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 · 2026-09-20
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.
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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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Brand Name: Olympus Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps w/Cord, 5mm 33 cm Product Name: Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 3006 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
Brand Name: Olympus PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: 920005PK 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
Brand Name: BiDop 3 Product Name: BiDop 3 Pocket Doppler (ES-100V3) with BT2M20S8C fetal probe Model/Catalog Number: ES-100V3 (device); BT2M20S8C (2 MHz fetal probe). Software Version: N/A Product Description: Hand-held, battery-powered ultrasonic Doppler blood-flow detector with LCD numeric display, used with interchangeable probes to detect vascular blood-flow signals and display heart rate; affected units were packaged with a 2 MHz BT2M20S8C fetal probe and labeled for both vascular and f
Koven Technology, Inc.
Philips C9-4 Ultrasound Transducer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Flexible Cryoprobe (OD 1.7mm, L1.15mm) REF: 20402-410. For surgical use
Erbe USA Inc
Volar Radius Plate with Angular Stability with the following description: Radius Plate PROlock II. Article Numbers: 21031-3, 21031-5, 21032-11, 21032-3, 21032-5, 21033-3, 21033-5, 21034-3, 21034-5, 21035-3, 21036-3.
I.T.S. GmbH
MicroScan Neg MIC 56 REF C42464 UDI-DI code: 15099590731212 MicroScan panels are designed for use in determining antimicrobial agent susceptibility and/or identification to the species level of aerobic and facultatively anaerobic gram-negative bacilli.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Brand Name: Olympus HALO PKS Cutting Forceps, 5mm 33cm Product Name: HALO PKS Cutting Forceps Model/Catalog Number: HACF0533 Product Description: The HALO PKS Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5 mm laparoscopic cannula. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under laparoscopic visualization. The device is intended to be used with the Gyrus ACMI G400 Workstation only.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Pelvic Reconstruction System (PRS) with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Fixation Screw; Article Number: 70312. 2. Spike short; Article Number: 70314.
I.T.S. GmbH
Puracol and Puracol Plus Collagen Wound Dressings: MSC8522 DRESSING,COLLAGEN,PURACOL,STRL,2" X 2" MSC8622EP DRESSING,COLLAGEN,PURACOL PLUS, 2X2.2"
Medline Industries, LP
Philips Respironics Trilogy Evo, Software Version 1.05.15.00. Continuous home-use ventilator device.
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Battery Charging Station; Model: 0998-00-0802;
Datascope Corp.
MICS3 Angled Sagittal Saw Attachment; Part Number: 210490
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Brand Name: Leksell Gamma Knife Product Description: Leksell Gamma Knife¿ Perfexion Leksell Gamma Knife¿ Icon" Leksell Gamma Knife¿ Elekta Esprit Leksell Gamma Knife¿ (available models Elekta Esprit, Icon", and Perfexion") is a radiosurgery system for use in the stereotactic irradiation of head structures. Surgery is achieved by delivering a prescribed dose as one or more shots of ionizing radiation to the exact site of the target.
Elekta, Inc.
Centricity Universal Viewer Software Versions 6.0 through 6.0 Sp10.4.1, a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources, Model Numbers 2088026-406, 2100169-001, 2088026-985, 2088026-971, 2088026-614, 2088026-713, 2088026-994, 2100491-006, 2088026-723, 2088026-308, 2104867-044, 2100491-012, 2088026-962, 2088026-969, 2102676-001, 2088026-936, 2088026-960, K1220JWED, 2088026-806, 2088026-506, 2088026-026, 2088026-970, 2088026-943, 2088026-990, 2088
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: STA Liatest D-Di Product Name: STA Liatest D-Di Model/Catalog Number: REF 00515 Product Description: in vitro diagnostic. The STA - Liatest D-Di kit is an assay for the quantitative determination of D-dimer in venous plasma for use on STA-R, STA Compact and STA Satellite analyzers by professional laboratory personnel.
Diagnostica Stago, Inc.
Convatec, EsteemBody Drainable Pouch REF:423643, 10-45mm
ConvaTec, Inc
Convatec, EsteemBody Drainable Pouch REF:423653 10-35mm
ConvaTec, Inc
Artegraft Vascular Graft; REF#: AG740;
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
Cub Pediatric Crib, Model FL19H
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
Brand Name: Aptima HPV Assay Product Name: Aptima HPV Assay Model/Catalog Number: 303585 Product Description: Aptima HPV assay Component: No
Hologic, Inc.
Centricity Universal Viewer Software Versions 5.0 SP6 through UV 5.0 SP7.1, a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources, Model Numbers 2088026-026, 2088026-115, 2088026-043, K2042VJED, 2088026-132, 2088026-003, 2088026-110, 2089629-003, 2066908-136, 2066908-150
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Product Name: ID NOW" Influenza A & B 2 Model/Catalog Number: 427-000 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Influenza A/B virus nucleic acid IVD, kit, nucleic acid technique Component: Not Applicable
Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.
Brand Name: Welch Allyn, Inc. Product Name: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100 Model/Catalog Number: VS100 Software Version: Software version 3.2.0.1 Product Description: Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener VS100, FDA product code name: Refractometer, ophthalmic One unit per package
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Centricity Universal Viewer Software Versions 7.0 through 7.0 Sp2.0.1, a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources, Model Numbers 5826659-027, 5826659-029, 5826659-032, 5826659-033, 5826659-028, 5826659-034, 5826659-030, 5826659-019, 5826659-022, 5826659-026, 5826659-023, 5826659-031, 5826659-025, 5826659-002, 5826659-021, 5826659-037, 5826659-014, 5826659-016, 5826659-013
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Convatec, EsteemBody Drainable Pouch REF:423657 10-35mm
ConvaTec, Inc
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/11;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 360020-1P
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
GEM Premier 5000 PAK, Part No. 00055360004.
Instrumentation Laboratory
CHEMISTRY ANALYZER AU5800, REF: B96697, B96698, B23279, B23280, B23281
Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K.
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measurement devices. Description/Item: TRUE METRIX PRO Meter Only/RE4H01P-40, TRUE METRIX PRO Starter Kit/RE4H01P-43, PROCURE TRUE METRIX PRO Meter Only/RE4212P-00, Henry Schein TRUE METRIX PRO Meter Only/RE4099P-40, Henry Schein TRUE METRIX PRO Kit/RE4099P-43, McKESSON TRUE METRIX PRO Meter Only/RE4051P-00, Moore Medical TRUE METRIX PRO Meter Only/RE4068P-01.
Trividia Health, Inc.
Artelon FlexBand Dynamic Matrix Ref: 31057
International Life Sciences
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055415005.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-8030/12;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measuring devices. Description/Item: Walgreens TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4001-01, Leader TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4002-01, CVS TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4007-01, GNP TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4011-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4019-01, Publix TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4020-01, Discount Drug Mart TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4025-01, HEB TRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4031-01, SunmarkTRUE METRIX AIR Kit/REA4054-01, Rite A
Trividia Health, Inc.
Endo-Model SL Connection Component incl. PE-Plateau; Item Number: 16-2840/05;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Raz-AT (Attendant Tilt) Mobile Shower Commode Chair, Catalog Number Z300 UDI-DI code: (01)00628758003007 Raz-ART (Attendant Rotational Tilt) Mobile Shower Commode Chair, Catalog Number Z333 UDI-DI code: (01)00628758003335 Raz-AT600 (Bariatric Tilt) Mobile Shower Commode Chair, Catalog Number Z360 UDI-DI code: (01)00628758003601 Raz-SP (Self Propel) Mobile Shower Commode Chair, Catalog Number Z200 UDI-DI code: (01)00628758001003 Raz-AP (Attendant Propel) Mobile Shower Commode Chai
Raz Design Inc
GEM Premier 5000; Model No. 00055430010.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055430008.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-8521/15;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055415008.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055407511.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Medline Kits containing Cardinal Health s Aqua-Seal Chest Drainage Unit: 1) OPEN HEART, Model Number: DYNJ902487A; 2) CARDIAC PROCEDURE, Model Number: DYNJ908126; 3) CARDIO CONGENITO, Model Number: DYNJ910851
Medline Industries, LP
Brand Name: Equinoxe Ergo Product Name: Ergo Modular Impactor Handle Model/Catalog Number: 321-09-05
Exactech, Inc.
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 360020-1EP
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 360030-1C, 360030-1CE, 360030-1CTS, 360030-XCE, 360030-XC, 360030-1CT, 360030-1C, 360030-XC, 360030-XCT, 360030-1CTS, 360030-XCTS, 3600301-CTS, 360030-XCE, 360030-1CT, 360030-1CE, 36030-XCT
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055360011.
Instrumentation Laboratory
DxC 700 AU, REF: B86444, B86446
Beckman Coulter Mishima K.K.
PHYSIO CONTROL INFANT/CHILD Reduced Energy Defibrillator Electrodes Catalog Numbers: 11101-000016 UDI-DI code: 00721902629013 Catalog Number: 11101-000017 UDI-DI code: 00721902682483 Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes are pre gelled, self-adhesive, therapy electrodes that allow hands free defibrillation. These electrodes reduce the energy delivered to the patient by a factor of 4:1. The Infant/child reduced energy defibrillation electrodes are therapy electrodes desig
Physio-Control, Inc.
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.