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: APTUS Product Name: 2.5 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5750.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.
Medartis AG
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055407508.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055445008.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055407510.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055360008.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measuring devices. Description/Item: Walgreens TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4001-01BK, CVS TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4007-01, Meijer TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4019-01, Fred's Phamarcy TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4023-01, HEB TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4031-01, Hyvee TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4048-01, Rite Aid TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4066-01, TopCo TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4209-01, TRUE METRIX GO Kit/RF4H01-01BK, TRUE METRIX GO NFRS Meter
Trividia Health, Inc.
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055445004.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055415010.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Artelon FLEXBAND TWIST .12 Ref: TW012 3.85x17mm HEX Anchor (Qty 2) 5.0x17mm HEX Anchor (Qty 1) 0.5x12cm FLEXBAND (Qty 1)
International Life Sciences
MEDLINE UNNA-Z STRETCH ZINC PASTE BANDAGE, REF NONUNNAS40 KOB article #40307010
KOB GmbH
Artelon FlexBand Plus Ref: 41054 & 41057
International Life Sciences
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055430004.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 760010-1, 770010-1
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
HealthCast "Vital Sync" Remote Patient Monitoring System which consists of: Product Number: VSLBASE03P / VITALSYNCSW03 Model / UDI-DI codes: Vital Sync 3.3.1 / 10884521844933 Vital Sync 3.4.0 / 10884521844940 Vital Sync 3.4.1 / 10884521847569 (OUS Only) Vital Sync 3.4.2 / 10884521856127 Product Number: VSLBASE04P / VITALSYNCSW04 Model / UDI-DI codes: Vital Sync 4.0.0 / 10884521849358 Vital Sync 4.0.2 / 10884521856134 The Vital Sync" Informatics Manager is software that is intend
Covidien LLC
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 360010-2WT, 360010-1, 370000-1W, 360010-1WT, 362010-1, 370000-1WL, 360010-1L, 360010-1W, 360010-XWTL, 370000-XWL, 360010-1WTL, 360010-XWT, 360010-2, 370000-2W, 360010-2L, 370000-2WL, 360010-X, 370000-XW, 360010-2W, 362010-2, 360010, 37000-XWL, 362010-X, 362010-XL, 362010-1L, 360010-XL, 37000-1W, 360010-XW, 3700000-1W, 362010-2L, 36010-XWT, 370000-1L, 360010-2WT, 360000-1, 360010-XWSB, 360010-XLSB
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 361910-1A, 361910-1A, 361910-XA, 361910-2I, 361910-1A, 361910-1, 361910-XI, 361910-1I, 361910-2A, 36191-1A, 361910-X
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/15;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 860010-1L
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
GEM Premier 5000; Part No: 00055415011.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 560010-2L, 560010-XL, 560010-1L, 560010-XL
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Clearest Strep-A Cassette Test. Test to determine the presence of group A streptococci (Strep A) in throat swab samples.
Altruan GmbH
10mL Non-Sterile BD Luer-Lok Tip Syringe Only. Catalog Number: 301029. 850 bulk non-sterile units per case.
Becton Dickinson & Company
Owner's Booklets and Instructions for Use that are used with the following blood glucose measuring devices. Description/Item: Walgreens TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4001-01, Leader TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4002-01, Leader TRUE METRIX Meter Only/RE4002-40, CVS TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4007-01SB, GNP TRUE METRIX Meter Only/RE4011-00, GNP TRUE METRIX Kit /RE4011-01, MEIJER TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4019-01, FRED'S TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4023-01, DISCOUNT DRUG TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4025-01, KINRAY TRUE METRIX Kit/RE4027-01, HEB
Trividia Health, Inc.
Brand Name: Equinoxe Product Name: Equinoxe Core Instrument Kit Model/Catalog Number: KIT-311X
Exactech, Inc.
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 350010-1, 350000-2, 350010-X
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
IBA Proton Therapy System - PROTEUS 235
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-2835/12;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055430011.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Medline Medcrest Surgical Gowns: MDTGXC4J5XL DBQ-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4, CRTCL CVR, GRN, 5 MDTGXC4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXC4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXC4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,CRTCL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTGXP4JL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,L MDTGXP4JXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTGXP4JXXL DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XX MDTL1002862EF DBD-GOWN,SURG,XALT,L4,PANEL CVR,GREEN,XL MDTZ1000893AJ DBD-GOWN,SRG,PNL CVR, GR
Medline Industries, LP
Endo-Model SL Connection Component incl. PE-Plateau; Item Number: 16-2840/07;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-2836/11;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Medline Surgical Drapes: MDTBTCS6070GN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,TABLE,RESIS/XALT GRN,60X MDTBTCS6090GN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,TABLE,RESIS/XALT GRN,60X MDTDXUNDBGN DBD-DRAPE,UNDERBUTTOCK,28 X 50.5,XALT GR MDTMAYOXGN DBD-DRAPE,COVER,MAYO STAND,RESISTAT/XALT MDTZ1003656GN DBD-POCKET SHEET,RESISTAT/XALT
Medline Industries, LP
CLARITY II Laser System; Model No. 1110200210.
Lutronic Corporation
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055360010.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055415004.
Instrumentation Laboratory
GEM Premier 5000; Part No. 00055445010 & 00055445011.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Endo-Model SL Connection Component incl. PE-Plateau; Item Number: 16-2840/02;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.8 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5850.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.
Medartis AG
Brand Name: Bisaf Strep A Self-Test. Test for detection of group A streptococcal antigens in throat swabs.
Altruan GmbH
Penner Pacific Bathing Spa, Model Numbers 390010-1, 390010-X, 390010-2
Penner Patient Care, Inc.
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-8521/09;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Wondfo Streptococcal A At-Home Self-Test. At-home test for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
Altruan GmbH
EndoVive Safety PEG Kit; Outer Box Material Number (UPN): M00509001; Inner Box Material Number (UPN): M00509000;
Boston Scientific Corporation
GEM Premier 5000 PAK; Part No. 00055407504.
Instrumentation Laboratory
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-8521/11;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/12;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Endo-Model Replacement Plateau; Item Number: 15-0027/16;
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
Olympus Single use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-210. 20 units per box. The MAJ-210 has been designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of compatible endoscopes to prevent reflux of body fluids.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist. Product Code: 1000323.
Abiomed, Inc.
Olympus Single Use Biopsy Valve. Model/Catalog Number: MAJ-1218. 20 units per box. The MAJ-1218 has been designed to be attached to the instrument channel port of compatible endoscopes to prevent leakage of body fluids.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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.