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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Phasor Drill, REF: 2.70S, 3.20L, 4.50, 5.30, 6.35
Phasor Health, LLC
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
Ingenia Elition S Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781357, (2) 782106, (3) 782137, (4) 782150 (China ONLY);
Philips North America
Strep Selective II Agar, Product Number R01859
Remel, Inc
Achieva XR; Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781153, (2) 781253;
Philips North America
SafeStar 60A Plus Filter. Bidirectionally breathing system filter.
Draeger, Inc.
SmartPath to Ingenia Elition X Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782118, (2) 782144;
Philips North America
LVP Primary Administration Set, Dual-Inlet, Low-Sorbing, Needle-Free Port, Y-Site (Qty 25). Product Code: SET-0013-25.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
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
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.
HeartSine SAM 350P, HeartSine SAM 360P, and HeartSine SAM 450P The HeartSine samaritan¿ PAD (Public Access Defibrillator)
HeartSine Technologies Ltd
ASPRIRE Cristalle Mammography System (cleared under K212873) installed with the ASPIRE Cristalle Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) Option (approved under P160031).
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Evolution Upgrade 3.0T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782117, (2) 782143;
Philips North America
Evolution Upgrade 1.5T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782116, (2) 782148;
Philips North America
Intera 3.0T Quasar Dual Model Number (REF): 781150;
Philips North America
Ingenia 1.5T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781315, (2) 718641, (3) 781396, (4) 782101, (5) 782115, (6) 782140;
Philips North America
SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781270, (2) 782113, (3) 782129;
Philips North America
Molding Equipment. WCM series. Model WCM-330GL-i
Apic Yamada America
IontoPatch 80, On-the-Go Patch Therapy, Model/Catalog Number: D-0077-080; The IontoPatch is an Iontophoresis transdermal patch.
LTS Therapy Systems, LLC
Sprinter Cart/Sprinter Cart XL Infusion Pole. Component used to hold 2 x 2 kg infusion bags.
Maquet Cardiopulmonary Gmbh
MR 7700 Model Numbers (REF): (1) 782120, (2) 782153;
Philips North America
IontoPatch STAT, On-the-Go Patch Therapy, Model/Catalog Number D-0062-080; IontoPatch is an Iontophoresis transdermal patch.
LTS Therapy Systems, LLC
LYFO-DISK, M. Canis Derived from ATCC 36299, packaged as: 1) REF 0894L
Microbiologics Inc
LVP Primary Administration Set, Single Outlet Low Sorbing (Qty 25). Product Code: SET-0021-25.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
SwabFlush Prefilled Syringe with ICU Medical SwabCaps, 10mL Model no. EMZE010301
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
LVP Blood Products Administration Set Dual-Inlet, Low-Sorbing, Y-Site, Mesh Filter (Qty 20). Product Code: SET-0014-20.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Blood/EMB, Levine 100/PK, Product Number R02041
Remel, Inc
Ingenia Ambition X Model Numbers (REF): (1) 781356, (2) 782109, (3) 782138;
Philips North America
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.
Precision Sampling Set, REF: C20206 for use with the CoSense End-Tidal Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Capnia Inc
LIFEPEARL Drug Elutable Microspheres: 200 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S200; 400 +/- 50 micrometers, REF: 8LP2S400
MICROVENTION INC.
HME TwinStar HEPA Plus Filter. Bidirectionally breathing system filter.
Draeger, Inc.
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
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
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.
Estrone RIA, REF: DSL8700. Estrone RIA is an IVD used for the quantitative measurement of estrone in human serum and plasma.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH, REF CDS860014P
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Stryker, StrykeFlow REF: 0250070520 / 2, Disposable Suction/Irrigator with Disposable Tip
Stryker Corporation
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
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
Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lens
CooperVision, Inc.
SIGNA Architect
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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.
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: C-SECTION PREP, REF DYNJ32702B
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: LABOR TRIAGE KIT, REF DYKM1564
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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
Natus Brain Monitor Breakout Box, Part Number 021911; full-montage standard electroencephalograph
Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
SIGNA Architect AIR
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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
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
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.