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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Dimension Tacrolimus (TAC) Flex reagent cartridge-In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of tacrolimus in human whole blood on the Dimension¿ clinical chemistry system SMN: 10700795 (DF207)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
BALLARD* ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Elbow Manifold.
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Arial mobile application, model #54630 and #54640 for Android devices downloaded from the Google Play Store as part of the Arial Emergency and Nurse Call system.
Securitas Healthcare LLC
BALLARD ACCESS Closed Suction System for Neonates/Pediatrics, Y-Manifold.
Avanos Medical, Inc.
In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) - REF 423742
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
Bard Mission Disposable Core Biopsy Instrument Kit: 16G x 10CM, REF: 1610MSK; 18G x 16CM, REF: 1816MSK
Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
BD Insulin Syringes with the BD Micro-Fine TM IV Needle 1ml, 12.7mm, 28G Single Unit Scale. Insulin Syringes are designed for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Catalog Number: 329420
Becton Dickinson & Company
In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Panel FilmArray GI Panel - REF RFIT-ASY-0116
BioFire Diagnostics, LLC
TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures Part Number: 04.037.242S
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Phenylephrine HCl 0.5 mg per 5 mL (100 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood CO 80112, NDC 71449-001-11
Denver Solutions, LLC DBA Leiters Health
Sensus Healthcare Inc, SRT-100 Vision IPX 0, HFUS Module IPX 1, with software version 1.9.2; Superficial X-ray Radiation Therapy System with Ultrasonic Imaging Capabilities
Sensus Healthcare, Inc.
CardioMEMS HF System PA Sensor and Delivery System, Model Number CM3100, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, and 0998-00-0800-85
Datascope Corp.
CardioMEMS HF System PA Sensor and Delivery System, Model Number CM2000, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
PREAT NOBIL GRIP, product numbers 0102000 and 01202000-3 (3 pack), 5-ml vials packaged in pouches, dental anaerobic glue.
Preat Corp
Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. Model Numbers: D998-00-0800-31, D998-00-0800-32, D998-00-0800-33, D998-00-0800-35, D998-00-0800-36, D998-00-0800-45, D998-00-0800-52, D998-00-0800-53, D998-00-0800-55, D998-00-0800-65, D998-00-0800-83, D998-UC-0800-31, D998-UC-0800-33, D998-UC-0800-52, D998-UC-0800-53, D998-UC-0800-55.
Datascope Corp.
Heartsine Samaritan PAD: SAM 350P semi-automatic defibrillator, SAM 360P fully automatic defibrillator, SAM 500P semi-automatic defibrillator with CPR Advisor
HeartSine Technologies Ltd
Cardiosave Rescue. Model Number: 0998-00-0800-83.
Datascope Corp.
Cardiosave Hybrid Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-31 0998-00-0800-32 0998-00-0800-33 0998-00-0800-34 0998-00-0800-35 0998-00-0800-45 0998-00-0800-52 0998-00-0800-53 0998-00-0800-55 0998-00-0800-65 0998-UC-0800-31* 0998-UC-0800-33* 0998-UC-0800-52* 0998-UC-0800-53* 0998-00-0800-55* * -- not distributed in US
Datascope Corp.
LetsGetChecked Blood Sample Collection kit-In vitro diagnostic medical device specifically intended for the primary containment and preservation of blood samples.
LetsGetChecked Inc.
Monaco RTP System. Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.
Elekta Inc
Sprint 200 wheeled stretcher, Item numbers 1ES200-7, 1ES210-1, and 1ES211-1.
Linet Spol. S.r.o.
CardioMEMS HF System PA Sensor and Delivery System, Model Number CM3000, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
Tri-Staple 2.0 Black Intelligent Reload, Product Number SIG60AXT
Covidien, LP
CardioMEMS HF System Hospital Electronics System (HES), Model number CM3000, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
Simplexa COVID-19 Direct, REF: MOL4150; including Reaction Mix, REF: MOL4150; with previous assay definition v2
DiaSorin Molecular LLC
BIOPHEN Protein C 5 kit is for in vitro quantitative determination of Protein C activity on human citrated plasma. Protein C is a glycoprotein, vitamin K dependent, which inhibits coagulation. Protein C in plasma is measured following a specific activation with Protac (Agkistrodom Contortrix), an enzyme extracted from snake venom. Activated protein C hydrolysis the chromogenic substrate (SaPC-21) which release para-nitroaniline (pNA). The amount of pNA released (measured by absorbance at 405 nm)
Aniara Diagnostica LLC
LATITUDE NXT Remote Patient Management System, LATITUDE NXT System Server Software Model 6460.
Boston Scientific Corporation
CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN PERF; 2. CD5-3C, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN SOLID; 3. CD5-61B, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO PERF 28X11X6IN; 4. CD5-61C, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO SOLID 28X11X6IN; 5. CD5-3B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 6. CD5-3B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 7. CD5-3B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 8. CD5-3B-GR
Carefusion 2200 Inc
CardioMEMS HF System Patient Electronics System (PES), Model number CM1010, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
epoc Host 2 as follows: Product SMN epoc Host 10736387 epoc Host 2, Canada 10736388 epoc Host 2, China 10736389 epoc Host 2, Japan 10736390 epoc Host 2, Refurbished 10736393 epoc Host 2, Canada, Refurbished 10736394 epoc Host 2, Japanese, Refurbished 10736395 epoc Host 2, Chinese, Refurbished 10736433 epoc Host 2, US (MC55X) 11413524 epoc Host 2, ROW (MC55X) 11413528 epoc Host 2, India (MC55X) 11413541 epoc Host 2, China (MC55X) 1141
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Baxter MiniCap Disconnect Cap with Povidone-Iodine Solution, 5C4466P; Accessory to disposable administration set for peritoneal dialysis
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
CardioMEMS HF System Patient Electronics System (PES), Model number CM1000, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35, 0998-00-0800-45, 0998-00-0800-52, 0998-00-0800-53, 0998-00-0800-55, 0998-00-0800-65, 0998-UC-0800-31, 0998-UC-0800-33, 0998-UC-0800-52, 0998-UC-0800-53, and 0998-00-0800-55
Datascope Corp.
Simplexa Flu A/B & RSV Direct Gen II, REF: MOL2655; including Reaction Mix REF: MOL2656; with previous assay definition v5.
DiaSorin Molecular LLC
epoc Host 2 as follows: Product SMN epoc NXS Host, US 11413475 epoc NXS Host, EU 11413497 epoc NXS Host, Japan 11413498 epoc NXS Host, Canada 11413506 epoc NXS Host, ROW 11413518 epoc NXS Host, China-Korea 11413583
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc
Cardiosave Rescue Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Containing Coiled Cord cable (part number 0012-00-1801, Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-75, 0998-00-0800-83, 0998-00-0800-85
Datascope Corp.
Cardiosave Rescue Model Nos. 0998-00-0800-75 0998-00-0800-83 0998-00-0800-85
Datascope Corp.
CardioMEMS HF System Patient Electronics System (PES), Model number CM1100, The CardioMEMS HF System provides pulmonary artery (PA) hemodynamic data used for the monitoring and management of heart failure (HF) patients. The system measures changes in PA pressure which physicians use to initiate or modify heart failure treatment.
St. Jude Medical
Cardiosave Hybrid Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Containing Coiled Cord cable (part number 0012-00-1801, Model Numbers 0998-00-0800-31, 0998-00-0800-32, 0998-00-0800-33, 0998-00-0800-34, 0998-00-0800-35, 0998-00-0800-45, 0998-00-0800-52, 0998-00-0800-53, 0998-00-0800-55, 0998-00-0800-65, 0998-UC-0800-31, 0998-UC-0800-33, 0998-UC-0800-52, 0998-UC-0800-53, 0998-00-0800-55
Datascope Corp.
Patient-Fitted Temporomandibular (TMJ) Reconstruction Prosthesis
Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
Biofinity XR Toric 6-pack- Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lens (extended wear)
CooperVision, Inc.
Surgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM C16 88861915-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS11 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-61 SURGILON* 0 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861919-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 7X75CM PCT 88861932-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS10 88861971-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS21 88861985-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM SC1X36 SBS-1884G SURGILON* 4-0 WHI 45CM P12X12 SBS
Covidien, LP
Alaris PC Unit 8015 utilizing 802.11 b/g or 802.11 a/b/g wireless network cards, with IP addresses from x.x.x.224 to x.x.x.255
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Dermalon Monofilament Nylon Suture: (1) 88861741-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C1 (2) 88861747-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C12 (3) 88861749-24 DERMALON* 5-0 BLU 45CM P13 (4) 88861756-11 DERMALON* 6-0 BLU 45CM C13 (5) 88861757-41 DERMALON* 3-0 BLU 75CM C13
Covidien, LP
ORTHOLOC 3DSi CLAW II 4 HOLE Plate, Size 25MM, REF 40241425, Bone fixation device
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Custom Suture Pack Product Description: US1638 CUSTOM SUTURE PACK US1756 CUSTOM SUTURE PACK
Covidien, LP
BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078. Part of the CARDIOHELP System, a pre-connected set used for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support.
Maquet Medical Systems USA
Life2000 Ventilator PKG, Hospital, a) REF BT200011, b) REF BT-20-0011, ventilatory support for the care of individuals
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Triton Canister Software Catalog Number: GAUS-2. Intended adjunct in the estimation of blood loss.
Stryker Corporation
What to do with this
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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.