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 · 2026-09-24
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.
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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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8MM,BLACK DIAMOND MICRO FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470033
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Brand Name: Alcon Product Name: Monarch¿ III D Delivery Cartridge Model/Catalog Number: 8065977763 Product Description: Monarch¿ III D delivery cartridge Lens Guide, Intraocular Component: N/A
Alcon Research LLC
GE Healthcare Brivo NM 615, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 5376204-15, 2) H2401MA, 3) H3100TA; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE TROUSSEAU DILATOR CS/25, Model Number 941-0191 (tracheal procedures)
Sklar Instruments
GE Healthcare Infinia I, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 5178728, 2) H3000WE, 3) H3000WM, 4) H3000YG; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT, H N FREE FLAP, Catalog Number: PEHFHNAMHJ; 2) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH1; 3) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH2; 4) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH3; 5) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH4; 6) KIT, H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH5; 7) KIT, H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMH6; 8) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHFHNAMHA; 9) KIT,H N FREE FLAP , Catalog Number: PWHF
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670 CZT, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) H3906AB; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
8MM,RESANO FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470181
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2236; 2) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2237M; 3) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC LG STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2238; for nasal procedures
Sklar Instruments
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE ALFONSO INFANT SPEC STRL CS/10, Model Number 96-3814; eyelid surgery
Sklar Instruments
GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670 DR, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 5376204-70-56-2; 2) H2401AW; 3) H3100AN; 4) H3100BT; 5) H3100PX; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
Change Healthcare Cardiology Hemo software
A L I Technologies Ltd
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE 8.5" C10, Model Number 96-4176; 2) ECONO STERILE YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE 11" CS10, Model Number 96-4177; 3) ECONO STERILE FRAZIER TUBE 6FR STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-5434; 4) ECONO STERILE FRAZIER TUBE 7FR STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-5435; 5) ECONO STERILE FRAZIER TUBE 8FR STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-5436; 6) ECONO STERILE FRAZIER TUBE 9FR STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-5437; 7) ECONO S
Sklar Instruments
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY, Catalog Number PB11FSC10 2 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH5 3 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH6 4 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH7 5 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH8 6 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCH9 7 ) KIT, FETAL SURGERY , Catalog Number PB11FSCHR
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEG NH SMO DEL 5.5STER25, Model Number 96-2352A; 2) ECONO STERILE HALSEY NH SERR 5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2353; 3) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH 5.5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2355A; 4) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH DEL 5.5 STER 25, Model Number 96-2356A; 5) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH SMO 5.5 STER 25, Model Number 96-2358A; 6) ECONO STERILE WEBSTER NH SERR JAW5.25" CS/25, Model Number 96-2417; 7)
Sklar Instruments
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) CRANIOTOMY PACK, Catalog Number: 2NE69CNK12; 2) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4, Catalog Number: CHIP99NC42; 3) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC43; 4) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC44; 5) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC45; 6) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC46; 7) CHI STD NEURO CRANI OPT 4 , Catalog Number: CHIP99NC4D; 8) KIT, ENDOSCOPIC TRANSPHENODIAL , Catalog Number: PE40OTJ
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Sheath, 20 Fr., 160 mm (REF: WA2PS20L), gastroenterology-urology endoscopic access overtube.
Trokamed GmbH
NOA Medical Industries Behavioral Health Hospital bed side rails, Product number 1055050GRY-BOX
NOA Medical Industries Inc
GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670 ES, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) H3100XF ; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
VALITUDE CRT-P, EL (Model Number U125) and EL MRI (Model Number U128)
Boston Scientific Corporation
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE KOGAN ENDOCERV SPEC STER CS/5, Model Number 96-4142A, gynecological procedures
Sklar Instruments
Portrait Core Services, a set of software services that enable the communication and interaction of the Portrait Mobile Monitoring Solution components and will integrate into existing healthcare facility infrastructure and clinical information systems, Model CSSXB
GE Medical Systems, LLC
VerifyNow P2Y12 Platelet Reactivity Test, REF: 85064
Accriva Diagnostics, Inc.
GE Healthcare Discovery NM/CT 670, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) 5376204-70-54-2, 2) H2401BC, 3) H2401CE, 4) H2401CG, 5) H3100AG, 6) H3100JW, 7) H3100NC; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR SH 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2201A; 2) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2203A; 3) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 3X4 5.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2207A; 4) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR SH 3X4 5.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2208A; 5) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR 3X4 SH 8" CS/10, Model Numbers: 96-2209A; 6) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR 3X4 BL 8" CS/10 , Model Number
Sklar Instruments
8MM,MEGA NEEDLE DRIVER,IS4000¿ REF 470194
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE PROBE W/EYE CS/50, Model Number 94-5923; 2) ECONO STERIL" PROBE W/EYE 5.5" STERL CS/25, Model Number 96-2361; orthopedic probe
Sklar Instruments
McKesson Cardiology Hemo software
A L I Technologies Ltd
OsteoSurge 100 Demineralized Bone Matrix Putty with Accell Bone Matrix, OsteoSurge 100 Demineralized Bone Matrix, 10cc, REF 56300100.
IsoTis OrthoBiologics, Inc.
Hillrom Temperature Management Controller, MP, Model # 2083516; used in conjunction with Warming Blankets and Mattresses.
Augustine Temperature Management, LLC
ECONO STERILE brand medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE FREER ELEV DE S/B 7.25" CS/25, Model Number 96-2483 (multiple purpose); 2) ECONO STERILE LOCKE ELEV #94 NARROW STER 25, Model Number 96-2484 (foot procedures)
Sklar Instruments
DRG:HYBRiD-XL Insulin. Model/Catalog Number: HYE-5361
DRG International, Inc.
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE LEMPERT BONE RONG 6.25" STER25, Model Number 96-4780A; orthopedic surgery
Sklar Instruments
8MM,CADIERE FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471049
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
8MM,PROGRASP FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470093
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470172
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
8MM,DEBAKEY FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470036
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
8MM,MARYLAND BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471172
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) ORTHO PLASTIC MICROVASCULAR PK , Catalog Number: PGVMFFBLY; 2) ORTHO PLASTIC MICROVASCULAR PK , Catalog Number: PGVMFFBLZ; 3) KIT,NEURO SPINE,ANDERSON , Catalog Number: PN23SPAM5; 4) KIT, MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: PN33MSOC3; 5) KIT, MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: PN33MSOCH; 6) KIT, MAJOR SPINE , Catalog Number: PN33MSOCI; 7) KIT,ORTHO LAMINECTOMY , Catalog Number: PN40LMBY6; 8) KIT,ORTHO LAMINECTOMY , Catalog Number: PN40LMBY7; 9) KIT,ORTHO LAMINECT
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Breathe Technologies, Inc., Life2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002AP
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE ARMY RETR (SET OF 2) STER CS25, Model Number 96-2243; 2) ECONO STERILE ARMY RETR (SET OF 2)STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2243M; 3) ECONO STERILE SENN RETR DE BL 6.25"STRLCS/25, Model Number 96-2267; 4) ECONO STERILE SENN RETR DE BL 6.25"STRLCS/25, Model Number 96-2267A; 5) ECONO STERILE SENN RETR DE SH 6.25"STRLCS/25, Model Number 96-2269A; 6) ECONO STERILE MINI HOHMANN 6MM 6.5" STERCS25, Model Number 96-2959; retractor
Sklar Instruments
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL SM BX/25, Model Number 96-2603; 2) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL MD BX/25, Model Number 96-2605; 3) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL LG BX/25, Model Number 96-2607; 4) ECONO STERILE PEDERSON SPEC STERILE" SM BX/25, Model Number 96-2613; 5)ECONO STERILE PEDERSON SPEC STRL MD BX/25, Model Number 96-2615; 6) ECONO STERILE PEDERSON SPEC STRL LG BX/50, Model Number 96-2616; 7) ECONO STERILE PEDERSON SPE
Sklar Instruments
Medtronic NanoCross Elite PTA catheter, REF numbers amd sizes: 1) AB14W050020090, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 90CM; 2) AB14W050020150, Size: 5MM X 20MM X 150CM; 3) AB14W050040090, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 90CM; 4) AB14W050040150, Size: 5MM X 40MM X 150CM; 5) AB14W050060150, Size: 5MM X 60MM X 150CM; 6) AB14W050080090, Size: 5MM X 80MM X 90CM; 7) AB14W050080150, Size: 5MM X 80MM X 150CM; 8) AB14W050100150, Size: 5MM X 100MM X 150CM; 9) AB14W050120150, Size: 5MM X 120MM X 1
ev3 Inc
Brand Name: VITROS Chemistry Products Product Name: VITROS Chemistry Products DGXN Slides Model/Catalog Number: 8343386 Software Version: Not Applicable Product Description: The VITROS DGXN Slide is a multilayered, analytical element coated on a polyester support. Digoxin is a widely prescribed cardiac glycoside indicated in the treatment of congestive heart failure and supraventricular arrhythmias. Digoxin measurements are used to monitor patient compliance and therapy, and to diagnose
QUIDEL ORTHO
Cook Medical Biodesign Otologic Butterfly Graft, REF ENT-OTO-BFLY-0.4-0.6, REF G60285, Sterile.
Cook Biotech, Inc.
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1) KIT,PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PGHDOT951; 2) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PGHDOT952; 3) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT910; 4) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT911; 5) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT912; 6) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT913; 7) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT914; 8) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT951; 9) KIT,ORP PLASTIC FLAP,Catalog Number PWHDOT952; 10)
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Cook Medical Biodesign Dural Graft, REF C-DUR-7X10, REF G31091, Sterile
Cook Biotech, Inc.
ACCOLADE DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L301), SL MRI (Model Number L311), EL (Model Number L321), and EL MRI (Model Number L331)
Boston Scientific Corporation
Medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2540; 2) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS CVD 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2541; 3) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 25, Model Number 96-2542; 4) ECONO STERILE STRABISMUS SCISS STR4.5"CS/25, Model Number 96-2542M; eye surgery
Sklar Instruments
BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main), REF: 323; and BD Pyxis MedStation ES (Med ES Main Tower), REF: 352
CareFusion 303, Inc.
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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.