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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CRANI PACK, Model/Catalog Number WECR41D, medical procedure kit.
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Proxima Drape labeled as UNIVERSAL DAVINCI ROBOTIC P. Sterile surgical drape.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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)
VEIN TRAY, Model No UTVT21C UTVT21C02 UTVT21C-03
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
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
Helix Elite" Inactivated Standard: Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Whole Virus (Pellet), Multi-analyte, unassayed quality control material, Catalog Number HE0065N
Microbiologics Inc
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.
CYSTO PACK , Model N. HKCY31A
American Contract Systems Inc
Comprehensive Shoulder Stem, Comprehensive Micro Stem, Comprehensive Mini Stem; uncemented shoulder prosthesis, Model Nos. 113605, 113606, 113607, 113627
ZIMMER ORTHOPEDICS MANFACTURING LIMITED-GALWAY
BORN ON ARRIVAL KIT , Model No LLBN11B
American Contract Systems Inc
CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter; Model Number BSR; Product Code WW1100
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
URO ROBOTIC PACK , Model No LVUR44C LVUR44C-03
American Contract Systems Inc
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)
GENERAL ANGIO PACK , Model Nos LLAP75G LLAP75G-01 LLAP75G-02 LLAP75G-03
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
C-SECTION PPS , Model No LLCI66M LLCI66M-02 LLCI66M-03 LLCI66M-04
American Contract Systems Inc
Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0, 3.2.1
Brainlab AG
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.
CAPNOCHECK BCI Airway Adapter; Model Number BSR; Product Code WW8214
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
AV FISTULA , Model No UTAV77T
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
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.
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.
Proxima Drape labeled as MINOR PACK and LAPAROSCOPY. Sterile surgical drape.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
THORACIC PACK , Model No UTTC82Y UTTC82AA-01
American Contract Systems Inc
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137, with Component PCB, TSI/RSI firmware C29278
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
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.
Access 2 Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number 81600N
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Proxima Drape labeled as ENT-PLASTICS PACK. Sterile surgical drape.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
OPEN HEART A PACK , Model No UTOH19AI UTOH19AJ-01 UTOH19AJ-02
American Contract Systems Inc
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
Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) EYE PACK, Pack Number VAL038BSCLC
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
CV BASIC PUMP PACK , Model No WECV23D
American Contract Systems Inc
Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) C SECTION, Pack Number DYNJ909098
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
IsoLoc Short Profile Prostate Immobilization Treatment Balloon Device Kit; UPN/Catalog Number: ISO-60;
Angiodynamics, Inc.
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
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)
Introcan Safety 3 Closed IV Catheter 22 Ga. x 1 in., PUR, Winged. Passive safety IV catheter.
B Braun Medical Inc
MAJOR DIEP, Model Nos. CCMJ73G-01 CCMJ73H
American Contract Systems Inc
SPINE LUMBAR PACK , Model No UTSL72AA UTSL72AB
American Contract Systems Inc
NEURO IR TRAY , Model No WENI56J
American Contract Systems Inc
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137.
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
LACERATION TRAY , Model No SGLA07A SGLA07B-01 SGLA07B-02 SGLA07B
American Contract Systems Inc
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
- 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.