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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 · 2026-09-29

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.

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 2026-09-29. 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 2026-09-29.
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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

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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 192 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 26, 2023

NovaPlus Infant Heel Warmer, Instant Squeeze Activation, Catalog Number V11460-010

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Jul 26, 2023

Olympus BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF Type, Model Numbers BF-P150, BF-1T150

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 26, 2023

Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) ARTERIAL BUNDLE NO CATHETER, Model Number ART995; b) ART LINE KIT NO CATH, Model Number ARTNC145; c) CENTRAL LINE TRAY, Model Number CVI4705; d) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION PACK, Model Number CVI4805; e) ED CENTRAL LINE KIT, Model Number CVI4865; f) NO CATH MIDLINE INSERTION KIT, Model Number CVI4950A; g) CENTRAL LINE PROCEDURE KIT, Model Number DT22260; h) ADULT EPIV INSERTION TRAY, Model Number DYNDA248

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 26, 2023

Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: CHN OR DAVINCI PROSTATE, Model Number DYNJ902540N

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Jul 26, 2023

Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist intravascular micro axial blood pump, Product Numbers 0550-0008 and 1000100

Abiomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 26, 2023

Olympus EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE BF TYPE, Model Numbers BF-P180, BF-Q180, BF-Q180-AC, BF-1T180, BF-1TQ180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 26, 2023

Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) IV SECUREMENT KIT, Model Number DYNDV2407A; b) USG IV START KIT, Model Number DYNDV2435; c) ULTRASOUND GUIDED IV START KIT, Model Number DYNDV2518; d) VI PACK, Model Number DYNJ64871

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System Implant Kit, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF SPS03188, spinal implant kit

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981027722, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

REF: 218-1604, 1.6mm x 4mm Profile Zero Auto-Drive Screw, Rx Only, Sterile

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: OISC HAND BEAR, Model Number DYNJ902348L

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

GE Healthcare Vivid S60N, ultrasound device

GE Vingmed Ultrasound As

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: TOTAL KNEE THEDA, Model Number DYNJ908683A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, STERILE PACKAGING REF DYNDA2232A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2023

Oxylog 3000 Plus emergency and transport ventilator

Draeger Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

REF 218-1604-SP-10, Profile 0 4mm AutoDrive Screw Sterile Qty 10, Rx Only, Sterile

Osteomed, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Power-PRO 2- A powered ambulance cot that consists of a platform, including a mattress, mounted on a wheeled, retractable X-frame that is designed to support and transport a maximum weight of 700 lb (318 kg). Model Number: 6507

Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2023

The Spectrum IQ Infusion System with Dose IQ Safety Software, Product Code 3570009

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Allen Advance Chest Support with Pad

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: EAR CDS, Model Number CDS980089O

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981027725, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: HYSTERO PACK, Model Number DYNJ61448A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: a) TOTAL JOINT, Model Number CDS985555S; b) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number CDS985566Q; c) MAJOR ORTHO-LF, Model Number DYNJ0949139I; d) BSHR TOTAL KNEE-LF, Model Number DYNJ24525K; e) BSHR TOTAL HIP-LF, Model Number DYNJ24526P; f) TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY PACK, Model Number DYNJ26425L; g) TOTAL KNEE PACK 319735, Model Number DYNJ44635I; h) HIP ARTHROPLASTY PACK, Model Number DYNJ50072F; i) LEXINGTON TOTAL JOINT PACK, Model Number DYNJ55655

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

GE Healthcare Vivid S70N, ultrasound device

GE Vingmed Ultrasound As

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Abiomed 14Fr Low Profile Introducer Set, Product Number 1000457

Abiomed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981023325, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

GE Healthcare Vivid S70, ultrasound device

GE Vingmed Ultrasound As

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2023

SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX2

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterier Standalone Cage, REF 981023322, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

HeartSine, REF: PAD-PAK-01, PAD-PAK-03 AND PAD-PAK-03j, CE0123 sold separately and with the HeartSine Samaritan Public Access Defibrillator models: 350P/360P/450P/500P

HeartSine Technologies Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981025525, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 20-in vitro diagnostic use only. VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 20- Used to calibrate the VITROS 5,1 FS/4600 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems for the quantitative measurement of transferrin, C3, C4, IgA, IgG and IgM. Product Code: 6801704

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

Medtronic Catalyft LS Expandable Interbody System, Anterior Standalone Cage, REF 981025522, spinal implant

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Critical Jul 19, 2023

Abbott Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath (ASDS), REF ASDS-14F-075, is a percutaneous catheter (cardiac).

Abbott

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017; diluent used for counting and sizing blood cells

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

GE Healthcare Vivid S60, ultrasound device

GE Vingmed Ultrasound As

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 19, 2023

MEDLINE NON-STERILE PVP SOLUTION, packaged in kits as follows: a) OCULOPLASTY PACK, Model Number DYNJ64572A; b) EYE PACK, Model Number VAL050EEPKB

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Betta Link LG Reusable Fishmouth Guide-Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045157

T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

PriMatrix Ag Meshed; Dermal Repair Scaffold; Rx Only; Sizes 10x12 cm (2:1), 10x25 cm (2:1), 20x25 cm (1:1), 4x4 cm (2:1), 6x6 cm (2:1), 8x12 cm (2:1), 8x8 cm (2:1).

TEI Biosciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Stryker Infinity Alignment Frame Distal Sub-Assembly, Catalog #33600020, non-sterile.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

SurgiMend PRS Meshed; Collagen Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction; Rx Only; Size 10cm x 20cm

TEI Biosciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

BETTA LINK SR REUSABLE PRONGED GUIDE- Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045150

T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

BETTA LINK LG KNOTLESS IMPLANT KIT-Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045160

T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

NexGen Precoat Stemmed Tibial Plate Size 5

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 12, 2023

TruSignal Sensitive Skin Sensor, REF TS-SE-3; Oximeter

GE Healthcare Finland Oy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

Betta Link LG Reusable ProngED Guide - Intended for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or to assist in reconstruction surgeries. Part Number: 110045156

T.A.G. MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORPORATION, LTD.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

OmniTom/OmniTom Elite- X-ray computed tomography applications for anatomy that can be imaged in the 40 cm aperture, primarily head and neck Model Number: NL5000

NeuroLogica Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

SurgiMend 3.0; Collagen Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction; Rx Only; Sizes 5x6 cm, 6x12 cm, 10x15 cm, 16x20 cm, 13x25 cm, 25x40 cm, 20x30 cm, 20x20 cm, 20x25 cm, 1x5 cm, 10x25 cm 4x7cm Fenestrated, and 10x25 cm Fenestrated.

TEI Biosciences, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Jul 12, 2023

TruSignal AllFit Sensor: a) REF TS-AF-10, 10 pcs; B) REF AF-25, 25 pcs; Oximeter

GE Healthcare Finland Oy

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 12, 2023

SurgiMend 1.0; Collagen Matrix for Soft Tissue Reconstruction; Rx Only; Sizes 18x12 cm Thin and 10x15 cm Thin.

TEI Biosciences, Inc.

What to do with this

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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.