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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GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ E, REF 130-28-25 b. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ F, REF 130-28-26 c. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ G, REF 130-28-27 d. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ H, REF 130-28-28 e. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ J, REF 130-28-29 f. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 32MM SZ G, REF 130-32-27 g. ACUMATCH GXL 0 DEGREE LINER 32MM SZ H, REF 130-32-28 f. ACUMATCH GXL 0
Exactech, Inc.
MicroClave Clear Neutral Connector; MicroClave Clear Connector; MicroClave Clear Neutral Connector, Approx Priming Volume: 0.04 mL. Accessory for Intravascular Administration Set
ICU Medical, Inc.
Pinnacle3 Radiation Therapy Planning System, Model numbers 870231 and 870237.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN):RLPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G07516. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
ZAP-X Radiosurgery System
Zap Surgical Systems
Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): RPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G07518. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
6" (15 cm) Appx 0.85 ml, Smallbore Trifuse Ext Set w/3 MicroClave Clear, 2 Check Valve, 3 Clamps, Rotating Luer;
ICU Medical, Inc.
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE H, REF 138-36-08 b. ACUMATCH +5MM LAT LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE J, REF 138-36-09 c. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE H, REF 132-36-08 d. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE J, REF 132-36-09 e. ACUMATCH LINER 15 DEG 36MM ID, SIZE K, REF 132-36-10
Exactech, Inc.
MicroClave Clear Neutral Connector. A bidirectional connector used as an accessory to an intravascular catheter placed in the vein or artery.
ICU Medical, Inc.
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWS-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56151. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWS-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56152. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
Acidified Concentrate Distribution and Storage-The Isopure ACDS (Acidified Concentrate Distribution and Storage) with remote fill is intended to be used in Hemodialysis facilities for the storage and distribution of acid concentrate to be used in the treatment of Hemodialysis patients Model: ACDS MD704262
Isopure Corp
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-18-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G56161. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ E 28MM ID, REF 144-28-05; b. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ F 28MM ID, REF 144-28-06; c. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ G 28MM ID, REF 144-28-07; d. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ H 28MM ID, REF 144-28-08; e. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ J 28MM ID, REF 144-28-09; f. 0 DEG ACUMATCH CONSTRAINED LINER SZ K 28MM ID, REF 144-28-10; g. 0 DEG MCS CO
Exactech, Inc.
Verify SixCess Challenge Pack. Used to confirm that critical parameters of steam sterilization have been reached within a challenging test pack design.
Steris Corporation Hopkins Facility
8.5" (22 cm) Appx 0.85 ml, Bifuse Pressure Infusion (400 psig) Ext Set w/2 Remv MicroClave Clear, 2 Purple Clamps, Rotating Luer;
ICU Medical, Inc.
Disposable Subdermal Needle Electrode, Pt/lr, 12 x 0.40mm, product number TE/S46/638, 25 needles per package, sterile.
Technomed Europe
Surpria 64: Software Version V3.11, V3.22
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G0 28MM ID, 130-28-50; b. GXL NEUTRAL LINER, G00 22MM ID, 130-22-70; c. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G0 28MM ID, 132-28-50; d. NOVATION GXL LIPPED LINER, G00 22MM ID, 132-22-70;
Exactech, Inc.
FABCO ORS DENTAL ROLLS, 1-1/2" STERILE, COTTON 3/8" Diameter x 1-1/2" (9.5mm x 38.1mm), packaged 5 /Pouch, 50 Pouches/Box Reorder Number: 34911510
Carwild Corporation
iSED Primary Pump Tubing Spare Part Kit- (IVD) tubing is used to move sample and wash solution from the aspiration needle, through the reading chamber, and to the waste on the iSED Automated ESR Analyzer PN: 112-13-002
Alcor Scientific, Inc.
BIOPHEN UFH Control Plasma
Aniara Diagnostica LLC
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-32-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-36-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 130-40-53 d. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 130-40-54 e. NOVATION GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 40MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 130-40-55 f. NOVATION GXL LINER LIPPED 32MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 132-32-51 g. NO
Exactech, Inc.
Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN)RFPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G07937. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
PTS Panels CHOL+GLU Test Strips (REF 1765)
Polymer Technology Systems, Inc. dba PTS Diagnostics, Inc.
Baxter CLEARLINK System, Non-DEHP Solution Set with DUO-VENT Spike, Product Code 2R8403. An in-line injection site.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 28MM ID, GROUP 1 CUPS, REF 130-28-51 b. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 32MM ID, GROUP 2 CUPS, REF 130-32-52 c. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 130-36-53 d. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 4 CUPS, REF 130-36-54 e. NOVATION GXL LINER, NEUTRAL, 36MM ID, GROUP 5 CUPS, REF 130-36-55 f. NOVATION GXL LINER, +5 LAT 32MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS, REF 136-32-53
Exactech, Inc.
SCENARIA View: Software Version V1.08, V1.09B, V1.09C, V1.09D, V1.0B, V1.0C
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPW-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN):G56149. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
QIAcube Connect MDx, Model No. 9003070
Qiagen Sciences LLC
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 42, REF 106-22-42; b. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 44, REF 106-22-44; c. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 46, REF 106-22-46; d. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 48, REF 106-22-48; e. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMENTED 22MM SZ 50, REF 106-22-50; f. ALL POLYETHYLENE ACETABULAR CUP, CEMEN
Exactech, Inc.
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 46MM, REF 130-28-05; b. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 48MM, REF 130-28-06; c. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 50/52MM, REF 130-28-07; d. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 54/56MM, REF 130-28-08; e. ACUMATCH 0 DEGREE LINER 28MM 58/64MM, REF 130-28-09; f. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ D, REF 132-22-04; g. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ E, REF 132-22-05; h. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE
Exactech, Inc.
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-150 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56173. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-18-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56162. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
6.5" (17 cm) Appx 0.84 ml, Smallbore Bifuse Ext Set w/2 MicroClave Clear, 2 Check Valves, Luer Lock;
ICU Medical, Inc.
Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): RFSPC-35-180 ORDER NUMBER (GPN) G09608. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
Surpria: Software Version V3.11, V3.22
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWAS-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56175. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
INOmax DSIR -(delivery system) delivers INOMAX (nitric oxide for inhalation) therapy gas into the inspiratory limb of the patient breathing circuit in a way that provides a constant concentration of nitric oxide (NO), as set by the user, Model Number: 10007
Mallinckrodt, LLC.
Stryker USB Converter, Polaris Spectra Camera, Catalog #201148, a component of the Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery System.
Mako Surgical Corporation
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 22MM SZ C, REF 132-22-03 b. ACUMATCH 15 DEGREE LINER 28MM SZ D, REF 13-28-04
Exactech, Inc.
Roadrunner UniGlide Hydrophilic Wire Guide REFERENCE PART NUMBER (RPN): HPWA-35-80 ORDER NUMBER (GPN): G56172. For vascular catheter positioning and exchange in diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Cook Incorporated
GXL acetabular liners, orthopedic hip implant component. Product Line Numbers: a. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 28MM ID GROUP 1, REF 134-28-41 b. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 32MM ID GROUP 2, REF 134-32-42 c. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 3, REF 134-36-43 d. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 4, REF 134-36-44 e. NOVATION CONSTRAINED LINER 36MM ID GROUP 5, REF 134-36-45
Exactech, Inc.
Product Description/Item: ChemoLock Bag Spike, 10 units/CL-10-10; ChemoLock BAG SPIKE w/ ADDITIVE PORT, DRY SPIKE/CL-12; APPX 1.5ml,ChemoLock BAG SPIKE WITH ADDITIVE PORT/CL-13; ChemoLock Port/CL2100; ChemoLock Port, 5 Units/CL2100-5; ChemoLock Port/CL2100T; Clave Bag Spike w ChemoLock Port/CL2150; 30" (76 cm) Appx 3.3 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set w Integrated ChemoLock Drip Chamber, Spiros w/Red Cap, Hanger/CL3011; 9 IN(23cm)APPX 2.7ml,EXT SET,ChemoLock PORT,2 CLAMPS,2 GRADUATED CONN/
ICU Medical, Inc.
Various Angiography packs/trays
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Breast Abdominoplasty Pack
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Various C-section packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Various convenience packs
American Contract Systems, Inc.
VYGON DRESSING CHANGE W/MAXISWAB kit, REF AMS-8465CS
Stradis Healthcare
Philips BiPAP A30, Rx Only. To provide noninvasive ventilation support for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) and respiratory insufficiency.
Philips Respironics, Inc.
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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.