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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Xstar Safety Slit Knife, 2.75 mm 45¿ Bevel Up, Model Number 378227
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
Bard Medical SureStep Foley Tray System, 16 Fr., Catalog #A319416AM; and Bard Medical Bardex IC Complete Care Infection Control Temperature-Sensing Foley Catheter Tray with Bard Hydrogel and Bacti-Guard Silver Alloy Coating, 350 ml Urine Meter, 16 Fr, Catalog #319416AM. Intended for use in the drainage and/or collection and/or measurement of urine.
C.R. Bard Inc
NxStage PureFlow-B Solution, Premixed Dialysate for Hemodialysis, Device Catalog Numbers RFP-400, RFP-401, RFP-402, RFP-403, RFP-404, RFP-405, RFP-406, RFP-453, RFP-454, RFP-456
NxStage Medical Inc
MONOCRYL Plus Antibacterial (poliglecaprone 25) Suture - Intended for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation where an absorbable material is indicated. PRODUCT CODE: MCP266H13 MCP3200H16 MCP3212H16 MCP3213H16 MCP340H13 MCP345H13 MCP416H14 MCP417H14 MCP426H13 MCP427H13 MCP4423H16 MCP4424H14 MCP442H14 MCP496H16 MCP497H16 MCP604H13 MCP936H13 MCP945H14 MCPB346H13
Ethicon, Inc.
Xstar Safety Slit Knife, 2.75 mm 45¿ Bevel Up, Model Number 378227, a component of CustomEye Kits, Numbers 584562, 5800109
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
TabloCart with Prefiltration Drawer PN-0006813, with power cords: PN-0005746 (10-foot), PN-0006578 (15-foot), PN-0005747 (20-foot)10-, 15- and 20-foot cords respectively), used with the Tablo Hemodialysis System.
Outset Medical, Inc.
Ventilator HAMILTON-C6, PN: 160021
Hamilton Medical AG
OPTETRAK, Advanced Patella, 3 Peg Implant, Item Numbers: a) 200-07-26, 26MM; b) 200-07-29, 29MM; c) 200-07-32, 32MM; d) 200-07-35, 35MM; e) 200-07-38, 38MM
Exactech, Inc.
OPTETRAK One Peg Patella,, Item Numbers: a) 200-03-26, 26MM; b) 200-03-29, 29MM; c) 200-03-32, 32MM; d) 200-03-35, 35MM; e) 200-03-38, 38MM; f) 200-03-41, 41MM
Exactech, Inc.
Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Preview Strep A, Streptococcal A rapid test kits, Part Numbers: a) PRE-STA-25, b) PRE-STA-A-10
Wondfo USA Co Ltd
Clarity and Clarity Diagnostics LLC, Streptococcal A rapid test kits, Labeled as: a) Clarity Strep A Rapid Test, Part Number CD-STP25, b) Clarity Diagnostics LLC, Clarity Strep A Rapid Test, Part Number CD-STP25V
Wondfo USA Co Ltd
OMTech Desktop Laser Engraver
Rygel Advanced Machines d/b/a Omtech Laser
Streptococcal A rapid test kits, labeled as: Easy Healthcare Corporation, Areta Strep A Swab Test and EASY at Home Medical LLC, Areta One Step Strep A Swab Test, Part Number ARST-100
Wondfo USA Co Ltd
Stimuplex A, 30 DEG, 24GX1", 0.55x25mm, Catalogue Number: 4894251.
B Braun Medical Inc
EsoFLIP, 30mm BALLOON DILATION CATHETER, REF ES-330, Rx Only
Covidien, LLC
NEOMED* Pharmacy Syringes - Nonsterile (Non ENFit) with below product descriptions: a.0.5mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S05EO; b. 12mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S12EO; c. 1mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S1EO; d. 20mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S20EO; e. 35mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S35EO; f. 3mL Oral Syringe Orange NonSterile, Product Code BC-S3EO; g. 60mL Oral Syringe Orang
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope, Product Code: PV010
Aesculap Inc
Coviden Monoject 60ml Syringe Luer-Lock Tip-used to inject fluid into or withdraw fluids from the body MMS Catalog Number: 1159851 Cardinal Catalog Number: 8881560125
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MRI systems: Vantage Orian MRT-1550 (MEXL-1550), Vantage Elan MRT-2020 (MEXL-1520), Vantage Titan MRT-1504 (MEXL-1504), Vantage Titan 3T MRT-3010 (MEXL-3010), Vantage Galan 3T MRT-3020 (MEXL-3020)
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
NEOMED* Pharmacy Syringes - Nonsterile (Non ENFit) with below product descriptions: a. 0.5mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S05EO; b. 12mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S12EO; c. 1mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S1EO; d. 20mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S20EO; e. 35mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S35EO; f. 3mL Oral Syringe Amber NonSterile, Product Code BA-S3EO; g. 60mL Oral Syringe Amber NonS
Avanos Medical, Inc.
CORI Starter Kit, Real Intelligence CORI, CORI STARTER KIT - UNIVERSAL.Intended to assist the surgeon in providing software-defined spatial boundaries for orientation and reference information to anatomical structures during orthopedic procedures Product Numbers: (1) ROB10000 CORI Starter Kit (2) ROB10024 Real Intelligence CORI (3) ROB10197 CORI STARTER KIT - UNIVERSAL Note: the three product numbers cover the three different configurations in which the CORI Console is sold
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc
Streptococcal A rapid test kits, labeled as: Wondfo Biotech Co., Ltd, WondView Strep A Test Kit, Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co., Ltd, Wondfo One Step Strep A Swab Test, Dealmed Medical Supplies LLC, Strep A Rapid Test Kit, Jant Pharmacal Corporation, Accustrip VALUPAK Strep A Test Strip, SMC Direct, LLC, RefuAH Strep A Rapid,
Wondfo USA Co Ltd
Stimuplex A, 30 DEG, 21GX4", 0.80x100mm, Catalogue Number: 4894260
B Braun Medical Inc
Darby Prophylaxis Paste with 1.23% Fluoride Ion, Mint Coarse
Young Dental Manufacturing I, LLC
US AquaA 900H-Typ USA-3 x 208v-Intended for the purification of water to be used for hemodialysis Vivonic Part Numbers: G02020110 Fresenius Part Number: 24-090A-1
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Independent Medical Co-op Inc., Streptococcal A rapid test kits, labeled as: IMCO Strep A Rapid Test Strip and IMCO Strep A Rapid Test, Part Number STP25-IMC
Wondfo USA Co Ltd
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti HBs Calibrators. The VITROS Anti-HBs Calibrator Pack contains 3 X labelled Calibrator tube (1 per level: C1 - green, C2 - yellow, C3 - red).
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
MyoSPECT System, Model H3912AA and H3912B, and MyoSPECT ES System, Model H3912AB and H3912BD, dedicated cardiac SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography system).
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
CODMAN BACTISEAL EVD Catheter Set - Indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821745
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
CODMAN BACTISEAL Clear EVD Catheter 1.9mm I.D. Catheter Set- indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821750
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1286A-US, 1286C, L1286C, L1386, 1286A-CAN, 1286INT and L1286INT. Left ventricular assist device
Thoratec Corp.
NEOMED* Pharmacy Syringes - Nonsterile (Non ENFit) with below product descriptions: a. 0.5mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S05EO; b. 12mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S12EO; c. 1mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S1EO; d. 20mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S20EO; e. 35mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S35EO; f. 3mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile, Product Code BB-S3EO; g. 60mL Oral Syringe Blue NonSterile,
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Stimuplex A, 30 DEG, 22GX2", 0.70x50mm, Catalogue Number: 4894502
B Braun Medical Inc
CODMAN EVD BACTISEAL 1.9mm I.D. Catheter Set- indicated for gaining access to the ventricles of the brain and can be used with dimensionally compatible devices for draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and other fluids of similar physical characteristics as a means of reducing intracranial pressure and CSF volume. Product Number: 821749
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Stimuplex A, 30 DEG, 20GX6", 0.90x150mm, Catalogue Number: 4894278
B Braun Medical Inc
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing Recalls Amana, Daikin, Goodman-Branded Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Packaged Units Due to Fire Hazard
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing L.P. (f/k/a Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P.), of Houston, Texas
The Synchro2 Guidewires are a steerable guidewire family with a shapeable tip and are available in straight and pre-shaped versions. The outside diameters of the guidewires are 0.014 in. The guidewires are compatible with existing microcatheters used in common procedures such as those used in endovascular diagnosis and therapy of neurovascular disease. The distal portion of the guidewire tip is radiopaque.
Stryker Neurovascular
ADVANTA VXT, 6X80, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
MEDLINE LUER SLIP DISPOSABLE SYRINGE WITHOUT NEEDLE, REF SYR101020
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
HA FlexTrak II-Patient transport functionality to transport the patient from the preparation area to the MR system, Product Number: 989710008732
Philips North America Llc
ADVANTA VXT, 6X70, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
ADVANTA VXT, 5X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
FLIXENE, 4-6X35, 2GDS, GWT-GW. Double-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
Newport s N-LHP-928(j) units if sold as a laser head/power supply set, and N5-LPL-944-080 and N6-LPL-944-080 if sold as a power supply alone.
Newport Corp
ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
BSM-3000 Series Bedside Monitor REF BSM-3572A The Life Scope BSM-3000 Series Bedside Monitoring System is intended to monitor, display and record physiological data to provide cardiac and vital signs monitoring within a medical facility.
Nihon Kohden America Inc
ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft
Atrium Medical Corporation
Arrow FiberOptix Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Kit: a) REF IAB-05830-LWS; b) REF IAB-05840-LWS; c) REF IAB-05850-LWS
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
What to do with this
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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.