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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DERMARITE INDUSTRIES DermaCol 100 Collagen Powder DermaCol 100 Collagen 1 Gram Model Number: 00300E
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Skin markers: a. IZI MEDICAL PRODUCTS LLC Multi-Modality Markers SKIN MARKER RADIO 1.5MM 50BX Catalog #MM3005. b. SKIN MARKER MAMMO BB2.0 100B - Mammography Skin Marker Catalog # SDM-BB20.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
VIDAS CMV IgM, 30 tests, REF 30205-01, IVD, Rx.
bioMerieux, Inc.
Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN TDOC-35-145-0-3 G00362 C-TDOC-18-50-0-2 G05146 TDOC-35-50-0-3 G00364 C-DOC-21-40-0-2 G02431 C-TDOC-21-50-0-2 G05195 C-TDOC-25-50-0-2 G05145
Cook Incorporated
NanoSight LM10 fitted with LM12 module. A laboratory instrument for determination of particle characteristics (e.g. size).
MALVERN PANALYTICAL LTD
Cope Mandril Wire Guide (Stainless Steel), Stainless Steel Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN PMG-18SP-60-COPE G05183 PMG-18SP-100-COPE G05822 PMG-18SP-125-COPE G10077
Cook Incorporated
a. DERMARITE INDUSTRIES DermaCol Collagen Dressing DermaCol Without Border Collagen / Sodium Alginate / Carboxyl Methylcellulose (CMC) / Ethylenediamine-tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) 4 X 4 Inch 10 Count Model Number: 00303E. b. DERMARITE INDUSTRIES DermaCol Ag Silver Collagen Dressing DermaCol/Ag 2 X 2 Inch Square Sterile Model Number: 00502E
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Torq-Flex Wire Guide Australian Modification, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN STF-18-40-AUST G07304
Cook Incorporated
Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide, Hydrophilic Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: RPC-035145-0-5 G34131 RPC-035145 G18154 RPC-035145-5 G34132 RPC-038145-0-5 G34129 RFSPC-038145-0 G17539 RFSPC-035145 G17540 RPC-038145-0 G18155 RPC-035145-0 G18153 RFSPC-035145-0 G17542
Cook Incorporated
3M SYSTAGENIX/KCI KerraCel Ag DRESSING, WOUND KERRACEL AG 4X5 (10/CT 10CT/CS) Catalog #CWL1158
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Product/Part: YelloPort Elite 12x75 Pencil Point Trocar/ET1207503; YelloPort Elite Hasson Adaptor 10mm/EA10NH. For use in laparoscopic procedures.
Surgical Innovations Ltd
Medical Monofilament Manufacturing MONOFILIMENT TEST, SENSORY F/FOOT 10GM (40/PK) Model Number: AM140
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Roadrunner PC Wire Guide (The Firm), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN RPC-35-145 G06979 RPC-35-80 G09534
Cook Incorporated
a. Comply INDICATOR, COMPLY VAPOR GAS (250/BG 4BG/CS) 3M Model Number: 1248. b. 3M Attest INDICATOR, CHEMICAL VAPORIZEDHYDROGEN PEROXIDE (250/BG) Model Number: 1348.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity 20 Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam 3 Inch Length Model Number: LCB053. b. STERIS CORP VERIFY Verify SixCess Sterilization Flash Indicator Strip Steam 2-3/4 Inch Model Number: PCC006. c. STERIS CORP VERIFY Verify Sterilization Biological Indicator Pack Steam Model Number: S3069. d. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity Sterilization Biological Indicator Vial Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Model Number:LCB044. e. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity 20 Steril
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Cooper Surgical PREFILTER, SMOKE EVAC (10/BX)CPRSRG Model Number: 52560.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. Skin Adhesive McKesson LiquiBand Exceed 0.4 mL Liquid Dome Applicator Tip 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate. Model Number: 122-LBXS. b. Skin Adhesive McKesson LiquiBand Exceed 0.8 mL Liquid Precision and Dome Applicator Tip 2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate. Ref: 122-LBX. c. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson ADHESIVE, LIQUIBAND TISSUE FLOW SM TIP 0.5ML (12/BX 6BX/CS). Catalog #122-LFC
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Bentson Wire Guide (20cm Distal Flexibility with Softened Tip), Guidewire; Reference Part Number: TSFB-35-80 (GPN G01315) TSFB-35-145 (GPN G00691) TSFB-35-200 (GPN G01095)
Cook Incorporated
a. SPS MEDICAL SUPPLY Steam Indicator Strip SPSmedical Sterilization Chemical Indicator Strip Steam 4 Inch Model Number: SIS-250. b. SPS MEDICAL SUPPLY SteamPlus Sterilization Integrator Sterilization Steam Plus Monitor Model Number: SSI-1000.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
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
Olympus POWERSEAL 5MM, 37CM, CURVED JAW SEALER & DIVIDER, DOUBLE-ACTION Model Number: PS-0537CJDA. An electrosurgical device use in laparoscopic/minimally invasive or open surgical procedures.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
a. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, CALCIUM ALGINATE SHEET 4"X8" (5/BX 10BX/CS), Catalog #3563. b. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, CALCIUM ALGINATE AG2X2" (10/BX 10BX/CS) Catalog #3557. c. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, CALCIUM ALGINATE AGSHEET 4"X4.75" (10/BX) Catalog #3558. d. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, CALCIUM ALGINATE AGSHEET 4"X8" (5/BX 10 Catalog #3559. e. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, CALCIUM ALGINATE AGR
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Lunderquist -Ring Torque Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN THSF-35-125-THG G27031 THSF-35-145-THG G27033
Cook Incorporated
Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor), Guidewire (OUS ONLY) Reference Part Number/GPN TMT-35-145 G01677
Cook Incorporated
Bentson Wire Guide, Guidewire (OUS ONLY); Reference Part Number: TSMB-35-145 (GPN G27041)
Cook Incorporated
Coons Interventional Wire Guide, Guidewire; Reference Part Number/GPN: THSF-35-145-COONS G02356 THSF-38-145-COONS G02324 THSF-35-180-COONS G02621 THSF-35-80-COONS G12268
Cook Incorporated
Movable Core Wire Guide (Tapered Tefcor) (OUS ONLY), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN TCMTNA-35-145-3 G01678
Cook Incorporated
Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, Arveo, Part Number 10448999
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Short tibial bearing MK4 - Std, STM, Catalog No. SMMLTB02. Knee prosthesis component.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
MEDLINE CLEARPRO TRACH T-PIECE CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER, flat peel pouch EA, 10 EA per Inner Carton (IC), 20 EA/2 Inner cartons per Case (CS). Labeled as follows: a. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14; b. TRACH T-PIECE, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPTP14T
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Roadrunner PC Wire Guide (Nimble Floppy), Guidewire RFPC-35-145 G07914
Cook Incorporated
Fixed Core Wire Guide (Straight), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: C-SF-18-30 G02261 C-SF-25-40 G01937 TSF-18-260 G00590 C-SF-25-50 G01938 TSF-35-180 G00652 C-SF-18-40 G02255 TSF-25-145 G00617 TSF-32-145 G00638 C-SF-15-50 G02274 TSF-18-145 G00587 TSF-18-50 G00593 TSF-35-145 G00650 TSF-21-145 G00602 THSF-35-180 G01237 TSF-35-80 G00664 C-SF-25-30 G02163 C-SF-21-30 G02351 THSF-35-80 G02408
Cook Incorporated
a. DYNAREX Nice'n Fresh WIPE, BABY WET 6X6.75" (140/CN12CN/CS) Catalog # 1313. b. DYNAREX DynaCare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE ADULT 9X13" (24/PK 24PK/CS) Catalog # 1322. c. DYNAREX dynacare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE JR 5X8" (42/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog # 1324
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. DYNAREX WeCare PETROLATUM JELLY, WHT 5GM (144/BX 6BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog #1140. b. DYNAREX Dynarex PETROLEUM JELLY, WHITE 4OZ TU(72/CS) DYNREX Catalog #1145
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. Dynarex DRESSING, UNNA BOOT 3"X10' (12/CS), Catalog # 3453. b. Dynarex DRESSING, UNNA BOOT BANDAGE 4"X10' (12/CS) Catalog # 3454
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Dimension Magnesium (MG) Flex reagent cartridge Siemens Material Number (SMN)/REF (Catalog Number):10444963/DF57
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
a. INTEGRA LIFESCIENCE (WND CARE) Shur-Conform Oil Emulsion Oil Emulsion Impregnated Dressing Shur-Conform 3 X 8 Inch Knitted Cellulose Acetate Petrolatum Emulsion Sterile Model Number: 77042. b. INTEGRA LIFESCIENCE (WND CARE) ALGICELL Ag Silver Alginate Dressing Algicell Ag 4 X 5 Inch Rectangle Sterile Model Number: DUP88545
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Leica Surgical Operating Microscopes, PROvido Part Numbers: a. 10448976, b. 10448950
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
MEDLINE CLEARPRO TRACH DOUBLE SWIVEL CLOSED SUCTION CATHETER, flat peel pouch EA, 10 EA per Inner Carton (IC), 20 EA/2 Inner cartons per Case (CS). Labeled as follows: a. TRACH DOUBLE SWIVEL, 12 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPDS12T b. TRACH DOUBLE SWIVEL, 14 Fr, Item Number/REF: DYNCPDS14T
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS StayFIX FIXATION DEVICE, STAYFIX F/PERCUTAN CATH 5FR-14FR Model Number: 884450023358. Used to secure anaesthesia catheter.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Olympus POWERSEAL 5MM, 23CM, CURVED JAW SEALER & DIVIDER, DOUBLE-ACTION Model Number: PS-0523CJDA. An electrosurgical device use in laparoscopic/minimally invasive or open surgical procedures.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
OSSUR Power Knee REF PKA10003 OSSUR Power Knee REF PKA10003 OSSUR Power Knee REF PKA01001L OSSUR Power Knee REF PKA01001T
Ossur Americas
Full Kit Pulset 3cc Syringe 23g x 1 Safety Tip 25u BH, REF Number 3373-91
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Ambra PACS, Ambra ProViewer. Software for use as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images.
DICOM Grid, Inc. d/b/a Ambra Health
a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE SURGI WHT SZ15/8" 50YDS Catalog #GL-219. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE SURGI WHT SZ2 1" 50YDS Catalog # GL-220. c. DERMA SCIENCES, INC Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE SURGI WHT SZ4 25/8" 50YDS Catalog # GL-222. d. DERMA SCIENCES, INC Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE WHT W/O APPL 5/8"X50YDS Catalog # GL-241. e. DERMA SCIENCES, INC Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE WHT W/O APPL 11/2"X50YDS Catalog # GL-243
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Roadrunner PC Wire Guide (Nimble), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: RFSPC-35-145 G09607
Cook Incorporated
IMMULITE 2000 and IMMULITE 2000 XPi Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI) Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10876421 US; 10713448 (OUS)
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
VenaCure EVLT KIT WITH SPOTLIGHT OPS SHEATH 55CM Ref./ Catalog No.: EVLT55OPS (each box contains 5 Procedure Kits). For use in the treatment of varicose veins.
Angiodynamics, Inc.
a. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, WOUND GELLING FIBERHIGH-ABSRB 4"X4 3/4" (10/BX) Catalog #87400. b. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, WND GELLING FIBER HIABSRB AG 4X4.75 (10/BX 10BX/CS Catalog #177400. c. ADVANCED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS McKesson DRESSING, WOUND GELLING FIBERHI-ABSRB AG 2X2 (10/BX 10BX/CS Catalog # 177200
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
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.
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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.