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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FESS-MB PACK-LF Convenience kit, SKU DYNJ0888159I. Convenience kits used for various procedures..
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
20/30 INDEFLATOR, REF: 1000184, for use during cardiovascular procedures in conjunction with interventional devices such as balloon dilatation catheters to create and monitor pressure in the balloon.
Abbott Vascular Inc
epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413506 (CA); Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood in the laboratory or at the point of care.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
O&M Halyard Procedure Mask with SO SOFT* Earloops, Yellow-Disposable surgical mask Product Code: 47117
O&M HALYARD, INC.
20/30 Priority Pack Kit/.115 RHV, REF: 1000186-115, used for cardiovascular procedures.
Abbott Vascular Inc
TEMA Elbow - Axle Small REF 1590.15.010 TEMA Elbow - Axle Large REF 1590.15.020 TEMA Elbow System is a cemented total elbow prosthesis.
Limacorporate S.p.A
Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) MVFF/FIBU #54-RF , SKU DYNJ21927R; 2) DIEP FLAP, SKU DYNJ910120A
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) SINUS CDS-1, SKU CDS982901F; 2) NASAL PACK, SKU DYNJ17493G; 3) FESS PACK-POB, SKU DYNJ33520A; 4) SINUS PACK, SKU DYNJ44845G; 5) SINUS PACK, SKU DYNJ48330B; 6) ENT PACK, SKU DYNJ50572; 7) ENT PACK, SKU DYNJ53573A; 8) ENT HUTCH, SKU DYNJ58856A; 9) PACK NASAL, SKU DYNJ60111A; 10) PACK NASAL, SKU DYNJ60111B; 11) ENT CUSTOM PACK, SKU DYNJ63052C; 12) ENT PACK, SKU DYNJ64256D; 13) FESS/SEPTOPLASTY PACK, SKU DYNJ64509B; 14) SINUS ENDOSCOP
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
MISHA Knee System Implant Small, Left, REF: 2-1001. MISHA Knee System Implant Small, Right, REF: 2-1002.
Moximed, Inc.
Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) LAMINECTOMY CDS-LF, SKU CDS780045N; 2) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, SKU CDS780119U; 3) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, SKU CDS780119V; 4) CRANIOTOMY CDS, SKU CDS981753K; 5) LAMINECTOMY CDS-LF, SKU CDS981923X; 6) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719Q; 7) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719R; 8) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719S; 9) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719T; 10) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719U; 11) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS982719V; 12) CRANIOTOMY, SKU CDS98271
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Monitoring Service Application (MSA). Software to process, analyze, display, and report cardiac events in ECG data received from compatible devices.
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
RUMMELL, Medline Item No. ST006ST
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
LINK MP Reconstruction System Neck Segment (with suture holes, standard, uncemented, L= 35 mm, CCD 126¿, Offset= 31 mm, Ti6Al4V, PoroLink, Taper 12/14. Item Number: 99-0984/32 Intended for revision hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by deficiencies of the femoral head, neck, or portions of the proximal femur.
Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (Mfg Site)
FACSLyric 2L4C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662875, UDI 00382906628756 BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer is intended for in vitro diagnostic for the following: " Immunophenotyping using up to six fluorescence detection channels and two light scatter channels using a blue (488-nm) and a red (640-nm) laser. " It is intended for use with in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays and software that are indicated for use with the instrument.
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
STERILE STRT KELLY HEMOSTAT (SK8039S), Medline Item No. 66695
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
O&M Halyard SOFT TOUCH II Surgical Mask, Blue-Disposable surgical mask Product Code: 47500
O&M HALYARD, INC.
FACSLyric 3L12C Instrument RUO, Catalog Number 663518, UDI 00382906635181
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413517(MX) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood in the laboratory or at the point of care.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FACSLyric 3L10C Instrument US-IVD, Catalog Number 662878, UDI 00382906628787 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm laser as part of fou
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
MAJOR NEURO PACK-LF Convenience kit, SKU DYNJ0578916X. Convenience kits used for various procedures.
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
ST IUD REMOVAL HOOK 10" (504090), Medline Item No. I68785
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Medline brand, medical procedure convenience kits, labeled as: 1) NEURO CRANIOTOMY CDS #36-RF, SKU CDS780119T; 2) NEURO KIT, SKU CDS981327Q; 3) NEURO POSTERIOR SPINE PACK-LF, SKU DYNJ0311501I; 4) ACOUSTIC NEUROMA PACK-LF, SKU DYNJ37741D; 5) SCRIPPS SW NEURO PACK-LF, SKU DYNJ39836C; 6) SCRIPPS SW NEURO PACK-LF, SKU DYNJ39836D; 7) NEURO BUNDLE-LF, SKU DYNJ40095A; 8) NEURO BUNDLE-LF, SKU DYNJ40095B; 9) NEURO BUNDLE-LF, SKU DYNJ40095C; 10) NEURO BUNDLE-LF, SKU DYNJ40095D; 11) NEU
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
BYTE Aligner System REF PRS-0063 BYTE All-Day Aligner System BYTE AT-Night Aligner System A custom-made orthodontic appliance, typically supplied in series intended to be worn in succession and self-changed every few weeks, designed to influence the shape and/or function of the stomatognathic system to correct malocclusions.
Straight Smile, LLC
FACSLyric 3L8C Instrument US-IVD, Catalog Number 662877, UDI 00382906628770 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm laser as part of four
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413497 (EU); Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood in the laboratory or at the point of care.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
epoc NXS Host; Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11413583(CN, KR) ; Software Version Number: 4.14.9. Intended for use by trained medical professionals as an in vitro diagnostic device for the quantitative testing of samples of heparinized or un-anticoagulated arterial, venous or capillary whole blood in the laboratory or at the point of care.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Brand Name: Daytona Small Stature Product Name: Ti Locking Cap 4.5mm, Small Stature, T25 Model/Catalog Number: 79-0001 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Locking Cap Component: No
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
Device Description: FACSLyric 2L6C Instrument US, Catalog Number 662876, UDI 00382906628763 The K170974 clearance document describes the device as follows: The BD FACSLyric" flow cytometer (3-1, 4-2, 4-2-2, and 4-3-3 optical configurations) systems consist of a flow cytometer, sheath tank, waste tank, and a computer workstation. System options include an automated FACS Universal Loader and a barcode reader. The BD FACSLyric Flow Cytometer includes the 488 nm laser and 640 nm lase
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Bio Sciences
StatStrip Glucose Ketone Hospital Meter System. Model/Catalog Number: 63683. Prescription use blood glucose ketone meter for near-patient testing
Nova Biomedical Corporation
Eclipse PRO REF 98700 The Spacelabs model 98700 is a portable non-invasive Holter recorder intended to record the patient s ambulatory electrocardiogram.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
Brand Name: K-Systems Product Name: G85 Mini Incubator Model/Catalog Number: K22074 Software Version: N/A Product Description: An electrically-powered device intended to provide suitable warming and/or incubation conditions for reproductive biological materials (e.g., gametes and embryos), at closely regulated and monitored temperatures, during assisted reproduction examination and processing procedures. It may support a more comprehensive growth environment [e.g., temperature, carbon dioxid
CooperSurgical, Inc.
OEC 3D REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile. The OEC 3D is a mobile fluoroscopic C-Arm imaging system used to assist trained surgeons and other qualified physicians. The system is used to provide fluoroscopic Xray images and volumetric reconstructions during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures.
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
EVOLUTION MP FEMORAL COMPONENT CS/CR POROUS SIZE 5 RIGHT PRIMARY, REF: EFSRP5PR; EVOLUTION MP FEMORAL COMPONENT CS/CR NON-POROUS SIZE 6 LEFT PRIMARY, REF: EFSRN6PL Knee prosthesis component
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
HUDSON RCI mBrace, ET Tube Holder with 4 Point Head Strap, REF DYNJMBRC4; tracheal tube fixation device
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Brand Name: Atlan Product Name: Atlan A300XL Model/Catalog Number: 8621400 The Atlan is an anesthesia workstation intended for use in anesthetizing adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Draeger Medical, Inc.
OEC Elite REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile. The OEC Elite mobile C-arm is intended to provide fluoroscopic and digital spot images of the patient anatomy, interventional tools/devices, and contrast agents during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures.
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Brand Name: K-Systems Product Name: T47 Warming Plate Model/Catalog Number: K23054 Software Version: N/A Product Description: An electrically-powered device intended to provide suitable warming and/or incubation conditions for reproductive biological materials (e.g., gametes and embryos), at closely regulated and monitored temperatures, during assisted reproduction examination and processing procedures. It may support a more comprehensive growth environment [e.g., temperature, carbon dioxide
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Philips Smart-Hopping 2.0 AP 1.4 GHz. Model Number: 867216
Philips North America Llc
Exacta External Drainage and Monitoring System: 27581 KIT 27581 EXACTA W/EDM VCATH 35CM 27636 EDM 27636 EXACTA W/BRAIDED CORD LOCK 27666 EDM 27666 EXCTA W GLUE STPCK GR PT LN 27732 EDM 27732 EXACTA W/NDL-LS INJ. ST W/CAP 27785 EDMS 27785 EXACTA 50ML BC NDLESS INJ 27795 EDMS 27795 EXACTA 100ML CATH 27861 EDMS 27861 EXACTA 50ML ANTIRFLUX GRNPL 46700 SYSTEM 46700 EXACTA DISP. DRAINAGE 46705 SYSTEM 46705 EXACTA DRAINAGE 100ML The Exacta external drainage and monitoring system (EDMS) is a
Medtronic Neurosurgery
mint Lesion, Software Versions: 3.9.0 through 3.9.5.
Mint Medical GmbH
HUDSON RCI mBrace, ET Tube Holder with Bite Block and 4 Point Head Strap, REF DYNJMBRC4B; tracheal tube fixation device
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Optikon Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: OPT14-5011. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC
Duravent Silicone Ventilation Tube. Model Number: 240075.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
HUDSON RCI mBrace, ET Tube Holder with Bite Block and 2 Point Head Strap, REF DYNJMBRC2B; tracheal tube fixation device
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
OEC 9900 REF Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Mobile. The OEC 9900 Elite mobile fluoroscopy system is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film images of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedures. Examples of clinical application may include cholangiography, endoscopy, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, cardiac, critical care and emergency room procedures.
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
mint Lesion, Software Versions: 3.10.0 and 3.10.1.
Mint Medical GmbH
Walcott Bipolar Pencil 25 Gauge Straight. Model/Catalog Number: RX14-5011. Product Description: The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC
Augustine Surgical Inc. HOT DOG PATIENT WARMING, Temperature Management Controller, Multiport, Models: 1) Model # WC77, 2) Model # WC77D (Demo), 3) Model # WC77R (Refurbished); used in conjunction with Warming Blankets and Mattresses.
Augustine Temperature Management, LLC
Kirwan Surgical Products LLC Disposable 25-gauge bipolar pencil, straight, Long. Model/Catalog Number: 14-5011L The Disposable Microsurgical Bipolar Pencil are designed for use in eye surgery, and other soft tissue procedures. For instance, the pencils are designed for cauterization of the retinal area during surgical procedures. The current line of pencils all have the same molded handle. The pencils' tip outer diameter is 25 gauge.
Kirwan Surgical Products, LLC
Eclipse Mini REF 98900 The Eclipse MINI Model 98900 is a portable non-invasive continuous ambulatory ECG patch recorder intended to record the patient s electrocardiogram.
Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.
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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.