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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DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137 in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
BD Pyxis MedBank CUBIE Replenishment Station Product / Material ID BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-10HH-2FM-P / 155141-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-10HH-2FH-P / 155140-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-12HH-1FH / 155142-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-12HH-1FM-P / 155143-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-14HH-P / 155144-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-2HH-1FH-5FM / 155145-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-8HH-3FH-P / 155156-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-8HH-3FM-P / 155157-01 BD PYXIS MEDBANK TWR MN CR-
CareFusion 303, Inc.
Hippo 072 Aspiration System including Cheetah Delivery Tool and Aspiration Tubing, REF: APT6072-132. Hippo 072 Aspiration System including Cheetah Delivery Tool, REF: AP6072-132. 072 Aspiration Tubing, REF: APT-95
Qapel Medical Inc.
stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality BP MxR Glenoid Pin Guide PPSU + Stainless Steel, Catalog Number MRUE200, packaged in stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Instrument Kit, Catalog Number MRUEGLN; Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Tornier S.A.S.
stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Instrument Check Block, Catalog Number MRUE203, packaged in stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Instrument Kit, Catalog Number MRUEGLN; Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Tornier S.A.S.
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medtronic Aortic Root Cannula, labeled as follows: CPB ADJUNCT PACK, DR. C PACK, PK CUST CV A&B C CO, TOL DR R PACK, TOL DR. C PACK, TOL DR. M PACK.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
stryker HoloBlueprint Application, Catalog Number MRUE001; Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Tornier S.A.S.
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medtronic Aortic Root Cannula, labeled as follows: CABG OPNHRT S HSP, CARDIAC CABG, CARDIAC PACK, DR D AC PACK, HEART BASIN PACK-LF, K OH COMPONENT PACK, OPEN HEART ADULT PART 1 CDS, OPEN HEART B PACK-LF, OPEN HEART PACK, Z OPEN HEART.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MEDLINE ReNewal ENT Coblator II PROcise mAx,W/ Integrated Cable Suction & Saline (Blue), Item Number REF EICA88980R
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Wayson Hydrocolloid Models: 1) Model Number: CUR5103, DBD-BNDG,WTRPRF,HYDRCLLD,CLR,2.36X3.93", 2) Model Number: MJ18004, DBD-MEIJER,BANDAGE,HYDROCOLLOID,HEEL,OVL 3) Model Number: MJ18005, MEIJER,BANDAGE,HYDROCOLLOID,ALLPURP,10CT 4) Model Number: MJ76126V1, DBD-MEIJER,HYDROCOLLOID,FINGER&TOE,8CT 5) Model Number: RA0353818V1, BANDAGE,BLISTER, RITEAID,6EA/BX, 24BX/CS
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline medical procedure kits, containing Medtronic Aortic Root Cannula, labeled as follows: HEART BASIN PACK-LF
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
GenetiSure Dx Labeling Kit, REF: K1201-64105, contains human reference DNA female aliquot, REF5190-7317. A required kit for the GenetiSure Dx Postnatal assay (K1201A).
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Medline medical convenience kits labeled as: 1) NEONATAL INTUBATION TRAY, REF ACC010371C; 2) NEWBORN RESUSCITATION KIT, REF ACC010381A; 3) NEWBORN RESUSCITATION KIT, REF ACC010381B; 4) NEWBORN RESUSCITATION KIT, REF ACC010381C; 5) PEDS GREY-PINK-RED, REF ACC010395; 6) PEDS PURPLE, REF ACC010397; 7) NEONATAL INTUBATION TRAY, REF ACC010541A; 8) NEONATAL INTUBATION TRAY, REF ACC010541B; 9) NEONATAL INTUBATION TRAY, REF ACC010541C; 10) PEDIATRICS INTUBATION TRAY, REF DYNJAA252.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Glenoid Box Lid, Catalog Number MRUE205, packaged in stryker Blueprint Mixed Reality Instrument Kit, Catalog Number MRUEGLN; Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Tornier S.A.S.
Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-000 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-000TL
Stryker Corporation
Nasopore FD fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-020-108 and 5400-020-108ITL
Stryker Corporation
Pacific Hemostasis Thromboplastin-D, 4 ml. Used in performing one-stage prothrombin time test and factor assays.
Fisher Diagnostics
Otopore Square outer ear wound dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-100 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-100ITL
Stryker Corporation
Hemopore 8cm nasal/sinus temporary wound dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-020-208 and 5400-020-208ITL (OUS)
Stryker Corporation
Monterey AL Implant Inserter; 14/16mm; Catalog 48019120.
Stryker Spine
GE Healthcare Centricity Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer, Model Numbers: 1) 2049587-015; 2) 2066908-086; 3) 2066908-136; 4) 2104867-045.
GE Healthcare
Brand Name: VentStar Product Name: VentStar Flex 220 Model/Catalog Number: MP00355 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Breathing circuit for conveying breathing gases between an anesthesia machine or ventilator and adult patients. The breathing circuit is intended for single use only. Component: Not applicable
Draeger, Inc.
Hemopore 2PK nasal/sinus temporary wound dressing, Catalog Number 5400-222-208S
Stryker Corporation
Phoroptor VRx Digital Refraction System Model Numbers: 16241
Reichert, Inc.
Nasopore Standard 8cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-010-008 and 5400-010-008ITL
Stryker Corporation
Cordis, REF C10040ML, Smart Control Vascular Stent System ILIAC, 10mm X 40mm 6F, SterileEO, Rx Only
Cordis US Corp
PDS¿PLUS¿VIO¿30IN(75CM)¿USP6-0(M0.7)¿D/A¿C-1¿MP
Ethicon Endo Surgery, LLC
PROLENE BLU 18IN(45CM) USP6-0(M0.7) S/A P-1 PRM
Ethicon Endo Surgery, LLC
Brand Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Product Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex 1 Model/Catalog Number: MP02737 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient for anesthetic use. Kit is intended for single use only Component: Not applicable
Draeger, Inc.
Nasopore 4cm Standard 2PK fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-212-004S and Nasopore 4cm Firm 2PK Catalog Number 5400-222-004S
Stryker Corporation
Nasopore 8cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-008 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-008ITL
Stryker Corporation
GE Healthcare Centricity Radiology RA600 (RA600), Model Numbers: 1) 2022296-001; 2) 2033901-001; 3) 2038437-001; 4) 2038437-011; 5) 2038437-012; 6) 2038437-013; 7) 2038437-014; 8) 2038437-0XX; 9) 2098071-004; 10) 2109571-002; 11) 2109571-006; 12) 2109571-010; 13) 2109594-009; 14) 2109594-011; 15) K2090PS; 16) K2090PTED; 17) MANLEGACY114; 18) MANLEGACY64.
GE Healthcare
Nasopore Standard 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-010-004 and 5400-010-004ITL
Stryker Corporation
Phoroptor VRx Digital Refraction System Model Numbers: 16242
Reichert, Inc.
Boppli: Bedside Device Kit, REF: 54-0002; Sensor Band, REF: 51-0007
PYRAMES INC
Nasopore Ex Firm 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-030-004 and Nasopore Forte plus 4cm Catalog Number 5400-030-004ITL
Stryker Corporation
GE Healthcare Centricity PACS-IW (PACS-IW), Model Numbers: 1) 2042988-001; 2) 2049587-009; 3) 2049587-011; 4) 2049587-012; 5) 2049587-015; 6) 2049588-012 ; 7) 2052829-001.
GE Healthcare
Nasopore Ex Firm 8cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-030-008 and Nasopore Forte plus 8cm Catalog Number 5400-030-008ITL
Stryker Corporation
Nasopore 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-004 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-004ITL
Stryker Corporation
Monterey AL Implant Inserter; 10/12mm; Catalog 48019100.
Stryker Spine
Pacific Hemostasis Thromboplastin-D, 10 ml. Used in performing one-stage prothrombin time test and factor assays.
Fisher Diagnostics
Terumo CDI OneView Monitoring System Hematocrit / Oxygen Saturation Probe, Catalog Number REF CD1754
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
GE Healthcare Centricity Cardiology CA1000 (CA1000), Model Numbers: 1) 2033901-001; 2) 2038437-001; 3) 2038437-009; 4) 2038437-014; 5) 2038437-015 ; 6) 2038437-0XX; 7) 2109571-007; 8) 2109571-010; 9) 2109571-011; 10) 2109571-012; 11) MANLEGACY111; 12) MANLEGACY112; 13) MANLEGACY47; 14) P00011TS.
GE Healthcare
Brand Name: QIAstat-Dx Product Name: QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Plus Reference Number (REF): 691224 Software Version: n/a Component: n/a
Qiagen Sciences LLC
BD Connecta BD Luer-Lok 360, REF 394910 UDI-DI code: 00382903949106 Connecta¿ Plus 1 and Connecta¿ Plus 3 2-way and 3-way Stopcocks are control valves for use in IV. therapy and hemodynamic pressure monitoring.
BD SWITZERLAND SARL
Brand Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Product Name: Anesthesia Circuit Kit Flex EPA Model/Catalog Number: MP17103 Software Version: Not applicable Product Description: Accessory for conducting medical gases between anesthesia machine and patient for anesthetic use. Kit is intended for single use only
Draeger, Inc.
A820 myPTM Software Application associated with Medtronic SynchroMed Pump and Infusion System.
Medtronic Neuromodulation
GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer (UV), Model Numbers: 1) 2066908-077; 2) 2066908-136; 3) 2066908-150; 4) 2088026-003; 5) 2088026-026; 6) 2088026-032; 7) 2088026-043; 8) 2088026-110; 9) 2088026-115; 10) 2088026-132; 11) 2088026-306; 12) 2088026-308; 13) 2088026-406; 14) 2088026-506; 15) 2088026-614; 16) 2088026-713; 17) 2088026-714; 18) 2088026-715; 19) 2088026-723; 20) 2088026-806; 21) 2088026-906; 22) 2088026-936; 23) 2088026-940; 24) 20880
GE Healthcare
Otopore Cylinder Standard outer ear dressings, Catalog Numbers 5400-010-000 and 5400-010-000ITL
Stryker Corporation
Monterey AL Implant Inserter; 18/20mm; Catalog 48019130.
Stryker Spine
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.