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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 172 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

FloTrac Sensor with Vamp System, REF: MHD6AZ, MHD6AZ5 , MHD6C502 STIRLEEO, Rx only. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

Acumen IQ Sensor, REFs: AIQS6, AIQS65, AIQS6R, AIQS6R5, AIQS8, AIQS85, AIQS8R5, Rx only, Sterile EO. For use in intravascular pressure monitoring.

Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

GIF-HQ190, EVIS EXERA III GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 6, 2023

AuDX PRO, mobile medical devices for hearing examinations, Model Number SOH100098, Part Number 100098-AUP

PATH

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 26 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178568

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178566

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178556

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Nov 29, 2023

VariSoft infusion set, Model Number 1002828

Unomedical A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

stryker Sage PrimaFit External Urine Management System for the Female Anatomy

Sage Products Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 28 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178570

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

GEM Premier 3000 PAK - pH, pCO2, pO2, Hct, Na+, K+, Ca++, Part Numbers 00024307507, 00024315007, 00024330007, 00024345007, 00024360007

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

EXALT Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope: Outer box UPN# M00542420 & Outer box UPN# M0054242CE0.

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178408

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178410

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Nov 29, 2023

Choleodochoscope. Model Numbers: CHF-BP30, CHF-CB30L, CHF-P60.

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MOM0130069X6

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 12 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178554

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MOM0130068X5

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

GEM Premier 3000 PAK - pH, pCO2, pO2, Hct, Part Numbers 00024307504, 00024330004, 00024345004

Instrumentation Laboratory

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 14 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178404

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 10 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178400

Biomet, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Medtronic Mo.Ma Ultra Proximal Cerebral Protection Device, Model Number MUS0130069X6

Medtronic Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Transnasal esophagovideoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the esophagus and stomach. Model Number: PEF-V.

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Cystonephroscope-endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the bladder, urethra, and kidney Model Numbers: CYF-5, CYF-VH, CYF-VHR.

Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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.

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

IRON assay, Reference Numbers 6K95-41 and 6K95-30

Sentinel CH SpA

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Ingenia 1.5T CX

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

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

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Achieva 1.5T

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 29, 2023

Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 16 MM- Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178558

Biomet, Inc.

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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.