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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RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 250-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491447
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Injection Needle, curved 23 cm, REF: 8598A; Injection Needle, straight, 23 cm, REF: 8598B; Injection Needle, distal 45-degrees, 23 cm, REF: 8598D
Karl Storz Endoscopy
epoc NXS Host Blood Analysis System, Siemens Material Numbers 11413497 (EU), 11413475 (US), 11413506 (CA), 11413517 (MX), 11413518 (ROW), 11413498 (JP), 11413583 (CN, KR), 11413879 (IN) with software versions from 4.9.4 to the current version 4.11.11
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Injection Needle, single cvd. 70 degrees, REF: 738750; Injection Needle, single cvd. 80 degrees, REF: 738752; Injection Needle, bayonet, 13 cm, REF: 738756; Injection Needle, angular, 13 cm, REF: 738758; Needle, bayonet-shaped, REF: 810505; Needle, Septum, angular, REF: 810506
Karl Storz Endoscopy
AcuMatch Hip System, Catalog Number 142-32-27
Exactech, Inc.
Roche Cobas 8000 and Cobas PRO Interface Module (CO8 IM)- IVD FlexLab Automation System -a modular system designed to automate Pre-Analytical and Post-Analytical processing, sample handling in order to automate sample processing in the Laboratory. Hardware versions: FLX-247-00 Firmware versions: COBASa_2.2.0, COBASa_2.3.0
Inpeco S.A.
Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System, Catalog Numbers: a) 314-23-02, b) 314-23-03, c) 314-23-13, d) 314-23-14, e) 314-23-15, f) 314-24-22, g) 314-24-23, h) 314-24-24, i) 314-24-32, j) 314-24-33, k) 314-24-34, l) 314-24-35
Exactech, Inc.
Injection Needle, LUER-lock,0.8mm, REF: 26175PD
Karl Storz Endoscopy
AC Power Adapter for use with the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator, REF: 11140-000098
Physio-Control, Inc.
AirTouch F20 Full Face Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder System, Catalog Numbers: a) 320-36-00, b) 320-36-03, c) 320-36-04, d) 320-36-10, e) 320-36-13, f) 320-38-00, g) 320-38-13, h) 320-40-00, i) 320-40-10, j) 320-42-00, k) 320-42-10, l) 320-42-13, m) 320-46-10, n) 320-46-13
Exactech, Inc.
AirTouch N20 Nasal Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
Abbott CELL-DYN Ruby, Model CD-Ruby, List number 08H67-01, and Abbott CELL-DYN Sapphire, Model CD Sapphire, list number 08H00-01. Multi-parameter, automated hematology analyzer.
Abbott Laboratories
AirFit F30 Full Face Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
0.9% Sodium Chloride: Brand Name: Product Name/Product Code: MAC MEDICAL: 10ML FILL SYRINGE/9210; NURSE ASSIST: 3ML IV FLUSH SYRINGE/1203-BP, 5ML IV FLUSH SYRINGE/1205-BP, 10ML IV FLUSH SYRINGE/1210-BP; SOL: 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE IV FLUSH SYRINGE/PFF001; HALYARD OWENS MINOR: 0.9% USP SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/SS003, 0.9% USP SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/SS005, 0.9% USP SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION/SS010, 10ML SYRINGE STERILE/SS010SFR
Nurse Assist, LLC
AirFit N10 Nasal Masks and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 400-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491448
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Exactech Optetrak Logic PS Knee System, Catalog Numbers: 02-012-35-5009
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Novation Hip System, Catalog Numbers: 134-36-45
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Alteon Hip XLE Liner, Catalog Numbers: a) 01-030-40-0636, b) 01-030-40-0640, c) 01-030-42-0536
Exactech, Inc.
ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgM Test System, Product Number SM9Z7701G
Zeus Scientific, Inc.
Exactech Optetrak Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 200-02-26, b) 200-02-29, c) 200-02-32, d) 200-02-35, e) 200-02-38, f) 200-02-41, g) 200-03-32, h) 200-07-29, i) 200-07-32, j) 200-07-35, k) 204-21-13, l) 204-22-26, m) 208-23-18, n) 208-24-13
Exactech, Inc.
The device is a whole-body CT x-ray system. The acquired x-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body taken at different angles and planes. The system also includes signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories. Philips Inclusive CT has a 72cm bore and includes a detector array that provides 50cm scan field of view.
Philips North America Llc
Venous probe connection cable (REF 701069333 and 701048804) used with the Cardiohelp-i System, part numbers 701072780 and 701041802
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Exactech Truliant Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-35-3509, b) 02-022-35-1509, c) 02-022-35-1513, d) 02-022-35-3010, e) 02-022-35-3509, f) 02-022-35-3510, g) 02-022-35-3511, h) 02-022-35-4511, i) 02-022-44-3512, j) 02-022-47-2509, k) 02-022-51-4519
Exactech, Inc.
Exactech Truliant, Activit-E Knee Insert, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-023-02-0029, b) 02-023-02-0032, c) 02-023-02-0035, d) 02-023-02-0038, e) 02-024-35-1512, f) 02-024-35-1515, g) 02-024-35-1519, h) 02-024-35-2010, i) 02-024-35-2013, j) 02-024-35-2015, k) 02-024-35-2509, l) 02-024-35-2510, m) 02-024-35-2511, n) 02-024-35-2512, o) 02-024-35-3010, p) 02-024-35-3011, q) 02-024-35-3012, r) 02-024-35-3013, s) 02-024-35-3513, t) 02-024-35-3515, u) 02-024-35-4012,
Exactech, Inc.
AirFit F20 Full Face Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
Exactech Vantage Mobile Bearing Tibial Inserts, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-41-23, b) 350-42-03
Exactech, Inc.
VERO BIOTECH GENOSYL DS (Delivery System) Generation 3 Cassette, Model Number 602722-01; generates and delivers nitric oxide (NO) for inhalation at the point of use
Vero Biotech, LLC
ZEUS ELISA Parvovirus B19 IgG Test System, Product Number SM9Z7701M
Zeus Scientific, Inc.
Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm +0, Item Number 00-8777-040-02
Biomet, Inc.
CARDIOHELP-i Heart Lung Support System: Blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal system used to pump blood through the extracorporeal bypass circuit for circulatory and/or pulmonary support for periods appropriate to cardiopulmonary bypass (up to six hours). Product REF Numbers: 701072780; 701048012
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Injection Needle, REF: 25207
Karl Storz Endoscopy
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 750-Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10491449
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Sterile Water: Product Name/Product Code: USP STERILE WATER SYRINGE/1030A, SYRINGE PREFILLED 10 ML/6496722, 30CC PREFILLED SYRINGE/6496723, USP STERILE WATER SYRINGE/1030, 10CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/51638, 30CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/52333, 10CC PREFILLED SYRINGES/1010
Nurse Assist, LLC
RAPIDPoint 500 Systems Measurement Cartridge (with Lactate) 100 -Intended for in vitro diagnostic use and is designed to provide the determination in whole blood. SMN: 10844813
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Philips Azurion systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722078 Azurion 7 M12 722079 Azurion 7 M20 722223 Azurion 7 M12 722224 Azurion 7 M20 722227 Azurion 5 M12 722228 Azurion 5 M20
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Philips Allura systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts: 722001 Allura Xper FD10C 722003 Allura Xper FD10 722006 Allura Xper FD20 722010 Allura Xper FD10 722012 Allura Xper FD20 722015 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722016 Integris H5000 C / Allura 9C 722018 Integris Allura 9 722022 Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722023 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722026 Allura Xper FD10 722028 Allura Xper FD20 722033 Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722035 Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722043 Integris Allura 15 & 1
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Exactech Optetrak Logic Knee System, Catalog Numbers: a) 02-012-47-3011, b) 02-012-47-5009, c) 02-012-47-5011, d) 02-012-65-3013
Exactech, Inc.
Sterile Water/Saline: Product Name/Product Code: CUP STERILE WATER¿ FOIL LID 120 ML/T167005; CUP STERILE SALINE FOIL LID 120 ML/T167007
Nurse Assist, LLC
AirFit F30i Full Face Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
LITe Decompression Snake Arm, REF 48080230
Stryker Spine
Exactech Vantage Ankle System, Catalog Numbers: a) 350-21-04, b) 350-22-03
Exactech, Inc.
Biolox Ceramic Option Head Zimmer 12/14 40mm -3, Item Number 00-8777-040-01
Biomet, Inc.
AirFit N20 Nasal Mask and User Guide
ResMed Ltd.
Sterile Water/Saline: Brand Name: Product Name/Product Code: CARDINAL: 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1020, 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/1022, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/1024, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/10000, 100ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/PT00103419, 100ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/PT00103427; COVIDIEN: STERILE WOUND SOLUTION/90SAL, STERILE WOUND SOLUTION/210SAL; HAYLARD OWENS MINOR: 250ML STERILE WATER BOTTLE/49148, 250ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/49152, 1000ML STERILE SALINE BOTTLE/49154, 100ML STERIL
Nurse Assist, LLC
ACMI Roller Bar Electrodes bearing incorrect pouch label of ACMI USA Elite System and USA Series Right Angle Cutting Loop Electrode Stabilized, 0.012 Wire 24 Fr (8mm), Model: REF MLE 24-012. Product packaged in boxes of 6 pouches. Box of 6 has correct box label of ACMI USA Elite System and USA Series Roller Bar Electrode 24/26 Fr (8/8.667 mm), Model: REF RB,
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
0.9% Sodium Chloride: Product Name/Product Code: 10ML IV FLUSH STERILE FIELD/EMZ10091240
Nurse Assist, LLC
Acrobat-i Vacuum Positioner System, Model Number XP-5000Z
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
VITROS XT 3400 Chemistry System Product Code 6844458 Running Software Version 3.8.0
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
What to do with this
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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.