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 · 2026-09-29
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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Aquilex Fluid Control System-Intended to provide fluid distension of the uterus during diagnostic and operative hysteroscopies and to monitor the volume differential between the irrigation fluid flowing into and out of the uterus. Models AQL-100PBS and AQL-100P
WOM World Of Medicine AG
B.Braun NORM-JECT Luer Lock Solo, 10 ml, Sterile-Intended to be used to deliver (inject) or withdraw an accurate metered dose of a fluid to/from the body. Distributed by: Air-Tite Products Co., Inc, 565 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. REF: NJ-4606728-02
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Baxter Epiphany Cardio Server E3 ECG Management System Servers with software versions: a) v6.1.x, b) v6.2.x, c) v7.0.x.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
exoplan version 3.1 Rijeka Software -A medical software, intended to support the pre-operative planning of dental implants using the visualization of the implant placement within images of the patents anatomy.
Exocad GmbH
Ambu aView 2 A Monitor-The Ambu aView 2 Advance is intended to display live imaging data from compatible Ambu visualization devices, portable endoscopy system. Catalog No: 405011000
Ambu Inc.
Cinchlock SS Knotless Anchor Inserter, Part Number CAT02462
Stryker Corporation
ProSun International Luxura Vegaz, Model 52X; Ultraviolet Tanning Device
J&T Health and Wellness LLC
Various Medical Products stored on pallets, including but not limited to bandages, tampons, condoms, blood glucose monitors, adult diapers, COVID-19 test kits, and pregnancy tests.
Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC
B. Braun NORM-JECT Luer Solo, 10 ml, Sterile-Intended to be used to deliver (inject) or withdraw an accurate metered dose of a fluid to/from the body. Distributed by: Air-Tite Products Co., Inc, 565 Central Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. REF: NJ-4606108-02
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Palindrome Chronic Catheter Kit Symmetrical Tip14.5 Fr/Ch(4.8mm)x23cm
Covidien LP
MobileLink Acetabular Cup System, Shell/Insert Adapter for Shell 74-80mm, Insert Size F, +12mm Offset 20 degrees Inclination
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482VF; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
3M Company - Health Care Business
3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, REF 1496V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
3M Company - Health Care Business
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), Large Volume Pump (LVP) Software: 5.0.0 and 5.0.1 Part Number: LVP-SW-0004. Indicated for use in a hospital and in outpatient care environments for the controlled administration of fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes
3M Company - Health Care Business
Henke-Ject-2 part luer sterile single use syringes - used for intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intracutaneous and intraarterial injection of liquids or diluted drugs in combination with an adequate medical device or for withdrawal of fluids from the body. Ref: 4100.000V0
Wolf, Henke Sass, Gmbh
MEDLINE STERILE IRIS SCISSORS CVD/STD, REF DYNJ04049
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
DJO Surgical: Empowr Knee, Universal Tibia Baseplate, 6R, REF: 352-02-106
Encore Medical, LP
Patient Information Center iX with Software Version Number 4.x in the following: (1) Patient Information Center iX Product Number: 866389; (2) Patient Information Center iX Expand Product Number: 866390; (3) PIC iX Essentials Product Number: 867093; (4) PIC iX Essentials Expand Product Number: 867154
Philips North America Llc
VITROS XT Chemistry Products ALKP Slides
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle-Allows the user to mix bone cement witha constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-563-000
Stryker Corporation
Five S 5 3x65, REF: 0915612-06, sterile for single use, Sterile EO, Rx Only
Karl Storz Endoscopy
Arrow ErgoPack Pressure Injectable One-Lumen PICC, REF CDC-05541-HPK1A; catheter, intravascular
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
APK2 Pressure-Sensing Wheelchair Cushions
Aquila Corporation
Hamilton C1/T1/MR1, REF: MSP161502/12, Control Board Spare part for ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Hamilton-T1, REF: 161006, Intensive Care and Transport Ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
TyTek Tension Pneumothorax Access Kit TPAK 14 gauge 3.25 inch- Intended for introduction into the body to facilitate removal of air from the pleural cavity in patients with a tension pneumothorax Model Number: TM-303
Tytek Medical Inc
Gallant VR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: VR ICD REF CDVRA500Q Gallant DR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: DR ICD REF CDDRA500Q Neutrino VR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: NxT VR ICD REF CDVRA600Q Neutrino DR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: NxT DR ICD REF CDDRA600Q Entrant VR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: VR ICD REF CDVRA300Q Entrant DR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: DR ICD REF CDDRA300Q The primary function of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Abbott Medical
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) System: Break-Away Femoral Nozzle-, Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process. Catalog number: 0206-512-000.
Stryker Corporation
Perifix¿ / Epidural anesthesia set, medicated
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Membrane Changer Single-Use, REF MC, each package contains 3 changers; Membrane Changer Reloadable, REF MC-R, each package contains 3 changers; and Membrane Changer Insert, REF MC-I, each package contains 5 inserts. All are components of the Sentec Digital Monitoring System (SDMS).
SenTec AG
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing): 180-Gram Cement Cartridge with Breakaway Femoral Nozzle-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0206-530-000
Stryker Corporation
DJO Surgical: Delta Ceramic Femoral Head, 44 mm + 4.0 mm, REF: 400-03-443
Encore Medical, LP
Hamilton-MR1, REF: 161010, Intensive Care Ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Hamilton-C1, REF: 161001, Portable Intensive Care Ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System
Insulet Corporation
DJO Surgical: CLP Hip, Stem, Polished Neck, Lateral Offset Implant, Size#3, REF: 426-11-030
Encore Medical, LP
DJO Surgical: Reverse Shoulder System (RSP) Semi Humeral Socket Insert, 32mm, REF: 508-01-032; Baseplate, Glenoid HA-Coat, RSP, 6.5mm X 30mm, REF: 508-32-104; Reverse Shoulder System (RSP) Glenoid, Neutral Head W/ Retaining Screw, 36mm, REF: 508-36-101
Encore Medical, LP
COPAN REF: 2U045S01 300uL Transfer Pipette Individually wrapped pipettes, 1000 pcs.
Copan Diagnostics Inc
Hamilton-T1, REF: MSP161339/02, ESM Shielding Set, Spare Part for ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Philips Tempus Pro Patient Monitor, REF: 00-1004-R, 00-1007-R, 00-1024-R, 00-1026-R, 00-1004, and 00-1007, when Used With Tempus Pro Video Laryngoscope, REF 01-2044
Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.
Hamilton-T1, REF: 161009, Intensive Care and Transport Ventilator
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Arrow ErgoPack, Pressure Injectable Two-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS Stylet, REF CDC-35552-VPS; Catheter: Percutaneous, implanted, long-term intravascular catheter
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
PDS Plus Antibacterial (polydioxanone) Suture, Product Numbers PDP072H40, PDP259H50, PDP416H50, PDP441H50, PDP442H50, PDP489G50, PDP489H40, PDP497G51, PDP497H16, PDP497H40, PDP498H40, PDP502V05, PDP507V05, PDP510V05, PDP515V05, PDP662H50, PDP663H50, PDP684H40, PDP9615H40, PDP9625H40, PDP9626H40, PDP9631H40, PDP9715H15, PDP9715H40, PDP9733H16, PDP9861H40, PDP9865H40, XWPDP421H40, XWPDP423H40, XWPDP442H40, XWPDP443H16
ETHICON, LLC
VITROS XT Chemistry Products TBIL-ALKP Slides
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, INc.
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrictors & Prox. Med. Press- Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process. Catalog Number: 0306-705-000
Stryker Corporation
FLUIDSHIELD 3 N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Surgical Mask with SO SOFT* Lining, Orange, size small, Product Code 46827
O&M HALYARD, INC.
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing)System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle, Restrictors & Prox. Press-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-703-000
Stryker Corporation
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle & Solid Blades-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-564-000
Stryker Corporation
Stryker ACM (Advanced Cement Mixing) System: ACM Kit w/ Femoral Breakaway Nozzle & Prox. Med. Press-Allows the user to mix bone cement with a constant high vacuum through the process Catalog Number: 0306-573-000
Stryker Corporation
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.