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,DUAL BLADE RETRACTOR,IS4000¿ REF 470249
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Esteem Synergy Stomahesive Skin Barrier, part of Esteem synergy, which is a two-piece ostomy system consisting of an adhesive skin barrier and an adhesive pouch: ESTEEM SYN FLX WHT16/35MM PRECUT(1X10), REF: 405473; ESTEEM SYN FLX WHT35/35MM PRECUT(1X10), REF: 405479
ConvaTec, Inc
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 0 ) DESCRIPTION Catalog Number: CATALOG #; 1 ) KIT, NASAL , Catalog Number: PE23NSMEA; 2 ) KIT, NASAL , Catalog Number: PE23NSMEC; 3 ) KIT,SEPTOPLASTY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PE23SENLA; 4 ) KIT,SEPTOPLASTY NEW HAN , Catalog Number: PE23SENLC; 5 ) KIT, EAR , Catalog Number: PE30EAGT6; 6 ) KIT, EAR , Catalog Number: PE30EAGT7; 7 ) KIT, EAR , Catalog Number: PE30EAGT8; 8 ) KIT, EAR , Catalog Number: PE30EAGT9; 9 ) KIT, EAR
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
8MM,CADIERE FORCEPS,IS4000 ¿ REF 470049
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
8MM,TENACULUM FORCEPS,IS4000¿ REF 470207
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
LithoCrushV Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V. Model Number: BML-V442QR-30. Single Use Mechanical Lithotriptor V used with Olympus endoscope for crushing calculi inside the bile duct.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
8MM,MEGA SUTURECUT ND,IS4000¿ REF 470309
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE CEMENT SPATULA #24 STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2245M, mixing utensil, dental
Sklar Instruments
ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE IUD EXTRACTOR DBL HK 10.5"CS25, Model Number 96-4146A
Sklar Instruments
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
Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
Karl Storz Endoscopy
8MM,LONG BIPOLAR GRASPER,IS4000 REF 471400
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
muRata Vios Monitoring System Model 2050; bedside cardiac monitor, including cardiotachometer and alarm rate
Murata Vios, Inc.
GE Healthcare Varicam Millennium VG Discovery VH, Model/Catalog Numbers: 1) ASM000085; 2) ASM001092; 3) SYS000001; System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS ISRAEL, FUNCTIONAL IMAGING
8MM,FENESTRATED BIPOLAR FORCEPS,IS4000 REF 471205
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Idylla INSTRUMENT, IVD, REF P0010. Intended for the detection of nucleic acid targets in various types of human samples, using disposable Test-specific ldylla Cartridges.
Biocartis Nv
Cardinal Health Presource Kits: 1 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHH1:; 2 ) TRIPLE ENDO PACK, Catalog Number: SBAOCTEHHA:; 3 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERM5:; 4 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERMO:; 5 ) RIVERSIDE SINUS ENDOSCOPY PK, Catalog Number: SEN15SERMP:;
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
Welch Allyn, Inc., Life2000 Ventilation System, REF BT-20-0002A
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Tec 820 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizer, Reference Number 1177-9820-ISO
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Tec 850 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizer, Reference Number 1177-9850-SEV
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Access Intact PTH assay, a paramagnetic particle, chemiluminescent immunoassay for the quantitative determination of intact parathyroid hormone (parathyrin, PTH) levels in human serum and plasma using the Access Immunoassay Systems, Catalog Number A16972
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
GE Healthcare Optima XR220amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-12; 2) 5555000-5; 3) 5555000-6; 4) A0659PB; 5) to be provided
GE Medical Systems, LLC
GE Healthcare Optima XR200amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-3; 2) 5555000-4: 3) A0659MB
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Ivenix Infusion System (IIS), Large Volume Pump, Model Number: LVP-0004
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Aerin Medical VivAer Stylus, REF CAT1785 (individual stylus), and REF CAT500 (5-pack), sterile.
Aerin Medical, Inc.
The FastPack IP Sex Hormone Binding Globulin Immunoassay, Part #25000081, is for the quantitative measurement of SHBG in human serum and plasma. For in vitro diagnostic Use and contains 30 FastPacks.
Qualigen Inc
Xhibit Telemetry Receiver, Model 96280, with Service Manual. Intended to provide monitoring system with patient data.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.
Brand Name: 3B Medical, Inc. Product Name: Ultrasoft Oxygen Cannula, 12 Foot Model / Catalog Number: O2U2012 Lot Number: 20170403 Product Description: Nasal Cannulas for use with Oxygen Concentrators
3B Medical, Inc.
EnVisio Patient Pad Transition Cushion, Model/Catalog Number: ENVISIO-SYS Product Description: The EnVisio Patient Pad Transition Cushion is a component of the EnVisio Navigation System which is a medical device that detects the presence of the SmartClip Soft Tissue Marker(s) and provides real-time three-dimensional navigation during surgery.
Elucent Medical Inc
Citric Complete - Dry Citric Acid Concentrate Model Number: DCA+225-25
Nipro Renal Soultions USA, Corporation
VACUETTE SAFELINK, REF: 450210
Greiner Bio-One GmbH
GE Healthcare Optima XR240amx, Mobile Digital Radiographic System, Model Numbers: 1) 5555000-27; 2) 5555000-31; 3) 5555000-33; 4) 5555000-41; 5) 5555000-47; 6) A0700DL; 7) A1700DA; 8) To be provided.
GE Medical Systems, LLC
JMC5A Ni/TruAire-5 Oxygen Concentrator, Model: O2C5L
JIANGSU JUMAO X-CARE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
Xhibit Telemetry Receiver with Software, Model 96280. Intended to provide monitoring system with patient data.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.
Tec 6 Plus Anesthesia Vaporizer, Reference Numbers 1107-9601-000, 1107-9602-000, 1107-9603-000, 1107-9604-000, 1107-9610-000, 1107-9612-000, 1107-9616-000, 1107-9617-000, 2066835-001, 2069767-001, 2078800-001, 2091008-001, 2091009-001, M1098876, M1145610, M1220023, M1220854, M1221495, and M1233992
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Tec 850 ISO Anesthesia Vaporizer, Reference Number 1177-9850-ISO
GE Medical Systems, LLC
100V NEPTUNE 3 ROVER JAPANESE (0703-003-000) 120V NEPTUNE S ROVER (0711-001-000) 230V NEPTUNE 3 ROVER ENGLISH (0703-002-000ENG) 230V NEPTUNE 3 ROVER SPANISH (0703-002-000ES)
Stryker Corporation
VasoView HemoPro 2 Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System. Model Numbers: VH-4000. Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting.
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
Tec 820 SEV Anesthesia Vaporizer, Reference Number 1177-9820-SEV
GE Medical Systems, LLC
Vasoview Hemopro 2 (w/Vasoshield) Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System. Model Numbers: VH-4001. Indicated for use in minimally invasive surgery allowing access for vessel harvesting.
Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
AMT Mini Enteral Extension Set, 12" Right Angle Feeding Set with Y-Port. Model/Catalog Number: E6-1222
Applied Medical Technology Inc
Dialyzer Optiflux 160NRe
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Smaxel Fractional CO2 Laser, a Class IV medical laser system.
IDS LTD
Dapsone Gel 7.5%, 90 g, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cranford, NJ 07016, NDC 72578-094-03. packaged in an Airless pump pack
VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Dapsone Gel 7.5%, 60 g, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahemedabad, India, Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc., Cranford, NJ 07016, NDC 72578-094-02. packaged in an Airless pump pack
VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Medline custom medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) OPEN HEART CDS-LF, REFCDS840451M; 2) NEURO PACK, REFDYNJ41516M; 3) RFD- AAA PACK, REFDYNJ54242B; 4) OPEN HEART A&B, REFDYNJ901203C; 5) OPEN HEART A&B, REFDYNJ901203D; 6) ACDF-LF, REFDYNJ906681B; 7) ACDF-LF, REFDYNJ906681C.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline custom medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ENSEMBLE RACHIS-LF, REF DYNJ47568B; 2) UROLOGY ROBOTIC, REF DYNJ55555D; 3) KIT,SPINE LH, REF DYNJ906448A.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline custom medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) CERVICAL PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0867145G; 2) CERVICAL SPINE PACK HUM-LF, REF DYNJ35184F; 3) ANTERIOR CERVICAL-CORPECTOMY, REF DYNJ904827.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline custom medical procedure kits labeled as: DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION PACK-LF
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
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.