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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LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model Nos LLLA21J LLLA21J-02
American Contract Systems Inc
LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model No. CALS41F, CALS41F-01, CALS41G
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
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.
TOTAL HIP PACK , Model No SMTH06O SMTH06P
American Contract Systems Inc
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.
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.
Proxima Drape labeled as FACE LIFT. Sterile surgical drape.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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.
Stryker CinchLock Flex Knotless Anchor with Inserter and Suture, REF CAT02643, Sterile EO, Rx Only MR Safe CE 0197
Stryker Corporation
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
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
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.
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
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
BD Alaris Systems Manager , REF 9601 Infusion Safety Management Software
CareFusion 303, Inc.
DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Number C11137
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Spectral CT on Rails, Software Version Number 5.1.0, Model number: 728334;
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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.
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
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Select, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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.
GE Healthcare Revolution CT, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Z1 Femoral Hip System, Product Number 611777612
Zimmer, Inc.
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
GE Healthcare Revolution CT ES, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
COR Disposable Kit, 8 mm. Cartilage Transplant System.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
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
BD Care Coordination Engine (CCE) Infusion Adapter, Safety Management Software
CareFusion 303, Inc.
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Expert, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Plus, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
COR Disposable Kit, 8 mm w/ Perpendicularity. Cartilage Transplant System.
DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
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
GE Healthcare Revolution Apex Elite, System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed
GE Medical Systems, LLC
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
human med Biofill Infiltration Cannula, diameter 2.5mm, 15cm, REF 2024-012, REF 1580107, sterile, single use.
HUMAN MED AG
MiniMed insulin pump, REF: 770G (MMT-1880, MMT-1881, MMT-1882, MMT-1890, MMT-1891, MMT-1892)
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.