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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Centurion Clamp kits labeled as: a) STERILE BACKHAUS TOWEL CLAMP (BTC173), Product Code 66520; b) STERILE TOWEL CLAMP, Product Code A547ST; c) ST TOWEL CLAMPS NON PERFORATING (P/S), Product Code I68080; d) STERILE TOWEL CLAMPS 5 1/2, Product Code I68085; e) STERILE TOWEL CLAMPS 5 1/2", Product Code I68095; f) ZIPSER PENIS CLAMP STERILE (ZC110), Product Code ZC110ST
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Covidien Auto Suture" Blunt Tip Trocar, Product Number OMS-T10BTSNL
Covidien, LP
Agfa DX-D 100 system-Digital Radiography mobile X-ray System. A mobile X-Ray modality, consisting of X-Ray console, generator, tube, digital detector, and workstation. This modality is used to generate projection X-Ray images of human patients. Models: 5411/ 050, A5411/ 0300 and A5411/ 0400
Agfa N.V.
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, mates with 47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-02-02, b) Medium, Item Number 314-02-03, c) Large, Item Number 314-02-04, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,38mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-13, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Karl Storz SE & CO. KG, REF 11003MB, Grasping Forceps, Flexible 1 mm, Rx Only
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Mojo Non Vented Full Face Mask with Headgear, All Sizes
SleepNet Corporation
MEDLINE SWABSTICKS ALCOHOL 3PK, Product code DYNDA2723
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, mates with 47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-01-12, b) Medium, Item Number 314-01-13, c) Large, Item Number 314-01-14, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE ALLIS TISS FCP 10", Product Code I68905; b) VAGINAL REPAIR KIT, Product Code MNS11505; c) PTCA ADD-ON KIT, Product Code MNS11545; d) INSTRUMENT SET, Product Code SUT21355
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Centurion hook kits labeled as: a) STERILE SKIN HOOK FINE (EA3975F), Product Code 66660; b) STERILE SMALL 2 PRONG SKIN HOOK (25754), Product Code 67105; c) STERILE NEWS TRACH HOOK(83300), Product Code 67810; d) STERILE LILLIE EAR HOOK DELICATE 7", Product Code I68655
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
X-Guide Handpiece Adaptor Sleeve 3, Model P010727
X-NAV Technologies, LLC
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Covidien Auto Suture" Blunt Tip Trocar, Product Number OMS-T12BTNL
Covidien, LP
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, PEGGED, 12o, LEFT, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-04-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number 314-04-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-04-24, d) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Extra Large, Item Number 314-04-25; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Cardiovascular Procedure Kits that include High Crack Check Valve PN 205307A Part Number: 6375 16010 62974 65246 66312 66342 66388 66650 66852 70472 74307 74365 74366 74430 74475 74477 74502 74773 74873 75065 75157 75195 75409 75410 75473 75533 75534 75607 75765 75797 75833 75903 75956 75973 76131 76178 76278 76306 76398 76427 76498 76519 76536 76565 76575 76628 76630 76635 76644 76687 76725 76775 76789 76832 76839 76878 76900 76999 770
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, CEMENTED, Left, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50, head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-24, d) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Extra Large, Item Number 314-13-25; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
stryker Infinity Resection Adjustment Block, REF 33600030, ankle arthroplasty
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Centurion STERILE #5 LARYNGEAL MIRROR(505709), Product Code 67830
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
3M Tube Securement Device, Small, 1.7 IN/PO x 2.4 IN/PO, REF 1500U, Sterile; and 3M Tube Securement Device, Large, 2.2 IN/PO x 3.5 IN/PO, REF 1501U, Sterile. Product is packaged 1 device per pouch, 25 pouches per primary carton, and 4 primary cartons per shipper box.
3M Company - Health Care Business
NaviNetics Skull Anchor Key and Drill Kit, REF NN1215
Navinetics Inc
Centurion STERILE BLOOD COLLECTION TUBE,10ML, Product Code 6430ST
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, Mates with 38, 41, 44 head, alpha curvature, Sizes: a), Small, Item Number 314-01-02; b) Medium, Item number 314-01-03; c) Large, Item Number 314-01-04, Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,42mm Constrained Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-42-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-42-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Covidien Auto Suture" Blunt Tip Trocar, Product Number OMS-T10BTNL
Covidien, LP
Blood Pressure Unit, Model (REF) Numbers: a) MDS4001, b) MDS4001LA, c) MDS4001PLUS
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Mojo 2 Full Face Vented Mask, All Sizes
SleepNet Corporation
Centurion FCP MAGILL CATH 7.5 IN PED (67575), Product Code 67575
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Phantom 2 Nasal Vented Mask
SleepNet Corporation
Mojo Full Face with Headgear, All Sizes
SleepNet Corporation
Centurion Forcep kits labeled as: a) STERILE F/P SPLINTER FORCEP (SF6141), Product Code 66165; b) STERILE WEBSTER NEEDLEHOLDER, Product Code 66185; c) STERILE ADSON FORCEP SERR (598), Product Code 66195; d) STERILE DRESSING FORCEP SERR (DF6003), Product Code 66200; e) STERILE TISSUE FORCEP W/TEETH (TF6015), Product Code 66205; f) STERILE F/P WEBSTER NEEDLEHOLDER FN8064, Product Code 66220; g) STERILE IRIS FORCEP W/TEETH (IF250), Product Code 66275; h) STERILE TUBE CLAMP (TOC500), Product
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE 4.5 IN WIRE CUT SCISSORS, Product Code DYND04006
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,42mm Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-42-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-42-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER, 38mm Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Ureteral dilator, REF RBD014
Coloplast Manufacturing US, LLC
Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID, POSTERIOR AUGMENT,PEGGED, CEMENTED, 8o, LEFT, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-02-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number 314-02-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-02-24, d) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Extra Large, Item Number 314-02-25; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
Covidien Auto Suture" Structural Balloon Trocar, Product Number OMS-T10SB
Covidien, LP
BD Phoenix Yeast ID Panel is a self-inoculating (when used with a BD Phoenix Automated Microbiology System) polystyrene panel (tray) containing control wells and substrate wells with dried biochemical substrates that use traditional qualitative microbiology methods such as fermentation, oxidation, degradation, and hydrolysis in combination with chromogenic and fluorogenic substrates along with carbon sources for yeast identification.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Centurion PICC LINE SECUREMENT KIT, Product Code IVS565
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID, CEMENTED, alpha curvature, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-02, b) 38, 41, 44 head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-03, c) 38, 41, 44 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-04; Shoulder Arthroplasty
Exactech, Inc.
ATTUNE AFFIXIUM Cementless Fixed Bearing Knee with 3DP Technology, Size 6. Component of the ATTUNE Total Knee Replacement System.
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Centurion STERILE TRACH BRUSH, Product Code 6225ST
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Trumpet, Needle Guide, Cat# TMS-200
Technicality Inc.
Centurion kits: a) DENTAL INSTRUMENT KIT, Product Code DH760; b) STERILE COTTON DENTAL ROLLS 6/PK, Product Code 9125ST6; c) DENTAL INSTRUMENT KIT, Product Code DH760
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
X-Guide Handpiece Adaptor Sleeve 1, Model P010701
X-NAV Technologies, LLC
Centurion Manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE S/B WIRE SCISSOR, Product Code 65140; b) SHARP/SHARP SCISSORS 41/2", Product Code 65840; c) STERILE WIRE CUTTER (WCS144), Product Code 66240; d) STERILE LISTER BANDAGE SCISSOR (LS122), Product Code 66855; e) STERILE UTILITY SHEARS (USH176), Product Code 67225; f) STERILE ANGLED BANDAGE SCISSOR (LIST55), Product Code TRI66670
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Alinity i Anti-HCV Reagent Kit, List Number 08P0521
Abbott GmbH
Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE TUBE OCCLUDING FORCEP (TO8256), Product Code 66225; b) ST. KELLY HEMO W/TIPS (SK8039), Product Code 66565; c) STERILE BUTTERFLY PROBE (P837), Product Code 66810; d) STERILE PROBE (PR5), Product Code 66900; e) STERILE NAIL NIPPER, Product Code 67110; f) STERILE FREER SEPTUM ELEVATOR (FE75B), Product Code 67285; g) STERILE 5 1/2" NAIL NIPPER (32195), Product Code 67365; h) STERILE 4 1/4" CUTICLE NIPPER (32908), Product Code 6742
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Centurion STERILE ROUND EAR SPECULUM SET (3, 4, 5), Product Code I68505
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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
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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.