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 · 2026-10-03
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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Hu-Friedy K360 Scalpel Handle, 360 Degree Scalpel Handle, REF K360
Steris Corporation
Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits Catalog Number: 6105
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4720
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Kits: Single Pigtail (containing 6544) Catalog Number: 6503
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 6105) Catalog Number: 6023
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hobbs Medical Flex-Ez Guide Wire Disposable For endoscopy procedures Ref: 3412
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
COVID Test Kit Nonsterile
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Hobbs Medical Polypectomy Snare Catalog Number: 4563
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hobbs Posi-Stop Injection Needle Catalog Number: 4712
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Jiangsu Well Biotech Co.,Ltd. AND SDI LABS COVID-19 Ag Rapid Test Device - Cat#: CO-02
Jiangsu Well Biotech Co.,Ltd.
Freeman Pancreatic Flexi-Stent Catalog Number: 6566
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
Hobbs Biliary Pigtail Stent Kits (containing 3412) Catalog Number: 6028
Hobbs Medical, Inc.
G7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty
Zimmer, Inc.
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software; LVP-SW-0004 version 5.2.0
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Introcan Safety FEP 14G, 2.2x32MM-US, Product Code 4251890-02. A passive anti-needle device to provide venous or arterial access.
B Braun Medical Inc
Wisp and Wisp Youth Nasal Mask
Philips Respironics, Inc.
DreamWisp Nasal Mask with Over the Nose Cushion
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Philips Respironics Amara View Minimal Contact Full-Face Mask
Philips Respironics, Inc.
MR Patient Care Portal 5000 (Desktop Unit), Model Number 453564792561 This is a component of product number 866162.
Philips North America Llc
The BioZorb LP Marker is an implantable radiopaque marker used to facilitate visualization of a soft tissue site. The BioZorb LP Marker is comprised of a bioabsorbable PLA (polylactic acid) component which resorbs completely in 1 year or more and a permanent component (titanium). The BioZorb LP Marker is provided sterile for single use and is implantable.
Hologic, Inc
Therapy Mask 3100 NC/SP
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Philips Respironics DreamWear Full Face Mask
Philips Respironics, Inc.
stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +4, OD: 9.5mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configuration designed to address radial head fractures. It combines parts of two systems: EVOLVE Proline and EVOLVE TRIAD.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains two, narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 nm range.
IN MY BATHROOM LLC
stryker EVOLVE, Proline Stem, CoCr, Size: +2, O: 705mm, REF 496S275, Wright s EVOLVE Proline Plus Radial Head and Repair System is a set configuration designed to address radial head fractures. It combines parts of two systems: EVOLVE Proline and EVOLVE TRIAD.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implant (CCI) Kit Part Number: 46.239.001
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Fixed Core Wire Guide (Safe-T-J Curved), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSCF-25-180-3 G01602 TSCF-35-180-3 G00902 TSCF-21-260-3 G00455 THSCF-25-260-3 G02384 TSCF-25-145-3 G00466 THSCF-35-80-3 G04069 THSCF-35-180-15 G01151 TSCF-21-50-3 G00456 THSCF-35-145-3 G00412 TSCF-35-145-15 G00509 TSCF-35-145-1.5 G00507 TSCF-35-145-3 G00511 TSCF-38-80-3 G00552 TSCF-18-180-3 G02160 TSCF-35-80-3 G00529 TSCF-21-180-3 G01793 TSCF-25-260-3 G00471 C-SCF-18-50-3 G02050 C-SCF-18-40-2 G02659
Cook Incorporated
SPS MEDICAL SUPPLY Crosstex International Sterilization Roll Sani-Roll Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas / Steam 3 Inch X 100 Foot Transparent / Blue Self Seal Paper / Film Model Number: SCT3.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MICRO-X ROVER MOBILE X-RAY SYSTEM, MXU-RV19
Micro-X Ltd.
Starling Monitor, Product code CMMST5 and Starling Monitor SV, Product code CMM-ST5 (same products); and accessories/spare parts Starling Battery Pack, Product Code CMABATT; and Starling Patient Cable, Product code CMASC10.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Absorbent dressings. a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. McKesson PACKING STRIP, PLAIN 1/4"X5YDSSTR LF (12 MGM61 61- Catalog #61-59120. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. McKesson PACKING STRIP, PLAIN 1/2"X5YDSSTR LF (12/CS) MGM61 Catalog #61-59220. c. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. McKesson PACKING STRIP, PLAIN 1"X5YDS STR LF (12/CS) MGM61 Catalog #61-59320. d. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. MediHoney DRESSING, MEDIHONEY GEL STR TU0.5OZ (10/BX 4BX/CS) MGM61 Catalog #DUP31805. e. DERMA SCIENCES, INC DuPad PAD, ABD STR 8X10 (25/BX 8BX/CS)
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Collagen Dental Wound Dressing - Bovine Dermis Tap, 25mm x 75mm Product was distributed under the following brand names: 1) Cytoplast RTMTAPE, 25mm x 75mm 2) GIBSON Healthcare, 25mm x 75mm 3) MaxxTape, 2.5cm x 7.5cm x 0.1cm 4) NEOTAPE, 25mm x 75mm 5) Karl Schumacher TAPE, 2.5cm x 7.5cm x 1mm
Collagen Matrix Inc
Heavy Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: THDOC-35-60-0-3 G11949 C-HDOC-18-40-0-2 G09201 C-THDOC-18-40-0-2-HTS G26925
Cook Incorporated
Vinyl Connecting Tube, Connecting Tube Reference Part Number/GPN CTU14.0-30-ST G02278 CTU14.0-40-ST G02327 CTU14.0-30 G02791 CTU14.0-50-ST G02464 C-CTU14.0-30-ST G02898
Cook Incorporated
DERMARITE INDUSTRIES SafeWash Saline Saline Wound Flush SafeWash 7.1 oz. Can Sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride Model Number: 00245
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Newton Wire Guide (LT Taper/10cm Distal Flexibility), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSFNA-35-145 G00701 TSCFNA-35-145-3 G00561
Cook Incorporated
Product/Part: YelloPort Plus 5x70 Cannula + Luer/YC0507001. For use in laparoscopic procedures.
Surgical Innovations Ltd
Bentson Plus Wire Guide (Extra Body/20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Part Number: TSFBP-35-180 (GPN G09782) TSFBP-35-145 (GPN G09735)
Cook Incorporated
Roadrunner PC Wire Guide (The Firm LT), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN RLPC-35-145 G06866
Cook Incorporated
Rosen Curved Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSCF-35-220-1.5-ROSEN G01623 THSCF-35-80-1.5-ROSEN G01774 THSCF-35-180-1.5-ROSEN G01264 THSCF-35-145-1.5-ROSEN G01261
Cook Incorporated
t:slim X2 insulin pump; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Dexcom G5; t:slim X2 insulin pump with Basal-IQ technology; t: slim x2 insulin pump with the Control-IQ Technology
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc
Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, M530 OHX, Part Number 10448737
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, ARveo 8, Part Number 10449063
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
a. SporView Culture Set SporView Sterilization Biological Indicator Kit Steam / EO Gas / Dry Heat / Chemical Vapor Model Number: CS-020 b. SPORVIEW CULTURE SET SporView Sterilization Biological Indicator Kit Steam / EO Gas / Dry Heat / Chemical Vapor Model Number: CS-100
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardiopulmonary bypass.
Cardiac Assist, Inc
BD Pyxis MedBank Cabinet Software v2.1.2.9 Legacy MedBank Cabinets with Matrix Drawers include: . CUBEX MedFlex operating with Windows 7 . MedBank 200 Main operating with Windows 7 . MedBank 500 Main operating with Windows 7. An automated dispensing cabinet intended to securely store and dispense medications to health care providers in a clinical setting.
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Amplatz extra Stiff Wire Guide, Stiff Guidewire (OUS ONLY); Reference Part Number: THSF-35-145-AES-SGH (GPN G06801) THSF-38-80-AES-SGH (GPN G06874)
Cook Incorporated
Fixed Core Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSCF-25-180-3 G02165 TSCF-25-80-3 G00476
Cook Incorporated
Autosoft 90, model numbers 1000282, 1002817, 1002818, 1002819, 1002820, 1002821, 1002822, 1002823, and 1002824. Infusion sets used with Tandem Insulin Subcutaneous Infusion Pump.
Unomedical A/S
Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator (AY200246)
CooperSurgical, 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.