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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

recalls
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 Mar 26, 2025

CRANI PACK, Model/Catalog Number WECR41D, medical procedure kit.

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, Pre-assembled with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 2.6mm O.D. (7.8Fr) x 1.6mm I.D., REF 21-4172-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

VERICIS, Merge Cardio, Model/Catalog Number: Version 12.X, Software Version: 12.0.1, 12.0.2; The VERICIS is an integrated cardiovascular information system classified as a picture archiving and communications system.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Candida ID Antigen, REAG, AG, REF C50110, Vol 1 mL REF ID1001, Immy Fungal Antigens, Positive Controls, & Immunodiffusion (ID) plates for use in the ID test, RX only, IVD, CE

Immuno-Mycologics, Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, Pre-assembled with PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 2.6mm (7.8Fr) O.D. x 1.6mm I.D., 8.6Fr Introducer, REF 21-4165-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Microstream Instructions for Use and Part Number used with - Product Description, REF: OmniVentLine Set, 012808 - OmniVentLine Set Adult-Pediatric CO2 Sampling Line and Airway Adapter, 012495;

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as UNIVERSAL DAVINCI ROBOTIC P. Sterile surgical drape.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan¿, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 11 mm, Product Code: 880-601/11

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

VEIN TRAY, Model No UTVT21C UTVT21C02 UTVT21C-03

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Microstream Instructions for Use and Part Number used with - Product Description, REF: Microstream Luer Intubated Adult Pediatric, PT00156355 - Microstream Luer Adult-Pediatric Intubated CO2 Sampling Line 2m/6.5ft Short-term use: Procedural/Emergency, MLAI

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as HEAD AND NECK OSIS, WILLIS SHOULDER PACK, EXTREMITY PACK-LF, TOTAL HIP PACK-LF, SHOULDER W/POUCH-LF, VEIN PACK. Sterile surgical drape.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Helix Elite" Inactivated Standard: Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Pellet), Multi-analyte, unassayed quality control material, Catalog Number HE0065N

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, Silicone Catheter, 2.8mm (8.4Fr) O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9 Fr Introducer, REF 21-4151-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

CYSTO PACK , Model N. HKCY31A

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive Micro Stem, Comprehensive Mini Stem; uncemented shoulder prosthesis, Model Nos. 113605, 113606, 113607, 113627

ZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

BORN ON ARRIVAL KIT , Model No LLBN11B

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter; Model Number BSR; Product Code WW1100

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

URO ROBOTIC PACK , Model No LVUR44C LVUR44C-03

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan¿, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 13 mm, Product Code: 880-601/13

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

GENERAL ANGIO PACK , Model Nos LLAP75G LLAP75G-01 LLAP75G-02 LLAP75G-03

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, Silicone Catheter, 2.87,,O.D. (8.4Fr) s 1.0mm I.D., REF 21-4150-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

C-SECTION PPS , Model No LLCI66M LLCI66M-02 LLCI66M-03 LLCI66M-04

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0, 3.2.1

Brainlab AG

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Low Profile Plastic Venous Access System, Silicone Catheter, 2.8mm (8.4Fr) O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 9Fr Introducer, REF 21-4187-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter; Model Number BSR; Product Code WW8214

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

AV FISTULA , Model No UTAV77T

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm O.D. (5.8 Fr) x 1.0mm I.D., REF 21-4152-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Microstream Instructions for Use and Part Number used with - Product Description, REF: Microstream Adv. Infant Intubated, PT00134354 - Microstream Advance Neonatal-Infant Intubated CO2 Filter Line 2m/6.5ft Extended Duration, QMVIIH

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Microstream Instructions for Use and Part Number used with - Product Description, REF: Microstream Adv. Adult-Pediatric Intubated, PT00134333 - Microstream Advance Adult-Pediatric Intubated CO2 Filter Line 2m/6.5ft Short-term use: Procedural/Emergency, QMVAI; Microstream Advance Adult-Pediatric Intubated CO2 Filter Line 2m/6.5ft Extended Duration, QMVAIH

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as MINOR PACK and LAPAROSCOPY. Sterile surgical drape.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

THORACIC PACK , Model No UTTC82Y UTTC82AA-01

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, with Component PCB, TSI/RSI firmware C29278

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

BD Pyxis: Anesthesia Station ES, REF: 327, MedStation ES, REF: 323, MedStation ES Tower, REF: 352, CII Safe ES, REF: 1116-00, CII Safe ES Desktop PC, REF: 1156-00, CII Safe ES Desktop PC, Wired SCNR, REF: 107-254-01, CII Safe ES Desktop PC, W-less SCNR, REF: 107-255-01, Used with Enterprise Server (ES), REF: 1115-00 with affected Enterprise Server software.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number 81600N

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as ENT-PLASTICS PACK. Sterile surgical drape.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

OPEN HEART A PACK , Model No UTOH19AI UTOH19AJ-01 UTOH19AJ-02

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Synapse PACS Software Version 7.4.x; Software Versions: 7.4.000, 7.4.001, 7.4.010, 7.4.100, 7.4.110, 7.4.200.

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) EYE PACK, Pack Number VAL038BSCLC

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

CV BASIC PUMP PACK , Model No WECV23D

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) C SECTION, Pack Number DYNJ909098

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

IsoLoc Short Profile Prostate Immobilization Treatment Balloon Device Kit; UPN/Catalog Number: ISO-60;

Angiodynamics, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as DRAPE C-SECTION W/ WINDOW; SHEET, DRAPE, SPLIT, ST,10/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,ABDOMINAL,MAJOR,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,ABDOMINAL,MAJOR,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,SPLIT,CVMAX,6/CS; DRAPE,ORTHOMAX ,BAR,6/CS; DRAPE,FEMORAL,RADIAL,5/CS; DRAPE,C-SECTION,FEN,CLR SCREEN,WIRE,7/CS; DRAPE,HAND,ULTRAGARD,18/CS; DRAPE,HAND,ULTRAGARD,18/CS; DRAPE,U,ORTHOMAX,6/CS; DRAPE,SPLIT,77X120",10/CS; DRAPE,ROBOTIC,W/LEGGING,W/POUCH,5/CS; DRAPE,ROBO

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Modular Stem cylindrical, Tilastan¿, press-fit cementless, L= 80 mm, DIA = 12 mm, Product Code: 880-601/12

Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Introcan Safety 3 Closed IV Catheter 22 Ga. x 1 in., PUR, Winged. Passive safety IV catheter.

B Braun Medical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

MAJOR DIEP, Model Nos. CCMJ73G-01 CCMJ73H

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

SPINE LUMBAR PACK , Model No UTSL72AA UTSL72AB

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

NEURO IR TRAY , Model No WENI56J

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137.

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

LACERATION TRAY , Model No SGLA07A SGLA07B-01 SGLA07B-02 SGLA07B

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

EAR PACK , Model No SFEA12A

American Contract Systems Inc

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

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.