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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Optima Coil System REFs/UDI-DI codes: OPTI0156BLK 00810068568875 OPTI0158BLK 00810068568882 OPTI0103BLK 00810068568851 OPTI0258BLK 00810068568929 OPTI0212BLK 00810068568912 OPTI0206BLK 00810068568905 OPTI0310BLK 00810068568943 OPTI0320BLK 00810068568950 OPTI0151HSS10 00818053026614 OPTI0152HSS10 00840303701002 OPTI0153HSS10 00840303701019 OPTI0154CSS10 00818053025761 OPTI0154HSS10 00840303701026 OPTI1027CST10 00840303700142 OPTI1030HST10 00818053027086 OPTI1034COM18 0081805302646
BALT USA, LLC
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
OEC Elite: The OEC Elite mobile C-arm is intended to provide fluoroscopic and digital spot images of the patient anatomy, interventional tools/devices, and contrast agents during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures.
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Brand Name: OBM00002 OBM DAB (Digital Acquisition Box) Product Name: OBM00002 OBM DAB (Digital Acquisition Box) Model/Catalog Number: OBM00002 OBM DAB (Digital Acquisition Box) Software Version: N/A Product Description: OBM00002 OBM DAB (Digital Acquisition Box) Component: No
Natus Neurology DBA Excel Tech., Ltd. (XLTEK)
IVENIX INFUSION SYSTEM LVP Blood Products Administration Set, Dual-Inlet, Low-Sorbing, Y-Site, Mesh Filter, 15 mL. Intravascular Administration Set.
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual Product Number: 781173;
Philips North America
Microtek Patient Drape ECOLAB AP6MMN Patient Drape, 6mm Adapter Plug Kit REF AP6MMN UDI code: (01)10748426139986 AP8MMN Patient Drape, 8mm Adapter Plug Kit REF AP8MMN UDI code: (01)10748426139429 These adapters function as accessories for a device or drape, serving to connect a drape's drain hose to a fluid management device. Their purpose is to reduce the opening of the drain hose to a smaller size.
Microtek Medical, Inc.
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 3.2mm Slit Knife, Angled Model/Catalog Number: QKN3261 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. Slit knives are used to create precise incisions for controlled entry into the eye. Component: No
Tecfen Medical
BD TEXIUM CLOSED MALE LUER WITH FEMALE CAP, REF: 10012241-0500
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
KWIK-STICK, Quality control kit for culture media, Catalog Numbers 01065K, Oligella urethralis derived from ATCC¿ 17960; 0621K, Staphylococcus aureus derived from NCTC 12493
Microbiologics Inc
iBOT PMD with software version 01.05.24. Personal Mobility Device.
Mobius Mobility LLC
Z-800 Infusion System. Intended to provide intravenous infusion of parenteral fluids, blood, and blood products to a patient.
Zyno Medical LLC
Brand Name: SmartRelease ESTR (Endoscopic soft tissue release system), Onyx Blade Assembly; alternate name: ECTR (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) System, Onyx Blade Assembly; Common Name: SmartRelease Onyx; Catalog (SKU) Numbers: 83030-1 (single pack), 83030-6 (six pack) and 83030-6-CE (six pack OUS only);
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
Brand Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Product Name: Soltive SuperPulsed Laser Fibers - Single Use Model/Catalog Numbers: TFL-FBX150BS, TFL-FBX200BS, TFL-FBX150S, TFL-FBX200S, TFL-FBX365S, TFL-FBX550S, TLF-FBX940S, TFL-FBX150BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX550S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX940S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200BS-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX150S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX200S-JA (Japan Only), TFL-FBX365S-JA (Japan Only); Product Description: SOLTIVE Laser Fibers are delivery devices tha
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Product number W3DR01
Medtronic, Inc.
BD Texium Needle-Free Syringe: 3 mL, REF: MY8003; 5 mL, REF: MY8005; 10 mL, REF: MY8010; 20 mL, REF: MY8020; 30 mL, REF: MY8030; 60 mL, REF: MY8060
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
EPIONE Model 30-0001 UDI-DI code: 03760305400031 The EPIONE¿ device is a user controlled, stereotactic accessory intended to assist in the planning and manual advancement of one or more instruments, as well as in verification of instrument position during Computed Tomography (CT) guided percutaneous ablation procedures in the abdomen, performed by physicians trained for CT procedures and performed under general anaesthesia with rigid straight instruments such as needles and probes of diamet
QUANTUM SURGICAL SAS
Thermo SCIENTIFIC Sensititre Cation Adjusted AutoRead Mueller-Hinton Broth w/ TES w/ Lysed Horse Blood, REF CP11410; invitro diagnostic device
Remel, Inc
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 2.0mm Crescent Knife Angled Bevel Up Model/Catalog Number: QKN1010 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile and packaged individually in Tyhvek 1059B. The crescent knife is used to create smooth, curved incisions for corneal transplant procedures, used in small incision cataract surgery and phacoemulsification to create self-sealing scleral tunnels, used for creating tunnel incisions
Tecfen Medical
2.5 V replacement rechargeable batteries for Hillrom WELCH ALLYN PocketScope handles, Product Code 72600
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual Product Number: 781108;
Philips North America
SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T¿; Product Number: 782146;
Philips North America
Z-800WF Infusion System. Intended to provide intravenous infusion of parenteral fluids, blood, and blood products to a patient.
Zyno Medical LLC
Intera 1.5T Achieva IT Nova Product Number: 781175
Philips North America
Baxter Novum IQ Syringe Pump, product code 40800BAXUS,
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
SCD Comfort Knee Length Small, SKU 84021; Kendall SCD Small Comfort sleeves when used with the Kendall SCD Smartflow Controller
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
BD TEXIUM CLOSED MALE LUER WITH FEMALE CAP, REF: 10012241; BD TEXIUM (China), REF: 10012241 CHINA
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 15 degree Stab Knife Model/Catalog Number: QKN1501 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile (gamma radiation) and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. Stab knives are used to make precise and fluid tight incisions during eye surgeries such as cataract procedures, vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma surgery, corneal surgery, and oculoplastic procedures. Component: No
Tecfen Medical
Contamac, Nutrifill Physiologic formula, Contact Lens Insertion solution
Contamac Solutions, Inc.
Alaris Pump Infusion Set: SmartSite Bag Access Non-Vented Bonded Texium With Priming Cap Back Check Valve 2 SmartSite Y-Sites, REF: 10013361T; SmartSite Bag Access Non-Vented Bonded Texium Closed Male Luer With Priming Cap, REF: 10321213T; SmartSite Bag Access Non-Vented Low Sorbing Tubing (PE Lined) Bonded Texium Closed Male Luer With Priming Cap, REF: 22000-B007T; Low Sorbing Tubing (PE Lined) Bonded TexiumTM with priming cap, REF: 22600-0007T; SmartSite Bag Access Non-Vented Low Sorbing
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Femoral Nail, LEFT T2 GTN 8x300 mm. Catalog Number: 1850-0830S.
Stryker GmbH
Brand Name: Guardian 2 System Product Name: Guardian System 2 Controller Model/Catalog Number: GS-2.5-C Software Version: 2.5.4-59 (Fix)
Turncare, Inc
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 2.8mm Slit Knife, Angled Model/Catalog Number: QKN2808 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile (gamma radiation) and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. Slit knives are used to create precise incisions for controlled entry into the eye. Component: No
Tecfen Medical
Long Nail, RIGHT Gamma4 10x320mm x 125, component of the Gamma4 System. Catalog Number: 84250320S.
Stryker GmbH
BD BBL CultureSwab EZ Collection and Transport System, REF 220144, in vitro Diagnostic, SterileR, Rx Only
Copan Italia
Newport HT70 Ventilator, REF: HT70M-JP-NA, HT70M-CN-NA, HT70M-ES-EU, HT70M-PT-BR, HT70M-SY-EU, HT70M-WW-EU, HT70M-WW-NA, HT70-SY-EU. Newport HT70Plus Ventilator, REF: HT70PM-ES-EU, HT70PM-ES-NA, HT70PM-JP-NA, HT70PM-PT-BR, HT70PM-SY-AS, DLHT70PM-WW-NA, HT70PM-SY-NA, HT70PM-SY-UK, HT70PM-WW-EU, HT70PM-WW-UK, HT70PM-SY-EU, HT70PM-WWNA. HT70-2 CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105796. HT70P CONTROL BOARD ROHS X1, REF: GR105795. HT70 Conversion Kit, REF: GRFSKHT70M-2.
Covidien
Kendall SCD Blended Comfort Sleeves Knee Length Small - For use with Kendall SCD SmartFlow SKU 84021B Kendall SCD Small Comfort sleeves when used with the Kendall SCD Smartflow Controller
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Femoral Nail, RIGHT T2 GTN 8x300 mm. Catalog Number: 1851-0830S.
Stryker GmbH
Kendall SCD Comfort Sleeves Knee Length Small, Pediatric - For use with Kendall SCD SmartFlow, SKU 84021P Kendall SCD Small Comfort sleeves when used with the Kendall SCD Smartflow Controller
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Allon 2001. Part Number: 200-00263
Belmont Instrument LLC
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, running software versions 1.20
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova Product Number: 781172;
Philips North America
Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar; Product Number: 781171;
Philips North America
MUSE 5 Systems, Model Numbers 2021274-001, 2023032-005, 2027478-001, Large capacity client-server-based computer system that accesses stores and manages cardiovascular information.
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc
Z-800W Infusion System. Intended to provide intravenous infusion of parenteral fluids, blood, and blood products to a patient.
Zyno Medical LLC
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 20G (1.2mm) MVR Sideport Knife Straight Model/Catalog Number: QKN2312 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual( that is to be sterile and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. MVR sideport knives are used to create precision incisions in vitrectomy procedures. Component: No
Tecfen Medical
Intera 1.5T Master/Nova Product Number: 781106;
Philips North America
Brand Name: Tecfen Medical Product Name: 2.2mm Slit Knife, Angled Model/Catalog Number: QKN2261 Software Version: No software Product Description: This is an ophthalmic knife (manual) that is to be sterile (gamma radiation) and packaged individually in Tyvek 1059B. Slit knives are used to create precise incisions for controlled entry into the eye. Component: No
Tecfen Medical
Z-800F Infusion System. Intended to provide intravenous infusion of parenteral fluids, blood, and blood products to a patient.
Zyno Medical 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.