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 · 2026-09-28
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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INS7280 / Integra¿ Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
USTAR II Hip System Press-Fit Curved Stem, RHS Ti Plasma Spray for the following reference numbers: REF: PE11151211 - 11x150mm, PE11151213 - 13x150mm, PE11151215 - 15x150mm, PE11151217 - 17x150mm, PE11151411 - 11x200mm, PE11151413 - 13x200mm, PE11151415 - 15x200mm, PE11151417 - 17x200mm,
United Orthopedic Corporation
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: WOUND CARE TRAY - LATEX-FREE, REF DYND06002
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) A C DAILY WET KIT, REF DM405A; b) BWH DAILY DRIVELINE MGMT KIT, REF DM640; c) DAILY DRIVELINE MGMT SYSTEM, REF DM600; d) DAILY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM LVAD, REF DM870A; e) DAILY MAINTENANCE SYSTEM LVAD, REF DM870A; f) DRESSING CHANGE TRAY WITHOUT DRESSING, REF DT21465B; g) DRIVELINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, REF DT18905; h) DRIVELINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-DAILY, REF DM610; i) DRIVELINE MGMT TRAY W/O ANCHOR, REF DT18210; j) DRIVELINE MG
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: DIALYSIS ON/OFF BNDLE -NO DRSG, REF DYNDC3088
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: LATEX FREE TRACHEOSTOMY CARE TRAY, REF TC7170
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H190TL.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
In-vitro diagnostic kits: (1) Abbott Vysis LSI ATM (11q22.3) SpectrmOrange Probe, REF 01N33-020; (2) Abbott Vysis PTEN/CEP 10 FISH Probe Kit, REF 04N62-020; (3) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 1p SpectrumGreen Probe, REF 05J03-001; (4) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 4P SpectrumGreen Probe, REF 05J03-004; (5) Abbott Vysis TelVysion 22q SpectrumOrange Probe, REF 05J04-022;
Abbott Molecular, Inc.
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, SmartSite Injection Sites, Ventricular Catheter, REF 46916, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Ref No: INSHITHND / Integra¿ Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) D&C CDS, REF CDS983911J; b) D&C PACK, REF DYNJ67214F; c) D&C PACK, REF DYNJ67214G
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) PORT ACCESS TRAY, REF DYNDA2863; b) PORT ACCESS TRAY, REF DYNDA2863H; c) ULTRASOUND GUIDED IV START KIT, REF DYNDV2518; d) ULTRASOUND GUIDED IV START KIT, REF DYNDV2518H; e) KIT ULTRASOUND PIV START, REF DYNDV2445; f) NICU INSERTION & DRSG CHG TRAY, REF EBSI1306A; g) PIV BSI KIT, REF BSIPIV1010; h) ULTRASOUND GUIDED IV START KIT, REF DYNDV2465
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Ref No: HITHSP06 / Integra Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: MAINTENANCE FLUSH KIT/BLOOD DRAW, REF DT19335A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) ANTERIOR PACK, REF DYNJ64814A; b) ARTHROGRAM TRAY, REF DYNDH1629; c) CVL INSERTION KIT-LF, REF DYNJ48587A; d) EXTREMITY CDS, REF CDS983313I; e) EXTREMITY CDS, REF DYNJ902004D; f) EXTREMITY CDS, REF DYNJ902004F; g) EXTREMITY IV, REF CMPJ06040D; h) EXTREMITY IV, REF CMPJ06040F; i) EXTREMITY PROCEDURE, REF CDS981656I; j) FACIAL PLASTY PACK, REF DYNJ55335D; k) FOOT PROCEDURE, REF CDS981659I; l) FOOT PROCEDURE, REF CDS9816
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Colonoscope, Model Number PCF-H190L.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
USTAR II Knee System Cemented curved stem, RHS, Non Coated for the following reference numbers: REF: PE25153109 - 9x125mm, PE25153209 - 9x150mm, PE25153113 - 13x125mm, PE25153111- 11x125mm, PE25153115 - 15x125mm, PE25153211 - 11x150mm, PE25153213 - 13x150mm, PE25153217 - 17x150mm, PE25153117 - 17x125mm, PE25153015 - 15x100mm, PE25153215 - 15x150mm
United Orthopedic Corporation
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) DIALYSIS ACCESSORY PACK W/O CATHETER, REF MNS10750A; b) DIALYSIS ON KIT, REF DT21235A; c) INFUSA PORT KIT, REF DYNDC3166A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Ref No: INSHITH / Integra¿ Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) CATH LAB CDS, REF CDS840228F; b) PEDIATRIC PORT A CATH TRAY, REF DYNDC2128B; c) PK, RADIOLOGY, REF DYNJ44087A; d) PORT ACCESS PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0352159C; DYNJ0352159D
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) BASIC PROCEDURE TRAY, REF MNS13600; b) BWH DAILY DRIVELINE MGMT KIT, REF DM640A; c) CIRCUMCISION TRAY, REF CIT6180; d) INCISION & DRAINAGE TRAY, REF ID1690; e) LACERATION TRAY, REF SUT19510; f) LACERATION TRAY, REF SUT19510; g) LACERATION TRAY, REF SUT8565; h) LACERATION TRAY, REF SUT8565; i) LINE REPAIR KIT, REF MNS12045A; j) MMC DAILY DRIVELINE MGMT KIT, REF DM850A; k) NEWBORN THORACOTOMY TRAY, REF MNS3470; l) NIC
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE BRONCHOSCOPY TRAY, REF DYNDL1350A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
NxStage Cartridge Express with Speedswap, Catalog No. CAR-535. An accessory device for facilitating the removal and replacement of a flow-compromised filter during treatment of acute and chronic renal failure or fluid overload.
NxStage MDS Corporation
MEDLINE ARTERIAL BUNDLE NO CATHETER, REF ART995
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE kits and trays, labeled as: a) SUCTION CATH 10FR KIT W/SALINE, REF DYND41470SA, DYND41470SAH; b) TRACH CARE TRAY, REF DYNDA1931B, DYNDA1931BH
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
VOCSN Patient Breathing Package (Pediatric, Active, Oxygen, Blue) REF PRT-01013-000 with pouch REF PRT-00802-001). Used with the VOCSN Unified Respiratory System which provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for the care of individuals who require mechanical ventilation.
Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) Description, REF DYNDH1679; b) BREAST BIOPSY TRAY, REF DYNDH1664; c) BREAST BIOPSY TRAY, REF DYNDH1431A; d) BREAST BIOPSY TRAY, REF DYNJ46448; e) BREAST BIOPSY TRAY, REF DYKE1520B; f) COLON KIT- BERLIN, REF DYNDH1808;
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medtronic Duet External Drainage and Monitoring System, Interlink Injection Sites, Ventricular Catheter, REF 46915, Sterile EO, Rx Only. Used to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) as a means to reduce intracranial pressure and CSF volume.
Medtronic Neurosurgery
Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) BREAST PACK, REF DYNJ56344B; b) SEPTOPLASTY PACK WRO-LF, REF DYNJ62803
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Ref No: INSHITHRZN / Integra Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: LACERATION TRAY, REF ST11670A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
AirLife Adult Manual Resuscitator, 40" (1.0m) Oxygen Reservoir Tubing, Adult Mask, REF 2K8004
Vyaire Medical
Dover" IRRIGATION 1200 CC TRAY, 60 CC PISTON SYRINGE, STERILE SALINE, TIP PROTECTOR, ALCOHOL, LIDDED
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
TRACH KIT W/HYDROGEN & SALI
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
PATTERSON¿ PROCEDURE EARLOOP MASKS- ANTI-FOG, ASTM LEVEL 3 (BLUE) (item code 127-7573)
AMD Medicom Inc.
Epidural tray. PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) Tuohy, 5 mL Glass Luer Lock LOR Tray (Kit) A collection of devices intended for the administration of an analgesic or anesthetic agent to the epidural space for the management of pain. It includes the pharmaceutical anesthetic agent and a needle, with additional devices utilized for the procedure (e.g., syringe, dressings), and may include a catheter (i.e., may be intended for single- or continuous-administration). It is not intended for in
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, NEEDLE PORT, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG; Dover" HYDROGEL COATED LATEX 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, NEEDLE, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML BAG; Dover" UNIVERSAL TRAY, 1000 ML BASIN, PVP SOLUTION, PREPPING COMPONENTS, 10 ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE; Dover" UNIVERSAL TRAY, 1000 ML BASIN, BZK SWAB STICKS, PREPPING COMPONENTS, 10 ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE; Dover" UNIVERSAL TRAY, 1000 ML BASIN, PVP SWAB STICKS, PREPPING COMPONENTS, 10 ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE; Dove
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Software VERIQA (S070031), version 2.0 and 2.1- Software package for display, evaluation and digital processing of medical image data sets and treatment plans in radiation oncology.
PTW-FREIBURG
Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems, specifically the Disk Bay of the PC component of the affected system. Affected PCs: FlexViewing PC Azurion Model Name - Model Number: Azurion 7 B12 722067; Azurion 7 B20 722068; Azurion 7 M12 722078 722223; Azurion 7 M20 722079;
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Philips Allura Xper Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems, specifically the Disk Bay of the PC component of affected systems. Affected PCs: FlexVision PC Allura Xper Model Name - Model Number: Allura Xper FD10 722003 722010 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10 722005 722011 722027; Allura Xper FD20 722006 722012 722028; Allura Xper FD20 Biplane 722008 722013; Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Table 722025; Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722023 722035; Allura Xper FD20/10
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Aligned Medical Solutions, In House Ocular Pack, AMS12947, STERILEEO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Dover" 100% SILICONE 400ML U/M TEMP SENSE FOLEY TRAY, LL, 18 FR (6.0 MM), 5CC, 2000ML DRAIN BAG, CSD
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), Product No. 0042-0000-US, 0042-0010-US, 0042-0040-US. Used with Impella Ventricular Support Systems (cardiovascular)
Abiomed, Inc.
Azurion 7 with a Certeray generator-To perform image guidance in diagnostic, interventional, and minimally invasive surgery procedures Models: (1) 722223, (2) 722224, (3) 722225, (4) 722226
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
HENRY SCHEIN¿ CRITERION¿ EARLOOP MASKS LEVEL 3 (BLUE) (item code 570-2448)
AMD Medicom Inc.
The INFX-8000F is designed to take advantage of the latest technological innovations to reduce dose and to save time. A revolutionary graphic user interface and a multi-tasking computer enable the system to fully meet the requirement for optimum image quality, safety, ease of use, advanced efficiency and improved workflow. The advanced floormounted system INFX-8000F uses a new flat panel detector to present fluoroscopic and fluorographic images of high quality.
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog Number VSWVH1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; with holes; and (2) Catalog Number VSWVN1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; no holes
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Ionolux, Catalog (REF) Numbers: a) 2115, b)2117, c) 2118, d) 2119, e) 2120, f) 2122; dental cement
Voco GmbH
Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, COUD¿ TIP, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG; Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, COUD¿ TIP, 18 FR (6.0 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG; Dover" HYDROGEL COATED LATEX FOLEY TRAY, LUER LOCK, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML BAG, DRAIN SPOUT; Dover" URINE DRAINAGE ADD-A-FOLEY TRAY, LUER LOCK SAMPLING PORT, A/R DEVICE, DRAIN SPOUT, PREP TRAY; Dover" HYDROGEL COATED LATEX 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, LUER LOCK, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML BAG; Dover" UN
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems, specifically the Disk Bay of the PC component of the affected system. Affected PCs: XRay PC, Suite PC, and FlexViewing PC Azurion Model Name - Model Number: Azurion 3 M12 722063 722221; Azurion 3 M15 722064 722222; Azurion 5 M20 722228; Azurion 7 B12 722067 722225; Azurion 7 B20 722068 722226; Azurion 7 M12 722078 722223; Azurion 7 M20 722079 722224;
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
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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.