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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Medline Convenience Kits: 1) NEURO SHUNT- CODMAN, Model Number: CDS860018G; 2) NEURO SHUNT- CODMAN, Model Number: CDS860018I; 3) KIT NEUR FUS LUM POST CRANDALL, Model Number: DYKMBNDL138; 4) KIT NEURO FUS LUM POST SANSUR, Model Number: DYKMBNDL142; 5) KIT NEURO FUS LUM POST SANSUR, Model Number: DYKMBNDL142B; 6) KIT NEURO DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIO, Model Number: DYKMBNDL145; 7) KIT NEURO DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIO, Model Number: DYKMBNDL145B; 8) KIT NEURO TRANSPHENOIDAL, Model Number: DYKMBN
Medline Industries, LP
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 45 cm, Pistol Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Thunderbeat 5 mm, 10 cm, Inline Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ENDO KIT W/SYRINGE, Model Number: DYKE1743; 2) BGMC ANGIOGRAPHY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0800934D; 3) GENERAL ENDO PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0842873J; 4) OR ANGIO PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ43415C; 5) ANGIO PACK II, Model Number: DYNJ44066A; 6) SOUTH CATH LAB PACK, Model Number: DYNJ61978A; 7) BIOPSY ANGIO TRAY ALEX, Model Number: DYNJ63542B; 8) SURGICAL TECH KIT, Model Number: DYNJ907452; 9) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Model Number: DYNJC2371G; 10) SPECT
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Surgical Gowns: 1) GOWN,NONRNF,L,30/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2001; 2) GOWN,SIRUS,NONRNF,SETINSLV,L,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2001S; 3) GOWN,ECLIPSE,NONRNF,XL,ST,30/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2002; 4) GOWN,SIRUS,NONRNF,SETINSLV,XL,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2002S; 5) GOWN,SIRUS,NONRNF,XLN/XL,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2002SL; 6) GOWN,NONRNF,2XL,18/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2003; 7) GOWN,SIRUS,NONRNF,SETINSLV,2XL,18/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2003S; 8) GOWN,SIRUS,NONRNF,XLN/2XL,18/CS, Mode
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) OB KIT, Model Number: DYKM2326; 2) KIT LABOR DELIVERY TUBAL LIGAT, Model Number: DYKMBNDL165; 3) KIT LABOR & DELIVERY D&C/D&E, Model Number: DYKMBNDL31; 4) KIT LABOR & DELIVERY CERCLAGE, Model Number: DYKMBNDL38; 5) L & D PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0456816O; 6) L & D PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0456816P; 7) VAGINAL DELIVERY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ04692S; 8) VAGINAL DELIVERY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ16621B; 9) VAGINAL DELIVERY PACK, Model Number: DY
Medline Industries, LP
MOLLI 2 System System includes: MM1000 (Pack of 10) - MOLLI Introducer (8cm, 14G) and MOLLI Marker UDI (GTIN): 00850024195028 MS-00009 (Pack of 10) - MOLLI Introducer (12cm, 14G) and MOLLI Marker UDI (GTIN): 00850024195134 MP2001 - MOLLI 2 Wand UDI (GTIN): 00850024195141 MP2015A - MOLLI OncoPen UDI (GTIN): 00850024195219 MT2001 - MOLLI 2 Tablet UDI (GTIN): 00850024195158 The MOLLI Marker is intended to be placed percutaneously in soft tissue to temporarily mark a surgical s
Stryker Corporation
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) TOTE ABRAMS KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, Model Number: DYKM1801B; 2) TOTE SEN OSC HAND REPAIR, Model Number: DYKM1776; 3) TOTE MOMENI SB CAPSULOTOMY REC, Model Number: DYKM1765A; 4) TOTE YAO OSC HAND REPAIR, Model Number: DYKM1796A; 5) TOTE SB NGUYEN CAPSULOTOMY, Model Number: DYKM1756A; 6) TOTE FOX OSC HAND REPAIR, Model Number: DYKM1783A; 7) TOTE KAMAL OSC HAND REPAIR, Model Number: DYKM1730A; 8) TOTE SB NGUYEN LIPOSUCTION, Model Number: DYKM1927A; 9) TOTE YA
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Surgical Packs: 1) PACK,UNIVERSAL,ULTRAGARD,5/CS, Model Number: DYNJP1050UG; 2) PACK,SHOULDER,DRAPE,POUCH,10/CSModel Number: DYNJP8401
Medline Industries, LP
Medica Capillary Tubes; EasyBloodGas/EasyStat Capillary Tube Kit.
Medica Corporation
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) PICC LINE TRAY, Model Number: 00-401993O; 2) CODE CART ADULT 4 CENTRAL LINE, Model Number: ACC010268B; 3) CODE CART ADULT 4 CENTRAL LINE, Model Number: ACC010268C; 4) TRAY 6 CENTRAL LINE A, Model Number: ACC010487; 5) PEDS PICC INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: CVI3650; 6) LINE ATTIRE KIT, Model Number: DYKM2170; 7) KIT SURG ONC LAP DIAG/PORT INS, Model Number: DYKMBNDL153C; 8) KIT SURG ONC INSERT CENT.VENOU, Model Number: DYKMBNDL43A; 9) KIT SURG ONC PO
Medline Industries, LP
MEDIHONEY CALCIUM ALGINATE WITH ACTIVE LEPTOSPERMUM HONEY. Model Numbers: (1) 31012, (2) 31022, (3) 31045. MEDIHONEY CALCIUM ALGINATE DRESSING WITH ACTIVE LEPTOSPERMUM HONEY supports and aids autolytic debridement and is indicated for the management of moderately to heavily exuding wounds
Integra LifeSciences Corp. (NeuroSciences)
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DENTAL PACK, Model Number: DYNDA3003
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT OPHTHALMIC RUPTURE GLOBE, Model Number: DYKMBNDL104; 2) KIT OPHTHALMIC RUPTURE GLOBE, Model Number: DYKMBNDL104A; 3) KIT OPHTHALMOLOGY CORNEAL TRAN, Model Number: DYKMBNDL159; 4) KIT OPHTHALMOLOGY CATARACT, Model Number: DYKMBNDL180; 5) KIT OPHTHALMOLOGY EYE MUSCLE, Model Number: DYKMBNDL42; 6) KIT SURG ONC PORT INSERTION, Model Number: DYKMBNDL43B; 7) KIT SURG ONC EXCISION BREAST, Model Number: DYKMBNDL84B; 8) KIT OPTHAMOLOGY BASIC, Model Number:
Medline Industries, LP
Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model Number: UHI. Used for insufflation of the abdominal cavity, and automatic suction and smoke evacuation to facilitate laparoscopic observation and treatment within the abdominal cavity.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) HYSTEROSCOPY, Model Number: CDS984086I; 2) KIT GYN ONCOLOGY LAP, Model Number: DYKMBNDL91A; 3) VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0373807J; 4) VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0373807K; 5) MINOR VAGINAL #76-RF, Model Number: DYNJ27434R; 6) VAG HYST PACK, Model Number: DYNJ31344J; 7) VAG HYST PACK, Model Number: DYNJ31344K; 8) RRMC VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ33393L; 9) RRMC VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY PACK, Model
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) ARTHROSCOPY CDS, Model Number: CDS984609B; 2) ARTHROSCOPY TRAYS, Model Number: DYNJ22501G; 3) ARTHROSCOPY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ32715F; 4) CHS ARTHROSCOPY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ50834C; 5) ARTHROSCOPY TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ51069
Medline Industries, LP
Da Vinci 5 ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000 Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Used for minimally invasive surgery.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) BASIC NERVE BLOCK TRAY W/LINEN, Model Number: PAIN0150C
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) OPEN HEART CDS, Model Number: CDS840015AQ; 2) OPEN HEART CDS, Model Number: CDS840023T; 3) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number: CDS840087AI; 4) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number: CDS840087AK; 5) OFF PUMP CABG CDS, Model Number: CDS840087AL; 6) OPEN HEART, Model Number: CDS840150S; 7) OPEN HEART, Model Number: CDS840150T; 8) OPEN HEART, Model Number: CDS840150U; 9) OPEN HEART, Model Number: CDS840150V; 10) OPEN HEART, Model Number: CDS840150W; 11) UNIVE
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) OR ARTERIOGRAM, Model Number: CDS985094F; 2) KIT SURG ONC LAP DIAG/CV CATH, Model Number: DYKMBNDL153; 3) KIT ACES INSERT PERCUTANEOUS T, Model Number: DYKMBNDL4A; 4) KIT ACES INSERT PERCUTANEOUS T, Model Number: DYKMBNDL4B; 5) VEIN PROCEDURE KIT, Model Number: DYNDA2076C; 6) CARDIAC CATH PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0150605AC; 7) CATH LAB PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0648473Y; 8) NBMC CATH PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0803367I; 9) ANGIO PACK-LF, Model Num
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) C-SECTION PACK, Model Number: CDS820080N; 2) C-SECTION CDS, Model Number: CDS983523G; 3) C-SECTION, Model Number: CDSCCR611O; 4) C-SECTION, Model Number: CDSCCR611P; 5) LUD C-SECTION-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0101616I; 6) C-SECTION TRAY, Model Number: DYNJ15494G; 7) C-SECTION TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ19529P; 8) C-SECTION TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ19529Q; 9) C-SECTION TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ19529R; 10) C-SECTION TRAY-LF, Model Number: DYNJ19529S;
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) KIT UROLOGY SLING, Model Number: DYKMBNDL106; 2) KIT UROLOGY SLING, Model Number: DYKMBNDL106A; 3) KIT UROLOGY PENILE REPAIR, Model Number: DYKMBNDL188; 4) KIT UROLOGY PERIPHERAL STIMULA, Model Number: DYKMBNDL189; 5) KIT UROLOGY PERIPHERAL STIMULA, Model Number: DYKMBNDL189A
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) SPINAL CDS, Model Number: CDS940087AG; 2) SPINAL CDS, Model Number: CDS940087AI; 3) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832Q; 4) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832R; 5) TOTAL HIP CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980832S; 6) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980833Q; 7) TOTAL KNEE CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS980833R; 8) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865V; 9) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Number: CDS980865W; 10) TOTAL HIP PROCEDURE, Model Num
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Surgical Drapes: 1) SHEET,DRAPE,40X58,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2410; 2) DRAPE,SHEET,ECONOMY,40X58",ST,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2411; 3) SHEET,DRAPE, 40X70,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2412; 4) DRAPE,MEDIUM,TAPE,40X70",ST,50/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2412T; 5) SHEET,DRAPE,53X77,STERILE, Model Number: DYNJP2414; 6) DRAPE,SHEET,3/4,53X77",ST,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2414R; 7) DRAPE,SHEET,ULTRAGARD,20/CS, Model Number: DYNJP2414UG; 8) DRAPE,RNF,53X77",ST,20/CS, Model Number:
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) CHEST/BREAST-LF, Model Number: DYNJ83950
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DRAWER 6-IV FLUIDS GLOVES, Model Number: ACC010326; 2) DRAWER 6-IV FLUIDS GLOVES, Model Number: ACC010326A; 3) DRAWER #5, Model Number: ACC010475; 4) DRAWER 1 NEURO CART, Model Number: ACC010542; 5) DRAWER 2 NEURO CART, Model Number: ACC010543; 6) DRAWER 4, Model Number: ACC010722; 7) MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA CART, Model Number: ACC010896; 8) LIVER TRANSPLANT #57 CDS-2, Model Number: CDS860063U; 9) THOROCOTOMY CDS #24-RF, Model Number: CDS860066T; 10
Medline Industries, LP
Brand Name: Prodisc Product Name: Prodisc C SK Model/Catalog Number: PDSL6 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Total cervical disc replacement Component: No
Centinel Spine, Inc.
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 35 cm, Front-Actuated Grip Type S
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 45 cm Front-Actuated Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 35 cm, Inline Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) DRAPE PACK, Model Number: DYNJ35363A; 2) SICK KIDS-GENERAL CUSTOM SPLIT, Model Number: SPTPCD10005
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Convenience Kits: 1) SCC RF PAIN MGMT, Model Number: DYNJ56436A; 2) SCC RF PAIN MGMT, Model Number: DYNJ56436B; 3) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number: DYNJRA1979; 4) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number: DYNJRA1979A; 5) CPNB SETUP TRAY, Model Number: SAMPA0108
Medline Industries, LP
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 45 cm Inline Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Olympus Thunderbeat 5 mm, 20 cm, Front-Actuated Grip
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Brand Name: Leksell GammaPlan Product Name: Radionuclide RT Treatment planning system Software Version: 11,3, 11.4 Product Description: Leksell GammaPlan¿ is a computer-based system designed for Leksell Gamma Knife¿ treatment planning.
Elekta, Inc.
Surepulse VS Cap Large REF: SP-162-A1 component of VS Newborn Heart Rate Monitor
SUREPULSE MEDICAL LTD
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: 1) POWERGLIDE DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Kit SKU DYNDH1576; 2) CENTRAL LINE TRAY W/ CHLRP SWB, Kit SKU RWM-DC57KC.
Medline Industries, LP
Surepulse VS Cap Medium REF: SP-161-A1 component of VS Newborn Heart Rate Monitor
SUREPULSE MEDICAL LTD
Brilliance iCT; Product Code (REF): 728306;
Philips North America Llc
Spectral CT; Product Code (REF): 728333;
Philips North America Llc
Reprocessed Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheters: Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 81105RH 81172RH; Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 20 Elec. 2-10-2mm 81202RH; Abbott Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 4 Elec. 5mm 81483RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 81102RH 81104RH 81174RH 81531RH 81532RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Catheter 10 Elec. 5mm 81107RH; Inquiry Steerable Diagnostic Cath
Medline Industries, LP
Azurion 7 M12 System Model Numbers: (1)722078, (2)722223, (3)722233; Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Medline 14 Fr Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYND40972 - respiratory convenience kit
Medline Industries, LP
Azurion 7 M20 System Model Numbers: (1)722079, (2)722224, (3)722234, (4)722282(OUS only); Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Webster CS Catheters: Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes 2-8-2mm Spacing w/AutoID w/ EZ Steer BD710DF282CRH; Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes, 2-8-2mm Spacing w/ EZ Steer BD710DF282RRH BD710FJ282RRH; Webster CS Catheter 10 Electrodes, 2-8-2mm Spacing w/AutoID w/ EZ Steer BD710FJ282CRH;
Medline Industries, LP
Azurion 7 B12 System Model Numbers:(1) 722067, (2) 722225, (3) 722235; Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Reprocessed Siemens ACUSON AcuNav Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters: ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter, Use on GE Systems 10135910RH; 10043342RH ACUSON AcuNav Ultrasound Catheter, Use on Siemens Systems 10135936RH, 08255790RH
Medline Industries, LP
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit 4 RTCA version (LCSU 4 RTCA) 1) LCSU 4, 800 ml, RTCA; Catalog Number: 880052; 2) LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA; Catalog Number: 880062; 3) LCSU 4, RTCA; Catalog Number: 881152;
Laerdal Medical Corporation
da Vinci 5 Surgeon Console Viewer Display, ASSY, DV5 CONSOLE, IS5000, Part Number: 380730-45
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
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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.