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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 · 2026-09-23

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.

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 2026-09-23. 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 2026-09-23.
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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 Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Premier, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE Optima MR450w 1.5T, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 20, 2025

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: Mobile Power Unit Model/Catalog Number: 107754 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 palliating the

Thoratec LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Access Thyroglobulin assay, a simultaneous one-step immunoenzymatic assay, Catalog Number 33860

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA UHP, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

3mensio Workstation (Vascular Fenestrated) software

PIE Medical Imaging B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

Custom Waste Management Kit: REF: K10-00353K, K10-01603C, K10-01694Q, K10-05159B, K10-05743, K10-05825AP

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 20, 2025

GE SIGNA Hero, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

GE Medical Systems, LLC

CPSC No agency class Aug 14, 2025

Empower Brands Recalls Remington Hair Dryers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution and Shock Hazards

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Semaglutide +Cyanocobalamin 1.5 mg + 0.25mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Semaglutide + Cyanocobalamin 0.88 mg + 0.25mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 4.4 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Semaglutide + Cyanocobalamin 0.22 mg + 0.25mg/0.5 ml Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 2.2 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 11.24 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Semaglutide + Cyanocobalamin 0.44 mg + 0.25mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 16.6 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 3 x 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 6.6 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Semaglutide + Cyanocobalamin 2.67 mg + 0.25mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 8.8 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 ml Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 13, 2025

Tirzepatide + Niacinamide 13.2 mg + 1.0mg/0.5 mL Inj Sol, Inject 0.5 mL (50 units on syringe) subcutaneously, Sterile, 2 mL Multi Dose Vial, Refrigerate, Do not freeze, Aequita Pharmacy LLC, Kirkland, WA 98034.

AEQUITA PHARMACY

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

UIBC (Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity), REF: OSR61205,

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

GYN ROBOTIC PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAP CHOLE PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Dual Gantry, Part Number A71457

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Spot B, Part Number A71460

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

epoc BGEM BUN Test Card [25pk]. Material Number: 10736515.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

PACK GENERAL ROBOTIC. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAVH PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

DxI 800 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Spot B, Part Number A71456

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAPAROSCOPIC PROSTATECTOMY. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

DAVINCI TRUCUSTOM BUNDLE. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

Plum Duo Infusion System, List Number: 400020401

ICU Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

BD Trucount Controls, 30 Test - REF: 664343, RxOnly, IVD

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

PARTIAL NEPHRECTOMY - ROBOTIC. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

BritePro Solo Single-Use Fiber Optic Mini Handle and Blade Ref: 040-02-0110U (Mac 1), 040-02-0120U (Mac 2), 040-02-0130U (Mac 3), 040-02-0131U (Mac 3 Strong Curve) 040-02-0140U (Mac 4), 040-02-0400U (Miller 00), 040-02-0410U (Miller 1), 040-02-0420U (Miller 2), 040-02-0430U (Miller 3),

Flexicare Medical (Dongguan) Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAPAROSCOPIC GYN. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

BritePro Solo Mini with Pro Miller Blade Size 1.5, REF:040-02-0415U

Flexicare Medical (Dongguan) Ltd.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

BritePro Solo Single-Use Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handle Refs:040-310AU and 040-310U

Flexicare Medical (Dongguan) Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAPAROSCOPIC TRAY. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

ROBOTIC URO/GYN PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

Britepro Solo Stubby Single-Use Fiber Optic Laryngoscope Handle REF:040-03-0000U

Flexicare Medical (Dongguan) Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

GYN LAPAROSCOPY PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

ROBOTIC PROSTATECTOMY PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

BD Trucount Controls, 30 Test - REF: 340335

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY TRAY. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 13, 2025

Microbore Extension Set with 0.2 Micron Filter. Catalog Number: V6215. for use with IV tubing.

B BRAUN MEDICAL INC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

GEN LAPAROSCOPY PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

DxI 600 Access Immunoassay Analyzer W/Dual Gantry, Part Number A71461

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 13, 2025

LAPAROSCOPY PACK. Medical convenience kit.

AVID Medical, Inc.

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

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.