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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 · 2026-09-24

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 2026-09-24. 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 2026-09-24.
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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

Newest first · Page 91 of 822

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV20110B; 2) KIT, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV20110D 3) KIT,CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV2CA103 4) KIT,CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV2CA10T 5) KIT,CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV2CA10U 6) KIT, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV2CA10X 7) KIT, CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY, Catalog Number:PVV2CA10Y 8) SLH AAA PACK, Catalog Number:SCV13AASLA 9) CALGARY MICROVAS

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2025

Vaporizer Sevoflurane, Quik-Fil. Model Number: 6682285. Device is a component of Flow-i C20, Flow-i C30, Flow-i C40, Flow-c, Flow-e. For use during anesthesia.

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Novation XLE Item Number / Product Description: 140-22-70 NV EHXL NTL LNR G00 22MM 140-28-50 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G0 28MM 140-28-51 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G1 28MM 140-28-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G228MM 140-32-51 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G132MM 140-32-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G232MM 140-32-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G332MM 140-32-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 32MM 140-32-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5 32MM 140-36-52 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G2 36MM 140-36-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G336MM 140-36-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 36MM 140-36-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF104; 2) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF105 3) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF106 4) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF107 5) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF108 6) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF109 7) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Catalog Number:PWV2MF10V 8) KIT,MAXILLOFACIAL,PRESBYTERIAN, Cata

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 19, 2025

Max Mobility/Permobil Smart Drive MX2+ SpeedControl Dial Ref: MX2-3DCK use in conjunction with the SmartDrive MX2+ Wheelchair Power Assist component.

Max Mobility LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

The MSOT Acuity Echo is a Class 4 medical laser device. The MSOT Acuity is a mobile assembly of electrically-powered components intended for imaging and analysis of soft-tissue and vasculature using combined optoacoustic (photoacoustic) and ultrasound (US) imaging.

Ithera Medical Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP11; 2) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP12 3) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP13 4) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP1E 5) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 2, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP22 6) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 2, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP23 7) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 2, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP24 8) CHI STD SPINE OPTION 2, Catalog Number:CHIP99SP2D 9) KIT,LUMBAR LAMINECTOMY, Catalog Number:P

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

(1) BD Pyxis MedStation ES, Catalog No. 323; (2) BD Pyxis Anesthesia Station (PAS), Catalog No. 327; (3) BD Pyxis MedStation ES Tower, Catalog No. 352; (4) BD Pyxis MedStation 4000 Console, Catalog No. 309; (5) BD Pyxis MedStation 4000, Catalog No. 303; (6) BD Pyxis Anesthesia System 4000, Catalog No. 338

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

stryker Precision Thin, Catalog Number REF 2296-003-108; Micro Oscillating and Sagittal Blades

Stryker Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC12; 2) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC13 3) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC14 4) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC15 5) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC16 6) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC17 7) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC18 8) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 1, Catalog Number:CHIP99NC1D 9) CHI STD NEURO CR

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

BD Pyxis MedStation Auxiliary 4000 REF: 306. Intended to securely store and dispense medications to a qualified and authorized healthcare provider.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT,NEURO LAMI,MD ANDERSON, Catalog Number:PN76LMM14; 2) KIT,NEURO LAMI,MD ANDERSON, Catalog Number:PN76LMMD9; 3) KIT,NEURO LAMI,MD ANDERSON, Catalog Number:PN76LMMDX;

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) ACDF PACK, Catalog Number: SNEHBACSCA; 2) ACDF PACK, Catalog Number: SNEHBACSCB

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main) REF: 323. Intended to securely store and dispense medications to a qualified and authorized healthcare provider.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) OPHTHALMOLOGY ENDO DCR XTRS PK, Catalog Number:SEY30EYRVA; 2) OPHTHALMOLOGY ENDO DCR XTRS PK, Catalog Number:SEY30EYRVB 3) OPHTHALMOLOGY ENDO DCR XTRS PK, Catalog Number:SEY30EYRVC 4) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Catalog Number:SEY35OP961 5) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Catalog Number:SEY35OP962 6) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Catalog Number:SEY35OP96A 7) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Catalog Number:SEY35OP96B 8) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, Catalog Number:SEY35OP96C 9) OCULAR PLASTIC PACK, C

Cardinal Health 200, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Brand Name: Sertera Biopsy Device Product Name: Sertera Biopsy Device Model/Catalog Number: Sertera-14 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Instrument, Biopsy Component: N/A

Hologic, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

Alteon XLE Item Number / Product Description: 140-22-70 NV EHXL NTL LNR G00 22MM 140-28-50 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G0 28MM 140-28-51 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G1 28MM 140-28-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G228MM 140-32-51 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G132MM 140-32-52 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G232MM 140-32-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G332MM 140-32-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 32MM 140-32-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5 32MM 140-36-52 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G2 36MM 140-36-53 NV EHXL NTRL LNR G336MM 140-36-54 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G4 36MM 140-36-55 NV EHXLNTRL LNR G5

Exactech, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 19, 2025

BD Pyxis MedStation Auxiliary ES REF: 324. Intended to securely store and dispense medications to a qualified and authorized healthcare provider.

CareFusion 303, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

UNiD" Adaptive Spine Intelligence UNiD Spine Analyzer Product Number SW3002 UDI-DI code 03613720286929 Two cloud-based software applications within UNiD Adaptive Spine Intelligence (ASI): the UNiD HUB and the UNiD Spine Analyzer. The UNiD HUB cloud-based software is a healthcare application to receive, transfer, display, store data needed for planning a spine surgery or for post-operative follow-up (patient information, X-ray image and recommendations for planning). The UNiD Spine Anal

Medicrea International

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Azurion 3 M12 System Code: (1) 722063 (2) 722221

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

SenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

LivaNova USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Integra Miltex Cryosolutions Cartridges 4 Pack (23.5g N2O each), Model: C-CA-23, Item: 33517;

New Medical Technologies Gmbh

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

PROLENE Polypropylene Suture, REF: EH7585H, 8706H, 8833H, 8963H, 8935H PROLENE Suture is indicated for use in general soft tissue approximation and/or ligation, including use in cardiovascular, ophthalmic, and neurosurgical procedures.

Ethicon, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX400. Model Number: 866060

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Optima XR646 HD. X-Ray imaging system.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX450. Model Number: 866062

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

SenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

LivaNova USA, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX550. Model Number: 866066

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Definium 656HD & Discovery XR656HD (GTINs: 00840682138598, 00195278840226, 00840682136709). X-Ray imaging system.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

The Rapid fFN Specimen Collection Tube (PN: 71550-001) is a component of the Rapid fFN Specimen Collection kit (PN: 71738-001). The Collection Tube (PN: 71550-001) is manufactured by a third-party supplier, MML Diagnostics Packaging, and includes the transport tube, cap, and extraction buffer. Tubes are packaged into PN: 71738-00 at Hologic prior to kit release.

Hologic, Inc.

FDA Devices Critical Feb 12, 2025

regard Item Number: 830106006, LD01114F - Newborn Kit containing the component Neo-Tee Resuscitator. Convenience kit to be used in Labor and Delivery.

ROi CPS LLC

FDA Devices Critical Feb 12, 2025

Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), LVP Software LVP-SW-0005. Indicated for use in a hospital and in outpatient care environments for the controlled administration of fluids through clinically accepted routes of administration.

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Lev5, REF CT1587B, 50 Susceptibility discs Levofloxacin 5 ug, IVD, CE 2797

Oxoid Limited

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX500. Model Number: 866064

Philips North America Llc

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Azurion 7 B12 System Code: (1) 722067 (2) 722225 (3) 722235

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Allura CV20 System Code: 722031

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Suture, REF: 6664H, X425H, X872H, EH7491H. Not sold in US

Ethicon, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Azurion 7 B20 System Code: (1) 722068 (2) 722226 (3) 722236

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXper FD20 System Code: (1) 722006 (2) 722012 (3) 722028

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Discovery XR656 HD. X-Ray imaging system.

GE Medical Systems, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Brasseler ESR Rotary/Reciprocating Endodontic File Device SKU AP120213PK AP120253PK AP120313PK AP125213PK AP125253PK AP125313PK AP135213PK AP135253PK AP135313PK AP145213PK AP145253PK AP145313PK AP1GP213PK AP1GP253PK AP1GP313PK O.U.S. Products: EdgeFile X7 REF: SX70421MM SX70425MM SX70429MM SX70621MM SX70625MM SX70629MM SX7170421RF SX7170425RF SX7170429RF SX7170621RF SX7170625RF SX7170629RF SX7200421RF SX7200425RF SX7200429RF SX7200621RF SX7200625RF SX720062

US Endodontics, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXperFD20/10 System Code: (1) 722029

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXper FD20 Biplane System Code: (1) 722008 (2) 722013

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Beckman Coulter DxI 9000 Access Immunoassay Analyzer, catalog number C11137; in-vitro diagnostic instrument

Beckman Coulter, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Azurion 7 M20 System code: (1) 722224 (2) 722079 (3) 722234 (4) 722282 System Code: (1) 722078 (2) 722223 (3) 722233

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXper FD20 OR Table System Code: (1) 722023 (2) 722035

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXperFD20/15 System Code: (1) 722058

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Access PCT Reagent Pack, Catalog Number C53987, when used on Access 2 and UniCel Dxl Immunoassay Systems

Beckman Coulter Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

Azurion 5 M12 System Code: (1) 722227 (2) 722231

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 12, 2025

AlluraXper FD10/10 System Code: (1) 722005 (2) 722011 (3) 722027

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.

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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.