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 · 2026-10-02
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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CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS HALF-LENGTH CONTAINER 11X12" (27.9 X 30.5CM) 5" (12.7CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD1-5ST
Carefusion 2200 Inc
CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS FULL-LENGTH CONTAINER 23 X12" (58.4 X 30.5CM) 4" (10CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD3-4ST
Carefusion 2200 Inc
GentleWave System Posterior CleanFlow Procedure Instrument with Matrices (Single) REF GW-PST-PI01
Sonendo Inc
CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS FULL-LENGTH CONTAINER 23 X12" (58.4 X 30.5CM) 7" (17.8CM) DEEP, PERFORATED STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD3-7ST
Carefusion 2200 Inc
MED-RX UROLOGICAL CYSTO/BLADDER IRRIGATION SET, REF 10-4001
Canadian Hospital Specialties
Endo Stitch V-Loc 180 Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCA004L, VLOCA006L, VLOCA008L, VLOCA204L, VLOCA206L, VLOCA208L, VLOCA304L, VLOCA306L, VLOCA308L. Automated suturing device.
Covidien, LP
Philips Laser System, REF: LAS-100. Used in minimally invasive interventional procedures within the cardiovascular system, and for the removal of problematic pacemaker and defibrillator cardiac leads.
Spectranetics Corporation
CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS LARGE, SHALLOW CONT. 28 X 11" (71.1 X 27.9CM) 3" (7.6CM) DEEP, PERFORATED STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD5-3ST
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Atrium Ocean Wet Suction Water Seal Chest Drain- Product Code: 2002-000
Atrium Medical Corporation
Superion¿ Indirect Decompression System (IDS) Model Numbers and Size: 101-9808 - 8mm 01-9812 - 12mm 101-9814 - 14mm
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS SMALL, SHALLOW CONT. 21 X 7" (53.3 X 17.8CM) 3" (7.6CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD4-3ST
Carefusion 2200 Inc
Endo Stitch V-Loc PBT Non-Absorbable Reload, Models VLOCN004L, VLOCN006L, VLOCN008L, VLOCN204L, VLOCN206L, VLOCN208L, VLOCN304L, VLOCN306L, VLOCN308L
Covidien, LP
EasyStand Bantam, with the following sizes. a. Small; b. Extra Small. Used for assisting individual in standing.
Altimate Medical, Inc.
Y-CONNECTOR: 6" Small Kink Resistant Tubing Bifurcated Connector /2 Male Luer Locks, 1 Female Luer Lock, Labeled as: SUMMIT MEDICAL PRODUCTS, REF 220227; MPS Acacia CAT NO: BC-006-04; MEDICAL PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS EXTENSION SET, Catalog Number BC00604, pain control pump accessory
Avanos Medical, Inc.
Scalpel and StatLock included with HydroPICC Catheter Kit - PICC-142, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Access Vascular, Inc.
Insulin Pump/Model: MiniMed 620G/ MMT-1750 MiniMed 640G/ MMT-1711, MMT-1712, MMT-1751, MMT-1752
Medtronic MiniMed
Cardinal Health GEL PACK REUSABLE, SMALL, Cat. 70204
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, EXTRA LARGE, Cat. 80600
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Cardinal Health Reusable Gel Pack, Hot/Cold Pack, 4.5 in. x 10 in., REF 70304A
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
X-Guide X-Mark Probe Tool -used for registering edentulous patients to the software or performing XMark registration. Catalog Number:P010673
X-NAV Technologies, LLC
NaturaLyte Liquid Acid concentrate, Part Number 08-0231-4, four (4) one-gallon bottles per bottle case. For dialysis.
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Insulin Pump/Model: MiniMed 630G/ MMT-1715, MMT-1755, MMT-1754; MiniMed 670G/ MMT-1780, MMT-1781, MMT-1782, MMT-1760, MMT-1761, MMT-1762, MMT-1740, MMT-1741, MMT-1742
Medtronic MiniMed
Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, SMALL, Cat. 80204A
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 -(GEN) 22 of VITROS PHYT Slides For in vitro diagnostic use only. Product Code: 8568040 . VITROS Chemistry Products Calibrator Kit 9 is used to calibrate VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems for the quantitative measurement of ACET, CRBM, DGXN, PHBR, and PHYT
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Beaver Arthro-Lok Pointed Tip Curve L 4mm Blade-an orthopedic blade, which may be used in various types of orthopedic surgery (i.e. foot, ankle, hand, knee, hip or spine surgery). Catalog#: 376780
Beaver Visitec International, Inc.
NEO-fit Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Grip, Part Number 42-2540
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, MEDIUM, Cat. 80304A
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Cardinal Health GEL PACK REUSABLE, EXTRA SMALL, Cat. 61115
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Canon Aplio ultrasound system, Model: Aplio i900 TUS-AI900, Aplio i800 TUS-AI800, Aplio i700 TUS-AI700, Aplio a550 CUS-AA550, Aplio a450 CUS-AA450
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
Sedecal Soltus Battery Mobile X-Ray System REF Soltus 450 Battery Mobile X-Ray System REF Soltus 500
SEDECAL SA
ORISE Gel Submucosal Lifting Agent--Indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early stage cancers or other gastrointestinal mucosal lesions, prior to excision with a snare or other suitable endoscopic device Packaged as follows: UPN: (1)Twin Pack Box 1 M00519200 (2)Twin Pack Box 10 M00519201 (3)Single Pack Box
Boston Scientific Corporation
ORISE Gel Syringe Submucosal Lifting Agent Kits: indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early-stage cancers or other gastrointestinal mucosal lesions, prior to excision with a snare or other suitable endoscopic device UPN: (1)Twin Pack Box 1 M00519210; (2)Twin Pack Box 10 M00519211; (3)Single Pack Box 10 M00519231
Boston Scientific Corporation
Cardinal Health HOT AND COLD GEL PACK REUSABLE, M, Cat. 70304
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Disc Preparation instruments contained in the following products: CI-11050-08102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 11A X 8P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510810 CI-11050-09102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 12A X 9P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510827 CI-11050-10102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 13A X 10P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510834 CI-11050-11102515 Longer IdentiTi PO Trial Tip, 14A X 11P X 10 X 25mm, 15¿ TC11050 00840180510841 CI-11050-12102515
Alphatec Spine, Inc.
Cardinal Health INSULATED GEL PACK REUSABLE, LARGE, Cat. 80104
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
FERNO POWER X1 AMBULANCE COT- Item #0015807/UDI-DI 00190790002183 with 36V Li-Ion Batteries Model Number #0822484/0822483 Note: Transcend Stair Chair Powertraxx (Item #0731403/UDI-DI 00190790004064) not included in this action).
Ferno-Washington Inc
Zio AT Clinical Reference Manual, Part: ALB0031, and Zio AT Important Information Pamphlet, Part: ALB0034. For Zio Ambulatory ECG monitoring system
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
ORISE ProKnife Procedure Kits: indicated for use in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures for submucosal lift of polyps, adenomas, early stage cancers or other gastrointestinal mucosal lesions, prior to excision with a snare or other suitable endoscopic device. UPN (1)ORISE ProKnife 1.5 mm Electrode - Kit M00519380; (2) ORISE ProKnife 2.0 mm Electrode - Kit M00519390;
Boston Scientific Corporation
CEFUROXIME INTRAVITREAL SYR 1MG/0.1ML Solution in 1 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
CEFTAZIDIME INTRAVITREAL 2.25MG/0.1ML Solution, 0.5 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
LIDOCAINE EPINEPHRINE BUFFERED 2%/1:1000 Solution, 10 mL syringe, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS NICU PICC INSERTION BUNDLE W/O, REF CVI4470. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
sentec 24 / MARe-SF Multi-Site Attachment Ring Easy, For sensitive / fragile skin. Used in continuous, noninvasive carbon dioxide and/or oxygen tension monitoring.
SenTec AG
EMBLEM S-ICD, Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillators, Model A209, sterile.
Boston Scientific Corporation
BD Multitest 6-Color TBNK with optional BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 662995), for use with BD FACSLyric, BD FACSCanto II, and BD FACSCanto flow cytometers to determine the percentages and absolute counts of human lymphocyte subsets in peripheral whole blood for immunophenotyping.
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Hillrom Hospital Bed Accessory, Watch Care Incontinence Management System for Progressa Bed, Product Code/Part Number P00697903.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
MEDLINE DENTAL PACK, REF DYNJ66983. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE CVC BARRIER KIT, REF DYNJ80485. Convenience kit used in medical procedures.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Simple Clamp, US/EURO Rails, UPPER EXTREMITY DISTRACTION CMPT, REF F-40018, #800101. To position, support and/or distract the patients hand, wrist, forearm, arm, and shoulder in surgical procedures.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH SF Bi-Directional Navigation Catheter, REF: D-1348-05-S. Used for catheter-based cardiac electrophysiological mapping (stimulation and recording) and, in conjunction with an RF generator, for cardiac ablation.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, 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.