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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 · 2026-09-22

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.

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 2026-09-22. 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 2026-09-22.
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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

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FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Cardiac Workstation 5000; Model Number: 860439;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

BioPro Femoral Head (Metal 22, 28, 32, 36, 40) cobalt chromium and ceramic heads Part ID/Description: 18593 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM -3 18594 HEAD FEMORAL 22MM +0 19003 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-6 19004 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM-3 19005 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+0 19006 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+3 19007 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+6 19008 HEAD FEMORAL 28MM+9 19053 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM -3 19054 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +0 19055 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +3 19056 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +6 19057 HEAD FEMORAL 36MM +9 19130 HEAD FEMORAL 32MM-6 19131 HEA

BioPro, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO Solution Set, Non-Vented, three CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, Retractable Collar, 10 drops/mL, 120-inch (3.0 meters), Product Code 2C8537

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE Q180-AC

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

TactiFlex Sensor Enabled Ablation Catheter, 8F, 115 cm, D, (UniD Curve D), REF A-TFSE-D; cardiac catheter

Abbott

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L209 PROPONENT DR (VDD) SL Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-1TQ170

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Medical convenience kits Item number/ Product description AHLD15X LABOR DELIVERY PACK - 213387 AKDV96B VAGINAL DELIVERY AKDV96B VAGINAL DELIVERY EVBH28D BIRTHING ROOM PACK UPVD01K VAGINAL DELIVERY PACK

American Contract Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number U226, VISIONIST CRT-P EL

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

BRONCHOFIBERSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE PE2

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Phasitron 5, IPV In-Line Valve, (Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation) REF: P5-TEE-20 (pack of 20)/ P5-TEE (individual) with In-Line Valve Sentec Instructions for Use

Percussionaire Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H190

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Product: STA Liatest D-Di; REF: 00515;

Diagnostica Stago, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

TENACIO Pump with InhibiZone; UPN: 72404429;

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Brand Name: Branding is not applied to this product. Product Name: DVI display cables Model/Catalog Number: 012-0893-01 Software Version: N/A Product Description: 16 inch DVI-I to DVI-I male/male display cable. Component: Yes, the cable is an external display cable used with the 91390 and 91393

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO Solution Set, Non-Vented, three CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, 10 drops/mL, 120-inch (3.0 meters), Non-DEHP, Product Code 2R8537

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

EVIS EXERA II BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE P180

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

PROPONENT SR SL (Model L200)

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number U228, VISIONIST CRT-P EL MRI

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

LGX Preconnect with TENACIO Pump without InhibiZone; UPNs: (1) 72404405 (12CM IP), (2) 72404407 (18CM IP);

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM NON-DEHP CONTINU-FLO SOLN SET, 96" (2,4 m), Product Code: 2H8519

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Brand Name: ARVIS Product Name: ARVIS" Shoulder Model/Catalog Number: IN-27300, Arvis Surgical Planning Software Software Version: V2025.1.2 Product Description: Intended Use: The ARVIS" system is a computer-controlled navigation system intended to provide intra-operative measurements to the surgeon to aid in selection and positioning of orthopedic implant components. Description: ARVIS Shoulder is a computer-controlled surgical navigation system for shoulder arthroplasty. It aids the s

Kico Knee Innovation Company

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L221 PROPONENT DR EL Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Medical convenience kits IHDC30R D AND C PACK

American Contract Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK System Paclitaxel Set, Non-Vented with Polyethylene Lined Tubing and CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valve, 0.2 Micron Filter, CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valve, 10 drops/mL, 107-inch (2.7 meters), Product Code 2R8858

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CONTINU-FLO Solution Set, Non-Vented, two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, Plus 4-Way Stopcock Extension Set with two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valve, Pfoduct code 2C6255

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM EXTENSION SET, Straight-Type Extension Set, Standard Bore, CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valve, Retractable Collar, 44-inch (111 centimeters), Product code 2C8610

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Basic Biopsy Tray, Item Number NMBP44L

American Contract Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK System Non_DEHP Extenstion Set, Straight-Type Extension Set, Standard Bore, 1.2 Micron Filter, CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valve, 19-inch (47 centimeters), Product Code 2H8603

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L131, ESSENTIO DR EL MRI Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

ACCOLADE DR EL MRI (Model L331)

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Brand Name: Branding is not applied to this product. Product Name: DVI display cables Model/Catalog Number: 012-0895-12 Software Version: N/A Product Description: 12 foot DVI-I to DVI-I male/male display cable. Component: Yes, the cable is an external display cable used with the 91390 and 91393

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

C-Rex UNO Microinterventional Goniotomy Instrument. Model Number: CRX-120. Product Description: The C-Rex UNO Microinterventional Goniotomy Instrument is a sterile single use disposable manual surgical instrument used in ophthalmic procedures for ab interno goniotomy and inner wall trabeculotomy.

Iantrek Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Medical convenience kits Item Number/Description ANSH14AF SHOULDER PACK - 205962 EVAH76H ANTERIOR HIP PACK FDSA15M SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY GRTS90G TOTAL SHPULDER PACK HGHI26G HIP PINNING PACK HJTO25C TOTAL HIP ACCESSORY PACK HNEX60L EXTREMITY PACK IAHD53C HAND PACK IASH65A SHOULDER PACK IHUE40AI UPPER EXTREMITY PK| STRL F G ILTJ47AA TOTAL JOINT PACK LMHP14Z ORIF HIP, ST LUKES METHODIS LMSN44AE SPINAL PACK MHHP25H HAND PACK - 206002 MHTH90AJ TOTAL HIP PACK - 206016 MWAH32P ANTER

American Contract Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-H1100

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Zenith Alpha 2 Thoracic Endovascular Graft, Catalog Prefix ZTA2- Reference Part Numbers ZTA2-P-40-117-W ZTA2-P-40-167 ZTA2-P-40-167-W ZTA2-P-40-217-W ZTA2-P-42-121 ZTA2-P-42-121-W ZTA2-P-42-173 ZTA2-P-42-173-W ZTA2-P-42-225 ZTA2-P-42-225-W ZTA2-P-44-125 ZTA2-P-44-125-W ZTA2-P-44-179 ZTA2-P-44-179-W ZTA2-P-44-233 ZTA2-P-44-233-W ZTA2-P-46-125 ZTA2-P-46-125-W ZTA2-P-46-179 ZTA2-P-46-179-W ZTA2-P-46-233-W ZTA2-PT-40-36-167 ZTA2-PT-40-36-167-W ZTA2-PT-40-36-217 ZTA2-PT-40

Cook Medical Incorporated

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Airvo 2, REF: PT101US, and myAirvo 2, REF: PT100US, used with Disinfection Kit User Manual, REF: UI-185043723

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF TYPE 1T150

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Cyclopen Microinterventional Cyclodialysis System. Model Number: CP-300. Product Description: The CycloPen Microinterventional Cyclodialysis device is a manual surgical instrument used for the ab-interno construction or modification of a cyclodialysis, followed by delivery of viscous materials, bio-tissue/allograft, or other materials to reinforce and maintain the cleft.

Iantrek Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L121 ESSENTIO DR EL Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

LOGIQ P9 R4.5 ultrasound system with system software version R4.5.7., Model Number 5877533

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

Basic Biopsy Tray; Item Number/Description: AKRB26D ROBOTIC, AMGL09AA GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY, ANLC35AD LAP CHOLE PACK - 205956, ANLP25AJ LAPROSCOPY PACK - 205958, FYLA38E LAPCHOLAPPY PACK, IHDA88AH DIVINCI GYN URO, IHLC11AE LAP GENERAL PACK, MHLP45AJ LAPAROSCOPY PACK - 206005, MHRB88AO ROBOTIC PACK - 242561, RCLC51C LAP CHOLE RCH 0246969, SMLC53C LAP CHOLE PACK, UDLC17AE DSC LAP CHOLE PACK - 206062, UIRU84AE ROBOTIC UROLOGY PACK (PS 060571)

American Contract Systems Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L110, ESSENTIO SR SL MRI Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO Solution Set, Non-Vented, two CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, 10 drops/mL, 112-inch (2.8 meters), Product Code 2C8519

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

EVIS EXERA III BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-Q190

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

The failure occurs if a user on the Omnipod 5 iOS application selects and holds down on a manual entry field, to magnify the visual field using the magnifying feature of the iPhone, while simultaneously selecting a single number on the keyboard.

Insulet Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number U225 VISIONIST CRT-P EL

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

EVIS EXERA b BRONCHOVIDEOSCOPE OLYMPUS BF-XT190

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 22, 2025

CLEARLINK SYSTEM CONTINU-FLO Solution Set, Non-Vented, 0.2 Micron Filter, three CLEARLINK Luer Activated Valves, Backcheck Valve, 10 drops/mL, 102-inch (2.6 meters), Product Code 2C8593

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Oct 22, 2025

Model Number L210 PROPONENT SR SL Pacemaker

Boston Scientific Corporation

What to do with this

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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.