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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SmartPath to dStream for 3.0T Model Number (REF): 782145
Philips North America Llc
Evolution upgrade 3.0T Model Number (REF): (1)782117; (2) 782143
Philips North America Llc
Integra¿ Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard- Used during a ventriculostomy procedure. Catalog Number: INS5HND
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L BLUE SALINE Model/Catalog Number: 91845 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine, Model 191126 with Component: Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L WHITE Model/Catalog Number: 91828 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 60ML/LS syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2260S-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 10ML Control syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS3210L-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L YELLOW HEP/SALINE Model/Catalog Number: 91855 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 6 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR06L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 10ML/LL Blue syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2210B-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR CNTR 10ML L/L YELLOW Model/Catalog Number: 91876 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML/L WHITE CONTRAST Model/Catalog Number: 91860 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML/L PURPLE Model/Catalog Number: 91843 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L RED HEPARIN Model/Catalog Number: 91851 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 10ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2210L-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML/L WHITE HEP FLUSH Model/Catalog Number: 91862 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/S Model/Catalog Number: 83081 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR CNTRL 10ML L/L GREEN Model/Catalog Number: 91879 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 3ML L/L BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 91822 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Prelude Guide Sheath Roadster, REF PG6F45S018, 6F 0.087" (2.2 mm), 45 cm, STERILE EO, RX ONLY
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L RED CONT Model/Catalog Number: 91856 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine, Model 191128 with Component: Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Evolution upgrade 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): (1) 782116; (2) 782148
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L GREEN CONT Model/Catalog Number: 91857 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Optum Nimbus II Plus, Model number AAA-00170; Ambulatory Infusion Pump
OptumHealth Care Solutions LLC
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR CNTRL 10ML L/L YELLOW LIDO Model/Catalog Number: 91877 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine, Model 191124 with Component: Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR CNTRL 10ML L/L BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 91880 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
MR 5300- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): (1) 782152 (2) 782110
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L RED Model/Catalog Number: 91825 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
BiPAP A40 Ventilators: BiPAP A40, Part Numbers 1111169 (US and OUS) and (OUS ONLY)1111170 1111171 1111173 1111174 1111175 1111177 1116156 1111170S BR1111169 CN1111169 IT1111169 R1111169 R1111177 R1116156 ; BiPAP A40 Pro, Part Numbers (OUS Only): ARX3100S19 AUX3100S19 BLX3100S19 BRX3100S18 CAX3100S12 CAX3100T12 DEX3100S13 EEX3100S19 ESX3100S19 FRX3100S14 GBX3100H19 GBX3100S19 IAX3100S19 INX3100H19 INX3100S19 ITX3100S21 SPX3100S19 ; BiPAP A40 EFL, Part Num
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 30ML L/L Model/Catalog Number: 83078 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Cascade IOMAX Cortical Module, REF: 190296-200
Cadwell Industries Inc
MR RT Upgrades- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781440
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/S RED Model/Catalog Number: 91874 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L YELLOW LIDO Model/Catalog Number: 91863 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/S Model/Catalog Number: 83087 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single usef Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 1ML TB Model/Catalog Number: 83089 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDIGRATIVE Product Name: 100cc/ml disposable luer lock syringe Model/Catalog Number: 10025 Product Description: Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 91832 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Stryker Blueprint Software, Catalog #BPUE001.
Tornier S.A.S.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 60ML L/L Model/Catalog Number: 83080 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L RED Model/Catalog Number: 91835 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L Model/Catalog Number: 83088 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L YELLOW LIDO Model/Catalog Number: 91854 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/S WHITE LIDO Model/Catalog Number: 91873 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Sonalleve MR HIFU 3.0T - Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781361
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 6ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2206L-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 3ML L/L Model/Catalog Number: 83084 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- 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
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
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.