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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

LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model Nos LLLA21J LLLA21J-02

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model No. CALS41F, CALS41F-01, CALS41G

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, PolyFlow Catheter, 2.6 (7.8Fr) O.D. x 1.6mm I.D., 8.5Fr Introducer, REF 21-4171-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Microstream Instructions for Use and Part Number used with - Product Description, REF: FilterLine H Set & VitaLine H Set Infant/Neonatal, 006147 - MICROSTREAM FilterLine H Set Infant/Neonatal CO2 Sampling Line and Airway Adapter for Humid Environments, 006324; MICROSTREAM FilterLine H Set Long Infant/Neonatal CO2 Sampling Line and Airway Adapter for Humid Environments, 007738; MICROSTREAM VitaLine H Set Infant/Neonatal CO2 Sampling Line and Airway Adapter for Humid Environments, 01080

Oridion Medical 1987 Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

TOTAL HIP PACK , Model No SMTH06O SMTH06P

American Contract Systems Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 2.6mm O.D. (7.8Fr) x 1.6mm I.D., REF 21-4155-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 26, 2025

smiths medical ProPort Plastic Venous Access System, PolyFlow Polyurethane Catheter, 1.9mm (5.8Fr) O.D. x 1.0mm I.D., 6Fr Introducer, REF 21-4153-24

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

Proxima Drape labeled as FACE LIFT. Sterile surgical drape.

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 26, 2025

VERICIS, Merge Cardio, Model/Catalog Number: Version 11.x, Software Version: 11.0.2, 11.0.3, 11.0.4, 11.1, 11.1.1; The VERICIS is an integrated cardiovascular information system classified as a picture archiving and communications system.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Stryker CinchLock Flex Knotless Anchor with Inserter and Suture, REF CAT02643, Sterile EO, Rx Only MR Safe CE 0197

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 19, 2025

Aortic Root Cannula: 1. DLP Aortic Root Cannula A. CANNULA 11012 AR FLOWGUARD 12GA, model no 11012 B. CANNULA 11014 AR FLOWGUARD 14GA, model no. 11014 2. MiAR Cannula: A. CANNULA 11012L AR FLOWGUARD LONG 12GA, model no 11012L B. CANNULA 11014L AR FLOWGUARD 14FR LONG, model no. 11014L 3. DLP Aortic Root Cannula with Vent Line A. CANNULA 21012 AR VENT FLOW 12GA, model no. 21012 B. CANNULA 21014 AR VENT FLOW 14GA, model no. 21014

Medtronic Perfusion Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: G5S-80C; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rh

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

CardiFocus Heartlight X3 Catheter- Intended in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is introduced percutaneously in the setting of an Electrophysiology or Catheterization Laboratory Model: 18-5000

CardioFocus, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH951R, Negus Tonsil Forceps HVY-CVD 190MM; (2) REF BH952R, Negus Tonsil Forceps X-HVY-CVD190MM; (3) REF BH957R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps SLT-CVD185MM; (4) REF BH959R, Schnidt Tonsil Forceps CVD 185MM; (5) REF BH961R, Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD 185MM; (6) REF BH963R, Schnidt Tonsil FCPSOPEN-RINGCVD185MM; and (7) REF BH965R, Wilson Tonsil Forceps 190MM.

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-01C, (2) G5A-02C, (3) G5A-05C, (4) G5A-08C, (5) G5A-10C, (6) G5A-13C, (7) G5A-15C, (8) G5A-22C, (9) G5A-41C, (10) G5A-85C, (11) G5A-90C (12) G5A-80-L; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models ava

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Mar 19, 2025

BD Alaris Systems Manager , REF 9601 Infusion Safety Management Software

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Spectral CT on Rails, Software Version Number 5.1.0, Model number: 728334;

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5S-01C, (2) G5S-02C, (3) G5S-10C, (4) G5S-11C; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the f

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Vista Brite Tip, Judkins Right 4, REF SM7504, JR3 VBT (Special) 110 cm 6F. Guiding catheter is intended for use for intravascular introduction of interventional/diagnostic devices into the coronary or peripheral vascular systems.

Cordis US Corp

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5S-00A-TSO, (2) G5S-01A, (3) G5S-02A, (4) G5S-05A, (5) G5S-08A, (6) G5S-10A, (7) G5S-11A, (8) G5S-80A-TSO, (9) G5S-80-L (10) G5S-90A; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automat

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-00A, (2) G5A-01A, (3) G5A-02A, (4) G5A-03A, (5) G5A-19A, (6) G5A-80A, (7) G5A-80A-TSO. Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillat

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-80A, (2) G5A-80A-TSO. Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model e

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: TruScan Body, REF CN38-SB Product Name: TruScan Body compatible with CONELOG 3.8 Model/Catalog Number: CN38-SB Software Version: N/A

TruAbutment Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BJ500R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps STR 210MM; (2) REF BJ501R, Phaneuf Hysterectomy Forceps ANG 205MM; (3) REF BJ511R, Holzbach Hyst Forceps CVD245MM; (4) REF BJ520R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 205MM; (5) REF BJ521R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 250MM; (6) REF BJ522R, Heaney Hyst Forceps Grooved 195MM; (7) REF BJ524R, Heaney-Rezek Fcpsstr Ser Lgth 210MM; (8) REF BJ527R, Wiener Hyst Forceps Grooves 240MM; (9) REF BJ530R, Heaney

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution Apex, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Mar 19, 2025

Portex Endotracheal Tube, Item Codes 100/105/025 100/105/030 100/105/035 100/111/020 100/111/025 100/111/030 100/111/035 100/111/035 100/126/025 100/126/030 100/126/035 100/127/025 100/127/030 100/127/035 100/141/025 100/141/030 100/141/035

Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH100R, Carrel Artery Forceps 85MM; (2) REF BH104R, Hartmann Mosquito FCSDEL STR 100MM; (3) REF BH105R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD100MM; (4) REF BH108R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL STR125MM; (5) REF BH109R, Micro-Halsted Forceps DEL CVM 125mm; (6) REF BH114R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELSTR1X2100MM; (7) REF BH115R, Hartmann Mosquito FCPSDELCVD1X2100MM; (8) REF BH118R, Micro-Halsted FCPS Del STR 1X2125MM; (9) REF BH119R, Micro-Halste

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Select, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: Da Vinci 5 Product Name: ASSY,DV5 CONSOLE,IS5000 Foot Tray Pedals Model/Catalog Number: 380730 Software Version: N/A . Refer to HHE for additional details. Component: N/A

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution CT, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612

Zimmer, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: (1) G5A-80C, (2) G5A-80C-TSO. Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model e

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution CT ES, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

COR Disposable Kit, 8 mm. Cartilage Transplant System.

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: Quantum Perfusion Centrifugal Blood Pump CP22 with Integrated Sensors Product Name: Pump, Blood, Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Non-Roller Type Model/Catalog Number: CP22V-VT Software Version: N/A

Spectrum Medical Inc

FDA Devices Critical Mar 19, 2025

BD Care Coordination Engine (CCE) Infusion Adapter, Safety Management Software

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Expert, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF FB458R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 215MM; (2) REF FB459R, Glover ATR.CLAMP CVD 245MM; (3) REF FB461R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 195MM; (4) REF FB462R, Glover ATR.CLAMP 210MM; (5) REF FB469R, Leland-Jones Peripheral CLMPSTR 195MM; (6) REF FB567R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 30DG30/165MM; (7) REF FB568R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 60DG 30/160MM; (8) REF FB569R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 90DG30/150MM; (9) REF FB729R, Cooley Pediatric Clamp 17MM 170MM; (10

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Plus, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

COR Disposable Kit, 8 mm w/ Perpendicularity. Cartilage Transplant System.

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Brand Name: ZOLL Product Name: Powerheart G5 AED Model/Catalog Number: G5S-80A; Software Version: NA Product Description: The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). There are two models available fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rh

ZOLL Medical Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Elite, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 19, 2025

Numerous models of nonsterile hemostatic forceps: (1) REF BH198R, Fuchsig Artery Forceps CVD.190MM; (2) REF BH304R, Pean Artery Forceps Straight 140MM; (3) REF BH813R, Artery Forceps Curved 250MM; (4) REF BJ016R, Diss.A.Ligat.Forceps S-Shaped CVD.210MM; (5) REF BJ020R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #0CVD195MM; (6) REF BJ021R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #1CVD205MM; (7) REF BJ022R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #2CVD220MM; (8) REF BJ023R, Overholt-Geiss Suture FCPS #3 CVD225MM; (9) REF BJ025R

Aesculap Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 12, 2025

human med Biofill Infiltration Cannula, diameter 2.5mm, 15cm, REF 2024-012, REF 1580107, sterile, single use.

HUMAN MED AG

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 12, 2025

MiniMed insulin pump, REF: 770G (MMT-1880, MMT-1881, MMT-1882, MMT-1890, MMT-1891, MMT-1892)

Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 12, 2025

AURORA Surgiscope System, Sterile, single use device that contains a Sheath, Obturator, and Imager. Manufacturer's Product Numbers (Catalog Number): (1) ASX15/60 and (2) ASX15/80

Integra LifeSciences Corp.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 12, 2025

ET Rigid Abutment (Mini) SIze: 4.5D 4.0G/H 4.0H - Intended for use with a dental implant to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures. Model/Catalog Number: ETRGA4544MP

Hiossen Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 12, 2025

Osstem Implant System - Abutment ET Multi Abutment Size: 4.8D 3.0G/H- Abutment is intended for use with a dental implant to provide suport for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures. Model/Catalog Number: ETMTA503RV1

Hiossen Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Mar 12, 2025

Medtronic Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, REF: PED3-021-350-16, PED3-021-250-14, PED3-021-350-20, PED3-021-250-20, PED3-021-300-16, PED3-021-300-20, PED3-021-275-12, PED3-021-275-16, PED3-021-325-12, PED3-021-325-14, PED3-021-325-16, PED3-021-325-20, PED3-021-250-12, PED3-021-300-14, PED3-021-250-16, PED3-021-300-12, PED3-021-275-14, PED3-021-350-14, PED3-021-350-25, PED3-021-350-12, PED3-021-250-10, PED3-021-275-20, PED3-021-350-18, PED3-021-325-18, PED3-021-275-18,

Micro Therapeutics, Inc.

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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.