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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LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 18 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-118/00
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 24 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-24/00
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 20 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-120/00
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Ingenia Elition S Magnetic Resonance (MR) system, Product Numbers 781357 and 782106
Philips North America
ARTIS icono biplane -Angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 11327600
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
LINK MP Monoblock Hip Stem, Trial Stem Instruments, Size 23 - Indicated for patients with Mobility-limiting diseases, fractures or defects of the hip joint or proximal femur Item Number: 136-23/00
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Pro-For use in cleaning and high-level disinfection of heat sensitive Olympus flexible endoscopes and their accessories.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Troponin I ES Calibrators
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
HoverMatt, 39" W x 78" L, REF: HM39SPU-B
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Recall of Polaris Off-Road Vehicles, Bobcat Utility Vehicles, Gravely Utility Vehicles, and Fuel Pump Kits and Fuel Tank Assemblies Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 15 mg/30 mL, (0.5 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2011-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
morphine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 125 mg/25 mL, (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2041-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
midazolam in dextrose 5%, 50 mg /50 mL, (1 mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-4036-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL, 1250 mcg/25 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-7
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
PHENYLephrine in 0.9 sodium chloride, 800 mcg /10 mL, (80 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6008-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
succinylcholine, 200 mg/10 mL, (20 mg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6011-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
morphine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 1 mg/1 mL, (1 mg/mL), 3 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2040-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mcg/1 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 3 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2071-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
morphine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 50 mg/50 mL (1mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2040-4
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL in dextrose 5%, 300 mcg/30 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 30 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2001-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
vecuronium, 10 mg/10mL, (1 mg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, PARALYZING AGENT, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6012-1.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
PHENYLephrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 1000 mcg/10 mL, (100 mcg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6009-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5%, 3 mg/30 mL, (0.1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2013-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL 1.5 mcg/mL and bupivacaine 0.125% PF in 0.9% sodium chloride, Total Volume = 50 mL, Total fentaNYL 75 mcg/50 mL, 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2080-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mg/50 mL, (0.2 mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2010-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
lidocaine 2%, 100 mg /5 mL, (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6006-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 30 mg/30 mL, (1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2012-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
HYDROmorphone in Dextrose 5%, 0.5 mg/5 mL (0.1 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2013-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL, 250 mcg/5 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
glycopyrrolate 1 mg/5 mL (0.2 mg/mL), For Anesthesia Use, Syringe, RX ONLY, CAPS, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6084-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 6 mg/30 mL, (0.2 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2010-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
PHENYLephrine in 0.9 sodium chloride, 400 mcg /10 mL, (40 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6007-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
ketamine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 50 mg/5mL (10mg/mL), 5 mL syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-3022-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
morphine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 30 mg/30 mL, (1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2040-3
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
rocuronium, 50 mg /5 mL, (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6010-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mcg/1 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 3 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2071-7
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL, 100 mcg/2 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 3 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
PHENYLephrine 1,000 mcg/10mL, (100mcg/mL) in 0.9% sodium chloride, Syringe, Rx Only, CAPS, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6009-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
ePHEDrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 50 mg /5 mL, (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS Inc., Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6004-1
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 100 mcg/10 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2071-2
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL, 2500 mcg/50 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-3
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 500 mcg/50 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2071-3
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc
VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF)
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate (ZPLP) Distal Lateral Femoral Plate 6 holes 159 mm Length-Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures, including comminuted fractures, supracondylar fractures, intra-articular and extra-articular condylar fractures, fractures in osteopenic bone, nonunions, and malunions. Item Number: 00235710106
Zimmer, Inc.
Azurion 7 M20. X-ray Image guided Therapy System.
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
ProPlan CMF Patient-Specific Guide, Mandible guides (3A & 3B)-Intended to guide the marking of bone and/or guide surgical instruments in mandibular and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Identification number: SD900.101
Materialise N.V.
The following Pro.specta Emission Computed Tomography Systems that were manufactured with an SLD Look Ahead Optical Sensor Assembly: (a) Symbia Pro.specta Q3, Model 11364751; (b) Symbia Pro.specta X3, Model 11364752; (c) Symbia Pro.specta X7, Model 11364753.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Always-On Tip Tracked Instruments (SPiN Drive instruments) Triple Needle Brush, 12mm L, 1.8mm OD-Intended for use in clinical interventions and for anatomical structures where computed tomography and/or endoscopic brINS-0362onchoscopy are currently used for visualizing Model: INS-5300
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. A V FISTULA, Model Number: DYNJ65711; b. ACCESS CATHETER, Model Number: DYNJ64141A; c. ACCESS PICC PACK, Model Number: DYNJ40682B; d. ADULT EPIV INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: DYNDA2482; e. AFCH CVC INSERTION, Model Number: DYNJ67534; f. ANGIOGRAM-DECH-LF, Model Number: DYNJ81725; g. ART LINE KIT ICH OR, Model Number: ART900; h. ARTERIAL LINE PACK, Model Numb
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
STATCLAVE G4 Chamber Autoclave -Tabletop steam sterilizer intended for use by a health care provider to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam. Model: G4 621103
Scican Ltd.
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.