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 · 2026-09-20
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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Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: SPNG NEURO 1X1 10/PK XR, Medline Kit Number/SKU DNSC38133
Medline Industries, LP
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Medline Industries, LP
Philips Ingenia Ambition S with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781359. 2. Model Number (REF): 782108. 3. Model Number (REF): 782139.
Philips North America
Heraeus, PALAMIX duo. Material Number: 66057897.
Heraeus Medical GmbH (Dental Division)
Straumann n!ce PMMA Full-arch Restoration. Screw-retained Bridge. Article 010.0304. Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments
Straumann USA LLC
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. NEURO BASIN PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0532910L; 2. NEURO BASIN PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ39461J; 3. PK-MAD,SPINE, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ58060I; 4. PK-MAD,SPINE, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ58060J; 5. NEURO BASIN KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ80200B; 6. NEURO-SPINE BASIN PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ83019; 7. ENT PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ86328; 8. EDMOND
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Achieva 1.5T with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781196. 2. Model Number (REF): 781296.
Philips North America
Philips Ingenia 1.5T CX with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781262.
Philips North America
AIDBAGs are first aid kits of convenience composed of individually labeled devices designed as specialty first aid kits designed for the appropriate level provider to evaluate and treat patients at the point-of-injury / point-of-illness. The original manufacturer labeling, including single use indications, is maintained for each device, which may be used independently and at different times. These specific kits contain the McKesson TRUE Metrix PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System tha
North American Rescue LLC.
Philips Ingenia Elition X with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781358. 2. Model Number (REF): 782107. 3. Model Number (REF): 782136. 510(k) Numbers: K213516, K223458, K230972, K232030, K251397, K251808
Philips North America
Brand Name: HiResolution" Bionic Ear System Product Name: M Zn-Air Battery Pak Model/Catalog Number: CI-5501-110; CI-5501-120; CI-5501-130; CI-5501-140; CI-5501-150; CI-5501-190; CI-5501-240; CI-5501-250; CI-5501-260; CI-5501-270; CI-5501-280 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a disposable power source for the Naida" CI M and Sky CI" M Sound Processors. The type of disposable battery to be used with the M Zn-Air Battery Pak is a 675 power implan
Advanced Bionics, LLC
WHILL Model F, with software versions before HMI: 2.23 / MC: 1.05; the device is an indoor/outdoor, foldable battery-operated 2-wheel drive (rear-wheel drive) powered wheelchair.
WHILL, INC.
Philips Ingenia 3.0T CX with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781271. 2. Model Number (REF): 782105. 510(k) Numbers: K173079, K183063, K193215, K213583, K223458, K251397, K251808.
Philips North America
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. NEURO PACK, Medline kit number/SKU DYNJ64479; 2. CRANIO/NEURO/SPINE, Medline kit number/SKU DYNJ901072D.
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Achieva 1.5T Initial system with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781178.
Philips North America
Philips Ingenia 1.5T with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781315. 2. Model Number (REF): 781341. 3. Model Number (REF): 781396. 4. Model Number (REF): 782115. 510(k) Numbers: K163116, K173079, K183063, K193215, K213583, K223458, K251397, K251808
Philips North America
Philips MR 7700 with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 782120. 2. Model Number (REF): 782153.
Philips North America
Mesh Style Tip Protectors CSW-03-2.0 Open-end style CSW-04-4.0 Closed-end style
Healthmark Industries Co., Inc.
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098C Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Immy, Myco DDR Trident, Bulk Neutralization Buffer B (60 X 30 mL), REF: TBPN67-60 For processing of clinical specimens for Mycobacterium spp. diagnosis
Immuno-Mycologics, Inc
Depuy Synthes, ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL LT SZ 7 CEM. Part Number: 150450107.
DEPUY (IRELAND)
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. ZALE STEREOTACTIC CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS983173G; 2. EPISTAXIS TRAY, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNDA3240; 3. RHINO PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ46504B; 4. MSC SEPTO RHINO PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ51677B; 5. RHINO/SEPTO/FESS PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ55955C; 6. NASAL PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ67789A.
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. OSC COLEMAN FAT HARVEST KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ32854B; 2. RR-DR. CHHETRI MDL PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ62635B.
Medline Industries, LP
i-STAT EG7+ cartridge; List Number: 03P76-25;
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
epoc BGEM BUN Test Card (25 pk) for the epoc Blood Analysis System; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10736515;
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
BD GasPak EZ Campy Pouch System. Catalog Number: 260685. for microbiologic use
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. VP SHUNT, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS840193V; 2. SHY VP SHUNT CDS, Medline Kit Number/SKU CDS982389J; 3. VP SHUNT ADULT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0117497G; 4. PICC LINE PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ04592K; 5. VP SHUNT PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0750993L; 6. PEDI VP SHUNT ADD A PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0753933F; 7. A-V FISTULA PACK GH-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges (961 in total), NEURO,
Medline Industries, LP
Depuy Synthes, ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL RT SZ 3 CEM. Part Number: 150450203.
DEPUY (IRELAND)
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: GENERAL KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ905664I
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098B Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Philips Achieva 3.0T with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781278.
Philips North America
Centurion medical convenience kits, containing Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads, labeled as: Universal Central/Art Line Insertion Kit, Medline Kit SKU ART155A
Medline Industries, LP
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Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. ENDOSCOPY-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ22890M; 2. ENDOSCOPY PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ40645B; 3. ENT PK 1008847, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ42319C; 4. ENDO SINUS PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ66449; 5. ENT, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ900282I; 6. SEPTO/ENDO, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ902831D; 7. ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ906630.
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: 1. MAJOR NEURO PACK-LF, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ0578916X; 2. ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ51637D; 3. NEURO SEO, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJ65650.
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Bridge Prep Kit REF: K12-09098C Sterile EO, Rx ONLY
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Philips Evolution Upgrade 1.5T with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 782116 2. Model Number (REF): 782148. 3. Model Number (REF): 782166.
Philips North America
Depuy Synthes, ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL RT SZ 7 CEM. Part Number: 150450207.
DEPUY (IRELAND)
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: EH BRONCHOSCOPY, Medline Kit Number/SKU DYNJT3270
Medline Industries, LP
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Medline Industries, LP
Depuy Synthes, ATTUNE REVISION HINGE FEMORAL LT SZ 4 CEM. Part Number: 150450104.
DEPUY (IRELAND)
i-STAT EG6+ cartridge; List Number: 03P77-25;
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
Philips Ingenia Elition S with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 781357. 2. Model Number (REF): 782106. 3. Model Number (REF): 782137.
Philips North America
Centurion medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges, labeled as follows: SURGICAL ENT PREP KIT, Medline Kit Number/SKU MNS11715
Medline Industries, LP
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Clinical Innovations, LLC
Brand Name: Disposable Mixing Bowls with Spatula Product Name: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Model/Catalog Number: 00-5049-011-00 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Mixing Bowl and Spatula Component: N/A
Zimmer, Inc.
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medline Neuro Sponges (102 in total)
Medline Industries, LP
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Medline Industries, LP
Philips Upgrade to MR 7700 with MR Elastography (MRE). 1. Model Number (REF): 782130.
Philips North America
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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.