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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BD Extension Sets (Product Name, Catalog #) BD SmartSite Filter Extension Set PE lined Standard bore 1 SmartSite bonded 0.2um Large PES Filter 1 PC RLL. L: 16 in PV: 4mL, Catalog # 10013902 BD EXTENSION SET TRI-PORT SMALLBORE TUBING CHECK VALVE 3 SmartSite" VALVES, Catalog # 20062E; BD SECONDARY SET VENTED NONVENTED 20 DROP W/ 2 HANGERS, Catalog # 70000N-07; BD MaxGuardTM tri-fuse extension set, Catalog # ME1224; BD 20-IN EXTENSION SET W/ 0.2 MICRON FILTER ONE SmartSiteTM VALVE AND
Becton Dickinson & Company
Hysterovideoscope-For endoscopic diagnosis within the uterus Model Number: HYF-V.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Gastrointestinal videoscope-indicated for use within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). Model Numbers: GIF-1TH190, GIF-1TQ160, GIF-2T160, GIF-2TH180, GIF-H170, GIF-H180, GIF-H180J, GIF-H190, GIF-HQ190, GIF-LV1, GIF-N180, GIF-Q150, GIF-Q160Z, GIF-Q180, GIF-XP180N, GIF-XP190N, GIF-XTQ160. 510(k) Numbers: K112680, K954451, K051645, K100584, K111756, K011151, K123317.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Ventlab, LLC Horizon manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. Horizon Adult Resuscitator REF #s: 9122HZ, HZI9000, HZI9108, 9106HZ, 9110HZ, 9120HZ, 9111HZ, 9100HZ, 9105HZ, 9108HZ, 9006HZ, 9002HZ; 2. Horizon Infant Resuscitator REF #s: 6112HZ, 6123HZ, 6125HZ, 6200HZ, 6106HZ, 6118HZ, 6107HZ, 6013HZ, 6117HZ, 6116HZ, 6019HZ, HZI6000, 6009HZ; 3. Horizon Pediatric Resuscitator REF #s: 8106HZ, 8119HZ, 8115HZ, 8107HZ, 8010HZ, 8004HZ, 8105H
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Duodenovideoscope-EndoTherapy accessories (such as a biopsy forceps), and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery Model Numbers: TJF-145, TJF-150, TJF-Q180V, TJF-Q190V.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Achieva 1.5T Initial System
Philips North America Llc
Hysterofiberscope-For endoscopic diagnosis within the uterus. Model Number: HYF-XP.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Curaplex manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. Curaplex Adult Premium BVM with Bag Reservoir, Manometer, Filter, Peep Valve & Mask, REF # 2442-BVMPAD; 2. Curaplex Child Premium BVM with Bag Reservoir, Manometer, 25cm Pop-off, Filter & Mask, REF # 2442-BVMPCH; 3. Curaplex Child Premium BVM with Bag Reservoir, Manometer, 25cm Pop-off, Filter, Infant and Neonate Mask, REF # 2442-BVMCIN; 4. Curaplex Infant Premium BVM with Ba
SunMed Holdings, LLC
VariSoft infusion set, Model Number 1002827
Unomedical A/S
Small intestinal videoscope-For endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the upper digestive tract (including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine) by oral insertion or the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon, ileocecal valve, and small intestine) by anal insertion. - Model Number: SIF-Q180.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Achieva 1.5T Conversion
Philips North America Llc
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 12 MM -For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178402
Biomet, Inc.
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: 1SOPT00009
LEONI CIA CABLE SYSTEMS
Colonoscope: for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the lower digestive tract (including the anus, rectum, sigmoid colon, colon and ileocecal valve). Model Numbers: CF-2T160I, CF-2T160L, CF-H170I, CF-H170L, CF-H180AI, CF-H180AL, CF-H180DI, CF-H180DL, CF-H190I, CF-H190L, CF-HQ190I, CF-HQ190L, CF-LV1I, CF-LV1L, CF-Q150I, CF-Q150L, CF-Q160S, CF-Q180AI, CF-Q180AL. 510(k) Numbers: K954451, K112680, K100584, K051645, K111756, K001241, K911278.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Ultrasonic gastrovideoscope-Real time ultrasound imaging,ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other endoscopic procedures within the upper gastrointestinal tract and surrounding organs Model Number: TGF-UC180J.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178564
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 10 MM-Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement Item Number: 178552
Biomet, Inc.
BD Alaris Pump infusion sets (Product Name, Catalog #) BD AlarisTM Pump Infusion Set Vented syringe adapter Smallbore Tubing, Catalog # 10010483; BD AlarisTM Pump Infusion Set 1.2 Micron Filter Low Sorbing Tubing (PE Lined) SmartSiteTM Y-site, Catalog # 10010453; BD AlarisTM Pump Infusion Set 0.2 Micron Filter Low Sorbing Tubing (PE Lined) SmartSiteTM Y-site, Catalog # 10010454; BD AlarisTM Pump Infusion Low Sorbing Tubing (PE Lined) Back Check Valve 2 SmartSiteTM Y-sites, Catalog #
Becton Dickinson & Company
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 23 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178565
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 20 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178562
Biomet, Inc.
Mobile airway scope-diagnosis and observation to access airway anatomy, endotracheal/endobronchial intubation and management. Model Numbers: MAF-DM2, MAF-GM, MAF-GM2, MAF-TM, MAF-TM2.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Hysteroscope-For endoscopic diagnosis within the uterus Model Number: HYF-1T.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 22 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178412
Biomet, Inc.
Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar
Philips North America Llc
Intera 1.5T
Philips North America Llc
FilmArray TORCH REF HTFA-ASY-0104. HTFA-ASY-0104 is the BIOFIRE TORCH Base which includes barcode scanner, touch screen computer and USB ports. The BioFire FilmArray Torch (BioFire Torch) is an automated in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device intended for use with FDA-cleared or approved IVD BioFire FilmArray Panels. Additional Part/Reference Numbers as part of the system: - HTFA-ASY-0102: BIOFIRE TORCH Duplex. This is a plastic component that covers the BIOFIRE TORCH Modules. The BIOFIRE TORC
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 16 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178406
Biomet, Inc.
Compress Device Short Anchor Plug, 18 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178560
Biomet, Inc.
VariSoft infusion set, Model Number 1002830
Unomedical A/S
Alinity c Iron Reagent, Reference Number 08P3920
Sentinel CH SpA
GEM Premier 3000 PAK - pH, pCO2, pO2, Hct, Na+, K+, Ca++, Glucose and Lactate, Part Numbers 00024315009, 00024330009, 00024345009, 00024360009
Instrumentation Laboratory
Model 97745 Controller used with Models 97715 and 97716 Intellis Neurostimulators
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Compress Device Segmental Anchor Plug, 24 MM-For Correction of revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. Item Number: 178414
Biomet, Inc.
Ventlab, LLC RescuMed manual resuscitators with integrated manometer, multiple accessory configurations to include: 1. RescuMed Adult Resuscitator REF #s: BVM510-F, BVMB510-10, BVMB510-F, BVMB510S-F; 2. RescuMed Infant Resuscitator REF #s: BVMB710 & BVMB710-F; 3. RescuMed Pediatric Resuscitator REF #s: BVMB812, BVMB812-F, BVMB810, BVMB810-F, BVMB810S-F.
SunMed Holdings, LLC
AVANOS BALLARD Closed Suction System for Adults, 14 Fr, DSE, MDI, Product code 221038, provide suction on patients on mechanical ventilation
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Uretero-reno fiberscope-For endoscopic diagnosis and treatment within the ureter and kidney. Model Numbers: URF-P7, URF-P7R, URF-V2, URF-V2R, URF-V3, URF-V3R.
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Express Dry Seal Chest Drains (Express): 4000-100N DRAIN, EXPRESS, SINGLE; 4050-100N DRAIN, EXPRESS, BRU
Atrium Medical Corporation
Spectral CT on Rails, Software Version 5.1.0, Model Number 728334
Philips North America
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-000046, Part Number V15-2-000051
Physio-Control, Inc.
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-000061, Part Number V15-2-000067
Physio-Control, Inc.
Brilliance CT Big Bore with software version V4.8.0.10421 Model:728244 CT scanner and simulator designed for radiation oncology and therapy.
Philips North America Llc
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-001957, Part Number V15-5-000586 and V15-7-000022
Physio-Control, Inc.
Big Bore RT with software version V4.8.0.10421- Model: 728242 CT scanner and simulator designed for radiation oncology and therapy.
Philips North America Llc
Regard CV PK, Item Numbers a) 880289014, b) 880289015; cardiovascular convenience kit
ROi CPS LLC
KWIKSTIK, P. venetum, Catalog numbers: a) 0794P (2-pack), b) 0794K (6-pack)
Microbiologics Inc
Ocean Water Seal Chest Drains (Ocean): Products REF Number Product Name (1)2002-000 DRAIN, OCEAN SINGLE W/AC,S; (2)2002-040 DRAIN, OCEAN SINGLE,PEDI CONNECTOR; (3)2002-100 DRAIN, OCEAN SINGLE W/AC; (4)2002-300 DRAIN, OCEAN SINGLE W/S; (5) 2002-400 DRAIN, OCEAN SINGLE ; (6)2012-320 DRAIN, OCEAN PEDI W/S; (7)2050-000 DRAIN, OCEAN BRU W/AC,S
Atrium Medical Corporation
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-001960, Part Number: V15-7-000026
Physio-Control, Inc.
ADLT BLOOD CULTURE COLLECT KIT, REF DYNDH1245
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
PERIPHERAL BLOOD CULTURE DRAW, REF DYNDH1561
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
LIFEPAK 15, REF: 99577-001373, Part Number V15-7-000002
Physio-Control, 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
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
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.