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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NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System; Model Numbers: NOXBOX-I
NOXBOX LTD
BD Alaris Pump Infusion Sets for the following reference numbers: C24101E, Amber Tubing, 15 Micron Filter, 0.2 Micron Filter, SmartSite Y-Site 10015414, 180 Micron Filter 2447-0007, Ball Valve SmartSite Port (Burette) 2 SmartSites Y-Sites 24201-0007, 2 SmartSite Y-sites 10012645, Back Check Valve, Non-vented, SmartSite Y-site 2426-0500, Back Check Valve, 3 SmartSite Y-sites 2450-0500, Check Valve 2 Ganged 3-Way Stopcocks 3 SmartSite Y-sites 11522558, Ball Valve, Back Check Valv
CareFusion 303, Inc.
This device is a digital radiography/fluoroscopy system used in a diagnostic and interventional angiography configuration. The system is indicated for use in diagnostic and angiographic procedures for blood vessels in the heart, brain, abdomen and lower extremities.
Canon Medical System, USA, INC.
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray with PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and 19 Ga. Closed tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKFC. Product Description: CE17TKFC EPIDURAL TRAY W/ 17GA TUOHY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
AW Server 2.0, AW Server 3.0, AW Server 3.1, AW Server 3.2
GE Medical Systems, SCS
Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray 2, PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle, PENCAN 27 Ga. x 5 in. (12.7 cm) Spinal Needle, and 19 Ga. Closed Tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: SESK. Product Description: SESK COMBINED SPINAL AND EPIDURAL TRAY 2.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle, PENCAN 27 Ga. x 5 in. (12.7 cm) Spinal Needle and 19 Ga. Open Tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: NES1727KFX. Product Description: NES1727KFX W /17GA TUOHY 19GA SPRW OT.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Automated Impella Controller (AIC), used for left heart support blood pump, labeled as the following with corresponding Product Codes: 1. Impella Controller, Packaged, AU; Product Code: 0042-0000-AU. 2. Impella Controller, Packaged, CA; Product Code: 0042-0000-CA. 3. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU. 4. Impella Controller, Packaged, EU, Loaner; Product Code: 0042-0000-EU-L. 5. Impella Controller, Packaged, IN; Product Code: 0042-0000-IN. 6. Impella Controll
Abiomed, Inc.
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray with PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and 19 Ga. Closed tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKFCPS. Product Description: CE17TKFCPS EPIDURAL FULL TRAY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
CorNeat EverPatch, REF: 1036295, Permanent Tissue-Integrating Surgical Matrix, 5.0 mm x 605 mm x 100 ¿m
CORNEAT VISION, LTD.
NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 8 F x 55, REF E NRT-06055-I The NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube is a feeding tube placed through the nose and ending in the stomach or intestine used for the administration of nutrition, fluids, and medications in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
ClariTEE Miniaturized TEE probe. Model Number: CLT-010. Ultrasound miniaturized TEE probe for use with Mobile Ultrasound, ImaCor model ZHH.
ImaCor Inc.
ESPOCAN Combined Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia Tray, ESPOCAN 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle, PENCAN 25 Ga. x 5 in. (12.7 cm) Spinal Needle with Marking and Centering Sleeve, and 19 Ga. Closed Tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: ES1725KFX. Product Description: ES1725KFX ESPOCAN SPINAL/EPID. TRAY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
EverPatch+, REF: 1044002, Permanent Scleral Reinforcement Matrix 1x5.0mm x 8.5 mm Shield/1 x 5.0mm x 6.5 mm Rectangle, STERILE VH202
CORNEAT VISION, LTD.
FlexLab X (FXX) System. Potassium Test System. in vitro diagnostic
Inpeco S.A.
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray with PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (9cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and PERIFIX FX Springwound Catheter - 19 Ga. Closed Tip. Product Code: CE17TBFC. Product description: CE17TBFC EPIDURAL BASIC TRAY 17G TOUHY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Design Options, PERIFIX FX Epidural Anesthesia Tray. Product Code: CESK. Product Descriptions: 1. CESK ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIV HOSP. 2. CESK EAST JEFFERSON GEN HOSP 20071769. 3. CESK FLETCHER ALLEN HOSPITAL. 4. CESK WASHOE MEDICAL CENTER. 5. CESK DETROIT MEDICAL CTR 20064586. 6. CESK ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER. 7. CESK EPIDURAL BLOCK TRAY. 8. CESK, BSW EPIDURAL TRAY. 9. CESK HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL. 10. CESK CE17TKFC10L. 11. CESK WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and 19 Ga. Open tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKFS. Product Description: CE17TKFS EPIDURAL TRAY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Design Options, Pain Management Tray. Product Code: SESK. Product Descriptions: 1. SESK PARKLAND MEMORIAL FX CSE TRAY. 2. SESK OWENSBORO DAVIESS HOSP 20058814. 3. SESK MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM SPINAL/EPID. 4. SESK ST. JOHN'S MERCY MED CTR SPINAL/EPID. 5. SESK MAIMONIDES HOSPITAL SPINAL/EPIDURAL. 6. SESK OU MEDICAL CENTER - SPINAL/EPIDURAL. 7. SESK ELLIS HOSPITAL - SPINAL EPIDURAL. 8. STONY BROOK HSP SPINAL EPIDRAL TRAY SESK. 9. SESK UAB SPINAL EPIDURAL. 10. SESK CREI
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
FlexLab (FLX) System. Potassium Test System. in vitro diagnostic
Inpeco S.A.
NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 6 F x 55, REF E NRT-05055-I The NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube is a feeding tube placed through the nose and ending in the stomach or intestine used for the administration of nutrition, fluids, and medications in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
SYNCHRON Systems Phosphorus (PHOSm) Reagent REF: 467868 For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Rx Only.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray, PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and 19 Ga. Closed tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKFCS. Product Description: CE17TKFCS CONT EPID TRAY W/17G TUOHY-LF.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray, 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Fixed Wings, 19 Ga. Open tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKFSDT. Product Description: CE17TKFSDT EPID TRAY W/17GA FIXED WING.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Optiflux¿ High Flux E-beam Dialyzer Model Numbers: (1) 0500316E OPTIFLUX F160NRe 12/CS 1.5SA EBEAM, (2) 0500318E OPTIFLUX F180NRe 12/CS 1.7SA EBEAM, (3) 0500320E OPTIFLUX F200NRe 12/CS 1.9SA EBEAM, (4) 0500325E OPTIFLUX F250NRe 12/CS 2.5SA EBEAM
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Tray with PERIFIX 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) Tuohy Epidural Needle - Winged and 19 Ga. Open tip PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter. Product Code: CE17TKF. Product Description: CE17TKF PERIFIX CONTIN. EPIDURAL TRAY
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
FDR Visionary Suite, CH-200 Model/Version Numbers: (1) 566-16130-23, (2) 566-16130-31, (3) 566-16130-33
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 8 F x 90, REF E NRT-06090-I The NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube is a feeding tube placed through the nose and ending in the stomach or intestine used for the administration of nutrition, fluids, and medications in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube with Stylet and ENFit, 5 F - 6 F x 90, REF E NRT-05090-I The NutraGlide Nasal Feeding Tube is a feeding tube placed through the nose and ending in the stomach or intestine used for the administration of nutrition, fluids, and medications in neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients.
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Artegraft Collagen Vascular Graft. Model/Catalog/Part Numbers: AG630M, AG636M, AG730M, AG740M, AG845M. The Artegraft is intended to serve as a substitute conduit for blood where bypass or replacement of occluded or diseased arterial segments is required or to establish a conduit for hemodialysis.
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
NOxBOXi Nitric Oxide Delivery System; Model Numbers: NOXBOX-I
NOXBOX LTD
PERIFIX FX Continuous Epidural Anesthesia Set, PERIFIX Tuohy Epidural Needle - 17 Ga. x 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm) - Winged, PERIFIX FX Springwound Epidural Catheter - 19 Ga. Closed tip. Product Code: CE17TFC. Product Description: CE17TFC CONTINUOUS EPID SET W/17G TUOHY.
B BRAUN MEDICAL INC
Medtronic, Simplera Sensor, REF: MMT-5100JD1
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
MAGNETOM Skyra (DE). Model Number: 10432915. 510(k) Numbers: K101347, K111242, K123510, K133435, K140253, K141977, K142515, K153343, K173592, K202014, K231560.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Biograph mMR. Model Number: 10433372.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
JUNCTIONAL EMERGENCY TREATMENT TOOL (JETT), REF: 30-0088, a component inside kits: KIT, TCCC Training- Complete (Modules 1-3), REF: 85-0550; KIT, TCCC MODULE ONE - SKILLS, REF: 85-0519; KIT, MULTI MISSION EXPEDITIONARY RESPONSE - MMERK, REF: 85-2420; KIT, TCCC SKILLS/IFAK COMBO, REF: 85-0740, KIT, TCCC/TECC MODULE ONE SKILLS REFILL, REF: 85-1900
North American Rescue LLC.
NES Reprocessed 1.7mm RX Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-417-156. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cleared for marketing in the US.
Northeast Scientific Inc.
NES Reprocessed 2.0mm OTW Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-420-006. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cleared for marketing in the US.
Northeast Scientific Inc.
Ashvins variant HEYEX 2 / HEYEX PACS. Software Version: Version 2.6.0 (Build 2088) to 2.6.8 (Build 2220). Device Type: Software (Medical Image Management, Picture Archiving and Communication System)
MedicalCommunications GmbH
ZAP-X Radiosurgery System, Model: 300150
Zap Surgical Systems
Brand Name: Atlan Product Name: Atlan A350 Model/Catalog Number: 8211500 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Atlan is an anesthesia workstation intended for use in anesthetizing adults, pediatrics, and neonates. The device can be used for mechanical ventilation, manual ventilation, pressure-supported spontaneous breathing, and spontaneous breathing. The device is specified for inhalational anesthesia and/or patient ventilation in accordance with the intended use during
Draeger, Inc.
Reprocessed Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheter Item Numbers 401575RH 401582RH 401600RH 401603RH 401606RH 401652RH 401653RH 401654RH 401904RH 401905RH 401908RH 401914RH 401915RH 401918RH 401932RH 401933RH 401934RH 401938RH 401939RH 401940RH 401941RH 401991RH
Medline Industries, LP
Allura Xper FD10; Model Numbers: (1) 722003, (2) 722010, (3) 722026; Associated 510(k)s: K102005, K130638, K130842, K133292, K141979, K162859, K161563;
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
AESCULAP ELAN 4 FIXED DURAGUARD STANDARD. Model Number: GB942R.
Aesculap AG
NES Reprocessed 2.0mm RX Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-420-159. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cleared for marketing in the US.
Northeast Scientific Inc.
Allura Xper FD20/15; Model Numbers: 722058; Associated 510(k)s: K102005, K130638, K130842, K133292, K141979, K162859, K161563;
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Getinge 88-Series Washer- Disinfector. Model Number: 88-5.
Getinge Disinfection Ab
Argus PB-3000, Reference Numbers: 1A.701307,3.921002, 3.921030,3.921031, 3.921006
Schiller, Ag
MAGNETOM Verio. Model Number: 10276755.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Allura Xper FD20/10; Model Numbers: 722029; Associated 510(k)s: K102005, K130638, K130842, K133292, K141979, K162859, K161563;
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
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Data sources
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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.