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 · 2026-09-21
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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Vivoo pH Test
Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.
Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC412Q-0215; 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
Vivoo Sodium Test; Vivoo Vitamin C Test; Vivoo Hydration Test
Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.
25GA Subretinal Injection Cannula VS0220.25
Vortex Surgical Inc.
PRISMAFLEX HF1000 SET, Product Code 107142; Dialyzer, High Permeability With Or Without Sealed Dialysate System
VANTIVE US HEALTHCARE LLC
CellMek SPS Sample Preparation System, REF: C44603, with software
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.25 3. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.25 4. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM -Myopic VS0744.25-35 5. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Pro-Grip VS0713.25 6. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps ILM VS0752.25 7. 25GA ACTU8 Talon Forceps Pro-Grip VS0751.25 8. 27GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.27 9. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula VS0200.23 10. 23GA Soft Tip Cannula - 0.5mm VS0205.23 11. 25GA
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Product Name: Lumipulse G ¿-Amyloid 1-42-N Plasma Calibrators Model/Catalog Number: 235454 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Lumipulse G ¿-Amyloid 1-42-N Plasma Calibrators: The ¿-Amyloid 1-42 plasma concentration of a specimen is automatically calculated from the calibration curve, which is automatically calculated from calibration data. The result of the calculation is reported in pg/mL. Lumipulse G ¿-Amyloid 1-42-N Plasma Calibrators: Liquid (Frozen), 1 ¿ 1.5 mL (4
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Name: Single Use Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC431Q-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
Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-1530 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
*HOT AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System 8mm x 8mm; Material Number (UPN): M00553530;
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product Name: Disposable Triple Lumen Sphincterotome Model/Catalog Number: KD-401Q-0725 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
Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V Model/Catalog Number: KD-V411M-0720; 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
AXIOS Stent and Electrocautery-Enhanced Delivery System - 8mm x 8mm; Material Number (UPN): M00553690;
Boston Scientific Corporation
LH One Step Ovulation Test Device (Urine)
Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.
Bubble Sensor for 3/8" x 3/32" tubing; Model Number: 701055720;
Maquet Cardiopulmonary Gmbh
Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift 2-point sling bars (Accessory to mobile hoists) Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) 1530101, (2) 1530102 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 o
ETAC A/S
NAEOTOM Alpha.Prime Software applications: syngo.CT Brain Quantification syngo.CT Vessel Hyperdensities syngo.CT ASPECTS
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Rumex Disposable Diamond Dusted ILM Elevator, 12-7523
Vortex Surgical Inc.
EMPOWR Acetabular System: Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36H, REF: 942-01-36H; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 36J, REF: 942-01-36J; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 40G, REF: 942-01-40G; Liner, 10 degree Hooded, HXe+, 32C, REF: 942-01-32C
Encore Medical, LP
Product Name: Nasal Jejunal Feeding Tube REF: NJFT-10
Wilson-Cook Medical Inc.
Product Name: Single Use 3-Lumen Sphincterotome V (Distal Wire guided) Model/Catalog Number: KD-VC433Q-0720; 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
Brand Name: Molift Product Name: Molift Mover 300 Model/Catalog Numbers: (1) M1501, (2) M1502, (3) M1504, (4) M15050, (5) M15151, (6) M15001, (7) M15002; 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
ETAC A/S
Product Name: Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma Immunoreaction Cartridges Model/Catalog Number: 81550 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma Immunoreaction Cartridges (IRC): Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma is an assay system, including a set of immunoassay reagents (Lumipulse G pTau 217 Plasma IRC), for the quantitative measurement of pTau 217 in K2EDTA plasma specimens based on chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (CLEIA) technology by a specific two-step imm
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc.
Brand Name: Da Vinci Product Name: da Vinci X, Xi Surgical System, & da Vinci 5 Surgical System Model/Catalog Number: IS4000; IS4200; IS5000 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The da Vinci Xi, X, and da Vinci 5 surgical systems each consist of three main components: the Surgeon Console (SC), the Vision Cart (VC), and the Patient Cart (PC). The PC is the operative component of the system, and its primary function is to support the instrument arms and camera arm. Each system have four
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Menopause Test Cassette (Urine)
Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.
Vortex Surgical Lindsell Sutured IOL Marker, VS0390 - Scleral Marker
Vortex Surgical Inc.
Vivoo Vaginal pH Test
Changchun Wancheng Bio-Electron Co., Ltd.
LSL Healthcare, Central Line Dressing Kit, Model/Catalog Number: 2519CP, medical procedure convenience kit
LSL Healthcare Inc.
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: 1) WATKINS SPINE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0275635M; 2) SM-SPINE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0395037X; 3) TOTAL HIP PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ04809N; 4) MAIN/LAMINECTOMY PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0565499AN; 5) SCC/SPOC HAND & FOOT PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ27164Q; 6) ORTHO SPINE, Kit SKU DYNJ40221G; 7) URO GYN PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ45311J; 8) LAMINECTOMY PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ46330C; 9) DJ ORTHO SPINE, Kit SKU DYNJ48980M; 10) CERVICAL PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ52995F;
Medline Industries, LP
AlternatiV+ Screw-In Anchor
Aju Pharm Co., Ltd.
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: NERVE BLOCK TRAY 2, Kit SKU DYNJRA2713
Medline Industries, LP
SmartPath to dStream for 3.0T. Product Code (REF): 782145. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Philips North America
Genesis Push-In Suture Anchor
Aju Pharm Co., Ltd.
Ingenia Ambition S. Product Code (REF): 782108. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Philips North America
Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System: LUMINOS Q.namix R; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11574002; With Software Version VB10D-SP02
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Brand Name: Broselow Product Name: Broselow Pediatric Emergency Rainbow Tape Model/Catalog Number: 7700RE Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The Broselow Tape is a length- and weight-based reference tool specifically designed for pediatric emergency care. Component: No
SunMed Holdings, LLC
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: 1) BREAST-HERNIA-PORT CDS-LF, Kit SKU CDS984853L; 2) BREAST BIOPSY PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ45641B; 3) DERMATOLOGY PACK, Kit SKU DYNJT3658A.
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: 1) SMJ LAP CHOLE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ19974P; 2) DEPAUL ABDOMINAL ENDOSCOPY-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ20027K; 3) LAPAROSCOPY PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ20468J; 4) SMJ LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ25763N; 5) SMJ LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ25763O; 6) BWNBORO LAP CHOLE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ32836B; 7) MINOR SET UP PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ43272K; 8) PK, GEN LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLE, Kit SKU DYNJ43976C; 9) GV LAP CHOLE PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ46939Q; 10) L
Medline Industries, LP
Evolution Upgrade 1.5T. Product Codes (REF): (1) 782148, (2) 782116. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Philips North America
BEAR Implant. Model Number: 1000.
Miach Orthopaedics
Fixone Biocomposite Anchor
Aju Pharm Co., Ltd.
Fixone Hybrid Anchor
Aju Pharm Co., Ltd.
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: 1) INPATIENT CTRL LN DRG CHG, Kit SKU DT22880; 2) ADULT CVC DRSG CHG W/ADHESIVE, Kit SKU DYNDC3283A.
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: HEAD SHAVE-LATEX SAFE KIT, Kit SKU P903933B
Medline Industries, LP
Medline medical procedure convenience kits labeled as: 1) DRAWER 1 AIRWAY, Kit SKU ACC010270A; 2) DRAWER 2, Kit SKU ACC010690; 3) DRAWER 3 SYR/DRS/MON/NG 1 OF 3, Kit SKU ACC011073; 4) HYPOSPADIUS PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ00282Q; 5) SJ NEURO PACK RFID-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0101360K; 6) CENTRAL LINE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0220136S; 7) SPINE PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0376635Q; 8) ORTHO SPINAL PACK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0460768T; 9) W.C. MINOR LAPAROTOMY PK-LF, Kit SKU DYNJ0509186J; 10) NEURO SHUNT PACK-
Medline Industries, LP
Brand Name: Zimmer Tourniquet Systems Product Name: A.T.S.¿ 3200TS Tourniquet Systems Model/Catalog Number: 60320010100 Software Version: Software version v2.06 or prior are within scope of the recall for A.T.S.¿ 3200TS Product Description: A.T.S 3200TS Tourniquet Systems Component: N/A
Zimmer Surgical Inc
Ingenia 3.0T. Product Code (REF): (1) 781342, (2) 781377. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Philips North America
MR 7700. Product Code (REF): (1) 782120, (2) 782153. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Philips North America
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
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- 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.