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Product category · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Medical Devices recalls

Medical device recalls including implants, diagnostic equipment, and surgical tools

Total recalls
41,070
Top agency
FDA Devices
Years covered
2000–2026
Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.
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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 · 2026-09-20

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.

Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-20. 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 7 entities by Total recalls (count) (X) and Class I share of classified (%) (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Large · Class I–heavySmaller · Class I–heavyLarge · fewer Class ISmaller · fewer Class I 010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000 0%20%40%60%80% Total recalls (count) Class I share of classified (%) Category volume vs Class I rate Signature insight Medical DevicesFoodDrugs & MedicationsChildren & Baby ProductsDietary SupplementsMeat & PoultryCosmetics & Personal Care
Each point is a product category plotted by total recalls (x) and Class I share of agency-classified notices (y). Crosshairs mark the within-sample medians (4,017 recalls · 15.7% Class I). Rate uses only rows with an agency Class I/II/III label, CPSC/NHTSA blanks stay out of the denominator. Medical Devices is the clearest volume-without-Class-I-density example in this release. Source: FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS & NHTSA public recall data as of 2026-09-20.
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Percentiles are within this release's classified-enough category sample. Class I % uses only agency-classified notices.

CategoryRecallsVol %ileClassifiedClass IClass I %Rate %ile
Medical Devices41,07010040,7633,6539%14
Food25,5138625,22211,67646.3%86
Drugs & Medications14,4737114,4171,50810.5%29
Children & Baby Products4,017572,48335214.2%43
Dietary Supplements2,018431,99346623.4%71
Meat & Poultry1,672291,6721,14568.5%100
Cosmetics & Personal Care1,388141,28920315.7%57

Medical Devices recalls by year

2000–2026

0 1000 2000 3000 4000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2576 3437 2649 3803 3003 3209 2356 2247 2606 3417 2982 1947

Source: FDA · CPSC · USDA FSIS · NHTSA As of Aug 19, 2026

Severity distribution

Graded records only

recalls
Source FDA / CPSC severity classification

Recalls by issuing agency

recalls
Source PlainRecalls index of federal feeds

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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FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Philips Respironics Trilogy EV300, Software Version 1.05.15.00. Continuous home-use ventilator device.

Philips Respironics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

FLS - Foot Locking Plates System and HOL - Hallux Osteotomy Locking Plate with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. FLS - Foot Locking Plates System, Cancellous Stabilization Screw; Article Numbers: 37303-10, 37303-12, 37303-14, 37303-16, 37303-18, 37303-20, 37303-22, 37303-24, 37303-26, 37303-28, 37303-30. 2. FLS - Foot Locking Plates System, Cortical Screw; Article Numbers: 32271-10, 32271-12, 32271-14, 32271-16, 32271-18, 32271-20, 32271-22, 32271-24, 32271-26,

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.1mm, L1.15mm) w/ oversheath (OD2.6mm, L817mm) REF: 20402-401 STERILE EO. For surgical use

Erbe USA Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olecranonplate with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Olecranon Hook Plate; Article Numbers: 21112-7, 21114-5, 21113-9. 2. Olecranon Plate; Article Numbers: 21111-6, 21111-8, 21111-12.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips S5-2 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. Screw System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cancellous Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31404-16, 31404-18, 31404-20, 31404-22, 31404-24, 31404-26, 31404-28, 31404-30, 31404-32, 31404-34, 31404-36, 31404-38, 31404-40, 31404-42, 31404-44, 31404-46, 31404-48, 31404-50, 31404-55, 31404-60, 31404-65, 31404-70, 31404-75, 31404-80, 31457-30, 31457-36, 31457-40, 31457-46, 31457-50, 31457-55, 31457-60, 31652-100, 31652-105, 31652-110, 31652-115, 31652-120

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

HLS - Hand Locking Plates System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cortical Screw; Article Numbers: 32151-6, 32151-8, 32151-9, 32151-10, 32151-11, 32151-12, 32151-13, 32151-14, 32151-15, 32151-16, 32151-18, 32151-20. 2. HLS Plate, 2 T-Shape; Article Numbers: 21505-4, 21506-4. 3. HLS Plate, 3 T-Shape; Article Numbers: 21507-4, 21508-4. 4. HLS Plate, Square; Article Numbers: 21517. 5. HLS Plate, Straight; Article Numbers: 21502, 21503-4, 21503-6,

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Distal Humeral Plates with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cortical Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37351-10-N, 37351-12-N, 37351-14-N, 37351-16-N, 37351-18-N, 37351-20-N, 37351-22-N, 37351-24-N, 37351-26-N, 37351-28-N, 37351-30-N, 37351-32-N, 37351-34-N, 37351-36-N, 37351-38-N, 37351-40-N, 37351-42-N, 37351-44-N, 37351-46-N, 37351-48-N, 37351-50-N, 37351-55-N, 37351-60-N, 37351-65-N, 37351-70-N, 37351-75-N, 37351-80-N, 37351-85-N. 2.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

CentrosFLO Hemodialysis Catheters, REF: CENFP15K/A, CENFP15K/B, CENFP17K/A, CENFP19K/A, CENFP23K/A, CENFP27K/A, CENFP31K/A, CENFT15K, CENFT15K/D, CENFT17K, CENFT17K/A, CENFT17K/D, CENFT19K, CENFT19K/A, CENFT19K/B, CENFT19K/D, CENFT23K, CENFT23K/A, CENFT23K/B, CENFT23K/D, CENFT27K, CENFT27K/A, CENFT27K/B, CENFT27K/D, CENFT31K, CENFT31K/A, CENFT31K/B, CENFT31K/D

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 2.4mm, L1.15mm) REF: 20402-411. For surgical use

Erbe USA Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. Straight Plate with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Forearm Plate, Curved; Article Numbers: 21604-6, 21604-9. 2. Forearm Plate, Straight; Article Numbers: 21605-11, 21605-6, 21605-9. 3. Straight Compression Plate; Article Numbers: 21105-6, 21105-8. 4. Straight Plate, 1.5mm; Article Numbers: 21104-4, 21104-5, 21104-6, 21104-7, 21104-8, 21104-9. 5. Straight Plate, 2.0mm; Article Numbers: 21101-5, 21101-6, 21101-7, 21101-8,

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: I.T.S. Pelvic Reconstruction System (PRS RX & PRS Phoenix) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Anterior Column Plate; Article Numbers: 21218-16, 21219-16. 2. Anterior Column Plate; Article Numbers: 21218-14, 21219-14. 3. Biplanar 2-Column Plate; Article Numbers: 21216-10, 21216-12, 21217-10, 21217-12. 4. Cancellous Screw; Article Numbers: 30591-36, 30591-70, 30591-75, 30591-80, 30591-85, 30591-90. 5. Cancellous Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Suction Valve - MAJ-1443. Model Number: MAJ-1443.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

ProGuide Chronic Dialysis Catheters, REF: DC01455550/C, DC21452419/C, DC21452419-NE5/C, DC21452823-NE5/C, DC21454035/C, DC21455550/C

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 24cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920000PK Product Description: The PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the PKS electrical generator.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Imactis CT-Navigation System, stereotaxic accessory for Computer Tomography (CT), systems, Model Numbers E85101LA and E85101LP

GE Medical Systems, LLC
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Philips Respironics Trilogy Evo O2, Software Version 1.05.15.00. Continuous home-use ventilator device.

Philips Respironics, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Pro. Model Number: N3058140.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

BD Alaris" System with Guardrails" Suite MX with Point of Care Unit

CareFusion 303, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips X3-1 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips OMNI II TEE Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus PK Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PK Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: PK-CF0533 Product Description: An assembly of devices intended to generate and apply radio-frequency (RF) alternating current to soft tissues for cutting and coagulation during an endoscopic or open surgical procedure.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

MiniMed" 780G - MMT-1884 MiniMed" 780G - MMT-1886 With Software 6.60 and 6.61

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Embrace Drill Tower, Wedged (25mm); Item Number: 645-081/62;

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

16F Dual Valved Splittable Sheath Introducer (bulk, non-sterile), REF: FCL-174-00/B

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Tandem pumps are battery-operated infusion pumps capable of both basal and bolus delivery of insulin. The pumps utilize a motor-driven mechanism to deliver insulin from within a disposable cartridge, through an infusion set, into a patient s subcutaneous tissue. As with current insulin infusion pumps on the U.S. market, the desired timing and quantity of the insulin delivery is programmed by the user (i.e., the patient).

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Reprocessor OER-Elite. Model Number: N5789340.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. LRS (Locking Reconstruction System) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. DFL (Distal Femur Locking) Distal Femur Plate; Article Numbers: 21301-5, 21301-7, 21301-9, 21301-13, 21302-5, 21302-7, 21302-9, 21302-13. 2. PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Lateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21321-7, 21321-12, 21322-7, 21322-12. 3.PTL (Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking) Proximal Medial Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21325-4, 21325-7.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips L17-5 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

BioFlo DuraMax Catheter, REF: H965103028011/A, H965103028021/A, H965103028021/EU, H965103028031/A, H965103028031/EU, H965103028041/A, H965103028041/EU, H965103028051/A, H965103028051/EU, H965103028061/A, H965103028061/EU, H965103028070/A, H965103028070/EU, H965103028080/A, H965103028080/EU, H965103028090/A, H965103028090/EU, H965103028161/A, H965103028181/A, H965103028191/A, H965103028191/EU, H965103028201/A, H965103028211/A, H965103028220/A, H965103028230/A, H965103028240/A, H965103038181/A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

Handy Solutions Neck & Shoulders Heating Pad, Number: 25607, Manufactured by Ninbo Unico Products Co., Ltd

Navajo Manufacturing Company
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Olympus Endoscope Air/Water Valve - MAJ-1444. Model Number: MAJ-1444.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Custom Abutment Ti, for Straumann RC, incl. TAN screw; Catalog Number/Art.: 027.4620;

Straumann USA LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. Fibula Plate PROlock with Angular Stability with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Distal Tubular Plate; Article Numbers: 21602-3, 21602-4, 21602-5, 21602-6, 21602-7, 21602-8, 21603-3, 21603-4, 21603-5, 21603-6, 21603-7, 21603-8. 2. Fibula Plate 3.5mm; Article Numbers: 21225-4, 21225-6, 21225-8, 21225-10, 21225-12, 21226-4, 21226-6, 21226-8, 21226-10, 21226-12. 3. Universal Tubular Plate; Article Numbers: 21601-5, 21601-6, 21601-7, 21601-8, 21601-10,

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: TECNIS Eyhance IOL with TECNIS Simplicity" Delivery System Product Name: TECNIS Eyhance IOL with TECNIS Simplicity" Delivery System Model/Catalog Number: DIB00 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The TECNIS SIMPLICITY" Delivery System is designed to provide a sterile,controlled and touch-free method of delivering the lens into the eye. The lens is preloaded and pre-assembled in the delivery system. The TECNIS SIMPLICITY" Delivery System Model DIB00 contains the TECNISEyhan

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps, 5 mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3005 Product Description: The OLYMPUS Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is intended to be used with the bipolar outputs of compatible generators.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Claviculaplate with Angular Stability, with the below descriptions and associated article numbers. 1. Anterior Clavicle Plate, Medial; Article Numbers: 21116-8, 21117-10, 21118-10. 2. Clavicle Plate; Article Numbers: 21121-6, 21121-8. 3. Clavicle Plate, 3.5mm; Article Numbers: 21122-10, 21122-6, 21122-8. 4. Clavicle Plate, Lateral; Article Numbers: 21123-4, 21124-4, 21127-6, 21128-6.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Critical Apr 1, 2026

DuraMax Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, REF: H787103028015/A, H787103028025/A, H787103028031/A, H787103028035/A, H787103028041/A, H787103028045/A, H787103028051/A, H787103028055/A, H787103028061/A, H787103028075/A, H787103028085/A, H787103028095/A, H787103028165/A, H787103028181/A, H787103028185/A, H787103028191/A, H787103028195/A, H787103028205/A, H787103028215/A, H787103028225/A, H787103028235/A

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Brand Name: Humeral Head Plate with Angular Stability, with the following description: Proximal Humeral Plate. Article Numbers: 211341-10, 211341-4, 211341-7, 21134-4, 21134-5, 21135-4, 21136-4, 21136-5, 21136-7, 21137-4, 21137-7, 21138-4, 21139-4.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips Mini Multi TEE Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips OMNI III TEE Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System and UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. I.T.S. DUL (Distal Ulna Locking) System, Distal Ulna Plate; Article Numbers: 21232-3, 21232-4, 21232-6, 21233-3, 21233-4, 21233-6, 21234-4, 21235-4. 2. I.T.S. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Ulna Osteotomy Plate; Article Numbers: 21231-6. 3. UOL (Ulna Osteotomy Locking) System, Cancellous Screw, Locking; Article Numbers: 37302-18, 37302-20.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Embrace Drill Tower, Standard/Lateral (25mm); Item Number: 645-081/63;

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Custom Abutment AS Ti, for Straumann RC, incl. TAN screw; Catalog Number/Art.: 010.5438;

Straumann USA LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

FR.O.H. Calcaneus Repair System with the following description: Anterolateral Calcaneus Plate. Article Number: 21064-60.

I.T.S. GmbH
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips 3D6-2 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Low Apr 1, 2026

Philips X7-2 Ultrasound Transducer

Philips Ultrasound, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Apr 1, 2026

Pilonplate with Angular Stability, with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Anterolateral Tibia Plate; Article Numbers: 21311-11, 21311-15, 21311-7, 21312-11, 21312-15, 21312-7. 2. Pilon Plate 4mm; Article Numbers: 21094-10, 21094-4, 21094-6, 21094-8. 3. Pilon Plate, Small; Article Numbers: 21093-4, 21093-6.

I.T.S. GmbH

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Data sources

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.