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 · 2026-09-23
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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Hamilton C6 REF 160021 (ESM Board PN 10144626 UDI-DI code: 76300028PN160021ZW Hamilton C6 is a ventilator intended to provide positive pressure ventilatory support to adults and pediatrics and optionally infants and neonates.
Hamilton Medical AG
VITROS Chemistry Products Ca Slides; Catalog Number: 145 0261;
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG, transvenous defibrillation lead, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (non-CRT); Model Nos. 0160, 0161, 0162, 0163, 0164, 0165, 0166, 0167, 0170, 0171, o182, 0173, 0174, 0175, 0176, 0177, 0180, 0182, 0183, 0184, 0185, 0186, 0187
Boston Scientific Corporation
Dynex Agility Sample Tips; Model Number: 67910; The 67910 Agility Sample Tips are an accessory/consumable used with the Agility Automated ELISA system.
Dynex Technologies, Inc.
Estrone RIA Catalog Number DSL8700 UDI Code: 15099590211615 Estrone RIA is an in vitro diagnostic manual medical device used by healthcare professionals for the quantitative measurement of estrone in human serum and plasma.
Immunotech A.S.
GE Signa Artist, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE SIGNA Premier Elite (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Zvu Anorectal Manometry Procedure Kit, REF: HRAM-PROC-10
Diversatek Healthcare
Brand Name: PERLA ¿ TL MIS Product Name: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW Model/Catalog Number: MPF-PS 55 45-S Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW
SPINEART SA
Baxter Novum IQ Large Volume Pump, Product Code REF 40700BAXUS
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
GE SIGNA Premier XT (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Product Name: Ultra IABP Catheter Kit Model/Catalog Number: IMU7F-40, IMU7F-35, IMU7F-30, IMU7F-25, and IMU7F-20 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: The Insightra Ultra IABP Catheter Kit is a 7 French catheter available with either a 40, 35, 30, 25, or 20 cc balloon. The catheter has two lumens and is designed to provide counterpulsation cardiac assist therapy. The outer lumen is a channel for helium used to inflate and deflate the balloo
Insightra Medical Inc
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 4L 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-16-704 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients.
Encore Medical, LP
Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS Model/Catalog Number: 15505/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS
Carefree Surgical Specialties
GE Signa Voyager, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE INS, 7R 16MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 342-16-707 Product Description: Enovis knee devices are intended for treatment of patients who are candidates for knee arthroplasty per the Indication for use. While total knee replacements are not intended to withstand activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone, they are a means of restoring mobility and reducing pain for many patients.
Encore Medical, LP
Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Roll Gauze + Tail Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes Model/Catalog Number: 15506/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Roll Gauze + Tail Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes
Carefree Surgical Specialties
Ambu SPUR II Labeled as the following: 1 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator, Adult, Catalog Number: 523211000 2 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator w/Mercury Filter, Adult, Catalog Number: 523611051 3 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator, Single Patient Use Resuscitator, Adult, Catalog Number: 523611057 4 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator, Single Patient Use Resuscitator, Adult, Catalog Number: 524611000 5 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator, Pop-off open 40 ,w/PEEP Valve 20, Adult, Catalog Number: 524611001 6 SPUR II Adult Resuscitator
Ambu Inc.
GE Discovery MR750 3.0T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE Discovery MR450 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Sparrow Ascent Patient Controller, REF's: 11-110-K, 11-310-K, 11-320-K, 11-321-K, 11-310-K-28, 11-320-K-28, 11-321-K-28
Spark Biomedical Inc
GE SIGNA Hero XT (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Bartels ELISA Legionella Urinary Antigen. Model Number: B1029-440. In Vitro Diagnostic test kit for the presumptive diagnosis of past or current Legionnaires Disease.
Trinity Biotech USA
HemosIL LMW Heparin Controls; Part Number: 0020300200;
Instrumentation Laboratory
DreamStation Auto BiPAP. Non-Continuous Ventilator.
Philips Respironics, Inc.
FARAWAVE 1.0 Pulsed Field Ablation Catheter, Product ID M004PF41M401
Boston Scientific Corporation
DreamStation Auto. Non-Continuous Ventilator.
Philips Respironics, Inc.
GE SIGNA Artist Evo, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Description/REF: BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 1FH-1FM/169-137, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 4HM/169-113, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 4HH/169-112, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 3HH-1HM/169-111, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 3HH-1FG/169-110, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2HM-1FM/169-109, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2HH-2HM/169-108, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FM/169-107, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2HH-1FH/169-106, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2FM/169-105, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 2FH/169-104, BD PYXIS MEDBANK MINI 1HH-3HM/169-103, BD PYXIS
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS Model/Catalog Number: 15505/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner Rolls Gauze Medium 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5/pk 25pk/CS
Carefree Surgical Specialties
Brand Name: PERLA ¿ TL MIS Product Name: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW Model/Catalog Number: MPF-PS 65 40-S Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: CANNULATED FENESTRATED POLYAXIAL SCREW Component: No
SPINEART SA
GE SIGNA PET/MR AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: Mobile Power Unit, AC Power Cord Model/Catalog Number: 107760 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a set of equipment and materials that together comprise a medical device designed to provide therapeutic benefit to those affected with advanced heart failure. In service, the LVAS assumes some or all of the workload of the left ventricle, thereby restoring the patient's systemic perfusion while
Thoratec LLC
GE SIGNA PET/MR, Tomographic Imager Combining Emission Computed Tomography with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Prosthesis Head B, 28 mm, 7 mm neck length. Item Number: 198-828/04.
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
GE SIGNA Hero Elite (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE SIGNA Voyager AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE SIGNA PET/MR AIR Plus (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Custom Manifold Kit: REF: K09-02239C, K09-02249UP, K09-09110B, K09-10294A, K09-11227A, K09-11456B, K09-12123B, K09-13342AP, K09-13391BP, K09-13548, K09-14000A, K09T-12020D, K09T-12275B
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
GE SIGNA Hero MAX (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: Carefree Surgical Specialties Product Name: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner + Tail Large 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes Model/Catalog Number: 15508/25 Product Description: Robotic/Laparoscopy Kittner + Tail Large 4 Long X-Ray Detectable 5pk 25pk/CS Roll Gauzes
Carefree Surgical Specialties
GE SIGNA Architect AIR (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
DreamStation Auto CPAP. Non-Continuous Ventilator.
Philips Respironics, Inc.
Custom Tubing Kit: REF: K04-00417, K04-00963, K04-01029
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
High Pressure Tubing: REF: 502211002, HP9720E/C, HP9721E/C
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Carotid WALLSTENT Monorail Endoprosthesis Closed Cell Self-Expanding Stent, stent and stent delivery system. Material numbers: H7493915010240 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-24; H7493915010310 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 10.0-31; H749391506220 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 6.0-22; H749391508210 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-21; H749391508290 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-29; H965SCH647010 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 6.0-22; H965SCH647070 CAROTID WALLSTENT MONORAIL 8.0-21; H965SC
Boston Scientific Corporation
Plastic Trial Head Brown, 7 mm neck length. Item Number: 175-928/15.
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
GE SIGNA Premier MAX (China Only), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE SIGNA Architect, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE Discovery MR750w 3.0T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
GE Medical Systems, 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.