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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Synapse Cardiology PACS V7.3.0, V7.2, V7.1, V7.0. A web-based application as the primary user interface for the processing of medical images.
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Aligned Medical Solutions, In House Ocular Pack, AMS12947A STERILEEO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Azurion 3 with a Certeray generator -To perform image guidance in diagnostic, interventional, and minimally invasive surgery procedures Models: (1) 722221 (2) 722222 (3) 722280
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Dover" 100% SILICONE FOLEY TRAY, LUER LOCK, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG, DRAIN SPOUT; Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, LUER LOCK, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG; Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, COUD¿ TIP, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG, CSD; Dover" 100% SILICONE SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, LL, 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2-WAY; Dover" 100% SILICONE SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED FOLEY INSERTION TRAY, 5 CC, PREP TRAY, 16 FR (5.3 MM); Dover"
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Aligned Medical Solutions, Closure Kit, AMS13043, STERILEEO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Dover" HYDROGEL COATED LATEX 400 ML U/M FOLEY TRAY, LL, 14 FR (4.7 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG, CSD; Dover" 100% SILICONE SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED 400ML U/M TEMP SENSE FOLEY TRAY, 16FR (5.3 MM), 5CC, CSD; Dover" 100% SILICONE SILVER-HYDROGEL COATED 400ML U/M TEMP SENSE FOLEY TRAY, 18FR (6.0 MM), 5CC, CSD; Dover" 100% SILICONE 400ML U/M TEMP SENSE FOLEY TRAY, LL, 14 FR (4.7 MM), 5CC, 2000ML DRAIN BAG, CSD; Dover" 100% SILICONE 400 ML U/M TEMP SENSE FOLEY TRAY, LL, 18 FR (6.0 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DR
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
W&H Surgical handpiece S-12. For Surgical treatment of dental hard tissue Model Number: 30061000
W&H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH
OPTIMIZER model CCM X11 implantable pulse generator (IPG) devices - Smart Mini and Lite
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC
Epidural tray. PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (90 mm) Tuohy, PERIFIX FX 19 Ga. Springwound Closed Tip Catheter, 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. Product Code: 332079
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Synapse CV 6. with AR. A web-based application as the primary user interface for the processing of medical images.
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Philips Allura Xper Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems, specifically the Disk Bay of the PC component of affected systems. Affected PCs: Imaging Processing PC, Host PC, FlexVision PC Allura Xper Model Name - Model Number: Allura Xper FD10 722003 722010 722026; Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722022; Allura Xper FD10/10 722005 722011 722027; Allura Xper FD10C 722001; Allura Xper FD20 722006 722012 722028; Allura Xper FD20 Biplane 722008 722013; Allura Xper FD20 Biplan
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 18 Fr/Ch (6.0mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline, 6 Fr/Ch (2.0 mm); Argyle" Graduated Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 8 Fr/Ch (2.67 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 10 Fr/Ch (3.33 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline, Towel 14 Fr/Ch (4.67 mm); Argyle" Suction Catheter Tray with Chimney Valve Sterile Saline 14
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
These wipes are saturated with 0.65% bleach solution. These wipes are antimicrobial, disinfectant with sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal activites. MEDLINE MICRO-KILL Bleach GERMICIDAL BLEACH WIPES: a) MSC351400AN/Z (7 X 8 , 150 ct canister), b) MSC351410AN/Z (6 x 5 , 150ct canister), c) MSC3560012 (private-labeled 6 x 5 , 150ct canister), d) MSC351450AN (12" x 12", 110ct bucket), e) MSC351450BG4 (12" x 12", 110ct bag)
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
The device is an X-ray system that is capable of radiographic and fluoroscopic studies and is used in an interventional setting. The system consists of a C-arm which is equipped with an X-ray tube, beam limiter and X-ray receptor, X-ray controller, computers with system and processing software, and a patient radiographic table.
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Dover URINE METER ADD-A-FOLEY TRAY, 200 ML, NEEDLE SAMPLING PORT, DRAIN TUBE, PREP TRAY; Dover UNIVERSAL TRAY, 1000 ML BASIN, PVP SWAB STICKS, PREPPING COMPONENTS, 30 CC PRE-FILLED SYRINGE; Dover URINE DRAINAGE ADD-A-FOLEY TRAY, NEEDLE SAMPLING, A/R, DRAIN TUBE, PREP TRAY, 30 ML SYRINGE; Dover HYDROGEL COATED LATEX FOLEY TRAY 16 FR (5.3 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAINAGE BAG, DRAIN TUBE; Dover 100% SILICONE FOLEY TRAY, NEEDLE PORT, 18 FR (6.0 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG, DRAIN SPOUT; Dover 100% SILICO
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Aligned Medical Solutions, Local Lower Extremity Pack I, AMS10833, STERILEEO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
ESG PK CUTTING FORCEPS, 5MM, 33CM
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8462-2, 7100213114, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L
3M Company - Health Care Business
AQUABILITI AQUASTAT 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection syringe, USP, 5mL in 12mL, REF 2T0805; and 3mL in 12mL, REF 2T0807, intermediate cartons containing 100 syringes, shipping cases containing 400 syringes, Rx, Sterile.
MRP, LLC dba Aquabiliti
Dover" 100% SILICONE FOLEY TRAY, NEEDLELESS, 14 FR (4.7 MM), 5 CC, 2000 ML DRAIN BAG, DRAIN SPOUT; Dover" HYDROGEL COATED LATEX FOLEY CATHETER KIT, 5 CC, 2-WAY, 14 FR (4.7 MM), 10 CC WATER SYRINGE
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
HENRY SCHEIN¿ CRITERION¿ ANTI-FOG EARLOOP MASKS LEVEL 3 (BLUE) (item code 570-3281)
AMD Medicom Inc.
Azurion 5 with a Certeray generator-To perform image guidance in diagnostic, interventional, and minimally invasive surgery procedures Models: (1) 722227 (2) 722228
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Baxter Exactamix Pro 1200, REF EXM12DY
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Baxter Exactamix Pro 2400, REF EXM24DY
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
3M Specialty Blade Assembly, REF 9660,70-2011-8491-1, 7100213026, used with used with 3M Surgical Clipper Catalog Number 9661L
3M Company - Health Care Business
Philips Allura Xper Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray Systems, specifically the DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules) used with affected systems. Allura Xper Model Name - Model Number: Allura Xper FD10 722003 722010 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10 722005 722011 722027; Allura Xper FD10C 722001; 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 FD20/1
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
IonoStar Plus, Catalog (REF) Numbers: a) 2540, b)2543, c) 2544, d) 2545, e) 2546, f) 2547, g) 2549; dental cement
Voco GmbH
EndoVive Replacement Button Kit w/ ENFIT 28F 2.8 CM, Outer Box UPN M00509500 or M00509510.
Boston Scientific Corporation
GE Healthcare neonatal incubator, models: a) Care Plus, b) Care Plus 1000, c) Care Plus 2000, d) Care Plus 3000, e) Care Plus 4000, Plus 4000
Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.
Stryker Neurovascular, Trevo Trak 21 Microcatheter, REF 90338, 0.021in X162cm
Stryker, Inc.
FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel RFIT-ASY-0116 (30 test kit) RFIT-ASY-0104 (6 test kit) Gastrointestinal microorganism multiplex nucleic acid-based assay. In vitro diagnostic.
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
BEQ-HLS 7050 USA, HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code/Part Number 70106.9078. Used with the CARDIOHELP heart-lung machine.
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Impella catheters - Intravascular micro axial blood pumps that support a patient's circulatory system. (1) Product Code 005042 - Impella 2.5 (2) Product Code 005062 - Impella 5.0 (3) Product Code 005082- Impella LD (4) Product Code 004334 - Impella RP (5) Product Code 0046-0035 - Impella RP with SmartAssist (6) Product Code 1000323 - RP Flex with SmartAssist (7) Product Codes 0550-0008 and 1000100 - Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist (8) Product Code 0048-0032 - Impella CP (9) Product Codes 100080 an
Abiomed, Inc.
MobileDiagnost wDR, Model numbers 712001, 712002, 712004, 712006, and 712007
SEDECAL SA
Stryker Neurovascular, Trevo Pro 18 Microcatheter, REF 90238 0.021in X150cm
Stryker, Inc.
ProxiDiagnost upgrade- A Multi-functional general Radiography and Fluoroscopy (R/F) system Ref:706150
Philips North America
Captus 4000e Thyroid Uptake Systems- Intended to be used by trained Nuclear Medicine Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Physicians to perform Thyroid Uptake Procedures. Models: 5430-30151, 5430-30152, and 5430-30154
Mirion Technologies (Capintec), Inc.
The Sofia 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA employs immunofluorescence technology in a sandwich design that is used with Sofia 2 to detect nucleocapsid protein from influenza A, influenza B, and SARS-CoV-2. This test allows for the detection of SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, but does not differentiate between the two viruses.
Quidel Corporation
Single Use Distal Cover MAJ-2315 Used with: EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V- designed to be attached to Olympus duodenovideoscopes to cover the distal end of the insertion tube and around the forceps elevator
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
ProxiDiagnost N90- A Multi-functional general Radiography and Fluoroscopy (R/F) system Ref: (1)706100 (2)706110
Philips North America
Accessory Sets Syringes: 6ml syringe with a female luer with 15cm sealed SCD tubing, REF: RF-T15, and 60ml syringe on a female luer with 15cm sealed SCD tubing, REF: 15-RF60-T
OriGen Biomedical, Inc.
3:1 Dermacarrier, Model Number 00219501300, skin graft carrier
Zimmer Surgical Inc
CombiDiagnost R90 1.1 (709031)
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Model No. BEQ-HLS 5050 USA, HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number 70106.9077. Used with the CARDIOHELP heart-lung machine.
Maquet Medical Systems USA
GE Healthcare Care Plus Hood Door FRU kit, Part Numbers: 6600-0082-850, 6600-0504-800, 6600-0148-800, and 6600-0970-500
Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.
Impella catheters - Intravascular micro axial blood pumps that support a patient's circulatory system. (1) Product Code 005042 - Impella 2.5 (2) Product Code 005062 - Impella 5.0 (3) Product Code 005082- Impella LD (7) Product Codes 0550-0008 and 1000100 - Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist (8) Product Code 0048-0032 - Impella CP (9) Product Codes 1000080 and 0048-0045 - Impella CP with SmartAssist ***Updated February 2024*** (10) 004413 - Impella 2.5 Set (12) 0046-0026 - Impella 5.
Abiomed, Inc.
Samsung Digital Diagnostic Mobile X-ray System, Model GM85.
NeuroLogica Corporation
GE Healthcare Lullaby Incubator Model Hood Door FRU kit, Part Numbers: M1169767, M1160674, M1187512, M1206646, M1166822
Wipro GE Healthcare Private Ltd.
AFT (Allograft Filler Tube) Straight Tube (1/2 Filled), Product Code 227010 (bone void filler)
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.
Microbiologics Enteric Pathogens Control Panel (Inactivated Pellet), REF 8184.
Microbiologics Inc
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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.