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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Codman CerebroFlo EVD Catheter with Endexo Technology. Contains 5 sets. Product ID: 37.550.501. The CerebroFlo EVD Catheter is a 3.3 mm diameter (10 Fr.), 35 cm long polyurethane catheter for diverting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles of the brain through a series of drainage holes near the catheter's bullet shaped tip.
Integra LifeSciences Corp. (NeuroSciences)
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401652; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
BARD Dynamic XT Steerable, Product Number 201103, REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
LUCAS 2 Model Number: 99576 Catalog Numbers: 99576-000024 and 99576-000011 UDI-DI code: 00883873904565 LUCAS 3 Model Number: 99576 Catalog Number: 99576-000043 UDI-DI code: 00883873861875 LUCAS 3.1 Model Number: 99576 Catalog Number: 99576-000063 UDI-DI code: 00883873834329 LUCAS chest compression System is to be used for performing external cardiac compressions on adult patients who have acute circulatory arrest defined as absence of spontaneous breathing and pulse, and loss
Jolife AB
Namic Angiographic Manifold, custom, Medline Product Number/SKU 64038200; Cardiopulmonary bypass adaptor, stopcock, manifold, or fitting.
Medline Industries, LP
Brand Name: DONJOY Product Name: ICEMAN, W/COLDPAD, NS, RH Model/Catalog Number: 11-9099 Software Version: No Product Description: 11-9099 - ICEMAN, W/COLDPAD, 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
CS Uni-Directional w Auto ID, Product Number D135303; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401923; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401932; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Revolution CT, x-ray computed tomography, Model Numbers 5590000 and 5590000-6
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Daig Livewire Steerable, Product Number 401908; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Namic Angiographic Manifold, custom, Medline Product Number/SKU 64038402; Cardiopulmonary bypass adaptor, stopcock, manifold, or fitting.
Medline Industries, LP
Namic Preceptor Manifold, custom, Medline Product Number/SKU 64039307; Extravascular blood pressure transducer
Medline Industries, LP
BARD Dynamic XT Deca Steerable, Product Number 201102, REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
BARD Dynamic Tip Steerable, Product Number 200131; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Medline medical convenience kits, containing Namic Manifold, Labeled as: 1. MTS,RT,HANDED/LFT,HRT,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60010508; 2. DBD-MTS,LEFT HEART,KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU 60160075; 3. CARDIAC CATH PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ04636N; 4. CATH LAB TRAY, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ24250G; 5. CATH LAB PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ38333D; 6. CATH LAB PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ38333F; 7. CATH LAB ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ50779G;
Medline Industries, LP
BARD EP XT Steerable, Product Number 200794; REPROCESSED ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY CATHETER
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
See RES for complete list. Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PLASTIC BIN W/MISC KITS, Model Number: ACC010499; 2) BREAST-HERNIA-PORT CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS984853J; 3) KIT UROLOGY URETHROPLASTY, Model Number: DYKMBNDL117C; 4) KIT PLASTIC INSERT TISSUE EXPA, Model Number: DYKMBNDL158; 5) KIT PLASTIC ABDOMINOPLASTY, Model Number: DYKMBNDL170; 6) KIT PLASTIC ABDOMINOPLASTY, Model Number: DYKMBNDL170A; 7) KIT PLASTIC ABDOMINOPLASTY, Model Number: DYKMBNDL170B; 8) KIT PLASTIC ABDOMINOPLASTY, Model Numbe
Medline Industries, LP
Halyard CARDIAC CATH TRAY SHANDS JAX kit. Model Number: SHND401-04, SHND401-05.
AVID Medical, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) WMC I D PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ50806L
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PPE KIT, Model Number: DYK1011945P
Medline Industries, LP
One Step K in vitro diagnostic test REF: 81A4
DFI Co., Ltd.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) LITHOTOMY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ83185; 2) LITHOTOMY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ83185A; 3) LAP BASIN, Model Number: DYNJVB91109D
Medline Industries, LP
Prodisc C SK U.S. IMPLANT EXTRA LARGE 5MM. Model: PDSXL5 Total cervical disc replacement.
Centinel Spine, Inc.
See RES for complete list. Medline Convenience Kits: 1) OPEN HEART CDS, Model Number:CDS840015AQ; 2) OPEN HEART CDS, Model Number:CDS840015AQ; 3) OPEN HEART CDS, Model Number:CDS840023T; 4) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number:CDS840087AI; 5) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number:CDS840087AK; 6) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number:CDS840087AL; 7) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number:CDS840087AM; 8) OPEN HEART, Model Number:CDS840150S; 9) OPEN HEART, Model Number:CDS840150T;
Medline Industries, LP
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-000025, 99577-000047, 99577-001256, 99577-001217, 99577-001241, 99577-001255, 99577-001219, 99577-001957, 99577-001935, 99577-001964, 99577-001955, 99577-001956, 99577-001588, 99577-001958, 99577-001950, 99577-001962, 99577-002178, 99577-001372, 99577-001938, 99577-000045; LIFEPAK 1000, REF: 99425-000025, 99425-000023, 99425-000096; LIFEPAK 35, REF: 99335-000013, 99335-000031; LIFEPAK 20e, REF: 99507-000122
Physio-Control, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BASIC NERVE BLOCK TRAY W/LINEN, Model Number:PAIN0150C
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) SCC RF PAIN MGMT, Model Number:DYNJ56436A; 2) SCC RF PAIN MGMT, Model Number:DYNJ56436B; 3) SCC RF PAIN MGMT, Model Number:DYNJ56436C; 4) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number:DYNJRA1979; 5) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number:DYNJRA1979A; 6) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number:DYNJRA1979B; 7) VARITHENA TRAY 2, Model Number:DYNJRA2608; 8) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number:SAMPA0108
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DYNDA3003, Model Number: DENTAL PACK; 2) DYNJ87157, Model Number: GULLO SURGICAL PACK
Medline Industries, LP
Convenience kits containing Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with Rotating Adaptor CORONARY ANGIO PACK Model numbers ANCA80AP ANCA80AQ
American Contract Systems Inc
Brand Name: Spacelabs Ultraview SL Command Module Product Name: SL Command Module Model/Catalog Number: 91496 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Command Module (91496) is the core of the Spacelabs patient monitoring system, providing the processing power for all basic physiologic parameters. The Command Module inserts into the side of a Spacelabs patient monitor. A variety of configurations can be selected to suit the monitoring needs of specific patients or care units in the hos
Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT SURG ONC EXCISION BREAST, Model Number:DYKMBNDL84A; 2) KIT SURG ONC EXPLORATORY LAP, Model Number:DYKMBNDL87A; 3) CT BIOPSY TRAY, Model Number:DYNDH1143C; 4) BIOPSY SPECIALS PACK, Model Number:DYNDH1873; 5) BIOPSY SPECIALS PACK, Model Number:DYNDH1934; 6) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, Model Number:DYNJ17489I; 7) C T BIOPSY TRAY-LF, Model Number:DYNJ17558D; 8) RIGHT HEART BIOPSY TRAY, Model Number:DYNJ19063K; 9) VOR PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ48539; 10) VO
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ANGIO PROCEDURE PACK, Model Number:00-401824AB; 2) OR ARTERIOGRAM, Model Number:CDS985094F; 3) INTRAVASOR CATH KIT, Model Number:DYK1060193I; 4) KIT SURG ONC LAP DIAG/CV CATH, Model Number:DYKMBNDL153; 5) KIT ACES INSERT PERCUTANEOUS T, Model Number:DYKMBNDL4A; 6) KIT ACES INSERT PERCUTANEOUS T, Model Number:DYKMBNDL4B; 7) VEIN PROCEDURE KIT, Model Number:DYNDA2076C; 8) CARDIAC CATH PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ0150605AC; 9) CARDIAC CATH PACK-LF, Model
Medline Industries, LP
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 25ga DEX Nano Tapered AWH Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4005-25
Katalyst Surgical, LLC
Uric Acid in vitro diagnostic test REF: 31H0P
DFI Co., Ltd.
DEX Ophthalmic Tissue Forceps, 23ga DEX Maculorhexis Forceps, Model/Catalog Number: DVF4019-23
Katalyst Surgical, LLC
VOCSN V+Pro package, REF: PRT-01198-000; VOCSN V+Pro unit, REF: PRT-01185-000
Ventec Life Systems, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT STC TRACHEOSTOMY, Model Number:DYKMBNDL55; 2) KIT STC TRACHEOSTOMY, Model Number:DYKMBNDL55A; 3) TRACH TOTE, Model Number:DYNJ85691
Medline Industries, LP
See full list in RES, exceeds character limit 1) GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS981504G; 2) BAP NORTH ROBOTIC SURGERY CDS, Model Number: CDS982407P; 3) ROBOTIC GYN CDS-1, Model Number: CDS982893I; 4) GYN LAPAROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS983300J; 5) NHP ROBOTIC GYNE CDS, Model Number: CDS984243G; 6) ROBOTIC-LF, Model Number: CDS984543D; 7) ROBOTIC-LF, Model Number: CDS984543F; 8) ROBOTIC-LF, Model Number: CDS984543G; 9) ROBOTIC-LF, Model Number: CDS984543I; 10) GYN CDS,
Medline Industries, LP
Halyard CARDIAC CATH PACK SAN23CARDQ kit. Model Number: DRCC36.
AVID Medical, Inc.
See RES for complete list. Medline Convenience Kits: 1) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860015U; 2) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860015V; 3) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860015W; 4) MAJOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860015X; 5) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860016P; 6) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860016Q; 7) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860016R; 8) MINOR LAPAROTOMY CDS, Model Number: CDS860016S; 9) LAP GASTRIC BYPASS CDS, Model Number
Medline Industries, LP
Prodisc C SK U.S. IMPLANT EXTRA LARGE 6MM. Model Number: PDSXL6. Total cervical disc replacement.
Centinel Spine, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) HYSTEROSCOPY, Model Number: CDS984086I; 2) KIT GYN ONCOLOGY LAP, Model Number: DYKMBNDL91A; 3) VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0373807J; 4) VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0373807K; 5) D&C/HYSTEROSCOPY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ0547084O; 6) HYSTER/RESECTOSCOPE #78-RF, Model Number: DYNJ21824R; 7) MINOR VAGINAL #76-RF, Model Number: DYNJ27434R; 8) VAG HYST PACK, Model Number: DYNJ31344J; 9) VAG HYST PACK, Model Number: DY
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PICC LINE TRAY, Model Number:00-401993O; 2) CODE CART ADULT 4 CENTRAL LINE, Model Number:ACC010268B; 3) CODE CART ADULT 4 CENTRAL LINE, Model Number:ACC010268C; 4) TRAY 6 CENTRAL LINE A, Model Number:ACC010487; 5) PEDS PICC INSERTION TRAY, Model Number:CVI3650; 6) LINE ATTIRE KIT, Model Number:DYKM2170; 7) PK BNDL CENT LINE PROTECT KIT, Model Number:DYKM2274; 8) KIT SURG ONC LAP DIAG/PORT INS, Model Number:DYKMBNDL153C; 9) KIT SURG ONC INSERT CENT.VE
Medline Industries, LP
BioFire Joint Infection (JI) Panel REF: RFIT-ASY-0138, 30 test Kit.
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BAPTIST FLOYD ENDO GI KIT, Model Number: DYKE1455B; 2) GI LAB OTHER ENDO KIT, Model Number: DYKE1721
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS984609B; 2) ARTHROSCOPY TRAYS, Model Number: DYNJ22501G; 3) ARTHROSCOPY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ32715F; 4) CHS ARTHROSCOPY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ50834C; 5) ARTHROSCOPY TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ51069
Medline Industries, LP
LUX-DX II, Arrythmia detector and alarm, Model M302, with SERVER SW LATITUDE DRAGON US, Model 6460, Version 7.5
Boston Scientific Corporation
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ANGIO PROCEDURE PACK, Model Number:00-401824AA; 2) ENDO KIT W/SYRINGE, Model Number:DYKE1743; 3) BGMC ANGIOGRAPHY PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ0800934D; 4) GENERAL ENDO PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ0842873J; 5) ANGIO PROCEDURE PACK, Model Number:DYNJ32328; 6) OR ANGIO PACK-LF, Model Number:DYNJ43415C; 7) ANGIO PACK II, Model Number:DYNJ44066A; 8) SOUTH CATH LAB PACK, Model Number:DYNJ61978A; 9) BIOPSY ANGIO TRAY ALEX, Model Number:DYNJ63542B; 10) SURGICA
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Surgical Drapes: 1) SHEET,DRAPE,40X58,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2410; 2) DRAPE,SHEET,ECONOMY,40X58",ST,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2411; 3) SHEET,DRAPE, 40X70,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2412; 4) DRAPE,MEDIUM,TAPE,40X70",ST,50/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2412T; 5) SHEET,DRAPE,53X77,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2414; 6) DRAPE,SHEET,3/4,53X77",ST,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2414R; 7) DRAPE,SHEET,ULTRAGARD,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2414UG; 8) DRAPE,RNF,53X77",ST,20/CS, Model Number:
Medline Industries, LP
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.