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: Quantum rehab Product Name: Q6 Edge 2.0 Model/Catalog Number: Q6 Edge 2.0 Software Version: 2.0.11, new version: 2.0.13 Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860 Component: Controller
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly Model/Catalog Number: 475630 Product Description: Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assembly 14mm
Biomet, Inc.
5-PLASMA Bivalirudin Calibrator, Model Number 5D-46905
Aniara Diagnostica LLC
Brand Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Product Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Model/Catalog Number: NCOCO1575 Software Version: N/A Product Description: In situ polymerizing peripheral nerve repair device Component: No
TISSIUM SA
5-PLASMA Bivalirudin Control, Model Number 5D-44905
Aniara Diagnostica LLC
Kingfisher Compact Individual First Aid Kit. REF Number: 76656. Containing the affected One-piece Guedel airway components: 1. Size 00, ISO 5.0, blue. Product Code: 1100050. 2. Size 000, ISO 3.5, light green. Product Code: 1000035.
INTEGRATED MEDCRAFT LLC
Merge OrthoPACS, medical imaging diagnostic workstation
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Brand Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Product Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Model/Catalog Number: NCOCO6010 Software Version: N/A Product Description: In situ polymerizing peripheral nerve repair device Component: No
TISSIUM SA
Radial Jaw 4 Standard Capacity Biopsy Forceps with the following descriptions and UPN: 1. Radial Jaw 4 SC 240cm Box 20; Outer Box UPN: M00513401; Inner Box UPN: M00513400. 2. Radial Jaw 4 SC 240cm Box 40; Outer Box UPN: M00513402; Inner Box UPN: M00513400. 3. Radial Jaw 4 SC w/ Needle 240cm Box 20; Outer Box UPN: M00513411; Inner Box UPN: M00513410.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Brand Name: U2 Total Knee System Product Name: Femoral offset bushing, 2mm and 6mm Model/Catalog Number: 9323-5312 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Manual Orthopedic Surgical Instrument Component: No, N/A
United Orthopedic Corp.
Philips Allura under the following System Descriptions and corresponding model numbers: 1. Allura Xper FD10; Model Numbers: 722003, 722010, 722026. 2. Allura Xper FD10 OR Table; Model Number: 722033. 3. Allura Xper FD10/10; Model Numbers: 722005, 722011, 722027. 4. Allura Xper FD10C; Model Number: 722001. 5. Allura Xper FD20; Model Numbers: 722006, 722012, 722028. 6. Allura Xper FD20 Biplane; Model Numbers: 722008, 722013. 7. Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Table; Model Number: 722025.
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Flow Anesthesia Machine Flow-i C20 6677200 Flow-i C30 6677300 Flow-i C40 6677400 Flow-i C20 6888520 Flow-i C30 6888530 Flow-i C40 6888540 Flow-c 6887700 Flow-e 6887900
Maquet Critical Care AB
STRYKER AHTO TUBE SET WITH TIP PACKAGING, Catalog Number 0250070620
Stryker Corporation
Brand Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Product Name: COAPTIUM CONNECT Model/Catalog Number: NCOCO3010 Software Version: N/A Product Description: In situ polymerizing peripheral nerve repair device Component: No
TISSIUM SA
Brand Name: Quantum Rehab Product Name: Q6 Edge 4 Model/Catalog Number: Q6 Edge 4 Software Version: 2.0.11, new version: 2.0.13 Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860 Component: Controller
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
STRYKER PKG., STRYKEFLOW SUCTION/IRRIGATOR PS, Catalog Number 0250070540
Stryker Corporation
Brand Name: Quantum Rehab Product Name: Q6 Edge 2.0 (ilevel) Model/Catalog Number: Q6 Edge 2.0 (ilevel) Software Version: 2.0.11, new version: 2.0.13 Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860 Component: Controller
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
Brand Name: Quantum Rehab Product Name: Quantum 4Front 2HD Model/Catalog Number: Quantum 4Front 2HD Software Version: 2.0.11, new version: 2.0.13 Product Description: Wheelchair, Powered (ITI), 890.3860 Component: Controller
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) Nerve Block Tray - RX, Part Number AMS13975A; 2) Universal Block Tray- RX, Part Number AMS2009; 3) Nerve Block Tray - RX, Part Number AMS3224.
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) Loop Recorder Pack 2 -RX, Part Number AMS10164; 2) NY Tray - RX, Part Number AMS10276A; 3) NYC Tray - RX, Part Number AMS10281B; 4) Vein Pack - RX, Part Number AMS11398C; 5) Radiology Tray-RX, Part Number AMS1217A; 6) Custom Pack - RX, Part Number AMS12757B; 7) Biopsy Tray w/Lidocaine - RX, Part Number AMS13700; 8) Arthrogram Tray - RX, Part Number AMS13755A; 9) Myelogram Tray - RX, Part Number AMS14805A;
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000 Product Name: GEM Premier 5000 Model/Catalog Number: 00024019255 Portable blood analyzer system
Instrumentation Laboratory
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 40mm. Catalog Number: 50796040.
Stryker GmbH
EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula DIL TIP 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77722
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 90mm. Catalog Number: 50796090.
Stryker GmbH
Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000 Product Name: GEM Premier 5000 Model/Catalog Number: 00024019255 portable blood analyzer system
Instrumentation Laboratory
Resmed Astral 100/150 Resmed Astral 100/50 is a ventilator system that provides continuous or intermittent ventilatory support for patients weighing more than 11lb (5kg) who require mechanical ventilation.
ResMed Ltd.
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) ENT Pack, Pack Number AMS12206; 2) ENT Pack, Pack Number AMS15517; 3) ENT Facial Pack, Pack Number AMS15863A.
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
OsteoBallast, 45 x 17.5 mm (SeaSpine Brand), REF: 56800095. Ballast, 45 x 17.5 mm (IsoTis Brand), REF: 02-8000-095
IsoTis OrthoBiologics, Inc.
Brand Name: GEM Premier 5000 Product Name: GEM Premier 5000 Model/Catalog Number: 00024019255 portable blood analyzer system
Instrumentation Laboratory
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: Port Tray - RX, Part Number 008786-19
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 30mm. Catalog Number: 50796030.
Stryker GmbH
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: Heart Cath Tray - RX, Part Number DDS1159B
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: Block Tray - RX, Part Number AMS12414
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Power Over Fiber Base Module
Terex Utilities
IQon Spectral CT IQon Spectral CT Upgrades
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
EOPA 3D Arterial Cannula 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 78322
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) Neuro Pack, Pack Number AMS12195C; 2) Neuro Pack, Pack Number AMS12195D; 3) Neuro Pack, Pack Number AMS12307; 4) Neuro Spine Pack, Pack Number AMS16313; 5) Lami Kukkar Pack, Pack Number AMS17958; 6) Neuro Pack, Pack Number AMS6452B; 7) Neuro Lami Pack, Pack Number AMS9427C.
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
EOPA 3D Arterial Cannula DIL TIP 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 78222
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
L-Cath Midline S/L Catheter 20ga (3F) 1mm x 20cm, REF: 384620
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
Brand Name: GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 Product Name: GEM Premier 7000 with iQM3 Model/Catalog Number: 00000015279 Intelligent Quality Management 3 (iQM3) is used as the quality control (QC) and assessment system for the GEM Premier 7000. portable blood analyzer
Instrumentation Laboratory
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) ENT Pack, Part Number AMS10411B; 2) ENT Pack, Part Number AMS10411C; 3) Rhinoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS11963A; 4) Spine Pack, Part Number AMS12636C; 5) Lumbar Lami Pack, Part Number AMS12731; 6) Septoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS13150; 7) Septoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS13150A; 8) Septoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS13150B; 9) Rhinoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS14496A; 10) Rhinoplasty Pack, Part Number AMS144
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula BLUNT 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77422
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
EOPA Elongated One-Piece Arterial Cannula DIL TIP 22FR, intended for use with cardiopulmonary bypass as an arterial return cannula, Model Number 77622
Medtronic Perfusion Systems
Permobil M3 Corpus Power Wheelchair with Heavy Duty Shock REF:120031, Model version 3
Permobil Inc
Brilliance iCT Brilliance iCT Upgrades Brilliance iCT SP Brilliance CT 64 Channel CT6000 Brilliance 64 Upgrades
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 120mm. Catalog Number: 50796120.
Stryker GmbH
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 150mm. Catalog Number: 50796150.
Stryker GmbH
AMS ALIGNED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS medical convenience kits labeled as: SPINAL KIT, Part Number AMS13683A
Windstone Medical Packaging, Inc.
Ingenuity CT CT5000 Ingenuity Plus CT5000 Ingenuity Pro CT5000 Ingenuity Premium Ingenuity CT Upgrades Ingenuity CT China Ingenuity Core 128 Elite Brazil
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Stryker Hoffmann II Connecting Rod Micro 3 x 50mm. Catalog Number: 50796050.
Stryker GmbH
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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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.