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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
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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

Newest first · Page 33 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: PEDIATRIC CATH SECUREMENT DRSG, Kit SKU DYNDC3108

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Azurion 5 M12 System Model Numbers: (1)722227, (2)722231; Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Halyard TRANSPORT BAG KIT. Kit Code: LIFE0080-01.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Azurion 3 M15 System Model Numbers: (1) 722064, (2) 722222, (3) 722230, (4)722280(OUS only); Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

IQon Spectral CT; Product Code (REF): 728332;

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 267-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376541471; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Feb 18, 2026

WB Impression Post Closed Tray incl. guide screw, L 13mm, TAN/POM

Straumann USA LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 18, 2026

Reprocessed St. Jude Supreme and Response Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters: St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter 4 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401211RH 401222RH 401223RH 401226RH 401227RH 401260RH 401261RH 401306RH 401309RH 401312RH 401430RH 401433RH 401435RH 401441RH 401442RH 401443RH 401448RH 401449RH 401450RH 401451RH 401474RH 401860RH 401877RH 401878RH 401890RH 401891RH 401994RH; St. Jude Medical Supreme Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheter

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Azurion 3 M12 System Model Numbers: (1) 722063, (2) 722221, (3) 722229; Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDR1277A

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Low Feb 18, 2026

Surepulse VS Cap Small REF: SP-160-A1 component of VS Newborn Heart Rate Monitor

SUREPULSE MEDICAL LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ANESTHESIA ARTLINE PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ47387B

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Azurion 7 B20 System Model Numbers: (1)722068, (2)722226, (3)722236; Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Barco MNA with the HexaVue IP Integration System, Model/Catalog Number: MNA-6x0-H

Steris Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ) LVAD DRESSING CHANGE TRAY, Kit SKU DM320C; 2) PORT AND IO ACCESS DRESSING KI, Kit SKU DT15780A; 3) PORT-A-CATH DRESSING CHANGE TR, Kit SKU DT16615; 4) LARGE BORE CENTRAL LINE DRSG C, Kit SKU DT19660; 5) CENTRAL LINE DRESSING CHANGE K, Kit SKU DT19665; 6) NEONATAL DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Kit SKU DT21495; 7) NICU CVC DRESSING CHANGE TRAY, Kit SKU DT22510A; 8) DRESSING CHANGE TRAY W/TEG CHG, Kit SKU DYNDC3114B; 9) DRESSING CHANGE KIT,

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Brand Name: Leksell GammaPlan Product Name: Radionuclide RT Treatment planning system Software Version: 11.1 Product Description: Leksell GammaPlan¿ is a computer-based system designed for Leksell Gamma Knife¿ treatment planning.

Elekta, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Azurion 5 M20 System Model Numbers: (1)722228, (2)722232, (3)722281(OUS only); Software Version Number - All versions: R1.X, R2.X, R3.X

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Low Feb 18, 2026

Surepulse VS Cap Extra Small REF: SP-159-A1 component of VS Newborn Heart Rate Monitor

SUREPULSE MEDICAL LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Intubation Tray (Adult) containing Suction Catheter Kits SKU DYNJAA245B

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Low Feb 18, 2026

Surepulse VS Cap Extra Large REF: SP-163-A1 component of VS Newborn Heart Rate Monitor

SUREPULSE MEDICAL LTD

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

ATEC Lateral Navigation Disc Prep Instruments LIF NAV, OSTEOTOME 10mm REF 266-01-000-10-N UDI-DI code: 00190376476179; GMDN 12844 The ATEC Navigation Disc Prep Instruments are intended for use in surgical procedures. These instruments are non-sterile or sterile packaged, re-usable or single-use instruments designed to function with the Medtronic StealthStation System and NavLock Tracker.

Alphatec Spine, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: STERILE RESUTURE PACK, Kit SKU DYNDL1980A

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needle. Biopsy Instrument.

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Feb 18, 2026

Reprocessed Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters: Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter Use on GE Systems 10439072RH; Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter Use on Siemens Systems 10438577RH; Biosense Webster SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter, Use on Siemens Systems 10439011RH

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: 1) CANCER SERVICE PORT KIT, Kit SKU DT22710; 2) LINE KIT, Kit SKU DYNDA1857A; 3) PICC REMOVAL KIT, Kit SKU DYNDC1978A; 4) PORT ACCESS TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDC2367; 5) NICU CENTRAL LINE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDC2407B; 6) CVC DRESSING CHANGE W/ TEG CHG, Kit SKU DYNDC3222A; 7) PICC PROCEDURE PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ59067A; 8) PICC PROCEDURE PACK, Kit SKU PHS950205004B.

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

1) UNIVERSAL KIT, Kit SKU DT22010B; 2) VAD ACCESS KIT, Kit SKU DT22790C; 3) VAD ACCESS KIT, Kit SKU DT22790C; 4) PROCEDURE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDA2966A; 5) PROCEDURE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDA2966A; 6) PEDIATRIC CENTRAL LINE SMALL, Kit SKU DYNDC2208C; 7) PORT DRESSING KIT, Kit SKU DYNDC3107; 8) NON STERILE DIALYSIS KIT, Kit SKU DYNDH1029C; 9) UMBILICAL TRAY W/3.5&5FR CATH, Kit SKU UVT1250; 10) UMBILICAL VESSEL TRAY, Kit SKU UVT835; 11) HEMODIALYSIS TRAY, Kit SKU VAR101HVAA.

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Critical Feb 18, 2026

Reprocessed Livewire Steerable Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters: Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,10 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401582RH 401940RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-10-2mm 401904RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-5-2mm 401914RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,20 Elec. 2-8-2-60-2-8-2mm 401932RH; Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter,8 Elec. 2-2-2mm 401652RH;

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: BLOOD CULTURE KIT NS, Kit SKU DYNDH2088

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ADULT CATH SECUREMENT DRSG, Kit SKU DYNDC3109

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Critical Feb 18, 2026

Medline ReNewal Reprocessed ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheters: ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter 9F x 90cm D087031RH 20197344019554¿

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: MERCY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Kit SKU CIT6135B

Medline Industries, LP

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 18, 2026

Spectral CT 7500 on Rails; Product Code (REF): 728334;

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Convenience Kits 1. 25GA Convenience Kit - FNX VS0644.25-FNX 2. 25GA Convenience Kit - FXX VS0644.25-FXX 3.25GA Convenience Kit - XES VS0644.25-XES

Vortex Surgical Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

COULTER DxH Diluent, REF 628017 COULTER DxH ECO Diluent REF C67250 For use as an isotonic buffered diluent in conjunction with a cyanide-free lytic agent for counting and sizing blood cells on all UniCel DxH Coulter Cellular Analysis Systems. For use as a rinsing agent on the UniCel DxH Slidemaker Stainers. For use as a diluent in conjunction with DxH ECO Cell Lyse for counting and sizing blood cells. For use as a rinsing agent.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-1520 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-401Q-0330 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Lumipulse pTau 217 Plasma Controls Model/Catalog Number: 81558 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Lumipulse pTau 217 Plasma Controls: This quality control product can be used as an objective judgement of the laboratory s procedures and personnel techniques when analyzing pTau 217 in K2EDTA plasma on the LUMIPULSE G System. It is a valuable tool to assess good laboratory practices. Two levels of control are available to compare observations with expected range

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift 4-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists) Model/Catalog Number: 1430116,1430117,1430115 Product Description: The mobile hoist is an assistive device intended for alleviation of, or compensation for, a functional, impairment due to an injury or disability. The device is designed for an individual lacking the ability to stand up and transfer themselves to / from a bed, the floor, a wheelchair, a chair, a toilet or similar due to reduced mobility or

ETAC A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-0330; Software Version: N/A Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-0725; Software Version: N/A Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Male Fertility Sperm Test for Home Use (Cassette)

Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

VITEK 2 Gram-negative Susceptibility Cards Containing o Polymyxin B (pb02n) o Ceftazidime/avibactam (cza02n) o Meropenem/Vaborbactam (mev01n) o Imipenem (ipm05n) o Imipenem/Relebactam (ipr01n); CARD NAME/ PRODUCT REFERENCE: AST-N399 423701 AST-N402 423644 AST-N403 423645 AST-N404 423664 AST-N405 423864 AST-N406 423869 AST-N407 423870 AST-N409 423925 AST-N412 423936 AST-N413 423928 AST-N414 423933 AST-N415 423934 AST-N416 423935 AST-N417 423880 AST-N419

Biomerieux Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Exploro Highly Sensitive Male Fertility / Sperm Concentration Test

Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-401Q-0730 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-3025 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift Mover 205 Model/Catalog Number: (1) M14000, (2) M1401, (3) M1402, (4) M14050, (5) M14150, (6) M1402-01, (7) M14050-00 (8) M14001;

ETAC A/S

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma Calibrators Model/Catalog Number: 81557 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma Calibrators: The pTau 217 plasma concentration of a specimen is automatically calculated from the calibration curve, which is also automatically calculated from calibration data. The result of the calculation is reported in pg/mL. Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma Calibrators: Liquid (Frozen), 1x1.5 mL (5 Concentrations) CAL 1

Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-431Q-0720 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Feb 11, 2026

HOT AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System 6mm x 8mm; Material Number (UPN): M00553520;

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 11, 2026

Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-401Q-0720 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope and guidewire for papillotomy using high-frequency current.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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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.