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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Thermalon Eye Compress, Item Number 2434
Bruder Healthcare Company, LLC
MediBeads King Pad, Item Numbers: 34120, 34120PM, 34125R
Bruder Healthcare Company, LLC
Thermalon Heating Pad, Item Number 24002
Bruder Healthcare Company, LLC
Nimbus Administration Set; Nimbus Flex; Nimbus PainPro (a.k.a. Halo Ambulatory Infusion System); Catalog Number IT1025. Ambulatory Infusion Pump and components
InfuTronix LLC
Boston Scientific POLARSHEATH Steerable Sheath 12F, REF M004CRBS3050
Boston Scientific Corporation
Nimbus II Infusion System; Nimbus II PainPRO IT1053; Nimbus II Flex IT1062; Nimbus II Plus IT1078; Nimbus II EpiD IT1124; Nimbus II EMS IT1063; Ambulatory Infusion Pump and components
InfuTronix LLC
Aptima CMV Quant Assay, Reference numbers: AW-22600-001, AW-25509-001, and AW-26381-001 Amplification Reagent, Enzyme Reagent, Promoter Reagent, Amplification Reconstitution Solution, Enzyme Reconstitution Solution, Promoter Reconstruction solution, Target capture Reagent, Reconstitution Collars.
Hologic, Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STD .018 NI/TU ECHO 1.6" PG- Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-775
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (27 gauge / 0.4 mm)
D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center Intl B.V.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STD .018 SS/SS ECHO 1.6" PG- Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-774
Angiodynamics, Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10 CM STD .018 NI/TU ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-750
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Steris Corporation Endo Cleaning Indicator VERIFY" RESITEST"
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
TENSIVE Conductive Adhesive Gel, REF 016-401600
Natus Neurology Inc
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) 2. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, US 3. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, OUS 4. HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, IDE 5. HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, US 6. HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, OUS HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System: The HeartMate 3 LVAS is designed to provide therapeutic benefit to those affec
Thoratec Corp.
smiths medical Pneupac paraPAC plus 310 ventilator kit with PEEP and CPAP, REF P310NUS
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STD .018 NI/TU ECHO 2.75" PG Catalog Number: 45-756
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Medtronic DLP Vessel Cannula, Model Number REF 30000
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10 CM STD .018 SS/PD ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-749
Angiodynamics, Inc.
HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate II Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief REF 103393 2. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit, US REF 106015 3. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit, OUS REF 106016 Update (February 14, 2024) HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit, OUS REF 102139 2. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit, US REF 1355 3. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit (with RSOC Controller), US REF 103695 4. HeartMate II LVAS Implant K
Thoratec Corp.
Sekisui Diagnostics Control Kit OSOM¿ BVBLUE¿ Bacterial Vaginosis
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
I.B.S¿ 6.5-C Compression screw - diam 6.5mm lg 80mm,Part Number S65 ST180
In2Bones, SAS
impression coping, repositionable, short, screw-retained, PF 4.0
Thommen Medical AG
Convatec EsteemBody Soft Convex, Drainable Pouch, Product codes (REF): a) 423643, b) 423658, c) 423659, d) 423664, e) 423666, f) 423645, g) 423667, h) 423657, i) 423652, j) 423646, k) 423654, l) 423653, m) 423647, n) 423644, o) 423648, p) 423665, q) 423656, r) 423651, s) 423660, t) 423661
ConvaTec, Inc
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10 CM STIFF .018 SS/PD ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-752
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Access Total T4, REF 33800, IVD, thyroxine reagent assay.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
smiths medical Pneupac paraPAC plus 300 ventilator kit without PEEP and CPAP, REF P300NUS
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
natus neurology, Sleep Supplies Start Kit with Single Use Supplies for Embla EX Series Amplifiers, REF 024252
Natus Neurology Inc
microStar Reader, Model Numbers: 10015-000 (marketed in EMEA as 100, 102, 110, and 201), 10016-000 (marketed in EMEA as 101), 10036-000, 10044-000, 10055-000, BC30058, and BC30059
Landauer
HDS Traction Boot II, REF AR-6529-23, The Traction Boot is designed to position, support and/or distract the patient's foot for hip surgery
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (25 gauge / 0.5 mm)
D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center Intl B.V.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STIFF .018 NI/TU ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-759
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Preat Nobel Active/Conical-compatible RP Titanium Blank, REF 9000967
Preat Corp
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STD .018 SS/SS NON-ECHO 2.75" PG- Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-765
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Situate Laparotomy Sponge, RF and X-ray Detectable, REF: L1818-04P01C-1
Covidien
I.B.S¿ 6.5-C Compression screw - diam 6.5mm lg 75mm,Part Number S65 ST175
In2Bones, SAS
NautilusTM ECMO Oxygenator with Balance Biosurface-used in extracorporeal life support procedures to oxygenate blood, remove carbon dioxide and regulate blood temperature. Product Number: (1) 48145; (2) 48145E
Mc3 Inc
Curaplex Nasal Intubation Kit w/ 7mm Endotracheal Tube-To perform a nasal intubation to establish an airway in an emergency. Item Number: 023070S
Sarnova HC, Llc
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10 CM STIFF .018 SS/SS ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-751
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Abre Venous Self-expanding Stent System, Product Numbers: a) AB9U14080090; b) AB9U18100090; c) AB9G14100090
Medtronic Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10CM STIFF .018 NI/TU ECHO 1.6" PG- Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. - Catalog Number: 45-781
Angiodynamics, Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STD .018 SS/SS NON-ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-767
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Directional Laser Probe with Alcon / Lumenis connector (23 gauge / 0.6 mm)
D.O.R.C. Dutch Opthalmic Research Center Intl B.V.
Abbott Point of Care Control Control i-STAT¿ Level 1 10 X 1.7 mL
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
NautilusTM Smart ECMO Module with Balance Biosurface-used in extracorporeal life support procedures to oxygenate blood, remove carbon dioxide and regulate blood temperature. Product Number: 48135, 48135E
Mc3 Inc
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 10 CM STIFF .018 SS/PD ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-758
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Abbott Rapid Dx N America LLC Reproductive Endocrinology Control Set McKesson Consult" Pregnancy (hCG) Testing Positive Level / Negative Level 2 X 4 mL
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MINI STICK MAX 4F X 10 CM STIFF .018 NI/TU NON-ECHO 2.75" PG- Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-762
Angiodynamics, Inc.
MINI STICK MAX 5F X 15 CM STIFF .018 NI/TU NON-ECHO 2.75" PG-Used for the percutaneous introduction of a guidewire into the vascular system. Catalog Number: 45-776
Angiodynamics, Inc.
Curaplex Nasal Intubation Kit with 6mm Endotrol Tube-To perform a nasal intubation to establish an airway in an emergency. Item Number: 023060S
Sarnova HC, Llc
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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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.