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 · 2026-09-20
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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LVIS Intraluminal Support Device, REF/Outside Diameter(OD)xTotal Length(TL)xWorking Length(WL): 214022-CAS/4.0 mm x 22 mm x 18 mm, 214518-CAS/4.5 mm x 18 mm x 14 mm, 213517-CAS/3.5 mm x 17 mm x 13 mm
MICROVENTION INC.
Brand Name: DONJOY Product Name: ICEMAN W/,UNIV,LOOP,NS,EH Model/Catalog Number: 11-1424 Software Version: No Product Description: 11-1424 - ICEMAN W/,UNIV,LOOP,NS,EH The IceMan CLASSIC3¿ cold therapy unit helps reduce pain and swelling, speeding up rehabilitation. The IceMan¿ helps provide extended cold therapy to aid in a variety of indications and protocols as directed by a medical professional. The IceMan CLASSIC3 utilizes DonJoy's recirculation technology. Component: No
DJO, LLC
BARD Dynamic Deca Steerable, Product Number 201101; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
SELENIA DIMENSIONS MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS. Model Numbers: SDA-SYS-3000-2D-HTC, SDA-SYS-3000-3D, SDM-SYS-6000-2D, SDM-SYS-6000-3D, SDM-00001-2D, SDM-00001-3D, SDM-00001-M2D, SDM-00001-M3D, SDM-05000-2A2, SDM-05000-2A3, SDM-05000-2AC, SDM-05000-2D2, SDM-05000-2D3, SDM-05000-2DC, SDM-05000-3D2, SDM-05000-3D3, SDM-05000-3DC, SDM-SYS-9000-2D, SDM-SYS-9000-3D.
Hologic, Inc
Rolls of label stock used with the Omnicell i.v.Station. 1. Part Number 258920028, LABEL, STERILE, IVSTATION SYRINGE (40MMX40MM). 2. Part Number 258900029, LABEL, STERILE, IVSTATION SYRINGE (20MMX40MM). Model/Catalog Number: IVS-RBT-001. i.v.STATION is an automation device used for preparation and compounding of IV medications, which also applies labels to compounded preparations for identification and traceability.
Omnicell, Inc.
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401904; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Revolution Ascend, computed tomography, Model Numbers 6969000-100 and 6969000-300
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Namic Preceptor Manifold, custom, Medline Product Number/SKU 64037107; Extravascular blood pressure transducer
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical convenience kits, containing Namic Manifold, Labeled as: TAVI, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ904981C
Medline Industries, LP
Medtronic SynchroMed Flex Infusion Mode - A810 Clinician Programmer Software Application, loaded on the following devices: 1. PROG CT900A CLINICIAN TABLET US, Model Number CT900A; 2. PROG CT900B CLINICIAN TABLET EU -UK, Model Number CT900B; 3. PROG CT900C CLINICIAN TABLET UK, Model Number CT900C; 4. PROG CT900D CLINICIAN TABLET GLOBAL, Model Number CT900D; 5. PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG, Model Number CT900E; 6. PROG CT900F CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG, Model Number CT900
Medtronic Neuromodulation
BARD EP XT Decapolar Steerable, Product Number 201007; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401581; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401915; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable, Product Number 200344; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Custom Convenience Kit containing recalled Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with Rotating Adapter (Namic RA Syringes) Angio Pack Part numbers AMS6908E, AMS6908F
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
On-X Mitral Heart Valve with Conform-X Sewing Ring, Model: ONXMC-25/33
On-X Life Technologies, Inc.
Revolution Apex Select, X-ray Computed Tomography, Model Number 5590000-27
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter: REF: ACS-15192-VFI, ACS-15232-VFI, ACS-15272-VFI, CS-15192-VFI, CS-15192-VFIE, CS-15232-VFI, CS-15232-VFIE, CS-15272-VFI, CS-15272-VFIE, CS-15312-VFI, CS-15312-VFIE, CS-15422-VFI, CS-15422-VFIE, CS-15552-VFI, CS-15552-VFIE; Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheter with Arrow Simplicity Micro-Introducer: REF: CS-15192-VFIM, CS-15232-VFIM, CS-15272-VFIM; Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Retrograde Chronic Hemodialysis Cathet
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Thermedx FluidSmart Urology Tube Set REF LL0006 UDI-DI code: 00860936000365 The FluidSmart Tube Sets are intended to be used with the FluidSmart Fluid Management System, which is intended for irrigation and fluid warming in laparoscopic procedures, and distention, fluid warming, and volume/deficit measurements in endoscopic procedures within gynecology, urology, and orthopedic disciplines.
Stryker Corporation
Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Product, REF: CS-15242-I, CS-15282-I, CS-15322-I
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC
QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test, 50T, REF 20108, antigens, all groups, streptococcus spp.
Quidel Corporation
Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW13355 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Product Description: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App - The watchOS app is installed along with the iOS phone app and the versions used are the same for each user. The watchOS app cannot be installed independently from the iOS phone app. Component: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Dexcom G7 15 Day Continuous
Dexcom, Inc.
NextStep Antegrade Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX; NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheter with Arrow Simplicity Micro-Introducer, REF: CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFXM; NextStep Retrograde Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: AC-15192-X, AC-15232-X, AC-15272-X, CS-15192-X, CS-15232-X, CS-15272-X, CS-15312-X; NextStep Retrograde Hemodialysis Catheter with Arrow Simplicity Micro-Intr
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401905; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM iOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW12300 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Product Description: Dexcom G7 CGM iOS App Component: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Dexcom G7 15 Day Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Dexcom, Inc.
Medline medical convenience kits, containing Namic Manifold, Labeled as: 1. ANGIOGRAPHY CATH LAB, Medline Kit Number/SKUDYNJ23532C; 2. CATH LAB PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKUDYNJ65185; 3. ANGIO KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKUVASC1057.
Medline Industries, LP
Revolution Apex Elite, X-ray Computed Tomography, Model Number 5590000-23
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Daig Livewire Steerable BDB, Product Number 401918, REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: CS-15242-VSP, CS-15282-VSP, CS-15322-VSP, CS-15362-VSP, CS-15552-VSP, CSD-15242-SP, CSD-15282-SP; Cannon II Plus Hemodialysis Catheter with Arrow Simplicity Micro-Introducer, REF: CS-15242-SPM, CS-15282-SPM, CS-15322-SPM, CS-15362-SPM
ARROW INTERNATIONAL, LLC
CS Uni-Directional w Auto ID, Product Number D135304; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Brand Name: DONJOY Product Name: ICEMAN CLASSIC CUBE Model/Catalog Number: 11-0494 Software Version: no Product Description: 11-0494 - ICEMAN CLASSIC CUBE The IceMan CLASSIC3¿ cold therapy unit helps reduce pain and swelling, speeding up rehabilitation. The IceMan¿ helps provide extended cold therapy to aid in a variety of indications and protocols as directed by a medical professional. The IceMan CLASSIC3 utilizes DonJoy's recirculation technology. Component: no
DJO, LLC
ZYMUTEST HIA IgG, in vitro diagnostic ELISA kit, Ref. RK040A
Aniara Diagnostica LLC
Diowave Laser System, REF: Diowave 250W
Technological Medical Advancements LLC
BW Webster Duo-Decapolar, Product Number D728260RT; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
1. 3 VALVE MAN KIT, Medline Kit SKU Number: 65101544; 2. 3V MANIFOLD KIT, Medline Kit SKU Number: 65110351; 3. HEART CATH PACK-LF, Medline Kit SKU Number: DYNJ0373285M; 4. ANGIO DRAPE CARDIAC PACK, Medline Kit SKU Number: DYNJ51615P; 5. ANGIO DRAPE CARDIAC PACK, Medline Kit SKU Number: DYNJ51615R; 6. HEART RADIAL LAB PACK, Medline Kit SKU Number: DYNJ61982C; 7. HEART RADIAL LAB PACK, Medline Kit SKU Number: DYNJ61982D; 8. HEART ABLATION DRAPE PACK, Medline Kit SKU Number: D
Medline Industries, LP
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401914; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401582; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
1. DBD-MTS,3V,MAN,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60010195; 2. MTS-LEFT HEART,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60033123; 3. MTS,3 VALVE,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60050183; 4. MTS,LEFT HEART,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60080349; 5. MTS,3 VALVE,LEFT HEART,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60100338; 6. MTS LHK, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60101017; 7. DBD-MTS,3 VALVE,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60130506; 8. MTS,LEFT,HRT,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60131324; 9. MTS,LEFT HEART,KIT, Medline Kit Number/S
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Azurion. System Code Description (Model Number): Azurion 3 M12 (722221, 722229), Azurion 3 M15 (722222, 722230), Azurion 5 (722281), Azurion 5 M12 (722227, 722231), Azurion 5 M20 (722228, 722232, 722281), Azurion 7 (722282), Azurion 7 B12 (722225, 722235), Azurion 7 B20 (722068, 722226, 722236), Azurion 7 M12 (722078, 722223, 722233), Azurion 7 M20 (722079, 722224, 722234, 722282).
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Medtronic Marinr Steerable, Product Number 72402; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Edwards EVOQUE tricuspid delivery system REF:9850TDS Sterile EO
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401603, REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
BARD Dynamic XT Steerable, Product Number 201104; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Brand Name: Dexcom ONE+ Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom ONE+ iOS CGM App Model/Catalog Number: SW14244 Software Version: versions 1.5.0 and 1.6.0 Product Description: Dexcom ONE+ iOS CGM App Component: Dexcom ONE+ Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Dexcom, Inc.
Revolution Apex, X-ray Computed Tomography, Model Number 5590000-20
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Namic Angiographic Manifold, custom, Medline Product Number/SKU 64038301; Cardiopulmonary bypass adaptor, stopcock, manifold, or fitting.
Medline Industries, LP
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401575; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Brand Name: DONJOY Product Name: ICEMAN W/,UNIV,LOOP,NS,RH Model/Catalog Number: 11-1422 Software Version: no Product Description: 11-1422 - ICEMAN W/,UNIV,LOOP,NS,RH The IceMan CLASSIC3¿ cold therapy unit helps reduce pain and swelling, speeding up rehabilitation. The IceMan¿ helps provide extended cold therapy to aid in a variety of indications and protocols as directed by a medical professional. The IceMan CLASSIC3 utilizes DonJoy's recirculation technology. Component: No
DJO, LLC
3DIMENSIONS MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM; Model Numbers: 3DM-SYS-INTL2D, 3DM-SYS-INTL2D-MOB, 3DM-SYS-INTL2D-NS, 3DM-SYS-INTL3D, 3DM-SYS-INTL3D-MOB, 3DM-SYS-INTL3D-NS, 3DM-SYS-STD, 3DM-SYS-STD-MOB, 3DM-SYS-STD-NS.
Hologic, Inc
Revolution Apex Plus, X-ray Computed Tomography, Model Number 5590000-25
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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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.