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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

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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 6, 2025

Phasor Drill, REF: 2.70S, 3.20L, 4.50, 5.30, 6.35

Phasor Health, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Aug 6, 2025

Breathing circuit set, coaxial, 1.80 m, with flow sensor and expiratory valve set, REF: 260128, used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-T1 and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators.

Hamilton Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Ingenia Elition S Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781357, (2) 782106, (3) 782137, (4) 782150 (China ONLY);

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Strep Selective II Agar, Product Number R01859

Remel, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Achieva XR; Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781153, (2) 781253;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Critical Aug 6, 2025

SafeStar 60A Plus Filter. Bidirectionally breathing system filter.

Draeger, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

SmartPath to Ingenia Elition X Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782118, (2) 782144;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

LVP Primary Administration Set, Dual-Inlet, Low-Sorbing, Needle-Free Port, Y-Site (Qty 25). Product Code: SET-0013-25.

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Volcano Visions Digital IVUS Catheter: PV.014P (Platinum), REF:85910P; PV.014P RX, REF: 014R; and PV.018, REF: 86700, 86700J used with Instructions for use.

Volcano Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Philips Allura R8.2.x Systems. Software Verion: R8.2.x. 1. Allura Xper FD10, Model Number: 722026. 2. Allura Xper FD10/10, Model Number: 722027. 3. Allura Xper FD20, Model Number: 722028. 4. Allura Xper FD20/10, Model Number: 722029. 5. Allura Xper FD10 OR Table, Model Number: 722033. 6. Allura Xper FD20 OR Table, Model Number: 722035. 7. Allura Xper FD20/20, Model Number: 722038 8. Allura Xper FD20/20 OR Table, Model Number: 722039. 9. Allura Xper FD20/15, Model N

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

HeartSine SAM 350P, HeartSine SAM 360P, and HeartSine SAM 450P The HeartSine samaritan¿ PAD (Public Access Defibrillator)

HeartSine Technologies Ltd

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

ASPRIRE Cristalle Mammography System (cleared under K212873) installed with the ASPIRE Cristalle Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Option (approved under P160031).

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Evolution Upgrade 3.0T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782117, (2) 782143;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Evolution Upgrade 1.5T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782116, (2) 782148;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Intera 3.0T Quasar Dual Model Number (REF): 781150;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Ingenia 1.5T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781315, (2) 718641, (3) 781396, (4) 782101, (5) 782115, (6) 782140;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781270, (2) 782113, (3) 782129;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Molding Equipment. WCM series. Model WCM-330GL-i

Apic Yamada America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

IontoPatch 80, On-the-Go Patch Therapy, Model/Catalog Number: D-0077-080; The IontoPatch is an Iontophoresis transdermal patch.

LTS Therapy Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Sprinter Cart/Sprinter Cart XL Infusion Pole. Component used to hold 2 x 2 kg infusion bags.

Maquet Cardiopulmonary Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

MR 7700 Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782120, (2) 782153;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

IontoPatch STAT, On-the-Go Patch Therapy, Model/Catalog Number D-0062-080; IontoPatch is an Iontophoresis transdermal patch.

LTS Therapy Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

LYFO-DISK, M. Canis Derived from ATCC 36299, packaged as: 1) REF 0894L

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

LVP Primary Administration Set, Single Outlet Low Sorbing (Qty 25). Product Code: SET-0021-25.

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

SwabFlush Prefilled Syringe with ICU Medical SwabCaps, 10mL Model no. EMZE010301

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

LVP Blood Products Administration Set Dual-Inlet, Low-Sorbing, Y-Site, Mesh Filter (Qty 20). Product Code: SET-0014-20.

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Blood/EMB, Levine 100/PK, Product Number R02041

Remel, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Ingenia Ambition X Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781356, (2) 782109, (3) 782138;

Philips North America

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Inseego USB8 4G Dongle Kit, Part Number: 01-2298, which contains USB Flash Drive, Part Number: 43-2011. The kit is an accessory to the Tempus Pro Monitor, REF: 00-1007-R, 00-1024-R, 00-1026-R

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

Precision Sampling Set, REF: C20206 for use with the CoSense End-Tidal Carbon Monoxide Monitor

Capnia Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 6, 2025

LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400

MICROVENTION INC.

FDA Devices Critical Aug 6, 2025

HME TwinStar HEPA Plus Filter. Bidirectionally breathing system filter.

Draeger, Inc.

FDA Food Critical Jul 30, 2025

Needle Mushrooms, Product of China, 200 gram packages, Plastic clear packaging on top with blue on the bottom (non-transparent). 25 packages per box .

LLK TRADING INC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: 1) BLOOD CULTURE KIT, REF DYNDH1462B; 2) BLOOD CULTURE KIT, REF DYNDH1622C; 3) BLOOD CULTR KT DIVRSN DEVICE, REF DYNDH1866.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Patient Connector, Model Number 24967 with the following software components: 1. Cobalt Crome application, Software Model Number D00U005; 2. Claria Amplia Compia application, Software Model Number D00U009; 3. Evera MRI application, Software Model Number D00U010; 3. Visia AF application, Software Model Number D00U011; 5. Viva Brava Evera application, Software Model Number D00U012;

Medtronic, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Estrone RIA, REF: DSL8700. Estrone RIA is an IVD used for the quantitative measurement of estrone in human serum and plasma.

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH, REF CDS860014P

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Stryker, StrykeFlow REF: 0250070520 / 2, Disposable Suction/Irrigator with Disposable Tip

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Tubing for Male Connector 194, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 190-4. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lens

CooperVision, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

SIGNA Architect

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager, Model Number 24967A with the following software components: 1. Cobalt Crome application, Software Model Number D00U005; 2. Claria Amplia Compia application, Software Model Number D00U009; 3. Evera MRI application, Software Model Number D00U010; 3. Visia AF application, Software Model Number D00U011; 5. Viva Brava Evera application, Software Model Number D00U012;

Medtronic, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: C-SECTION PREP, REF DYNJ32702B

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: LABOR TRIAGE KIT, REF DYKM1564

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Cone with Male Tubing, Non-Locking, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 191-NRS. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Natus Brain Monitor Breakout Box, Part Number 021911; full-montage standard electroencephalograph

Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

SIGNA Architect AIR

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Glass Body For 194 Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 190A. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 30, 2025

Ellik Latex Bulb, Ellik Evacuator. Model Number: 194-2. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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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.