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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AIM-V Medium REF AV.200/500
OXFORD IMMUNOTEC LTD
Artis Q floor- Model No. 10848280 Artis Q ceiling- Model No. 10848281 Artis Q biplane- Model No. 10848282 Artis Q zeego- Model No. 10848283 Artis Q.zen floor- Model No. 10848353 Artis Q.zen ceiling- Model No. 10848354 Artis Q.zen biplane- Model No. 10848355
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis pheno- Model No. 10849000
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Pentacam HR REF 70900. Used to image the anterior segment of the eye.
Oculus Optikgeraete GMBH
The PRM is intended to be used as part of the ZOOM LATITUDE Programming System to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable pulse generators. The software in use controls all communication functions for the pulse generator.
Boston Scientific Corporation
therascreen FGFR RGQ RT-PCR kit (US IVD) REF 874721
Qiagen Sciences LLC
NIM EMG Endotracheal Tube, Part Numbers: a) REF 8229307J b) REF 8229308J c) REF 8229306J
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.
The Programmer/Recorder/Monitor (PRM) is intended to be used as part of the ZOOM LATITUDE Programming System to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable pulse generators. The software in use controls all communication functions for the pulse generator.
Boston Scientific Corporation
TaperFit Stem, Size 0, 38mm OFFSET, 12/14 Taper + 188.550 Centraliser, For Cemented Use, REF 588.3800. Orthopedic hip implant component.
Corin Ltd
EverFlex Self-Expanding Peripheral Stent with Entrust Delivery System
Medtronic Inc.
BANANA BOAT SPRT CLR SPRY SPF50 6 FL OZ SKU 2007524 SUNTONE SPORT SPRAY SPF 50 5.5 OZ SKU 2096102 HAWAIIAN TROPIC TANNING OIL SPRAY PUMP SPF 25 8 FL OZ SKU 2096111 BANANA BOAT SPORT ULTRAMIST SPRAY SPF 65 6 OZ SKU 2096117 COPPERTONE WATERBABIES LOTION SPF 50 8 FL OZ SKU 2097635 COPPERTONE SPORT SPRAY SPF 50 5.5 OZ SKU 2097636 BANANA BOAT SPRT LTION SPF 50 8 FL OZ SKU 2099592 HAWAIIAN TROPIC SHEER TOUCH LOTION SPF 30 8 FL OZ SKU 2006432 BB KIDS SUN SCREEN MIST SPRAY SPF 100 6 OZ SKU
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
SOFTSOAP ANTI BACTRIAL LQ SOAP 11.25 FLOZ SKU 2005090 DIAL LHS WHITE TEA AND VITAMIN E 7.5FLOZ SKU 2007700 SOFTSOAP LHS CC ANTIBAC ORANGE 50 FL OZ SKU 2007708 SPA SOAP ANTIBAC GLD LHS PUMP 20.2 FL OZ SKU 2097440 DIAL FOAMING LHS POWER BERRIES 7.5 FL OZ SKU 2044098 SOFTSOAP LIQUID HAND SOAP FERSH CITRUS AB 11.25 FL OZ SKU 2005088 SPA SOAP HNDSP ANTBCTRL ULTR2X GLD 64 FL OZ SKU 2008290 DIAL FOAMING LHS SPRING WATER 7.5 FL OZ SKU 2044177 DAWN ULTRA ANTIBAC APL BLOSSOM 21.6 FLOZ SKU
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
a. Rapid Test Kit Coag-Sense Professional Blood Coagulation Test Prothrombin Time Test (PT/INR) Whole Blood Sample 50 Tests-IVD. Part No. 0356-50. b. Coagulation Control Kit Coag-Sense PT / INR Test (Prothrombin Time Test) Low Level / High Level 10 Strips Part No. 03P69-10.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FISHER SCIENTIFIC Fisherbrand SWAB, ROUND BOTTOM CLR (50/PK)FSHSCI Catalog # 1490712
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. ABX PENTRA CREATININE 120CP JAFFE 120/130. Ref: A11A01933. b. Reagent General Chemistry Creatinine Model Number: 1220001933
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope
Aizu Olympus Co., Ltd.
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Dark Blue: a) 25 pack REF H938693025, b) 100 pack REF H938673100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
MedSource IV Start kit, 8inch Extension Set IV START KIT, W/SITE LOC/8" EX100/CS Model Number: MS-80047
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Servo-air Ventilator System-The Servo-air Ventilator System is: Intended for respiratory support, monitoring and treatment of pediatric and adult patients. Model Number: 6882000 (equipped with 6881999 mobile cart)
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
Perifix LOR Syringe Perifix 8 mL Pouch Luer Lock Tip Without Safety Model Number: 332152
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
The Exacta-Mix 2400 compounding system, manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation, is a compounding device used in the pharmacy to compound multiple source ingredients into one final solution. This device is not intended for direct patient hook-up.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC NP 3.5x13mm
Nobel Biocare
Excelsior Heparin Sodium, Porcine, Preservative Free 100 U / mL Solution Prefilled Syringe, Partial Fill 5 mL Fill in 10 mL Syringe Model Number: 513604
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LP Centurion CATH KIT, FML W/LUBE 8FR (50/CS) CNTURN Catalog # CKF105L
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
BECKMAN COULTER, INC. a. COULTER DxH Diff Pack REAGENT, DIFF PK FP DXHCOULTR, Catalog #628020. b. COULTER DxH Cleaner REAGENT, CLEANER FP DXH 10LCOULTR Catalog #628023. c. DxH 500 Series Lyse LYSE, VERSA SOL DXH 500 SERIES(0.5L/KT) Catalog # B36846. d. DxH 500 Series Cleaner CLEANER, COULTER CLENZ DXH 500SERIES (0.5L/KT) Catalog # B36868
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MAGELLAN DIAGNOSTICS LeadCare II Blood Lead Test Kit Rapid Test Kit LeadCare II General Chemistry Blood Lead Test Whole Blood Sample 48 Tests Model Number: 70-6762
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Green: a) 25 pack, REF H93869025, b) 100 pack, REF H938674100, c) 100 pack, REF H93869100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE 8OZ SPRAY MX-1008 METREX Model Number: 13-1008. c. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE GL MX-1000 METREX Catalog #13-1000. d. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE PUMP SPRAY 24OZ METREX Catalog #13-1024. e. CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 24OZ (12/CS) METREX Catalog #13-5024. f.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Stryker SWANSON Flexspan Finger Joint Implant W/O Grommets Silicone, Size: 00, REF 4700020, Sterile.
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
a. Medefil Normal Saline IV Flush Syringe NORMAL SALINE FLUSH, SYR 10ML/12ML (60/BX 16BX/CS), Model Number: MIS-1130. b. MEDEFIL INC McKesson SALINE IV FLUSH, SYR NORMAL 10ML/12ML .9% (60/BX 16BX/CS) Model Number: 191-MIS-1130.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Dressing Kit Aspira Model Number: 4991503. b. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Pleural / Peritoneal Drainage Kit Aspira 1000 mL Sterile Model Number: 4992301.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Total-Fix STOOL COLL KIT, TOTAL FIX PARASITOLOGY (100/CS) Catalog # NC0585129
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
STERIS CORP Revital-Ox Resert Hydrogen Peroxide High-Level Disinfectant Revital-Ox RESERT RTU Liquid 4 Liter Container Max 21 Day Reuse Model Number: 4455AW
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
HORIBA ABX MEDICAL INC ABX PENTRA ETCHING CP System Fluid ABX Pentra Eching Solution CP For ABX Pentra 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer 25 mL. Ref: 1220001769
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Orange: a) 25 pack, REF H93867025, b) 100 pack, REF H93867100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
DeRoyal limb holders: (1) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Wrist, Fixed, Quick Release, REF M8124; (2) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Ankle, Fixed, Quick Release, REF M8125; (3) DeRoyal Security Cuffs, Wrist and Ankle, Universal, REF M8136; and (4) DeRoyal Security Cuffs, Heavy Duty Vertical Psychiatric, University, REF M8137.
DeRoyal Industries Inc
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Ultracell WICK, FENSTD PED 7MMX20MM(10/BX) BVRVIS Catalog #30316-C
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
GETINGE USA SALES LLC OCEAN Chest Drain System Atrium 2100 mL Model Number: 2002-000
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Drugs of Abuse Tests: a. Wondfo Tdip Drugs of Abuse Test Tdip Single Drug Fentanyl (FEN) Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: AWFTY-114. b. Alere Drugs of Abuse Test E-Z Split Key Cup 12-Drug Panel AMP, BAR, BUP, BZO, COC, mAMP/MET, MDMA, MOP, MTD, OXY, PPX, THC Urine Sample 25 Tests Model Number: DOA-1127-041-19. c. Instant Technologies, Inc. Drugs of Abuse Test iCup A.D. 5-Drug Panel with Adulterants AMP, COC, mAMP/MET, OPI, THC (OX, pH, SG) Urine Sample 25 Tests Model Number:
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. MMS - IMMUNOSTICS INC McKesson Rapid Test Kit Consult Colorectal Cancer Screening Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOB or FIT) Stool Sample 25 Tests, Model Number: 4487. b. MMS - IMMUNOSTICS INC McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Colorectal Cancer Screening Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) Stool Sample 100 Tests Model Number: 4487. c. MMS - IMMUNOSTICS INC McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Colorectal Cancer Screening Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) Stool Sample 50 Tests Model Numbe
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Anesthesia Support Tray SUPPORT TRAY, +EXT SET(10/CS)ST200E Model Number: 332116
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
(1) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0, Model 2088026-9XX; (2) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 7.0, Model 5826659-0XX; (3) GE Universal Viewer 8.0, Model 5865740-00x.
GE Healthcare, LLC
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Plug, Catheter Medline Plastic, with Cover Model Number: DYND12200
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF, 40 XF, 8F, Guide Catheter, REF H965100440
Boston Scientific Corporation
Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain therapy.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
INTERA 3000 Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, 30 mL, Sterile, Rx Only. implantable infusion pump.
Intera Oncology, Inc.
Ethicon SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin (6/CS) Ref: 2994 Mfg: FERROSAN MEDICAL DEVICES A/S Indicated in surgical procedures (other than ophthalmic) as an adjunct to hemostasis when control of bleeding by ligature or other conventional methods is ineffective or impractical.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FISHER SCIENTIFIC Sure-Vue PIPETTE, RPR DISPENSING (500/PK) Catalog # 23038015
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
HAMILTON-C6 Intensive Care Ventilator, REF: 160021
Hamilton Medical AG
FISHER SCIENTIFIC Aseptic Control¿ LUBRICATING JELLY PAP TEST 4OZ(12/PK) Catalog #22998006
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
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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.