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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
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-10-01

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.

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 2026-10-01. 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 2026-10-01.
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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

recalls
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 212 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2023

Cardinal Health Presource Packs IV START KIT- Intended for IV access device CATALOG #: 01-5798B

Cardinal Health 200, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2023

ADVIA Centaur Folate 100 test kit-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cells. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10310308

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2023

abm Respiratory Care Standart Breating Circuit with Face Mask - Toddler REF BC21087 abm Respiratory Care Standart Breathing Circuit with Face Mask - Child/Adult Small REF BC21088 abm Respiratory Care Standart Breathing Circuit with Face Mask - Adult Large REF BC21273 abm Respiratory Care Standart Breathing Circuit with Face Mask - Adult Medium REF BC21089

S & MOHR AMERICA, S.A. DE C.V.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2023

Atellica IM Folate 700 test kit- For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cells. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10995573

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2023

ADVIA Centaur Folate 500 test kit (REF)-For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cells. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10331250 Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10325366

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2023

ADVIA Centaur Folate 500 test kit- For in vitro diagnostic use in the quantitative determination of folate in human serum and red blood cells. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10325366

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

HYDROMORPHONE (a) 1MG/ML IN NS, 50ML, 75 ML, 100ML, 175ML(NDC 00703-0018-01 and NDC 00409-2634-50) ; (b) 5MG/ML IN NS 60ML, 100ML, 250ML; pain, Rx only, used with a Curlin pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320, NDC# 00409-2634-50

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

VANCOMYCIN (a)700 MG NS 140ML, (b) 1000MG IN NS 200ML, abtibiotic, Rx only, use with home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

TPN (a) 95GM/AA, 385/DEX, 50GM/LIP 1800ML, (b)TPN AA:100GM DEX:250GM LIP:50GM 2400ML, (c) TPN: AA 80GM ; DEX 320GM ; LIP 50GM IN 2300 ml, Rx only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

TPN (a) 100GM/AA, 285GM/DEX, (b)55GM/LIP 2300ML, (c)55GM/AA 285GM/DEX 50GM/LIP1800ML, (d)TPN AA:100GM DEX:250GM LIP:50GM 2400ML, (e) 55GM DEX:285GM 1800ML, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump or no pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

CEFOXITIN (a) 1GM IN NS 50ML,(b) 2GM IN NS 100ML, used with a home pump. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

LEVOTHYROXINE 25MCG IN NS 1.25ML SYRINGE, Thyroid, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

TPN 107gm/AA, 200gm/DEX, 50gm/LIP 2250mL, (b) 108GM/AA, 330GM/DEX 3000ML, (c) 108GM/AA, 330GM/DEX, 60GM/LIP 3000ML, (d) 37GM/AA, 160GM/DEX 1450ML, (e) 37GM/AA, 160GM/DEX, 25GM/LIP 1450ML, (f) 74-100GM OF PROTEIN B4197 74 Gm, (g) 75GM/AA, 200GM/DEX, 43GM/LIP 2500ML, (h) 90GM/AA ; 255GM/DEX ; 50GM/LIP 3500 ml, (i) 90GM/AA ; 255GMDEX 3500 ml, (j) TPN AA 100GM DEX: 320GM LIP: 50GM 2400ML, (k) TPN AA 30GM DEX: 145GM 1210ML, (l) TPN AA 30GM DEX: 145GM LIP: 35GM 1210ML, (m)TPN AA 42GM DEX: 432GM 2070

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

CEFEPIME, (a) 2GM IN NS 100ML (b)8GM IN NS 400ML (c) 12GM IN NS 600ML, used with a Curlin or Home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

METHADONE (a) 2.5MG IN 5ML NS SYRINGE, (b) 4MG IN 5ML NS SYRINGE, pain, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

HYDROCORTISONE 9a) 2MG IN NS 0.2ML SYRINGE, 9MG IN NS 2ML SYRINGE, steroid, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320, NDC# 00009-0011-04

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

NALBUPHINE (a) 1.5MG IN 1.5ML NS, (b) 2.5MG IN 2.5ML NS, SYRINGE, pain, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Methylprednisolone 12MG IN NS 1.2ML SYRINGE, steroid, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

ONDANSETRON 8MG IN NS 100ML, antimetic, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

PANTOPRAZOLE 30MG IN NS 7.5ML, SYRINGE, antimetic, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

D5 NS 2300ML, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

FLUCONAZOLE 200MG NS 100ML, antifungal, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

KYTRIL 350MCG IN 3.5ML NS SYRINGE, antimetic, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

0.9% Sodium Chloride, used as a diluent or hydration, packaged volume of (a)1000ML (b)2000ML (c) 720ML, used with Curlin pump, no pump or gravity. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

VITAMIN K(PHYTONADIONE) 2.5MG(0.25ML) SYRINGE, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Dextrose 10% 720ML, TPN, Rx only, use with a home pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

D5W1/2NS W/ 77MEQ OF SOD ACETATE 1000ML, Hydration, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

MORPHINE Sulfate (a) 1MG/ML IN NS 350ML, (b) 5MG/ML IN NS 200ML, pain, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Lactated Ringers packaged in volume of 1000ML, 2500ML, 3000 ML, 3600 ML, 500ML (NDC 00338-0117-03)hydration, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

DOBUTAMINE, (a) 1080MG IN D5W 270ML, (b) 760MG IN D5W 190ML, ionotrop, used with a home pump, Rx only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

CASPOFUNGIN 50MG IN NS 100ML, used with a HOMEPUMP, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

MYCAMINE 100MG IN NS 100ML, antifungal, Rx Only, use with a homepump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Sodium Chloride 0.9 % (a) 100ML (MAGNESIUM) (b) 69.3ML, (c) 71.4ML, (d) 77.7ML, (e) 130ML, (f) 210ML, (g) 190ML, (h) 220ML: diluent, Rx Only, use with Curlin or Sapphire pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Milrinone (a) 104MG IN 0.45% NS 130ML,(b) 108MG IN 0.45% NS 135ML, (c) 120MG IN 0.45% NS 150ML, (d) 136MG IN 0.45% NS 170ML, (e) 144MG IN 0.45% NS 180ML, (f) 160MG IN 0.45% NS 200ML, (g) 168MG IN 0.45% NS 210ML, (h) 192MG IN 0.45% NS 240ML, (i) 44MG IN 0.45% NS 55 ML, (j) 52MG IN 0.45% NS 65ML, (k) 56MG IN 0.45% NS 70ML, (l) 68MG IN 0.45% NS 85ML, (m) 84MG IN 0.45% NS 105ML, (n) 88MG IN 0.45% NS 110ML, (o) 92MG IN 0.45% NS 115ML, (p) 96MG IN 0.45% NS 120ML, ionotrop, Rx Only, use with a Curlin o

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

GANCICLOVIR ( CYTOVENE) (a)1480MG IN NS 296ML, (b) 740 MG IN NS 336 ML, antiviral, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Diphenhydramine 18mg in 3.6ML NS SYRINGE, antihistamine, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

ETHANOL 70% 0.5ML SYRINGE, Cathcare, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

TPN (a) 115GM/AA, 215GM/DEX, 25GM/LIP 1150ML, (b)90GM/AA, 215GM/DEX, 25GM/LIP 1150ML, (c) TPN AA: 100GM DEX: 105GM 2700ML, (d) TPN AA: 100GM DEX: 105GM LIP: 45GM 2700ML, (e) TPN: AA100GM ; DEX185GM ; LIP50GM IN 1500ML, (f) TPN: AA 150GM ; DEX 220GM ; LIP 45GM IN 2400 ml, (g) TPN: AA 60GM ; DEX 200GM ; LIP 30GM IN 1500 ml, Rx only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

AMPICILLIN 12GM IN NS 600M, used with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Drug Moderate Feb 22, 2023

INTRALIPID 18GM, TPN, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,

Sentara Infusion Services
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE ARM/MINOR DRAPE CSTM, Reorder Number DYNJCD0063

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS L & D TRAY, Reorder Number MNS9065

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

HydroPICC 4Fr Single Lumen, 80cm Guidewire - Basic Kit, Model Number 80001002

Access Vascular, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Reorder Number DYNDA1224B

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE PERF. ASSOC. CUT DOWN TRAY, Reorder Number BM17BAD

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE PREP TRAY, Reorder Number DYNDL1643A

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

HydroMID 4Fr Single Lumen - Basic Kit, Model Number 80004002

Access Vascular, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

EVOLUTION MP Tibial Bases, Size 7 LEFT, REF ETPKN7SL, knee tibial base

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS NEONATAL PICC TRAY, Reorder Number CVI4685

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
FDA Devices Moderate Feb 22, 2023

Surgical convenience kits labeled as: MEDLINE CABG PACK, Reorder Number DYNDA2827

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

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Nearby categories

Adjacent product categories that share hazard patterns or regulatory oversight.

Food

25,513 recalls →

Drugs & Medications

14,473 recalls →

Vehicles

8,938 recalls →

Children & Baby Products

4,017 recalls →

Household Products

3,574 recalls →

Dietary Supplements

2,018 recalls →

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.