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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more categories. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA federal recall filings · 2026-10-01
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.
Read the chart, every category as text
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
Newest first · Page 202 of 822
Cytrellis ellacor System with Micro-Coring Technology-Dermal Micro-Coring System System intended for the treatment of moderate and severe wrinkles in the mid and lower face. Model #: Gen 4
Cytrellis Biosystems, Inc.
Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Smith&Nephew ENGAGE Cementless Partial Knee System, Coated Tibial Insert, Part Numbers: a) REF 1-10013-109, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 9MM; b) REF 1-10013-110, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 10MM; c) REF 1-10013-111, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 11MM; d) REF 1-10013-113, SIZE 1-LEFT MED, 13MM; e) REF 1-10013-159, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 9MM; f) REF 1-10013-160, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 10MM; g) REF 1-10013-161, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 11MM; h) REF 1-10013-163, SIZE 1-RIGHT MED, 13MM; i) REF 1-10013-209, SIZE 2-LEFT MED, 9MM; j)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 Small Adult with filter, with BIOLINE coating BEQ-HMO 71100-USA 701067880 Adult with filter, with BIOLINE Coating HMO 50100-USA 701067934 Small Adult without filter, with SOFTLINE Coating HMO 51100-USA 701067938 Small Adult with filter, with SOFTLINE Coating HMO 70100
Maquet Medical Systems USA
BEQ-HMO 71000-USA /QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067829
Maquet Medical Systems USA
HMOD 70000-USA/QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067840
Maquet Medical Systems USA
tromethamine 0.3 Molar, 50 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8086-2.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Modified del Nido Microplegia, packaged in 40 mL per syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0219-1.
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Luminos Agile Max (VE10, VF10, VF11)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
EXCOR Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Blood Pumps, Models: P10P-001 (10 ml blood pump); P15P-001 (10 ml blood pump); P25P-001x01 (25 ml blood pump); P30P-001x01 (30 ml blood pump), P50P-001 (50 ml blood pump); P60P-001 (60 ml blood pump). Recall occurred in 2018, and was retrospectively reported.
BERLIN HEART GMBH
Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Test, Reference Number 9901-NCOV-10G, Catalog Number 99COV200L-EN02, UPC Code: 887473000207 (EAN-13: 08800111707728)
SD Biosensor, Inc.
Incisive CT- whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728144
PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE
ViziShot 2 Single Use Aspiration Needle, 21G- To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and the gastrointestinal tract. Model: NA-U401SX-4021, NA-U401SX-4021-A
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
VITROS Chemistry Products HbA1c Reagent Kit- IVD for the quantitative determination of percent glycated hemoglobin A1c (DCCT/NGSP) and mmol/mol hemoglobin A1c (IFCC) in human whole blood. Product Code: 6842905
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
To be used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and the gastrointestinal tract Models: NA-U401SX-4022, NA-U401SX-4022-A
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Aligned Medical Solutions Hand Pack, REF: AmS4601E, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Atellica CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL)-The Atellica¿ CH Toxicology Calibrator (TOX CAL) is for in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating the Acet, ETOH and Sal assays using the Atellica¿ CH Analyzer Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11099440
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Incisive CT- Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728143 (OUS)
PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE
Luminos dRF Max (VE10, VF10, VF11)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Incisive CT Plus -Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728149 (OUS)
PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE
Omnicell IVX Station-For use in the automated preparation of pharmaceutical admixtures and syringes Model Number: 298921373
OmniCell, Inc.
ADVIA Chemistry ToxAmmonia Calibrator- In vitro diagnostic use in the calibration of ethanol (ETOH_2), ammonia (AMM), acetaminophen (ACET), and salicylate (SAL) assays on the ADVIA¿ Chemistry systems Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10309217
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Incisive CT Power- Whole-body computed tomography (CT) X-Ray System Model Number: 728148 (OUS)
PHILIPS HEADQUARTERS CAMBRIDGE
Olympus Single Use Distal Cover Model Number MAJ-2315 used with EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V; Item code: Catalogue #N5786100
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Codman Cranial Hand Drill- Indicated when a craniotomy is required for placement of an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring device and/or cerebrospinal fluid drainage device. Part Number: 82-6607
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Aligned Medical Solutions Minor Hand Pack, REF: AMS6539E, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Aligned Medical Solutions Spine Pack, REF: AMS4599(C, containing P 2 Cover Light Handle Blue STE, Sterile EO
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Arjo Portable Scale Adaptor, Model Number 700.05725; accessory intended to be used in combination with compatible patient lifting equipment
Arjohuntleigh Magog, Inc.
LUMINOS Lotus Max (VF11)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
binx io CT/NG Assay- Single-use Cartridge for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae Ref: 1.002.101
Binx Health, Inc.
FentaNYL 50 mcg/mL (2,500mcg Total Dose), 50 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-910-25
Apollo Care, LLC
REF 5065, Kendall, Impad Rigid Sole Foot Cover, Regular Pair ,<12", Rx Only Non-Sterile
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
DxU 840m Iris Urine Microscopy Analyzer, Catalog Number C76947, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
VentStar Basic (P)180, MP00351
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Replacement Battery List Number SUB0000864, found in Plum 360 Infusion System, List Number 30010
ICU Medical Inc
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B
3M Company - Health Care Business
ASM Replacement Battery, Component Number SUB0000864
ICU Medical Inc
WATCHDOG Hemostasis Valve Kit, UPN H74939343A022 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Set2Go Ventilation 12 (A), MP07968
Draeger Medical, Inc.
WATCHDOG ACCESSORY KIT (20-PACK), UPN H74939343A021 (outer package), UPN H74939343A020 (inner package)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Seattle PAP Plus, MP02260
Draeger Medical, Inc.
YelloPort Elite, REF: EO0509505, 5x95 Optical Trocar, Rx Only, SterileR
Surgical Innovations Ltd
iQ200 Series Urine Microscopy Analyzer: a) iQ 200 Select, Part Numbers C10684 and 700-3345; b) iQ 200 Elite, Part Numbers C10683 and 700-3375; in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis, c) iQ200 Select 1500, Part Number 700-3347, d) iQ200 Sprint, Part Number 700-3325
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
DuraLife Autoclavable Double Swivel Elbow, REF 60-0010 (UltraSet Product Code 66-1991); Swivel Elbow with Suction Port for use with breathing circuits
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
VentStar Anesthesia WT (P)180, MP00374
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Anesthesia Set Coax 180, MP03384
Draeger Medical, Inc.
Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist catheter is an intravascular micro axial blood pump that supports a patient s circulatory system, Product Numbers 1000211 (Impella 5.5 JP), 0550-0002 (Impella 5.5 Smart Assist), and 0550-0008 (Impella 5.5 with SmartAssist Set, US)
Abiomed, Inc.
ProxiDiagnost N90 R.1.0
Philips North America
UA WIN 10 Kit, Catalog Number C52900, in-vitro diagnostic device, urine analysis
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Beckman Coulter Bicarbonate, REF: OSR6137, 4x25 mL
Beckman Coulter 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.