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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
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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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-28. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-28.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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

Newest first · Page 162 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

MB215R - MILLS DUROGRIP TC Micro Needle Holder, straight, 8:, (203 mm), "TC MILLS NDLE HOLDRRND HNDLSTR203MM"

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

TIBIAL BEARING INSERT SERIES P-S I ASSY Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 7291-0324

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

PS LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT ASSY DURACON Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6742-1-416

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, gastroenterological & urological, labeled as: a) LAP KIDNEY MODULE, kit number AGKD50L; b) ROBOTIC PROSTATE PACK - 264852, kit number ANPR34S; c) LAP CHOLE - 213388, kit number BFLC02AD; d) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK, kit number GUGE09I; e) LAP CHOLE PACK, kit number HNLC80I; f) Lap Chole Ovarian Appy, kit number JSLC06I; g) LAP CHOLE, ST LUKES, kit number LMLP08Z; h) ROBOTIC PACK - 242561, kit number MHRB88AJ; i) KIT, GENERAL LAPARO

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 8.5-9.5-10.5. indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years) Model: BD-410X-1055

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

PS LIPPED TIBIAL INSERT ASSY DURACON Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6742-1-413

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7514

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 11-12-13. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-410X-1355

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6728-2-711

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

MEDLINE BLOOD CULTURE BOTTLE KIT, Reorder Number DYNDH1738A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS TRIDENT 0 deg POLY INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 620-00-28J

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Achieva XR. Model (REF) Numbers 781153, 781253.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

P7 28MM 10 DEGREE +4MM INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 6302-6-107

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

ENDOPATH ECHELON 45mm RELOADS WITH GRIPPING SURFACE TECHNOLOGY (GST), ECHELON Endopath Stapler, Endoscopic Linear Cutter Reload (+Gripping Surface technology), 45MM WHITE VASCULAR/THIN, Product No. GST45W

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

RGT.LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.- DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement. Product Number: 6637-0-931

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SERIES II TIBIAL BEAR INSERT-Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 3052-0524

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7521

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

LEFT LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 6637-0-228

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Scorpio-Flex Ttl Kn P-S Tib Brg Insrt Asy- Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-15-0324

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

LEFT X-LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement. Product Number: 6637-0-328

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

P7 32MM 1O DEGREE +4MM INSERT Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 6302-6-307

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon 8.5-9.5-10.5. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures of the esophagus in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-400P-1080

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

MEDLINE ADULT BLOOD CULTURE KIT, Reorder Number DYNDH1694A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

NovoTHOR Whole Body Light Pod, Gen 3.0 (1) Product Code S2188 - Reg (2) Product Code S2189 - Reg PRX (3) Product Code S2190 - XL

THOR Photomedicine Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

MB362R - JACOBSON DUROGRIP TC Micro Needle Holder, straight, 8 3/4", (220 mm), "TC JACOBSON NDL HLD STR JAW 220MM";

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, general hospital use, labeled as: a) Baby PICC Kit, kit number UIBP90J; b) Baby PICC Kit, kit number UIBP90K; c) PORT PACK (PS 058330), kit number UIPO82AB; d) Pediatric PICC Kit, kit number UIPP76K;

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO TOTAL KNEE CONCENTRIC DOME PATELLA-SZ #11 -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-2110

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Achieva 1.5T Initial system. Model (REF) Numbers 781178.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, Obstetrical & Gynecological use, labeled as: a) LOWER PELVIC PACK, kit number AGLP52L; b) OB/GYN DAVINCI PACK A RG BASIN, kit number HGOB98G; c) DAVINCI GYN PACK, kit number HHDV17; d) KIT, GYNE ROBOTIC, kit number MMGR44D; e) KIT, MAJOR LITHOTOMY, kit number MMJL16E; f) GYN PACK, kit number SMGY46; g) Lithotomy Pack, kit number THLH71C; h) ASC HYSTEROSCOPY PACK (PS 020634), kit number UIHY16AA; i) GYN LAPAROSCOPY HPES, kit number

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

DURATION PLASTIC PATELLA-DURACON Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6642-2-200

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT-Intended for knee replacement Part Number:72-4-7512

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO TS TIB INSERT -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 72-4-7524

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Terragene Integron IT26-C Terragene Integron IT26-C with extender Benco Dental Chemical Integrator [5726-583] Tuttnauer (WTL198-0082) Terragene Integron (PCD26-C) Terragene Bionova PCD (PCD222-C)

TERRAGENE S.A.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

RGT.LARGE-PCA MOD.REV.- DUR.REV.INSERT Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6637-0-928

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, Obstetrical & Gynecological use, labeled as: a) C-SECTION PACK, kit number FDCS01AA; b) C-SECTION PACK, kit number FDCS01AB; c) C-SECTION STERILE PACK, kit number HGCS68J; d) C-SECTION PACK, kit number HICS50H; e) C-SECTION PPS, kit number LLCI66; f) C-Section drape Pack, kit number RBCS12R; g) C-Section, kit number THCS49B; h) C-SECTION PACK (PS 020632), kit number UICS50AG;

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) HEART CATHETERIZATION TRAY, kit number JRHC45G; b) TAVR PACK, kit number LLTV10; c) CATH PED LF SJH, kit number SJCA21F; d) CATH HEART ADL LF SJH, kit number SJCH22F; e) INT RAD PORTS-LF - 206060, kit number UDIR58AL

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, general hospital use, labeled as: a) IR NEURO PACK, kit number AGNE20J; b) ADULT CRANIOTOMY PACK, kit number LLCR99; c) LAMINECTOMY PACK, kit number LLLC26; d) KIT, CRANIOTOMY, kit number MMCR11J; e) KIT, NEURO SPINE, kit number MMNS20H; f) IR NEURO PACK, kit number OSIN77; g) NEURO SAH, kit number SANE32H; h) NEURO SAH, kit number SANE32I; i) S78FCH CRANI PACK (PS 132432), kit number UICR10U; j) CRANI PACK (PS039498), kit number

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

MEDLINE BLOOD CULTURE TRAY ADULT, Reorder Number DYNDH1194A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Achieva 3.0T. Model. (REF) Numbers 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, 781345.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

DUR PCA MTK REV INS RT Intended for knee replacement Product Number: 6728-2-709

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Ingenia 1.5T CX. Model (REF) Numbers 781262, 781261.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar. Model (REF) Number 781171.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, gastroenterological & urological, labeled as: AHN BIOPSY STERILE, kit number AHBP12A

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, general & plastic surgery, labeled as: a) Breast Plastics Pack, kit number BBPL20D; b) MINOR PLASTIC, kit number WPMP16H

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, Obstetrical & Gynecological use, labeled as: a) LABOR & DELIVERY PACK, kit number HILD52F; b) LABOR & DELIVERY PACK, kit number HILD52G

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

EZDilate Wire Guided Balloon 13.5-14.5-15.5. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures in the alimentary tract in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-410X-1555

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

SCORPIO U-DOME PATELLA -Intended for knee replacement Part Number: 73-3708

Howmedica Osteonics Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, urological, labeled as: a) UROLOGY DAVINCI PACK, kit number HGUR87G; b) CYSTO PACK, kit number LVCY20; c) URO ROBOTIC PACK, kit number LVUR44;

American Contract Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 7, 2024

Achieva 1.5T Conversion. Model (REF) Numbers 781346, 781283.

Philips North America

FDA Devices Critical Feb 7, 2024

EvAir CPRSR Kit Upgrade: a) DISS/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; b) DISS/NEMA 5-15 115V 60 HZ, Model Number M1230847; c) NIST/BS 1363 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; d) NIST/BS 546 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849; e) NIST/CEE 7/7 230V 50/60 HZ, Model Number M1230849;

Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.

What to do with this

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Data sources

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.