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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-27. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-27.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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

Newest first · Page 139 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Philips Tempus LS-Manual Defibrillator, Part Number: 00-3020 when using Tempus LS-Manual User/Operator Manual

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X40, 1GDS, NH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X80, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

FLIXENE, 6X30, 1GDS, STR. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X40, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X40, 1GDS, NH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 7X70, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X45, 1GDS, CH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X40, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X70, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2024

MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Pediatric Patient Return Electrode. Reusable Patient Return Electrode for patients weighing (0.8lb-50lb), (350g-22.7Kg), 66cm Long x 30.5cm Wide x 1.25cm. Electrosurgical use.

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Syringes labeled as: a) SYR 10ML L/L CONTROL, Item Numbers: 1. DNSC91881, 2. DYNJSYRPPC10; b) SYRINGE 20ML BLUE L/L LOW PR, Item Number: DYNJSYRPP20B; c) SYRINGE 20ML RED L/L LOW PRESS, Item Number: DYNJSYRPP20R; d) SYRINGE 10ML RED L/L LOW PR, Item Number: DYNJSYRPP10R; e) SYRINGE 10ML GREEN L/L LOW PR, Item Number: DYNJSYRPP10G; f) SYRINGE 10ML WHITE L/L LOW PR, Item Number: DYNJSYRPP10W; g) SYRINGE CNTRL 10ML RED L/L LP, Item Number: DYNJSYCPP10R; h) SYRI

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

FLIXENE, 7X30, 1GDS, GW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Low Jun 12, 2024

VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Vitamin B12 Range Verifier - In vitro diagnostic use ly. For use in verifying the calibration range of the VITROS ECi/ECiQ/3600 Immunodiagnostic Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems when used for the quantitative measurement of vitamin B12 - Product Code: 6800872

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X80, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X40, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 5X40, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

Brand Name: GlideScope Core 15-inch Monitor Model/Catalog Number: 0570-0404 Product Description: Serialized Monitor

Verathon, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 4-6X45, 1GDS, CH, TPR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

FLIXENE, 4-7X35, 2GDS, GWT-GW. Double-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

FLIXENE, 6X50, 1GDS, GW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X50, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X70, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 6X80, 1GDS, NH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 7X50, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X40, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 7X80, 1GDS, FH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 5-8X80, 1GDS, FH, TPR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

OES 4000 Hysteroscope, Model/Catalog Number: A4674A

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 8X50, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagents for BD MAX" Systems. RT-PCR test to detect SARS-CoV-2 in nasal, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal swab specimens, and saliva specimens.

Becton Dickinson & Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 7X50, 1GDS, FH, STR-TW. Single-Ended Slider GDS. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

ADVANTA VXT, 5X40, 1GDS, NH, STR-SW. Single-Ended Slider. Vascular graft

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jun 12, 2024

Vaporizer Sevoflurane Maquet Filling, Product code/REF number (6682282), Component of: Flow-i C20, Flow-i C30,Flow-i C40, Flow-c, Flow-e.

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 12, 2024

MEDLINE STERILE IRIS SCISSORS CVD/STD REF DYNJ04049 (case) and DYNJ04049H (individual unit)

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

CPSC No agency class Jun 6, 2024

Spectrum Brands Pet Care Recalls Pet Fur deShedding Conditioner Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria

Spectrum Brands Pet LLC, of Middleton, Wisconsin

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2024

NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM, GOLDEN TIGER, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)Enriched with Pump Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM, Bottle with Pump NET WT 32 fl. oz (946.33ml), Manufactured for Golden Tiger LLC Made in USA, UPC 1 82294 00004 8

ARG Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%), Enriched with Capsaicin, Camphor, Menthol & MSM, Bottle with pump, NET WT 16 fluid oz / 473.17 ml, Made in USA, www.painwizard.com Pain Wizard LLC.PO Box 1099, Johnstown, CO 80534, UPC 8 63865 00012 3

ARG Laboratories, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis(TM) Anesthesia Station 4000, REF: 338

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Brand Name: EsophaCap Product Name: EsophaCap (25mm diameter, 10 pores/inch) Model/Catalog Number: EC25T10VI Software Version: N/A Product Description: EsophaCap is pouched as individual units. 10 units go into a shelf-box. Component: N/A

Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) 2, Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) 1, Partial Knee Arthroplasty (PKA) 3, Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) 4.0, 4.1 on Mako 3.0, 3.1. Software: TKA 2.0.it.1+TKA 1.0.1.it.1+PKA3.0.2.it. Application Part Number: 700002190743-01

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Philips Allura Xper FD10 system with an ADN7NT patient table. Model Number: 722010, Software Version Number 8.1.100.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Philips Allura Xper FD20 Biplane system with an ADN7NT patient table. Model Number: 722013, Software Version Number 8.1.100.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A

Alcon Research LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jun 5, 2024

Medline Sub-G Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suctioning: (1) REF DYNJ18860, Polyurethane Cuff 6.0 mm ID; (2) REF DYNJ18865, Polyurethane Cuff 6.5 mm ID; (3) REF DYNJ18870, Polyurethane Cuff 7.0 mm ID; (4) REF DYNJ18875, Polyurethane Cuff 7.5 mm ID; (5) REF DYNJ18880, Polyurethane Cuff 8.0 mm ID; and (6) REF DYNJ18885, Polyurethane Cuff 8.5 mm ID. Medline SubG Endotracheal Tube with Subglottic Suctioning packaged into the following convenience kits: (1) Medline Intubation Kit - D

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

20 Gauge V-Lance Knife Model/Catalog Number: 8065912001 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A

Alcon Research LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Medline medical procedure kits, labeled as follows: a) PARACERVICAL PUD TRAY, REF DYNDH1832; b) AHS PARACERVICAL/PUDENDAL KIT, REF DYNJRA2210; c) PARACERVICAL/PUDENDAL BLK KIT, REF DYNJRA9046; d) PARACERVICAL/PUDENDAL BLK KIT, REF DYNJRA9046H; Medical procedure convenience tray

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771540 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A

Alcon Research LLC

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Data sources

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.