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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Azurion 7 M20. Fluoroscopic X-Ray System.
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Endosee System Convenience Kit with IV Tube. Model Number: ES-TRAY-IV. Endosee System Convenience Kit with IV Tube.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Bridge to Life EasiSlush, (Sodium Chloride Solution for Sterile Slush Preparation) (0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP), Part Number REF BTLE-1250
Bridge to Life Ltd
Brand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD40 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-40E Software Version: NA Product Description: The EMPOWR Dual Mobility" system is compatible with the EMPOWR Acetabular¿ system, 28mm femoral heads and all hip stems Component: NA
Encore Medical, LP
BD COR System Software. Model Number: 444829.
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Portable X-ray system
DIGIMED CO., LTD
SIGNA PET/MR
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Endosee System Convenience Kit. Model Number: ES-TRAY. Endosee System Convenience Kit
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Ellik Evacuator Adapter, Locking. Model Number: 190-NRS. The Ellik Evacuator and adapter accessories are compatible with Gyrus ACMI Elite and Elite 2 Resection Sheaths.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Green Silicone Seal for Accessories, Reusable Silicone Seal 0 - 7 FR. Model Number: CS-G7. The reusable silicone seals fit over the biopsy port of endoscopes to seal off the working channel. Some contain a lumen which allows instruments to be passed through the seal and minimize or prevent fluid leakage during endoscopic procedures.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Bodor's I series laser cutting machine.
Jinan Bodor Cnc Machine Co Ltd
Brand Name: EMPOWR Dual Mobility" Product Name: EMPOWR Acetabular, Dual Mobility, Poly Bearing, ID28, OD42 Model/Catalog Number: 952-28-42F Software Version: NA Product Description: The EMPOWR Dual Mobility" system is compatible with the EMPOWR Acetabular¿ system, 28mm femoral heads and all hip stems Component: NA
Encore Medical, LP
HSG Procedure Tray. Model Number: 6050T. The HSG Procedure Tray is for use in hysterosalpingography and sonohysterography procedures.
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Covidien Nellcor Bedside SpO2 Patient Monitoring System: REF: PM100N, 10005941, DLPM100N, DL10005941, DSPM100N, 10005941-SG, DS10005941, 10005941J, 10005941JP, 10005941JPN
Covidien
ACUVUE¿ OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Discovery MR750w 3.0T
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Biofinity Toric Multifocal Contact Lens
CooperVision, Inc.
Stryker, StrykeFlow , REF: 0250070500, 2, Disposable Suction/Irrigator without Disposable Tip
Stryker Corporation
Blue Silicone, Reusable Silicone Seal 6 - 12 FR. Model Number: CS-B612. The reusable silicone seals fit over the biopsy port of endoscopes to seal off the working channel. Some contain a lumen which allows instruments to be passed through the seal and minimize or prevent fluid leakage during endoscopic procedures.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Transpro US Recalls Electric Scooters with Unauthorized Lithium-Ion Battery UL Certification Labels Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death; $200,000 in Property Damage Reported
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 12MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-12-711 Software Version: NA 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. Compon
Encore Medical, LP
SwabCap Disinfecting Cap for Needlefree Connectors: SwabSleeve, REF: SCXT3-5-2000; SwabCap, 200-ct. Box, REF: SCXT3-2000
ICU Medical, Inc.
Medtronic SmartLink Software loaded on SmartSync Patient Connector, Model Number 24967 with the following software components: 1. Azure Astra application, Software Model Number D00U003; 2. Percepta Serena Solara application, Software Model Number D00U004; 3. Cobalt Crome application, Software Model Number D00U005; 4. Micra VR application, Software Model Number D00U006; 5. Micra AV application, Software Model Number D00U007; 6. Viva Consulta Syncra Advisa Ensura application, Sof
Medtronic, Inc.
i-view video laryngoscope. Model Number: 8008000. The i-view video laryngoscope is indicated to facilitate laryngoscopy.
Intersurgical Inc
Brand Name: NIO+ Product Name: NIO Intraosseous Device Adult Model/Catalog Number: 105000908 Software Version: N/A Product Description: NIO devices are a spring-based, automatic intraosseous access device supplied Sterile and single use. Indicated for Intraosseous access to the Proximal humerus and Proximal Tibia in adult patients, in emergent situations. Component: N/A
Waismed Ltd.
Brand Name: NIO-A Product Name: NIO Intraosseous Device Adult Model/Catalog Number: 105000603 Software Version: N/A Product Description: NIO devices are a spring-based, automatic intra-osseous access device supplied Sterile and single use. Indicated for Intra-osseous access to the Proximal humerus and Proximal Tibia in adult patients, in emergent situations. Component: N/A
Waismed Ltd.
NeuroSync EYE-SYNC containing Pico Neo 2 Headsets. Each unit consists of a Pico Neo 2 headset with embedded sensors, a paired Android tablet, and proprietary software, packaged in a portable field case. Eye-tracking headset system is intended for recording, viewing, and analyzing eye movements in support of identifying visual tracking impairment in human subjects. The EYE-SYNC is intended to record, measure, and analyze eye movements as an aid in the diagnosis of concussion, also known as mil
NeuroSync, Inc.
Brand Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEE TIBIAL INSERT - E-PLUS Product Name: EMPOWR 3D KNEETM INS, 11L 10MM, VE Model/Catalog Number: 341-10-711 Software Version: NA 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. Compon
Encore Medical, LP
Access Vitamin B12 Reagent, Catalog Number 33000, Lot Number 439850
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump V6, Model Number 35700BAX
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Laser light show projectors manufactured by BLS, Model CLUB 1000/2000/4000.
Beyond Laser Systems, LLC
Brand Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Product Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier I Model/Catalog Number: 806 7324 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is an assayed control used to monitor performance on VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems. VITROS Performance Verifier is prepared from processed human serum to which enzymes, electrolytes, stabili
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Brand Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Product Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier II Model/Catalog Number: 8231474 Software Version: N/A Product Description: VITROS Chemistry Products Performance Verifier is an assayed control used to monitor performance on VITROS 250/350/5,1 FS/4600/XT 3400 Chemistry Systems and the VITROS 5600/XT 7600 Integrated Systems. VITROS Performance Verifier is prepared from processed human serum to which enzymes, electrolytes, stabilizers,mprese
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Laser light show projectors manufactured by BLS, Model DIODE 1000/2000/3000.
Beyond Laser Systems, LLC
Medtronic SmartLink software loaded on CareLink SmartSync Device Manager, Model Number 24967A with the following software components: 1. Azure Astra application, Software Model Number D00U003; 2. Percepta Serena Solara application, Software Model Number D00U004; 3. Cobalt Crome application, Software Model Number D00U005; 4. Micra VR application, Software Model Number D00U006; 5. Micra AV application, Software Model Number D00U007; 6. Viva Consulta Syncra Advisa Ensura applicati
Medtronic, Inc.
Baxter SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump V8, Model Number 35700BAX2
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Laser light show projectors manufactured by BLS, Model PURE 5000/10000.
Beyond Laser Systems, LLC
VITROS Chemistry Products CHE Slides; Catalog Numbers: (1) 191 4605 (300 slides), (2) 800 4707 (90 slides);
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
KWIK-STIK and LYFO DISK, quality control kit for culture media Catalog # 0805K and 0805L
Microbiologics Inc
VITROS Chemistry Products CHE Slides (Japan); Catalog Numbers: (1) 684 4074 (90 slides), (2) 684 4138 (300 slides);
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc.
Bexco Enterprises Recalls Kiwi Electronic Recliner and Swivel Gliders with USB Port Due to Overheating Hazard
Guangzhou Plenty Bicycle Co., Ltd., of China
iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Imported by Tomauri
Brand Name: Optisite Arterial Cannula Product Name: Optisite Arterial Cannula Model/Catalog Number: OPTI16 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Cardiac cannula. The Edwards OptiSite Arterial Perfusion Cannluae provides or establishes arterial perfusion in the extracorporeal circuit for d 6 hours. Component: No.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Brand Name: Canturio¿ Smart Extension Product Name: CSE Implant Model/Catalog Number: 43-5570-030-14 Product Description: Tibial stem extension for use with Zimmer Persona¿ Personalized Knee System; 14mm diameter x 30mm height. Implantable device with integrated electronics for passive kinematic data collection. Single-use, sterile. Packaged in a sterile blister and outer shelf pack. Sold individually. Component: Yes. The Canturio¿ Smart Extension (CSE) is a tibial implant component intended
Canary Medical, Inc.
Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atrium via transseptal perforation / puncture.
Boston Scientific Corporation
Brand Name: FEM-FLEX II Product Name: Femoral Arterial Cannula Model/Catalog Number: FEMII016AS Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Edwards FEMFLEXII Femoral Perfusion Cannluae provides or establishes arterial perfusion in the extracorporeal circuit for d 6 hours. Component: No
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
TrueDent Clear, TDM 100, Model No. OBJ-09164 Light-curable methacrylate-based resin that enables fabrication of dental appliances
STRATASYS LTD
Brand Name: FEM-FLEX II Product Name: Femoral Arterial Cannula Model/Catalog Number: FEMII018A Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Edwards FEMFLEXII Femoral Perfusion Cannluae provides or establishes arterial perfusion in the extracorporeal circuit for d 6 hours. Component: No
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
VersaCross Access Solution (VXSK), Product Description and ID: VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0101 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0102 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0103 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0121 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0122 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0123 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D1) VXSK0124 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/90DEG/D0) VXSK0125 VXSK (230J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0111 VXSK (230J RF WIRE 63CM/45DE
Boston Scientific Corporation
VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only.
Boston Scientific Corporation
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
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- Sort the whole archive by severity to see the highest-risk active recalls first. Rankings
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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.