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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 140 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Brand Name: EsophaCap Product Name: EsophaCap (20mm diameter, 20 pores/inch) Model/Catalog Number: EC20T20VI Software Version: N/A Product Description: EsophaCap is pouched as individual units. 10 units go into a shelf-box. Component: No

Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Trevo ProVue, Catalog: 90184

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Trevo Trak 21 Microcatheter, Catalog: 90338

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Philips Interventional Hemodynamic Application R.1.2X, R.1.3.0, R1.2.1. Software that enables invasive investigation of cardiac and vascular diseases.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

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 + TKA 1.0.1 + THA 4.1 + PKA 3.0.2 + MGO 1.2.2 Application Part Number: 700001590414

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

STARDRIVE SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50MM/SELF-RETAINING/HXC-Intended for tightening, loosening, or removing of screw implants during orthopaedic surgery. Part Number: 03.130.010

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System. Intended to be used to perform Thyroid Uptakes, Staff Bioassay, and wipe tests.

Mirion Technologies (Capintec), 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.de.1+TKA 1.0.1.de.1+PKA3.0.2.de. Application Part Number: 700002190743-03

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis" Anesthesia Station ES, REF: 327

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

FDR Visionary Suite - Intended to generate digital or conventional radiographic images of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts of human anatomies in all routine radiography examinations. Model/Catalog Number: 566-16130-23 566-16130-33

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Centurion OB INSTRUMENT TRAY, REF MN3925; Medical procedure convenience tray

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 System, REF: 303, Medication Cabinet

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System with Well. Intended to be used to perform Thyroid Uptakes, Staff Bioassay, and wipe tests.

Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Synchro .014"guide wire, 35 cm tip, Catalog: M00313010 Synchro .014 guide wire, 300 cm length, Catalog: M00313310 SYNCHRO .010 WIRE SOFT STRAIGHT 200cm, Catalog: M00316310 SYNCHRO .010 WIRE SOFT STRAIGHT 300cm, Catalog: M00316330

Stryker Neurovascular

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.fr.1+TKA 1.0.1.fr.1+PKA3.0.2.fr. Application Part Number: 700002190743-04

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

smith&nephew OXINIUM Femoral Head 12/14 Taper, REF 71343204, 32 MM OD +4, Sterile; and smith&nephew, 12/14 Taper, REF 71343604, 36 MM M / +4

Smith & Nephew Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

DAC 044 115cm, Catalog: 90760

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Trevo NXT ProVue 3 x 32, US, Catalog: 90312 Kits: TREVO NXT 3X32+TRAK21 2-PACK - CE, Catalog: 91412 TREVO NXT 4X28+TRAK21 2-PACK - CE, Catalog: 91413 TREVO NXT 4X41+TRAK21 2-PACK - CE, Catalog: 91414 TREVO NXT 6X37+TRAK21 2-PACK - CE, Catalog: 91415 TREVO NXT 3X32+PRO14 2-PACK - CE, Catalog: 91416 TREVO NXT 4X28+TRAK21+CAT6 3-PACK - CE, Catalog: SFP914170 TREVO NXT 6X37+TRAK21+CAT6 3-PACK - CE, Catalog: SFP914190

Stryker Neurovascular

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.es.1 + PKA 3.0.2.es.1 + THA 4.0. Application Part Number: 700002190743-05

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis MedStation ES, REF: 323, Medication Cabinet

CareFusion 303, 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 + TKA 1.0.1 + THA 4.0.0.1 + PKA 3.0.2 Application Part Number: 700001590415

Stryker Orthopaedics

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 7-Drawer Auxiliary Tower, REF: 306

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake System with Well and 2 inch shielding. Intended to be used to perform Thyroid Uptakes, Staff Bioassay, and wipe tests.

Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implantable Pulse Generator IPG: R16 IPG KIT, REF: M365DB12160, and R32 IPG KIT, REF: M365DB12320

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A

Alcon Research LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Philips Allura Xper FD20 system with an ADN7NT patient table. Model Number: 722012, Software Version Number 8.1.100.

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 4 x 20, Catalog: 90182 Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 3 x 20, Catalog: 90183 Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 4 x 30, Catalog: 90185 Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 6 x 25, Catalog: 90186 Kits: TREVO XP 3X20+PRO14 2-PACK, Catalog: 80051 TREVO XP 4X20+PRO18 2-PACK, Catalog: 80052 TREVO XP 4X30+PRO18 2-PACK, Catalog: 93067 TREVO XP 6X25+XT27 2-PACK, Catalog: 93068 TREVO XP 3X20+PRO14+CAT6 3-PACK - CE, Catalog: M0033PK32021002 TREVO XP 4X20+PRO18+CAT6 3-PACK - CE, Catalog: M003

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Reinforced Intelligent Reload- Applications in abdominal, gynecologic, pediatric and thoracic surgery for resection, transection of tissue and creation of anastomosis Model: SIGTRSB60AXT

Covidien, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

FlowGate2 8F x 85cm, Catalog: 90485 FlowGate2 8F x 95cm, Catalog: 90495

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Trevo Pro 14 Microcatheter, Catalog: 90231; Trevo Pro 18 Microcatheter, Catalog: 90238

Stryker Neurovascular

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

RefleXion X1 Radiotherapy System Model RXM1000 Software version 2.1.19-3 Radiation therapy system is a device that combines the functionality of an emission computed tomography detection system and a linear accelerator.

Reflexion Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

Brand Name: Dako CoverStainer, Dako CoverStainer CPO Product Name: CoverStainer, CoverStainer CPO Model/Catalog Number: CS10030, CS10040, CS10026, CS10026E Software Version: N/A Product Description: Microscope Slide Stainer IVD Component: N/A

Agilent Technologies

FDA Devices Moderate Jun 5, 2024

BD Pyxis" MedStation ES 7-Drawer Auxiliary Tower, REF: 324

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 5ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2205S-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L GREEN Model/Catalog Number: 91831 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L RED Model/Catalog Number: 91830 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L PURPLE Model/Catalog Number: 91842 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 35ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2235L-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Achieva 3.0T Model Number (REF): (1) 781345; (2) 781344; (3) 781278; (4) 781277; (5) 781177

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 12 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR12L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 60ML L/S Model/Catalog Number: 83079 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Prelude Guide Sheath Roadster, REF PG5F45S018, 5F 0.076 (1.9 mm), 45 cm, STERILE EO, RX ONLY

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR CNTRL 10ML L/L RED Model/Catalog Number: 91878 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L YELLOW Model/Catalog Number: 91839 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

MR system 1.5T Marlin- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781483

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L GREEN Model/Catalog Number: 91836 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No

Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical May 29, 2024

BiPAP V30 Auto Ventilator, Part Number 1111178

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Ingenia Ambition S Model Number (REF): (1) 782139; (2) 782133; (3) 782108; (4) 781359

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate May 29, 2024

Ingenia Ambition X- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): (1) 782138; (2) 782109; (3) 781356

Philips North America 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.