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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FloTrac Sensor with Vamp System, REF: MHD6AZ, MHD6AZ5 , MHD6C502 STIRLEEO, Rx only. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Acumen IQ Sensor, REFs: AIQS6, AIQS65, AIQS6R, AIQS6R5, AIQS8, AIQS85, AIQS8R5, Rx only, Sterile EO. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
GIF-HQ190, EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
AuDX PRO, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098-AUP
PATH
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 26 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178568
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178556
Biomet, Inc.
VariSoft infusion set, Model Number 1002828
Unomedical A/S
stryker Sage PrimaFit External Urine Management System for the Female Anatomy
Sage Products Inc
Signmoidovideoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon). Model Number: PCF-S.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Tracheal fiberscope-airway management, which includes observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management. Model Numbers: LF-DP, LF-GP, LF-TP.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178570
Biomet, Inc.
Medline manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. Adult Resuscitator REF #s: CPRM1116FPM, CPRM1116FPM4, CPRM1116M, CPRM1116MC, CPRM1116PM, CPRM1116PMT, CPRM1126FM, CPRM1126FPM, CPRM1126FPWM, CPRM1126M; 2. Infant Resuscitator REF #s: CPRM3312FM, CPRM3312FM123, CPRM3312FPM, CPRM3312FPM3, CPRM3312FPMC, CPRM3312M, CPRM3312M3, CPRM3312P3M3, CPRM3312PM, CPRM3312PM2, CPRM3312PMC2, CPRM3312PMTD1, CPRM3312PMX, CPRM3312PWM, CPRM3322FM, CPRM332
SunMed Holdings, LLC
GEM Premier 3000 PAK - pH, pCO2, pO2, Hct, Na+, K+, Ca++, Part Numbers 00024307507, 00024315007, 00024330007, 00024345007, 00024360007
Instrumentation Laboratory
Ventlab, LLC AirFlow manual resuscitator devices with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. AirFlow Adult Resuscitator REF #s: AF1140MB-M5, AF1140MB-D5, AF5142OB, AF5142MB, AF5142MB-D235, AF1142MBP, AF5142MBP, AF5140MB, AF5140MB-2, AF5140MB-D6, AF5140MB-F, AF1140MB-T, AF1140MB-PW, AF5140MB-PW, AF1140MB-I, AF5140MB-I, AF5140MBN, AF1140MBS, AF5140MBS, AF1140MB-X, AF5140MB-X, AF1140MB-P, AF5140MBP, AF1140MB-K, AF5140MBS-I,AF5140MBPF-G10, AF5140MBP-G10, AF1140MBP
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Gastroscope-endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) and for endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract. Model Numbers: GF-UC140P-AL5, GF-UCT180, GF-UE160-AL5.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope: Outer box UPN# M00542420 & Outer box UPN# M0054242CE0.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178410
Biomet, Inc.
Choleodochoscope. Model Numbers: CHF-BP30, CHF-CB30L, CHF-P60.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MOM0130069X6
Medtronic Inc
Bronchoscope-for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. Model Numbers: BF-1T150, BF-1T60, BF-1TH190, BF-1TQ170, BF-3C160, BF-3C40, BF-H190, BF-MP190F, BF-MP60, BF-P150, BF-P190, BF-P60, BF-Q170, BF-Q190, BF-XP190, BF-XP60, BF-XT160, BF-XT190. 510(k)s: K023984, K121959, K963033, K172726, K201758, K033225, K183419.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Rhinolaryngoscope-for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the nasal lumens and airway anatomy (including nasopharyngeal and trachea). Model Numbers: ENF-T3, ENF-VT2, ENF-VT3.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 12 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178554
Biomet, Inc.
Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MOM0130068X5
Medtronic Inc
Colonoscope-indicated for use within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: PCF-H180AI, PCF-H180AL, PCF-H190DI, PCF-H190DL, PCF-H190I, PCF-H190L, PCF-H190TI, PCF-H190TL, PCF-HQ190I, PCF-HQ190L, PCF-PH190I, PCF-PH190L, PCF-Q180AI, PCF-Q180AL, PCF-S.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Ventlab, LLC BreathTech manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. BreathTech Adult Resuscitator REF #s: BT5107F & BT5104P; 2. BreathTech Child Resuscitator REF #s: BT3030, BT3034, & BT3025; 3. BreathTech Infant Resuscitator REF #s: BT2415K, BT2416, BT2032, BT2016, BT2035, BT2216, BT2036, BT2023, BT2026, BT2220-2, BT2020, BT2220, BT2220F, BT2215, BT2415, BT2014, BT2027, BT2015, BT2029, BT2037, BT2048, BT2034, BT2034W, BT2234, BT223
SunMed Holdings, LLC
GEM Premier 3000 PAK - pH, pCO2, pO2, Hct, Part Numbers 00024307504, 00024330004, 00024345004
Instrumentation Laboratory
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404
Biomet, Inc.
EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope, 2 pack: Outer box UPN# M00542421, Inner box UPN # M00542420 & Outer box UPN# M0054242CE1, Inner box UPN # M0054242CE0.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400
Biomet, Inc.
Bronchoscope - Ultrasonic: endoscopic real-time ultrasonic imaging, ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other endoscopic procedures within the airways, trancheobronchial tree, esophagus and surrounding organs Model Numbers: BF-UC180F, BF-UC190F.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Ureteralscope- for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the ureter, kidney and biliary tract (common bile duct and hepatic duct). Model Numbers: URF-P6, URF-P6R.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Ventlab, LLC STAT-Check manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. STAT-Check Adult Resuscitator REF #: SC9101B; 2. STAT-Check Infant Resuscitator RES #s: SC7101B & SC7101B-M0; 3. STAT-Check Pediatric Resuscitator REF #: SC8121B.
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MUS0130069X6
Medtronic Inc
Ventlab, LLC SafeSpot manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. SafeSpot Infant Resuscitator REF #s: SS3200OBPC-T, SS3204MB-D12, SS3200MB-2, SS3200MB-D1, SS3200OBP, SS3200MB-MMC, SS3200MBP-M00, SS3200MB-PW, SS3200MBP-2I, SS3200MBF-2, SS3204MBF-2, SS3200MB- PWS10, SS3206MCP-S1, SS3204MB, SS3204MC-P2, SS3200MB, SS3200MBP-2, SS3200MBF, SS3200MB-I, SS3200MBP, SS3200OB, SS3200MC, SS3200MC-P2; 2. SafeSpot Safe Spot Bag, D1 Mask with Inflatio
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Transnasal esophagovideoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the esophagus and stomach. Model Number: PEF-V.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Solea Models 2.0 and 3.0 Laser Surgical Instrument, Foot Pedal assembly SUB-00434 with foot pedal CUS-00226 Rev. K reworked
Convergent Dental
Tina-quant D-Dimer Test System, Fibrinogen/Fibrin Degradation Products Assay, Material Numbers 03001245322 - (cobas c 311, 501 and 502; INTEGRA 400 plus), 08105618190 - (cobas c 303 and 503)
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
DBX Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty 10cc-Indicated for treatment of surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury. Model Number: 038100
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, Inc.
SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T
Philips North America Llc
BD gravity sets (Product Name, Catalog #) 32-IN GRAV SET W/0.2 MICRON FILTER BAG ACCESS PORT SS VALVE TEXIUMTM LOW ABSORPTION, Catalog # 4030B-07T and BD GRAVITY BLOOD SET 15 DROP 180 MICRON FILTER SmartSiteTM VALVE NONVENTED, Catalog # 42081E.
Becton Dickinson & Company
Cystonephroscope-endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the bladder, urethra, and kidney Model Numbers: CYF-5, CYF-VH, CYF-VHR.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Tracheal videoscope- For airway management, which includes observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management. Model Number: LF-V.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
IRON assay, Reference Numbers 6K95-41 and 6K95-30
Sentinel CH SpA
Ingenia 1.5T CX
Philips North America Llc
Ventlab, LLC V-Care manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. V-Care Child Resuscitator REF #s: VN4100MB, VN4100MCFB-3, VN4100MCP; 2. V-Care Infant Resuscitator REF #s: VN3100OB, VN3100MB-2, VN3100MB-M01, VNW3100MB-2, VN3100MBP-3M, VN3100MB, VN3100MB-D1, VN3100MB-M00-0, VN3100MB-M1, VN3100OBP, VN3100MB-B, VN3100MB-I, VN3100MBP-000, VN3100MBP-2, VN3100MB-PW2, VN3100MBP, VN3100MBP-D1, VN3100MBPW-D2, VN3100MBP-F, VN3100MXK-2, VN3100MX-F,
SunMed Holdings, LLC
ORION System with software OSS v6.0 and OSS v7.0- An electro-mechanical robotic arm for patient positioning in Radiation Therapy, Radiology, or Radiology image-guided treatment environment. Part Number: 1SOPT00003
LEONI CIA CABLE SYSTEMS
Achieva 1.5T
Philips North America Llc
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558
Biomet, Inc.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
- Check a specific product against the full federal archive before you use or buy it. Recall checker
- Most medical devices recalls come from FDA Devices - browse that agency's full feed. FDA Devices recalls
- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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Nearby categories
Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.
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.