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 · 2026-09-22
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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GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system, product number and REF numbers: Carestation 610 A1, REF 1012-9620-222; Carestation 620 A1 REF 1012-9620-000; Carestation 620 A1, REF 1012-9620-200; Carestation 620 A1, REF 1012-9620-202; Carestation 620 SE A1, REF 1012-9620-212; Carestation 630 A1, REF 1012-9650-222; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-000; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-200; Carestation 650 A1, REF 1012-9650-202; Carestation 650 SE A1, REF 1012-9650-212; Care
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: AART Calf Implant Product Name: Calf Implant Model/Catalog Number: 502-103 - Calf Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502103 502-104 - Calf Implant style 1 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490502104 502-105 - Calf Implant style 1 size 5 UDI-DI code: B490502105 502-106 - Calf Implant style 1 size 6 UDI-DI code: B490502106 502-201 - Calf Implant style 2 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490502201 502-303 - Calf Implant style 3 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490502303 502-304 - Calf Implant
DSAART LLC
Halyard, MAJOR PACK. Catalog Number: JEMJ10-01.
AVID Medical, Inc.
Halyard, HEAD AND NECK TRAY. Catalog Number: EURO016-09.
AVID Medical, Inc.
Brand Name: AART Malar Implant Product Name: Malar Implant Model/Catalog Number: 401-202-5 Malar Implant style 2 size 2 left UDI-DI code: B4904012025 401-202-6 Malar Implant style 2 size 2 right UDI-DI code: B4904012026
DSAART LLC
Cardiosave Hybrid
Datascope Corp.
Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 20Fg Seldinger Catheter Procedure Tray Model/Catalog Number: R54549-20-PK Software Version: N/A Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices. Component: N/A
Rocket Medical Plc
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software LVP-SW-0005. Software for the controlled administration of fluids to patients.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
5008X CAREsystem +CLiC +CDX;
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 12Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard Model/Catalog Number: R54544-12-SG Software Version: N/A Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices. Component: N/A
Rocket Medical Plc
1ml of DTT in liquid phase, in PET tube with capture cap, in bulk + sputum transfer device, for WASP* *Compatible with Copan s WASP (Walk-Away Specimen Processor for Microbiology) System
Copan Italia
Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 18Fg Seldinger Catheter Procedure Tray Model/Catalog Number: R54544-18-PK Software Version: N/A Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices. Component: N/A
Rocket Medical Plc
Brand Name: AART Silicone Carving Implant Product Name: Silicone Carving Implant Model/Catalog Numbers: 600-601 - Silicone Carving Implant Style 6 Size 1 UDI-DI code: B490600601 600-602 - Silicone Carving Implant Style 6 Size 2 UDI-DI code: B490600602 600-601-9 - Silicone Carving Implant Style 6 Size 1 with Suture Tabs UDI-DI code: B4906006019 600-603-9 - Silicone Carving Implant Style 6 Size 3 with Suture Tabs UDI-DI code: B4906006039 600-604-9 - Silicone Carving Implant Style 6 Size 4 with
DSAART LLC
GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system, product number and REF numbers: Carestation 750 A1, REF 1012-9750-000; Carestation 750 A2, REF 1012-9750-002; Carestation 750c A1, REF 1012-9755-000; Products for which affected PMB can be used as a spare part: Carestation 750c A2, REF 1012-9755-002
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Xpert¿ BCR-ABL Ultra Model/Catalog Number: GXBCRABL-US-10
Cepheid
Zimmer Dermatome AN, Model/Catalog Number: 88710100
Zimmer Surgical Inc
Brand Name: AART Chin Implant Product Name: Chin Implant Model/Catalog Numbers: 400-0101 Chin Implant style 1 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490400101 400-0103 Chin Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490400103 400-0104 Chin Implant style 1 size 4 UDI-DI code: B490400104 400-0201 Chin Implant style 2 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490400201 400-0202 Chin Implant style 2 size 2 UDI-DI code: B490400202 400-0301 Chin Implant style 3 size 1 UDI-DI code: B49044301 400-0302 Chin Implant style
DSAART LLC
Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 12Fg Seldinger Catheter Procedure Tray Model/Catalog Number: R54544-12-PK Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices. Component: N/A
Rocket Medical Plc
Orthofix NorthStar OCT Navigation Surgical Technique Guide, and instruments: Navigation Driver, REF: PC2-400012; Navigation Straight Bone Probe, REF: PC2-400013; Navigation, 3.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400135; Navigation, 4.0mm Drill, REF: PC2-400140; Navigation, 4.5mm Drill, PC2-400145; Navigation, 5.5mm Drill, REF: PC2-400155; Navigation, 3.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400235; Navigation, 4.0mm Tap, REF: PC2-400240; Navigation, 4.5mm Tap, REF: PC2-400245; Navigation, 4.5mm Dual Lead Tap, REF: PC2-400345; Navi
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
InPen App, Model/CFN Number: MMT-8061 (Android Users)
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
SCISSORS, OR, SHARP/BLUNT, 5.5", STERILE, Item Number DYND04000
Medline Industries, LP
1ml of DTT in liquid phase, in PET tube with capture cap, in bulk
Copan Italia
FORCEP, STD STR, STERILE KELLY, 5.5 IN, Item Number DYNJ04048
Medline Industries, LP
Intelerad InteleShare software, with ProViewer component
DICOM Grid, Inc.
Brand Name: AART Pectoral Implant Product Name: Pectoral Implant Model/Catalog Number: 500-106-5 Pectoral Implant style 1 size 6 left UDI-DI code: B4905001065 500-106-6 Pectoral Implant style 1 size 6 right UDI-DI code: B4905001066 500-200-5 Pectoral Implant style 2 size 0 left UDI-DI code: B4950020205 500-200-6 500-201-5 500-201-6 500-202-5 500-202-6 500-403-5 500-403-6
DSAART LLC
Brand Name: AART Gluteal Implant Product Name: Gluteal Implant Model/Catalog Numbers: 501-101 - Gluteal Implant style 1 size 1 UDI-DI code: B490501101 501-103 - Gluteal Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490501103 501-101 UDI-DI code: B490501101 501-103 - Gluteal Implant style 1 size 3 UDI-DI code: B490501103 501-105 - Gluteal Implant style 1 size 5 UDI-DI code: B490501105 501-206 - Gluteal Implant style 2 size 6 UDI-DI code: B490501206 501-301 - Gluteal Implant styl
DSAART LLC
Halyard, GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY PACK. Catalog Number: VAST018-10.
AVID Medical, Inc.
GE Healthcare Carestation anesthesia system Power Management Board (PMB) Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), 2076139-001-S
GE Medical Systems China Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Rocket Product Name: Rocket 18Fg Seldinger Catheter with Safety Guard Model/Catalog Number: R54544-18-SG Software Version: N/A Product Description: Chest tube manufactured from PVC, with fenestrations and a barium stripe to the indicated French gauge size. Supplied with a procedure pack to allow percutaneous insertion, supplied with connectors to allow attachment to chest drain bottle devices.
Rocket Medical Plc
Amp Fit Recalls AMP Smart Fitness Machines Due to Laceration and Serious Injury Hazard
Quick Strip Fabric Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", Medline Item Number NON25660QS
Medline Industries, LP
Cardiosave Rescue. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump system.
Datascope Corp.
AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.
Steris Corporation
AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7053HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.
Steris Corporation
BD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit Size: 6 Fr. x 30 cm, Ureteral Stent Kit REF 788630
C.R. Bard Inc
Brand Name: Forza" Ti Spacer System Product Name: Forza" Ti Spacer System Model/Catalog Number: 38-2006SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 6H; 38-2007SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 7H; 38-2008SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 8H; 38-2009SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 9H; 38-2010SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 10H; 38-2011SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 11H; 38-2012SP FORZA Ti Spacer, Straight, 0¿, 9W x 23L x 12H;
Orthofix U.S. LLC
Bard InLay Optima Size: 6 Fr. x 14 cm, Ureteral Stent Kit REF 787614
C.R. Bard Inc
Access 2 Reaction Vessels, individual, disposable, plastic tubes used to process patient, quality control and calibration samples on the Access 2 Immunoassay system, Catalog Number 81901
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Quick Strip Fabric Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 0.75" x 3", Medline Item Number NON25650QS
Medline Industries, LP
ChemoPlus gowns: Product Code Product Description CT5500T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Sleeve, Universal, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5502T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Regular/Medium, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5503T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5504T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile; CT5505T ChemoPlus Full Coverage Gown, Closed Back, Extra Extra Large, Medium Blue, Non-sterile;
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
ErgoStar CM 60, Model/Catalog Number: MP01860, Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Draeger, Inc.
Cardiosave Hybrid. Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump system.
Datascope Corp.
BD InLay Optima Ureteral Stent Kit Size: 4.7 Fr. x 26 cm, Ureteral Stent Kit REF 788426
C.R. Bard Inc
ErgoStar CM 45, Model/Catalog Number: MP01845, Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Draeger, Inc.
Quick Strip Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 0.75" x 3", Medline Item Number NON25500QS
Medline Industries, LP
Fur Friends Plastic Sterile Adhesive Bandages, 0.75" x 3", Medline Item Number NON256133QS
Medline Industries, LP
Azurion R3.0. Model Number 722234. Commercial Name: Azurion 7 M20. INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC XRAY SYSTEM
Philips North America
ErgoStar CM 40 Model/Catalog Number: MP01840 Airway connector for conduction of respiratory gases between the breathing system and the patient interface. (e.g. endotracheal tube mask) of a mechanically ventilated patient.
Draeger, Inc.
Brand Name: CONSTRUX" Mini Ti Spacer System Product Name: CONSTRUX" Mini Ti Spacer System Model/Catalog Number: 37-6005SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 5mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6005SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 5mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6005SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 5mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6006SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 6mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6006SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 6mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6006SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 6mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6007SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 7mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37-6007SP 12mm W X 12mm L, 7mm H, 5¿ Lordotic 37
Orthofix U.S. LLC
CURAD Germ-Shield Touch-Free Fabric Bandages, Sterile, 0.75" x 3", 30/Box, Medline Item Number CUR1930F
Medline Industries, LP
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Data sources
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- 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.