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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Applied Medical Technology, Inc., NutraGlide, 5 F- 6 F x 55 Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENfit, REF NFT-05055-N-I
Applied Medical Technology Inc
3gAllergy Specific IgE Universal Kit; Kit Component: 3gAllergy Specific IgE Adjustor Antibody (L2UNS1), 3gAllergy Specific IgE Control Antibody (L2UNS2); Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10380875; Catalog Number: L2KUN6;
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Convenience Kit, BREAST HERNIA DYNJ909125G
Medline Industries, LP
ProxiDiagnost N90; Model Number: 706110;
Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH
Brand Name: Alinity hq Analyzer Product Name: Alinity hq Analyzer Model/Catalog Number: 09P68-01 Software Version: 5.0 to 5.10.1 for OUS, 5.7 and 5.10.1 in the US Product Description: Alinity hq Analyzer Component: No
Abbott Laboratories
Medline RenewalLigasure Blunt Tip Sealer/Divider, NanoCoated Compatible with FT10 Generator 23 cm FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower; Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed
Medline Industries, LP
BATTERY FLEX-3S2P 10.8V 18650 LI-ION SMBUS used with affected patient monitors Model No 2062895-001 Manufacturer Part Number U80296-1R01, revision S
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
Convenience kits; DYNJ901047R ORTHO SPINE FUMICH DYNJ902308K TOTAL JOINT DYNJ909111F DR SALMA'S SPINE DYNJ909117G PATTERSON TOTAL JOINT DYNJ909113F KYPHOPLASTY
Medline Industries, LP
IMMULITE 2000 Oak Mix Specific Allergen; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 10386105; Catalog Number: L2KUN6;
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
CombiDiagnost R90; Model Number: 709031;
Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH
Convenience Kits: DYNJ901048N ORTHO SPINE ST CLAIR DYNJ909123F UROLOGY MINOR DYNJ909132F SET UP DYNJ909308D HIP PINNING
Medline Industries, LP
Anesthesia Circuit Kits and other various kits that contain Anesthesia Circuits; BREATHING KIT-LF DYNJ10550
Medline Industries, LP
Carescape B450, Model no. 5805686 - shipped with potentially affected batteries or affected batteries installed as a spare part Monitor, Physiological, Patient (With Arrhythmia Detection or Alarms Record updated 3/19/26 to include: CARESCAPE B450 MBA313 2095800-001 CARESCAPE MONITOR B450 (ATO MODEL) 2068491-002 CARESCAPE MONITOR B450 B1 2107633-001 CARESCAPE MONITOR B450-GS (V2.0.8) 2094080-001
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
Brand Name: Sonesta Product Name: 6210 Model/Catalog Number: 0120-LA120-03 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Sonesta 6210 - Procedure table designed for full fluoroscopic imaging of the urinary tract during video Urodynamics procedures. Component: N/A
Sonesta Medical AB
GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System; Model Number: GM85;
NeuroLogica Corporation
BEAR Implant (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Restoration); Model/Catalog: 1000;
Miach Orthopaedics
Virata Preassembled Polyaxial Screw, utilized in the Virata Spinal Fixation System. The following sizes are affected: 1. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 30mm; Item Number: TL1-10755030. 2. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 35mm; Item Number: TL1-10755035. 3. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 40mm; Item Number: TL1-10755040. 4. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 45mm; Item Number: TL1-10755045. 5. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 5.5mm X 50mm; Item Number: TL1-10755050. 6. POLYAXIAL SCREW, CC, 6.5mm X 30mm;
Orthofix U.S. LLC
Medline Renewal LigaSure Exact, Dissector without Nano-Coating 21cm FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower; Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device
Medline Industries, LP
Convenience kits; DYNJ901046M GYN ROBOTIC DYNJ909120D ROBOTIC PROSTATE
Medline Industries, LP
Medline Renewal LigaSure Impact Curved Large Jaw Sealer/Divider, Compatible with FT10 Generator, FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower; Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed
Medline Industries, LP
BD Kiestra" Isolate Suspension Cuvette Array; Catalog No.: 246100;
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Brand Name: Olympus Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400 Product Name: Single Use Electrosurgical Snare Model/Catalog Number: SD-400U-10 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope for the removal and/or cauterization of diminutive polyps, sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps, and tissue from within the GI tract.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Ceiling Type X-Ray Tube Support Models CH-200 and CH-200M used with RADspeed, SonialVision and FLUOROspeed Systems The ceiling type x-ray tube support CH-200 is used to hold the X-ray tube and collimator to position the X-ray tube unit. This unit is used for radiographic examinations of whole body except mammography when combined with an X-ray high voltage generator, an X-ray tube unit, an X-ray collimator, and if necessary, an X-ray radiography stand, an X-ray radiography table, and di
SHIMADZU CORPORATION MEDICAL SYSTEMS DIVISION
Medline Renewal LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider NanoCoated, Compatible w/FT10 37 cm FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower; Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed
Medline Industries, LP
MAGNETOM Cima.X Upgrade. Model Number: 11689304.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Medline Renewal LigaSure Maryland Jaw Sealer/Divider Nano Coated, Compatible with FT10 Generator 23 cm FT10 SW Version 4.0.1.15 or lower; Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation Accessories, Laparoscopic & Endoscopic, Reprocessed
Medline Industries, LP
HARMONIC FOCUS Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 9 cm Length REF: HAR9F, Reprocessed Device for Single Use, STERILEEO, RX ONLY
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
DigitalDiagnost 4 (1) High Performance, (2) Flex/Value; Model Number: (1) 712031, (2) 712032;
Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH
Applied Medical Technology, Inc., NutraGlide, 5 f - 6F x 55 Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENfit, REF NFT-05055-I
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Anesthesia circuit kit; CIRCUIT,ANES,EXTENDFLEX,120,LF DYNJAA10230
Medline Industries, LP
Brand Name: Inclusive Product Name: Inclusive Titanium Screw compatible with: Biomet 3i" Certain 3.4/4.1/5.0/6.0 mm Model/Catalog Number: 70-1047-COM0117
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
MAHURKAR" Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Tray Curved Extensions with IC Components: 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 20 cm;
Mozarc Medical US LLC
CODMAN Disposable Perforator 11mm. Cranial Perforator.
Integra LifeSciences Corp. (NeuroSciences)
MAHURKAR" Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Tray Straight Extensions with IC Components: 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 20 cm;
Mozarc Medical US LLC
Ultrasound System 1300, bkSpecto w/battery; Model No. 1300-21 or 1300-S1; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
B-K Medical A/S
Osstem Dental X-Ray System T2. Product Model Numbers T2-C and T2-CS.
OSSTEM Implant Co., Ltd.
Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm O.D., Size F, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031012; semi constrained hip prosthesis
Zimmer, Inc.
bk5000 Ultrasound System w/battery; Model No. 2300-61; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
B-K Medical A/S
MAHURKAR" Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Tray Curved Extensions with IC Components: 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 13 cm;
Mozarc Medical US LLC
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxI 600, Part Numbers: A71460, A30260; Photometric Chemistry Analyzer
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
UUltrasound System 2300, bkActiv w/battery; Model No. 2300-11; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
B-K Medical A/S
Osstem Dental X-Ray System T1. Product Model Numbers T1-C and T1-CS.
OSSTEM Implant Co., Ltd.
Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm O.D., Size G, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031013; semi constrained hip prosthesis
Zimmer, Inc.
Brand Name: Klassic BiPolar Head Model/Catalog Number: 3205.41.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 41 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.42.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 42 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.43.022 Klassic BiPolar Head, 43 mm OD, 22 mm Head; 3205.44.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 44 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.45.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 45 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.46.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 46 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.47.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 47 mm OD, 28 mm Head; 3205.48.028 Klassic BiPolar Head, 48 mm O
Total Joint Orthopedics, Inc.
1202 Flex Focus Ultrasound System, cart models UA1214 and UA1814, used with: Flex Focus 200, Flex Focus 300, Flex Focus 400, Flex Focus 500, Flex Focus 700, Flex Focus 800; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
B-K Medical A/S
MAHURKAR" Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Tray Curved Extensions with IC Components: 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 16 cm;
Mozarc Medical US LLC
bk3000 Ultrasound System w/battery; Model No. 2300-66; System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
B-K Medical A/S
Osstem Dental X-Ray System T2Plus. Product Model Numbers T2-C-P and T2-CS-P.
OSSTEM Implant Co., Ltd.
Brand Name: Sentinel V11 Product Name: Sentinel V11 Model/Catalog Number: 92810 Software Version: 11.6.0 Product Description: Cardiology Information Management System Component: No The Sentinel Cardiology Information Management System is intended to connect to supported medical devices and analyzers in order to download, store, access and manage cardiovascular information and to manage patient and facility information.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
MAHURKAR" Acute High Pressure Triple Lumen Catheter Tray Straight Extensions with IC Components: 12 Fr/Ch (4.0 mm) x 24 cm;
Mozarc Medical US LLC
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
Recall categorization follows the issuing agency's product taxonomy; always confirm specifics on the official notice.
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.