) 5514418-01081317, f) 5514418-01086007, g) 5514418-01086838, h) 5514418-01088182, i) 5514418-01108442, j) 5514418-01118673, k) 5514418-01120764, l) 5514418-01166521, m) 5514418-01180241, n) 5514418-01181177, o) 5514418-01183037, p) 5514418-01184556, q) 5514418-01184557, r) 5514418-01185805, s) 5514418-01186277, t) 5514418-01187473, u) 5514418-01188453
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
AXIOM Vertix MD - The Vertix MD Trauma has been specially designed for examining emergency and accident patients as well as for use in outpatient departments. Material Number: MD39543
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Software version 5.3 in: RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (USA) Siemens Material Number: 11416751 RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (China) 11416752; RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (Japan) 11416754; RAPIDPoint 500e Blood Gas System (ROW) 11416755 ;
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
The D*Clot¿ HD Rotational Thrombectomy System is a percutaneous catheter-based system available in 6 French. The disposable system consists of an outer sheath through which a rotatable radiopaque spiral shaft extends ending in an eccentric blunt distal tip. Once activated, the shaft rotates at approximately 10.000 RPMs to break thrombus into smaller particles, which can be simultaneously aspirated using a dedicated vacuum syringe. The catheter is a stand-alone system and is powered by a 4.5 VDC
Mermaid Medical A/S
Stryker Hoffman LRF Wire Tensioner REF 4933-9-100, a component of the Hoffmann LRF System.
Stryker GmbH
COBALT DR MRI SureScan, Model Number DDPB3D4, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
CROME VR MRI SureScan, Model Number DVPC3D1, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
Sight OLO CBC Test Kit, Model/Catalog Number: TK1. A disposable cartridge and sample preparation tools for use with the Sight OLO CBC analyzer.
SIGHT DIAGNOSTICS LTD
CUSA Excel C2600 23KHz Straight Handpiece-Indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft and hard tissue Catalog Number: C2600* *Note: you may see C2600P or C2600SRL on labeling. This notice is applicable for those SKUs as well
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
CARESCAPE B850 Model Numbers: a) MBC303, Model Numbers: 1) 2078633-001, 2) 2078633-010, 3) 2078633-012, 4) 2078633-017, 5) 2078633-028, 6) 2095802-001-54069330, 7) 2095802-001-554922, 8) 2095802-001-554923, 9) 2095802-001-554924, 10) 2095802-001-554925, 11) 2095802-001-554926, 12) 2095802-001-554927, 13) 2095802-001-554928, 14) 2095802-001-555120, 15) 2095802-001-556223, 16) 2095802-001-557346, 17) 2095802-001-558678, 18) 2095802-001-558707, 19) 2095802-001-559208, 20) 20
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
MIRRO MRI DR SureScan, Model Number DDME3D4, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Medtronic Inc.
Life2000 Ventilator, Product Code: MS-01-0118, which is contained in the Life2000 Ventilator System, with Product Codes BT-20-0002, BT-20-0002A and BT-20-0002AP. The Life2000 ventilation system includes the Life2000 ventilator which has its individual label.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
CARESCAPE B650: Model Numbers: a) MBB313, Model Numbers: 1) 2095801-001, 2) 2095801-001-01018416, 3) 2095801-001-01023150, 4) 2095801-001-01023151, 5) 2095801-001-01023152, 6) 2095801-001-01032962, 7) 2095801-001-01033915, 8) 2095801-001-01034302, 9) 2095801-001-01034399, 10) 2095801-001-01034528, 11) 2095801-001-01034573, 12) 2095801-001-01035087, 13) 2095801-001-01036384, 14) 2095801-001-01037712, 15) 2095801-001-01038022, 16) 2095801-001-01038593, 17) 2095801-001-01041035
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
SENSE XL TORSO COIL 1.5T. 16-element receive only coil for torso and abdomen imaging in Philips MR Intera and Achieva Systems. Model Numbers: 453567141882, 453567141883. Coils may be included in kits with Mode Numbers: 989603014351 & 989603014352.
Philips North America Llc
MULTIX TOP - Intended Use: The Multix TOP I PRO Radiographic X ray Table is a patient table used in conjunction with the Siemens Multix PRO and TOP Systems radiographic devices Material Number:475517
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
NovaGuide 2 Intelligent Ultrasound, REFs: NSC-NVGSYS2 & NSC-NVGSYS2-CA
NovaSignal Corp.
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Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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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.