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 · 2026-10-01
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.
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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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Sterile surgical convenience kit: regard Item Number: 880393003, HT00997C - Cardiac Cath.
ROi CPS LLC
VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 11mm Standard, Model Number RC11STS
Covidien LP
Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 880353009, GS00797I - Laparotomy Pk; 2. regard Item Number: 880429002, GS01036B - Universal Custom ; 3. regard Item Number: 800725004, GS00930D - OH Base Robot Pack ; 4. regard Item Number: 800725005, GS00930E - OH Base Robot Pack ; 5. regard Item Number: 800395003, GS01000C - Colon Lithotomy and 6. regard Item Number: 880391002, GS00995B - Basic Laparotomy.
ROi CPS LLC
Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 880473001, OR01105A - Total Shoulder/Hip; 2. regard Item Number: 880426004, OR01033D - Total Hip; 3. regard Item Number: 880427003, OR01034C - Total Knee; 4. regard Item Number: 880474001, OR01106A - Knee Arthroscopy; 5. regard Item Number: 800772006, OR00977F - OH Total Knee Pack ; 6. regard Item Number: 880403004, OR01009D - Extremity Pack; 7. regard Item Number: 880472001, OR01104A - Basic Pack ; 8. regard Item Number
ROi CPS LLC
stryker ORTHOLOC 3Di Fusion Plate MTP Right, REF 58A220RT, bone stabilization and fixation
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
ARTIS one with a hybrid cable- An angiography system developed for diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures. Material Number: 10848600
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
(1) Carefusion V. Mueller Graves Vaginal Speculum, Catalog #GL11, Medium Blade, 4 x 1 3/8" (10.2 X 3.5cm); and (2) Carefusion V. Mueller Pederson Vaginal Specula, Catalog #GL31, Medium, 4 x 7/8" (10.2 x 2.2cm).
Carefusion 2200 Inc
FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 828.051
Richard Wolf GmbH
Draeger Infinity M300 and M300+, for use with the ICS to monitor ECG and pulse oximetry on ambulatory and non-ambulatory adult and pediatric patients using wireless communication over the Infinity patient monitoring network,
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 6.6FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8736.685
Richard Wolf GmbH
Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 800756005, NU00961E - OH Laminectomy Cust Pack; 2. regard Item Number: 880411008, NU01018H - Lumbar Universal ; 3. regard Item Number: 880396007, NU01001G - Craniotomy ; 4. regard Item: 880387005, NU00991E - Ant/Cervical Spine ; and 5. regard Item Number: 800716005, NU00921E - ORMC Major Crani Pack.
ROi CPS LLC
Caspar Cervical Retractor (CCR) Basket ME754 - Lid Only and ME764 Casper Cervical Retractor (CCR) Basket Full System - Lid Only. A lid to a container intended to provide a suitable platform for placing/containing many medical/surgical/dental instruments. Note: The CCR basket lid is also distributed with ME764 CCR Basket - Full System
Aesculap Implant Systems LLC
JULIET Ti LL, LATERAL LUMBAR TI-LIFE PLATE SMALL, REF: JLT-PL 02 08-S, JLT-PL 02 10-S, JLT-PL 02 12-S, JLT-PL 02 14-S, JLT-PL 02 16-S; JULIET Ti LL, LATERAL LUMBAR TI-LIFE PLATE LARGE, REF: JLT-PL 04 08-S, JLT-PL 04 10-S, JLT-PL 04 12-S, JLT-PL 04 14-S, JLT-PL 04 16-S, JLT-PL 04 18-S
SPINEART SA
Sterile surgical convenience kits: 1. regard Item Number: 880405003, GS01011C - General Laparoscopy; 2. regard Item Number: 880424004, GS01031D - Thoracic.
ROi CPS LLC
Draeger Infinity CentralStation (ICS), centralized monitoring of adult, pediatric and neonatal patient data within the hospital or clinical environment, Software versions VG2.1.3 and lower
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
FujiFilm FDR AQRO (Model DR-XD1000)- A digital mobile X-ray system intended for use in general purpose radiography for generating radiographic images of human anatomy, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal exams
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Sterile surgical convenience kit: regard Item Number: 800718003, GY00923C - WPH Major Vaginal Pack.
ROi CPS LLC
GEM NEUROTUBE, Absorbable Woven Polyglycolic Acid Mesh Tube, Product Codes: a) 5311-01240-010, b) 5311-01240-012; for peripheral nerve repair
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 12mm Standard, Model Number RC12STS
Covidien LP
VersaOne Reusable Positioning Cannula 8 mm Standard, Model Number RC8STS
Covidien LP
FLEX. GRASP. FORCEPS 5FR WL 550MM, Product Number 8735.685
Richard Wolf GmbH
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Recon LT Avalanche Transceivers Due to Risk of Loss of Emergency Communication
KLS martin Group KLS E-COUPLING ADAPTER REF PDEC-1000-2 E-Coupling Adapter Assembly used to connect the KLS driver (e.g. drill) to a driver bit that fits into the adapter.
Pro-Dex Inc
INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 24mm, REF 3604024; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Habib EndoHPB Bipolar Radiofrequency (RF) Catheter 8F (2.7mm). A radiofrequency (RF) catheter which provides bipolar energy to perform partial or complete ablation of tissue in the pancreatic and biliary tracts. UPN: M00500070
Boston Scientific Corporation
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H10, REF 03.30.300, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
JOURNEY II UNI XLPE TIBIA INSERT MEDIAL SZ 7-8 8MM
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
AQURE REF 933-599 Software Versions 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.6.0 2.6.1 The AQURE system is intended to let you manage analytical devices and operator profiles. The user can associate patient data with test data. The system shows test results. The system receives data from connected devices at the point-of care or laboratory. It can send test results to the HIS/LIS. The system lets you send commands to selected devices. The system uses data related to the performance of devices, to tell user
Radiometer Medical ApS
Centurion CirClamp with 1.3cm Bell & Insert Reprocessed, Reorder #CR230K, Sterile.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
SmartPerfusion, release R1.0, R1.1, R1.1.1, R1.1.5, R1.1.5.1 and R1.1.6
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Tobii Dynavox TD I-110 Speech Device-tablet style speech generating device used for ambulatory people with disabilities. Catalog #: 750567
Tobii Dynavox Llc
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H14, REF 03.30.302, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
FilmArray Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel for FILMARRAY Systems, REF: RFIT-ASY-0116, (30 pouches/kit)
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
VITROS Immunodiagnostic Products Anti-SARSCoV- 2 Total N Antibody Calibrators programmed onto the Assay Data Disks (ADD) Data Release Versions (DRV): DRVs 6213 through 6218 supporting VITROS Calibrators. Product Code: 6199976
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Antibackout Lag Cover, REF 03.30.305, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
REX (Recovery Exercise X-Trainer) Pressure Therapy System- USER Manual. Intended to temporarily relieve minor muscle aches and/or pains, and to temporarily increase circulation to the treated areas. Models: DVTREX-U and DVTREX -L
Compass Health Brands (Corporate Office)
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H18, REF 03.30.304, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 26mm, REF 3604026; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Single Use Rotatable Clip Fixing Device Model HX 201LR 135 - Rotatable, 165cm long, 2.8 scope channel, standard clip Model HX 201UR 135 - Rotatable, 230 cm long, 2.8 scope channel, standard clip Model HX 201UR 135L - Rotatable, 230 cm long, 2.8 mm scope channel, Long clip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Shiley Adult Flexible Tracheostomy Tube with TaperGuard Cuff, and Cuffless: Disposable Inner Cannula or Reusable Inner Cannula (REF, Product Description): 10CN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CAN; 10CN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF; 10UN10A, 10.0MM UNCUFF TRACH TUBE X1; 10UN10H, 10.0MM SHILEY CUFFLESS TRACH C; 10UN10R, 10.0MM ADT FLEX TRACH CUFFLESS; 4CN65A, 6.5MM TRACH TUBE W TG CUFF X1; 4CN65H, 6.5MM SHILEY CUFFED TRACH CANN; 4CN65R, 6.5MM ADT FLEX TRACH W TG CUFF X1; 4UN65A, 6.
Covidien
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H12, REF 03.30.301, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
Medtronic SenSight Extension Tunneler Kit, REF B31030; The Extension Tunneler Kit is used to assist in the tunneling and passage of extensions for deep brain stimulation
Medtronic Neuromodulation
2D Perfusion, release R1.0.x, R1.1.x, R1.2, and R1.2.1
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
ExactaMed Oral Dispenser - 20 mL Clear Pharmacy Pack, REF H9387120; Oral medication syringe
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
MectaLIF ANTERIOR - Lag Plate Flush H16, REF 03.30.303, interbody fusion device
Medacta Usa Inc
INFINITY Occipitocervical Upper Thoracic System, MULTI AXIAL SCREW, Size: 4.0mm x 32mm, REF 3604532; for immobilization and stabilization of spinal segment as an adjunct to fusion for the following acute and chronic instabilities of the craniocervical unction, the cervical spine (C1 to C7), and the thoracic spine from T1-T3.
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc
Beckman Coulter Access Free T3, Triiodothyronine, Free, Catalog #A13422, each box contains 2 reagent packs.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Avanos Ballard Oral Care Swab, Bulk Packed, Product Codes: a) 12241, b) 12243, c) 12251
Avanos Medical, Inc.
GEO Instrument Kit for EPS Plate, REF: 70120001, part of the GEO FirstFUSE 1st MTP Joint Arthrodesis Plating System
GRAMERCY EXTREMITY ORTHOPEDICS
BD Kiestra InoqulA+ with BD Kiestra" InoqulA+" and BeA Software version 5.1 and 5.1.1 as part of the Icefall A platform. An in vitro diagnostic medical device intended to automate specimen processing according to user-defined procedures and protocols. Catalog (Ref) No. : 447213
Becton Dickinson & Co.
What to do with this
Monitoring medical devices? Start here.
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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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.