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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MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Centurion IV Securement Kit Model Number: IVSSTK3
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP GLD 3.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX), Model Number: 367983. b. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP RED/GRY8.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX Model Number: 367988. c. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP GLD 5MLPLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX) Model Number: 367986. d. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP RED/GRY7.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX) Model Number: 367987. e. BECTO
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
NANOSONICS LTD Sonex-HL Ultrasound Probe Disinfectant trophon Sonex-HL 80 mL Bottle For Trophon EPR Disinfection System Model Number: N00037
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
DYNAREX DynaLube LUBRICATING JELLY, STR 2.7GM (144/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog #1250
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Wetfield Eraser Bipolar Hemostatic Eraser Wet-Field Eraser 23 Gauge Tapered Model Number: 221265
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
FISHER SCIENTIFIC Fisherbrand SWAB TRANS STUARTS DBL 50BX Catalog #1490721
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. NG Strip FASTENER, NASAL TUBE IND WRAP(25/BX), Catalog NG25. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE #2P 7/8"X50YDS DERSCI Catalog GL-242. c. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgilast TUBE NET SZ3 MED 10YDS/EA HAND, ARM, LEG, FOOT SURGILAST Catalog # GL103. d. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgitube & Surgigrip APPLICATOR, SURGITUBE/GRIP METAL SZ3 6" CHLD/ADLT DERSCI Catalog #GL-234.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
TELEFLEX LLC Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kit 16, 18 Gauge Multi Lumen Model Number:CDC-45703-XP1A (Model Numbers # IPN035619, IPN036437, IPN922677)
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
METREX RESEARCH CORP SPONGE, METRISPONGE W/METRIZYME (25/BX 4BX/CS) Model Number: 10-4025
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Purple, 100 pack, REF H938677100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator: Part Number 6888800 Servo-air: Part Number 6882000
Getinge Usa Sales Inc
a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative Urine Tube TUBE, URINE COLL PLAS 4ML (100/BX 10BX/CS), Model Number: BD 364951. b. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer C&S Transfer Straw Kit TRANSFER STRAW KIT, URINE 4ML(50/BX 4BX/CS) Model Number: BD 364953. c. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer COLLECTION KIT, URINE COMPLETE 8ML 13"X75" (50/CS) BD Model Number: 364957
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
DYNAREX Dynarex SWABSTICK, PVP (3/PK 25/BX 10BX/CS) Catalog #1202
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
B. Braun EVA Gravity Mixing Container 1000 mL Model Number: 2112363
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Cadwell Disposable Ground Electrodes Grounding Pad 1.25 X 1.75 Inch Dimensions, Disposable Model Number: 302288-000
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
NUCLISENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica, REF 280133, 24 x 1.2mL bottles/kit.
bioMerieux, Inc.
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, White REF H938671100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Yellow: a) 25 pack, REF H93866025, b) 100 pack, REF H93866100, c) 25 pack, REF H938690025
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
HANA/PROFx CLASSIC FEMORAL HOOK RIGHT REF 6850-144
Mizuho OSI
Strep test: a. McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Infectious Disease Immunoassay Strep A Test Throat / Tonsil Saliva Sample 25 Tests, Model Number: 5003. b. QUIDEL Sofia TEST KIT, STREP A+ SOFIA (25/KT 12KT/CS) Model Number: 20274. c. Alere SAN DIEGO INC McKesson TEST, KIT STREP A DIPSTICK WAIVED (50/KT) Exempt Catalog #4999. d. In-Line Control Swab Quickvue In-Line Strep A Test Positive Level / Negative Level 12 Swabs (IVD) Catalog # 00345. e. (adde
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Ultracell Eye Pledget Ultracell 2 X 6 X 1 mm, Sterile Model Number: 40825
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Serum / Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: 5002. b. McKesson Consult Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 25 Tests Model Number: 5000. c. McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson TEST KIT, PREG HCG CASSETTE WAIVED Model Number: 5001
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
ProPlan CMF Anatomical Model, Maxilla-Cranium, Clear Identification number SD900.208
Materialise USA LLC
Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model Number: 3565G
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Alere Toxicology TABLET, INSTANT BLUING F/DRUGSCREEN Model Number: 7875
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. McKesson DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 28DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68, Model Number: 68-102800. b. METREX RESEARCH McKesson 14-Day Glutaraldehyde Solution DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 14DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68 Model Number: 68-101400. c. METREX RESEARCH McKesson SOLUTION, GLUT 2.5% 28DAY QT (16/CS) PSS744 Catalog # 341. d. METREX RESEARCH LLC MetriCide DISINFECTANT, METRICIDE 14DAYGLUTARALDEHYDE 1GL (4/CS) Catalog # 10-1400. e. METREX RESEARCH LLC MetriCide28 DISINFECTANT, METRICIDE GLUT LN
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Pink, 100 pack, REF H938676100
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
a. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 30 Tests, Model Number: 92210. b. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere hCG Dipstick Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 50 Tests Model Number: 92211.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Dynarex¿ PAD, NAIL POLISH REMOVER (100/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1501
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG), Part No. 23-0021.
Synapse Biomedical Inc
MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Temno Soft Tissue Biopsy Device Temno 14 Gauge 6 cm Length Beveled Sharp Tip Model Number: T146
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
COOPER SURGICAL Milex PESSARY, RING MILEX INCONT FLEXIBLE SZ6 1 3/4" Catalog # MXPCON06
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
SteriSpine PS kit of 2 Multi-Axial Fenestrated Screws, model numbers/REF numbers KITM640, KITM645, and KITM740.
SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS LLC
BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Visitec CANNULA, LASIK IRR (10/BX)BVRVIS Catalog #585278
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Mckesson GYNECATH H/S CATHETER 5FR (10/CS) Model Number: 11-19610
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Catheter Insertion Tray Medline Foley Without Catheter Without Balloon Model Number: DYND10160
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain therapy.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor EXCISOR, CONE FISCHER BIOPSY WD ANGL SM (5/BX) Model Number: 900-157
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
3M COMPANY 3M PAD, GROUNDING SAFETY RING Model Number: 9165
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
MORRISON MEDICAL Morrison Medical OB KIT, HARD PK SEALED W/CARDBOARD BX MORMED Catalog #0967NL
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Dynarex SWAB, LEMON GLYCERIN (3/PK 25PK/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1216
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
a. Alcon Clear Care Contact Lens Solution Clear Care 12 oz. Solution, Model Number: 65035820, Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. b. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 4 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065035604 Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. c. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 10 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065035610. d. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 2 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065135658.
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Zynrelef (bupivacaine and meloxicam), 400 mg bupivacaine and 12 mg meloxicam single dose application, packaged in a kit, Rx only, Manufactured for Heron Therapeutics, Inc., San Diego, CA, NDC 47426-301-02
HERON THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Sklar Instruments IV Cath Dressing Tray Cs/25 Re-Order Number: 96-1708
Trinity Sterile, Inc.
Wolf Pak Premium Dressing Change Kit with GuardVA and Statlok Cs/30 Ref: DC5090LF
Trinity Sterile, Inc.
KY JELLY LUBRICANT 2 FL OZ, SKU 901443
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
FIRST RESPONSE 2 CT, SKU 902343
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Echelon -14, 45 Tip Shape, REF 145-5092150, sterile EO, Rx Only
Micro Therapeutics, Inc.
CURAD STRNG WATRPRF STRIP 1IN 20CT, SKU
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
CLEAR EYES CONTCT LENS DRPS LBRCTNG .5FO, SKU 900531
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
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.