2012 Recalls
4,173 federal recalls indexed for 2012 · Page 69 of 84
2012 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 4,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2012. That represents about 4.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 11.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 84 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2012.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 6 critical, 44 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 23 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (48), CPSC (2), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.
Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2012 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Button Switchpens, w/Extendable Needle Electrode 2 mm Exposure Single Use Electrosurgical./Extendable Pencils, 510(k) #K936304, Model Number: 75820. The device is packaged in a sterile Tyvek peel pouch within a cardboard box which contains 24 pouches per box. Pens/Pencils and Handles -- Olsen Medical Pens/Pencils and handles are designed to hold active electrodes Single Use device intended for coagulating and cutting tissue during surgical procedures.
PSC Industries Inc
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
Alere Triage Profiler SOB Panel PN 97300 Used for the determination of creatine kinase MB, myoglobin, troponin I, B-type natriuretic peptide, and cross-linked fibrin degradation products containing D-dimer in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood and plasma specimens.
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Chorus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5060-21US, KKB5062-21US and KKB5080-21US. The Chorus is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sitting position to another, and to elevate a patient for toileting, repositioning, changing of incontinence pads or wound dressings, standing practice etc. it is not intended for long periods of suspension or transportatio
Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
The Axcess Cranial Screw (sometimes referred to as the Axcess Cranial Pin) is a self-tapping, self-drilling screw and is an accessory used in conjunction with the Axcess Cranial Tri-Pin Kit. The Axcess Bone (Cranial) Pin is intended to be used when rigid fixation of a tracking device to bone is required.
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Irrigating Bayonet Forceps 8.25" (209.6 mm) 1.5 mm Tips, Electrosurgical Irrigating Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-0431, 510 (k) #K072937. Each unit of this sterile surgical device is packaged in a Tyvek peel pouch in boxes which contain five (5)Tyvek peel pouches per box. Bayonet Bipolar Irrigating Forceps are intended for use in electro-surgery for coagulation and irrigation of tissue.
PSC Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Button Switchpens, w/Extendable Needle Electrode 10 mm Exposure, Single Use device, Electrosurgical./Extendable Pencils, 510(k)#K936304, Model Number: 75800. The device is packaged in a sterile Tyvek peel pouch within a cardboard box. The cartons contain 25 pouches per box. Pens/Pencils and Handles -- Olsen Medical Pens/Pencils and handles are designed to hold active electrodes Single Use device intended for coagulating and cutting tissue during surgical procedures.
PSC Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788); The product is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base 220/240V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
Triage D-dimer PN 98100 Used as an aid in the assessment and evaluation of patients suspected of having disseminated intravascular coagulation or thromboembolic events including pulmonary embolism.
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
i-STAT1 Abaxis Analyzer; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2, and the i-Stat 200 analyzer as port of the i-Stat System, are intended for use in the in vitro quantitization of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood 510 K940918 Model 300. The i-Stat Model 300 Portable Clinical Analyzer is intended to be used by trained medical professional for use with i-Stat test cartridges and MediSense
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
Alere Triage Cardiac Panel PN 97000HS Used for the quantitative determination of creatine kinase MD (CK--MB), myoglobin and troponin I in EDTA anticoagulated whole blood or plasma specimens.
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Pathfinder NXT Fixed Percutaneous Rod Holder, Part numbers 3573-1 (angle handle) , Stainless Steel / Silicone Rubber, Rx only, non sterile. Product Usage: The rod is held by the instrument for inserting and guiding into the screw heads via percutaneous delivery during minimally invasive surgery to fuse the spine. Per the surgical technique (Ll554 Pathfinder NXT Surgical Technique);
Zimmer, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Bayonet Forceps 8.5" (215.9mm) Serrated 1.0 mm Tips Electrosurgical/Monopolar Forceps/Reusable, Model #41604, 510 (k) #K885199. The surgical device is package in non-sterile small plastic tubes. Monopolar Reusable Forceps - are intended for use in cutting and coagulating tissue during surgical procedures.
PSC Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
i-STAT1 Abaxis Analyzer; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Smiths Medical HOTLINE 3 Blood and Fluid Warmer, Reorder Numbers: HL-390 Product Usage: The Micro-switch is used on the HOTLINE¿ 3 Blood and Fluid Warmer. This product, for use in conjunction with HOTLINE¿ 3 L-370 Fluid Warming Set are intended for the delivery of warmed blood and intravenous fluids at normothermic temperatures. These products are intended for use by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical environments
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
FLOW-I Anesthesia System The system is intended for use in administrating anesthesia while controlling the entire ventilation for patients with no ability to breathe, as well as in supporting patients with a limited ability to breathe.
Maquet Cardiovascular Us Sales, Llc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Monaco Product Usage: Planning of radiation therapy
Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Stryker Orthopaedics, Definition PM Femoral Hip Stem Catalog Numbers 6265-3-099 through 6265-3-107. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. A subsidiary of Stryker Corp. Stryker France, ZAC Satorlas Green Pusignan, Av De Satolas Green 69881 Meyzeiu, Cedex France. Made in Ireland. The Definition PM femoral hip stem is a forged, collared, straight stem with an integral premantle (PM) design. The Poly Methyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and Barium Sulphate (BaSO4) premantle is
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base 220/240V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
enFlow IV Fluid Warmer (510k name: EFLOW IV FLUID WARMER, MODEL 100, EFLOW DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE, MODEL 200 AND EFLOW AC POWER SUPPLY, MODEL 120). The Enginivity enFlow TM IV Fluid Warmer is intended for warming blood, blood products and intravenous solutions prior to administration. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in hospital, clinical and field environments to help prevent hypothermia.
Vital Signs Devices, a GE Healthcare Company
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Bayonet Forceps 7.-1/8 (181.0mm) 0.75mm Insulated Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-1360I, 510 (k) #K884656. The surgical device is package one (s) per plastic Tyvek peel pouch, 10 plastic Tyvek peel pouches per box. Bipolar Forceps and Cords - Olsen Medical Bipolar Forceps and Cords are intended for use in coagulating tissue during surgical procedures.
PSC Industries Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 100/120V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment. The electronic gas blender provides control and monitoring of the gas flow rate and oxygen content of the gas input to
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Military Kit Portable Clinical Analyzer ; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2, and the i-Stat 200 analyzer as port of the i-Stat System, are intended for use in the in vitro quantitization of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood 510 K940918 Model 300. The i-Stat Model 300 Portable Clinical Analyzer is intended to be used by trained medical professional for use with i-Stat test cartrid
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Stryker brand Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray (sterilization tray); Model/Part Number: 233-032-116; Product is manufactured and distributed by Stryker Endoscopy, San Jose, CA The Arthroscope and Hardware Set Tray is used to hold and protect surgical devices during the sterilization process. Specifically this tray is used for arthroscopes and arthroscopic hardware devices. The tray consists of an interlocking tray and lid which are perforated to allow for the passage of sterilizing agent f
Stryker Endoscopy
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Drager PT 4000 Phototherapy System
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
i-Stat Portable Clinical Analyzer; Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2, and the i-Stat 200 analyzer as port of the i-Stat System, are intended for use in the in vitro quantitization of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood 510 K940918 Model 300. The i-Stat Model 300 Portable Clinical Analyzer is intended to be used by trained medical professional for use with i-Stat test cartridges and
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Intellispace Portal software Product Usage: Intellispace Portal is a multimodality thin-client applications server that delivers full diagnostic viewing and clinical applications to the enterprise. Intellispace Portal is a medical software system that allows multiple users to remotely access the system from compatible computers on a network.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 System 1 Base, 220/240 V. The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment. The electronic gas blender provides control and monitoring of the gas flow rate and oxygen content of the gas input t
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
InstaTrak with Multiple Dataset Navigation, 892.2050 System, Image Processing System, Model Number IT3500 Plus. Product Usage: Usage: The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgical technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
FDA Devices Critical Jul 18, 2012
Alere Triage BNP PN 98000XR Intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of congestive heart failure (also referred to as heart failure).
Alere San Diego, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
superDimension Systems AAS00016-xx with Software Version 4.0-4.9. Indicated for use for displaying images of the tracheobronchial tree to aid the physician in guiding endoscopic tools or catheters in the pulmonary tract and to enable marker placement within soft lung tissue. It does not make a diagnosis and is not an endoscopic tool. Not for pediatric use.
superDimension, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Safedraw Venous Close Loop System, Blood Sampling Set, packaged in a tyvek bag, Model/Part Number 688695, Argon Critical Care Systems, Singapore Pte. Ltd., 198 Yishun Avenue 7, Singapore 768028. The blood sampling set is intended to be used for closed-loop blood sampling from the patient without the system being exposed to the outside environment.
Argon Medical Devices, Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromagnetic sensor for use with 3D Guidance driveBAY, driveBAY 2, trakSTAR, or trakSTAR2 trackers, Ref. 610-1066. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Sara Plus Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured for Arjo by Medibo Medical Products N.V., Heikant 5, B-3930 Hamont-Achel, Belgium; Models HEP0001-US and HEP1001-US. The Sara Plus is a standing and raising aid for short transfers e.g. raising from bed and transfer to wheelchair, or from wheelchair to toilet. Sara Plus is also suitable for walking training when the footboard and kneepad are removed.
Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Central Control Module for System 1: System 1 Base, 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Dual Incu i, (Atom Infant Incubator Model 100) Atom Medical Corporation 3-18-15 Hongo, Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 113-0033 Usage: An incubator for infants.
Atom Medical Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Edwards Lifesciences Rigid Suction Wand, sterile. Model numbers S033 and SPC2081. Product Usage: These suction catheters are typically used to remove fluid on the external surface of the heart during cardiac surgery and therefore there is little risk of intravascular involvement.
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base, 220/240V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours on the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment. The System 1 base includes an integrated backup battery in the event of power loss.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
iStat1 Analyzer Abbott Point of Care, Princeton, NJ 08540 Model 200. The 37 degree tests for sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, hematocrit, pH, PCO2, PO2, and the i-Stat 200 analyzer as port of the i-Stat System, are intended for use in the in vitro quantitization of arterial, venous, or capillary whole blood Model 300. The i-Stat Model 300 Portable Clinical Analyzer is intended to be used by trained medical professional for use with i-Stat test cartridges and MediSense blood glucose test s
Abbott Point Of Care Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
CIVCO General Purpose Sensor, Non-sterile reusable general purpose electromagnetic sensor, for use with 3D Guidance medSAFE trackers, Ref. 610-1067. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments with respect to image data. The sensors are designed to attach to custom reusable tracking bracket for leading
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor (8mm) with VirtuTRAX instrument navigator and (8.9 tapered to 1.3 x 147cm) telescopically-folded CIV-Flex sensor covers (5), Ref. 5350925. The firm name on the label is CIVCO, Kalona, IA. The kit contains sensor component part number 410-240. The general purpose sensor within the kit is intended to provide physicians with tools for electromagnetic tracking of instruments wit
Civco Medical Instruments Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Pudenz Flushing Valve with Integral Connectors, catalog number NL850-1330. Integra Neurosciences, Plainsboro, NJ. Device is used for the treatment of hydrocephalic patients when shunting cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles of the brain.
Integra LifeSciences Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Encore Mobile Patient Lifter; manufactured by Arjo Ltd., St. Catherine Street, Gloucester, GL1 2SL, England, U.K.; Models KKB5022-21US and KKB5042-21US. The Encore is designed to be used as a standing and raising aid, it is useful for short transfers from one sitting position to another, and to elevate a patient for toileting, repositioning, changing of incontinence pads or wound dressings, standing practice etc. it is not intended for long periods of suspension or transportation.
Arjo, Inc. dba ArjoHuntleigh
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
System 1 Base, 100/120V The Terumo Advanced Perfusion System 1 is indicated for use for up to 6 hours in the extracorporeal circulation of blood for arterial perfusion, regional perfusion, and cardiopulmonary bypass procedures, when used by a qualified medical professional who is experienced in the operation of this or similar equipment.
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Intellispace Portal software. Intellispace Portal is a multimodality thin client applications server that delivers full diagnostic viewing and clinical applications to the enterprise.
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Jul 18, 2012
Bayonet Forceps 8.25 (209.6 mm) 0.5mm Tips, Sterile Single Use Surgical/Bipolar Forceps, Model #20-13420, 510 (k) #K884175. The surgical device is package one (1) per Tyvek peel pouch with ten (10) Tyvek peel pouches per box. Bipolar Forceps and Cords - Olsen Medical Bipolar Forceps and Cords are intended for use in coagulating tissue during surgical procedures
PSC Industries Inc
CPSC No agency class Jul 18, 2012
Samuel Lawrence Furniture Expands Recall of Sleigh Beds Due to Fall Hazard
Poh Huat Furniture Ind., of Malaysia
CPSC No agency class Jul 18, 2012
Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard
Nearby Recall Years
Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
- Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
- Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2012
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. Figures cover calendar year 2012 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.