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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 167 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2024

Model No. ENF-XP, RHINO-LARYNGOFIBERSCOPE

Shirakawa Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2024

XScribe Cardiac Stress Testing System, version 6, with below product names and codes: a) XS6/RS6 REVIEW WKSTN KIT, XR-6AC-BXXXX; b) XS6/RS6 REVIEW WKSTN KIT, XR-6AC-DXXXX; c) XS6/RS6 REVIEW WKSTN KIT, XR-6AC-XXXXX; d) XS6 WAM TTL KIT IEC XML BRAZIL, XSCRIBE-5AX-XXBRZ; e) XS6 WAM TTL SYS Z200 AHA XML, XSCRIBE-6AA-AAAAA; f) XS6 WAM TTL SYS Z200 BCRT IEC, XSCRIBE-6AA-ADBXX; g) XS6 WAM TTL SYS Z200 PCRT AHA XML, XSCRIBE-6AA-AFAAA; h) XS6 WAM TTL SYS Z200 PCRT AHA SVR, XSCRIBE-6AA-AFAAC; i) X

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2024

Peri-Guard Repair Patch, Product Codes: a) PC1016NBIO: 10X16CMUS, b) PC1225NBIO: 12X25CMUS, c) PC0404NBIO: 4X4CMUS, d) PC0608NBIO: 6X8CMUS, e) PC0814NBIO: 8X14CMUS

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 17, 2024

Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit (REF/Name): 1410MSK/ Mission Kit 14G x 10CM; 1416MSK/ Mission Kit 14G x 16CM; 1610MSK/ Mission Kit 16G x 10CM; 1616MSK/ Mission Kit 16G x 16CM; 1810MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 10CM; 1816MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 16CM; 1820MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 20CM; 1825MSK/ Mission Kit 18G x 25CM; 2010MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 10CM; 2016MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 16CM; 2020MSK/ Mission Kit 20G x 20CM

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Quality Choice No Drip Extra Moisturizing Nasal Pump Mist Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%, 12 Hour Nasal Decongestant, 1 fl oz (30 mL) bottle, Distributed by C.D.M.A, Inc. 43157 W 9 Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375, NDC# 63868-676-01, UPC 6-35515-98847-7.

Seaway Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Nasal Spray Original No Drip Oxymetazoline HCl Nasal Solution, 12 Hour Pump Mist, 1 FL oz. (30 mL) bottle, a) Quality Choice, Distributed by C.D.M.A. Inc., 43157 W 9 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375, NDC# 63868-607-01, UPC 6-35515-98843-9, b) Premier Value, Distributed by: Pharmacy Value Alliance, LLC, 407 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087 UPC 8-40986-03509-8.

Seaway Pharma Inc.

FDA Drug Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Quality Choice No Drip Severe Congestion Nasal Pump Mist, Oxymetazoline hydrochloride 0.05%, Nasal Decongestant, 12 Hours, 1 fl. oz. bottle, Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc., 43157 W 9 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48375, NDC 63868-608-01, UPC 6-35515-98846-0

Seaway Pharma Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Merit Maestro Microcatheter, Reference Numbers: 28MC2111045/B, 28MC21110ST/B, 28MC2113045/B, 28MC21130SN/CNB, 28MC21130ST/B, 28MC2115045/B, 28MC2115045/C, 28MC21150SN/B, 28MC21150ST/B, 28MC2411045/D, 28MC24110SN/D, 28MC24110ST/D, 28MC2413045/D, 28MC24130SN/F, 28MC24130ST/D, 28MC24130ST-W/A, 28MC2415045/D, 28MC24150ST/D, 28MC24150ST/F, 28MC28110ST/D, 28MC2813045/D, 28MC28130SN/D, 28MC28130SN/F, 28MC28130ST/D, 28MC28150SN/D, 28MC28150SN/F, 29MC2911045/D, 29MC29130SN/F,

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 10, 2024

Omnipod 5 App (on compatible Android smartphones), Software Versions 1.1 - 1.2.3 (current). US: PT-000599- Omnipod 5 App Software Package (provided through Google Play), EU: PT-001323- Omnipod 5 App Software Package (provided on locked-down Controllers (PT-001194 and PT-001193). Used to control an insulin pump.

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jan 10, 2024

Regard Dressing change kit, Item Number 800026006

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Xstar Kojo Safety Slit Knife, 2.5mm 45¿ Bevel Up, Part Number 373025

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Protege GPS Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent System, product number SERB65-09-60-80, Sterile.

Medtronic Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 10, 2024

Catalog No. 9251R1, 9251R2, 9251R3 TRACHEOSTOMY CARE SET / STERILE - LATEX FREE

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Reverse Shoulder System e+, REF 509-01-032, RSP Humeral Socket Insert, Sz. 32mm, Semi-Constrained, Sterile H2o2, CE 2797

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Merit Pursue Microcatheter, REF: 28HC17130SN, 28HC17150ST/A, 29HC2015045/A, 29HC20150SN/A, 29HC20150ST, CE 2797, STERILEEO, Rx ONLY

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System, REF: NT821731C, STERILEEO, Rx only

Natus Medical Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

KeySplint Hard Clear - Indicated for the fabrication of orthodontic and dental appliances such as mouthguards, nightguards, splints, repositioners, and retainers Item No.: 4220011

Keystone Industries

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

External Drainage System Collection Bag, REF: NT821732C, STERILEEO, Rx only

Natus Medical Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

REF 130-03-738, All-Poly e + Patella, Domed Tri-Peg, 9x38mm, STERILE H2O2

Encore Medical, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Conventional Knife Crescent 2.5mm, 55 degrees bevel up, Part Number 373807

Beaver Visitec International, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 10, 2024

Catalog No. 1443 DRESSING CHANGE TRAY / STERILE - LATEX FREE

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Impella Connect, software portal for online device management that allows clinicians and Impella support staff to remotely view Impella data.

Abiomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 10, 2024

Catalog No. 800 TRACHEOSTOMY CARE TRAY - STERILE -LATEX FREE

Busse Hospital Disposables, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Covidien Valleylab FT10, FT Series Energy Platform, REF: VLFT10GEN, DLVLFT10GEN, VLFT10GENZD

Covidien

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Vitality Polyaxial Screw, 7.5mmx 50mm, REF: 07.02000.118, used with Vitality and Vital Spinal Fixation System

Zimmer Biomet Spine Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Fountain, REF: IS4-135-30 and IS4-90-10, CE2797, STERILEEO, Rx ONLY

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 10, 2024

SEROLOGY ToRCH lgM 2022 POSITIVE CONTROLI Intended for use with in vitro assays for determination of IgM antibodies to Cytomegalovirus (CMV), IgM antibodies to Rubella Virus, IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii, IgM antibodies to Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and 2. Catalog Number: SR10349

Randox Laboratories Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 10, 2024

Trilogy Evo and Trilogy Evo O2 Material Numbers BL2110X15B BR2110X18B CA2110X12B DE2100X13B DE2110X13B DS2100X11B DS2110X11B EE2100X15B EE2110X15B ES2100X15B ES2110X15B EU2100X15B EU2100X19 EU2110X15B FR2100X14B FR2110X14B FX2100X15B GB2110X15B IA2100X15B IA2110X15B IN2100X15B IN2100X19 IN2110X15B IT2100X21B IT2110X21B JP2100X16B JP2110X16B KR2110X15B LA2100X15B LA2110X15B ND2110X15B RDE2100X13B RDE2110X13B RDS2110X11B RIN2100X15B RIN2110X15B RJP2100X16B RJP

Philips Respironics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Atrium Oasis Drain Single W / AC, Part No. 3600-100

Atrium Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Landauer microSTARii reader, Medical Dosimetry System, Model Numbers: 18000-000/18001-000/18007-000

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

RibLoc U Plus 90 Instrument PRIMARY GUIDE ASSY, LOW PROFILE REF RBL2320 The RBL2320, Low Profile Primary Guide is an instrument used with a power system to compress the RibLoc plates onto the bone, determine the length of the screw to install, locate the position of the holes to drill, and provide proper orientation for the installation of the screws.

Acumed LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Alinity ci-series System Control Module, REF: 03R70-01

Abbott Laboratories

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-20, Programmable pump

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

Tracheostomy care kits: (1) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray with 14 Fr Suction Catheter, REF DYND40580, Sterile; (2) Medline Tracheostomy Clean and Care Tray, REF DYND4061030, Sterile; (3) Medline Basic Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T4691A, Sterile; (4) Medline Tracheostomy Care Kit with Glove, REF CC4681A, Sterile; (5) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF CC3T3030A, Sterile; and (6) Medline Mini Tracheostomy Care Kit, REF DYND40622, Non-sterile.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

DeRoyal CARDIAC CATH SET-UP KIT PGYBK, REF 89-10572

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Arjo medical beds, Models Enterprise 5000X, Enterprise 8000X, Enterprise 9000X and Citadel, assembled with IndiGo Drive Assistance module and retrofitted with IndiGo Drive Assistance modules

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-40, Programmable pump

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

Product Code 0848, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Dual Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Dual Plus

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Arjo medical beds, Models Enterprise 5000X, Enterprise 8000X, Enterprise 9000X and Citadel, assembled with IndiGo Drive Assistance module and retrofitted with IndiGo Drive Assistance modules

ARJOHUNTLEIGH POLSKA Sp. z.o.o.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

Product Code 0847, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Plus Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Plus

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 3, 2024

Hookup Accessories used with MEDIVATORS ADVANTAGE PLUS and ADVANTAGE PLUS Pass Thru Automated Endoscope Reprocessors Model # Model Description 2-8-001 HU ZERO CHANNEL NO LT 2-8-010 ASSY, HOOK-UP, OLYMPUS 2-8-014 HOOKUP, OPTIM LT 2-8-030 ASSY, HOOKUP, PENTAX-0K 2-8-040 ASSY, HKUP STORZ 0K 2-8-070 ASSY, HU VISION SCIENCE 2-8-112 ASSY, HOOKUP OLMPUS 1K 2-8-120 ASSY, HOOKUP FUJI 1K 2-8-210 ASSY, HOOK-UP OLYMPUS 2K 2-8-213 ASSY, HOOKUP, OLYMPUS-2K 2-8-218 ASSY HOOKUP OLY 2K 2-8-236 AS

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

Product Code 0846, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Dual Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode, Mega Soft Universal Dual Cord

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Jan 3, 2024

Liberty Select Cycler, Model numbers RTLR180343 and RTLR180111

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

Product Code 0845, MEGADYNE MEGA SOFT Universal Patient Return Electrode, Reusable Patient Return Electrode

Megadyne Medical Products, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

(1) Nursing Skills kit, SKU #EDUC05038B, Case UPC 40195327019878, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Jan 3, 2024

(1) Nurse Kit, SKU #EDUC1025, Case UPC 40195327196647, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.; and (2) Nursing Tote Kit, SKU #EDUC5056A, Case UPC 40195327153695, Non-sterile, For Training Purposes Only, Not For Human Use.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Dec 27, 2023

Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), Large Volume Pump LVP-0004

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater, Model: MCH-1000(m), Power: 115V-60Hz, 16A

CardioQuip, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

Injection Needle, 3 Fr., REF: 27030N; Injection Cannula, 6 Fr., REF: 27182A

Karl Storz Endoscopy

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 27, 2023

CardioQuip Modular Cooler-Heater, Model: MCH-1000(i), Power: 115V-60Hz, 16A

CardioQuip, LLC

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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.