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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Intera 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781295
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L BLUE LIDO Model/Catalog Number: 91847 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Achieva 1.5T Initial system Model Number (REF): 781178
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 30ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2230L-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 5ML L/L PURPLE Model/Catalog Number: 91841 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
MR RT - Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781439
Philips North America Llc
8000-021-002, Scopis¿ ENT Software with TGS¿ with Sofware Version: NOVA 3.6.0 RC16. Scopis is a next-generation solution for navigating functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) offering surgeons highly advanced image guidance and visualization capabilities in a single system. The Stryker Electromagnetic Navigation Unit (8000-010-003) powered by Scopis ENT Software with TGS (8000-021-002), allows the analysis and identification of sinus cells in the complex patient anatomy and planning of the
Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 10ML/LS syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2210S-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 20 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR20L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/S Model/Catalog Number: 83085 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L GREEN Model/Catalog Number: 91826 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Ingenia Elition X- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781358
Philips North America Llc
OmniLab Advanced + Ventilator Product Numbers 1111122 1111123 1111124 1111125 1111126 1111127 1111138 1111141 1111142 KR1111127 R1111122 R1111123 R1111124 U1111122 U1111124
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 60ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2260L-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 WHITE Model/Catalog Number: 91833 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 3 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR03L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
BiPAP A30 Ventilator, Part Number 1111143 (US and OUS) OUS Only: Part Numbers 1111144 1111145 1111147 1111148 1111149 1111150 1111154 1111181 1116155 1111144L 1111144M 1111144V BR1111143 CN1111143 R1111143 R1111150 R1111181
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 12ML/LS syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2212S-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 60 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR60L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
2008T BlueStar Hemodialysis Machine, Model 191130 with Component: Blood Pump Rotor, Model Number: F40015481 Rev A
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 20ML/LS syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2220S-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Achieva 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): (1) 781296 (2) 781343
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L YELLOW Model/Catalog Number: 91829 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L RED NITRO Model/Catalog Number: 91866 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 20ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2220L-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/S BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 91872 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Panorama HFO- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781350
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: Wolf Medical Product Name: 35 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR35L Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Ingenia 3.0T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): (1) 782103 (2) 781377 (3) 781342
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: Cerene Cryotherapy Device Product Name: DEVICE, THERMAL ABLATION, ENDOMETRIAL Model/Catalog Number: FGS-7000 Product Description: The Cerene Cryotherapy Device is an endometrial ablation device that uses nitrous oxide (N2O) to freeze and ablate the endometrium to reduce future menstrual bleeding. The device is intended for use by healthcare professionals who have received appropriate training and are familiar with the principles, clinical applications, complications, side effects,
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 3ML L/S Model/Catalog Number: 83083 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L YELLOW NITRO Model/Catalog Number: 91852 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
InstaClear Lens Sheath. The InstaClear lens cleaner system and versatile sheath cleans and clears the lens of a rigid endoscope almost instantly during surgery without have to remove it from the nasal cavity.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 3ML L/L PURPLE Model/Catalog Number: 91840 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 BLUE CONTRAST Model/Catalog Number: 91848 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 30ML/LS Model/Catalog Number: 83077 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 5ML L/L BLUE HEPARIN Model/Catalog Number: 91867 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
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.
Achieva 3.0T for PET -Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): 781477
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 10ML L/L CONTROL Model/Catalog Number: 91881 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Marlin 1.5T - Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781474
Philips North America Llc
Optical Inspection System, YSi series, YRi series. Affected models: YSi-V, YSi-V(HS2), YRi-V
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION
Ingenia 3.0T CX Model Number (REF): (1) 782105 (2) 781271
Philips North America Llc
SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.
Ethicon, Inc.
SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 782146; 782112; 781260
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: MEDLINE Product Name: SYR 20ML L/L BLUE Model/Catalog Number: 91837 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 Model/Catalog Number: 91834 Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Achieva 1.5T Conversion- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): (1) 781283; (2) 781346
Philips North America Llc
Brand Name: GMAX Product Name: SYR 12ML/LL syringe Model/Catalog Number: TS2212L-M Product Description: NON-Sterile syringes without needles for single use Component: No
Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Wolf Medical - WOLF-PAK Product Name: DISPOSABLE SYRINGE 1 mL (cc) Luer Lock STERILE LATEX FREE NON PYROGENIC Model/Catalog Number: SYR01L Serial Number: 850007185411 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
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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.