2014 Recalls
7,659 federal recalls indexed for 2014 · Page 119 of 154
2014 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,659 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2014. That represents about 7.33% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.0 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 154 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 2014.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 2 critical, 48 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 14 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 50 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (46), CPSC (3), USDA FSIS (1), 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 2014 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.
Gelzone Shoulder Sleeve, Catalog Number SLV634, Lot Number 852766. Product Usage: To be used where limb support and/or elevation is considered necessary.
Implantech Associates Inc
CPT DEGREE TAPER (various sizes) and FEMORAL HD (various sizes)
Zimmer, Inc.
Synergy XVI The Elekta Synergy S is intended to be used for radiation therapy treatment of malignant neoplastic diseases, as determined by a licensed medical practitioner.
Elekta, Inc.
M/DN HUMERAL I/M NAIL. Sizes from 6 MM to 13 MM. Codes starting with 0022541, 002542 and 0022543.
Zimmer, Inc.
INTERLOCKING IM SCREW SML, MED and LRG; M/DN TIBIAL I/M NAIL 6 MM to 15 MM. Some items starting with codes 0022530, 0022531, 002532, 0022533, 0022534
Zimmer, Inc.
Siemens Prisma 2K Hearing Aid Product Usage: A behind the ear (BTE) hearing aid developed for pediatric patients.
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc
COMPRESSION SCREW (1/2, 1-1/2, 1-1/4, 1-3/4, 1. 2. 3/4 IN)
Zimmer, Inc.
12/14 UNIPOLAR FEMORAL HE VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 11X12 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 12X12 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 14X13 VERSYS CEM LD/FX SZ 16X14 VERSYS CEM LD/FX ST 18X15 VERSYS PRESS FIT LD/FX ST VERSYS PRESS FIT LD/FX SZ VERSYS ADVOCATE CEMENTED VERSYS ADVOCATE V-LIGN CE VERSYS CEMENTED FEM STEM VERSYS CT FEM STEM 11X120 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 12X125 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 13X130 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 14X135 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 15X140 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 16X145 VERSYS CT FEM STEM 17X150 VERSYS CEM/REV
Zimmer, Inc.
Synthes 3.2 mm Guide Wire 400mm. Used for guiding the TFN Helical Blade and TFN Lag Screw into the femoral.
Synthes, Inc.
TRILOGY ACET SHELL 36MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 38MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 40MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 42MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 44MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 46MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 48MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 50MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 52MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 54MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 56MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 58MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 60MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 62MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 64MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 66MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 68MM O TRILOGY ACET SHELL 70MM O TRILOGY ACET S
Zimmer, Inc.
Synthes Driving Cap/Threaded Both parts are intended for use in the Tibia system, LFN and RAFN systems. Their function is to insert a nail. The Synthes Driving Cap/Threaded is threaded into the insertion handle and secured with a wrench. If desired, the nail can then be inserted using light hammer blows.
Synthes, Inc.
MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE SOLI and MOORE HIP PROS REG SOLID
Zimmer, Inc.
NEXGEN MIS TIBIA PLATE PR NEXGEN TAPER PLUG NEXGEN PRECOAT PEG TIB PL NEXGEN MICRO ALL-POLY PAT NEXGEN ALL-POLY PATELLA, NEXGEN PRECOAT STEMMED TI NEXGEN OPTION STEMMED TIB NEXGEN STRAIGHT STEM EXT NEXGEN SHARP FLUTED STEM NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 1 NEXGEN FLUTED STEM EXT, 2 NEXGEN CEMENTED STEM EXT
Zimmer, Inc.
HGP II ACETABULAR CUP MOD
Zimmer, Inc.
SAFSITE¿ Injection Sites and IV Sets manufactured with SAFSITE¿ Injection Sites. A device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein.
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
GE Healthcare, PET Discovery 610, Discovery 710, Discovery 600 and Discovery 690. The GE Discovery XR and XA Systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images. The Discovery XR and XA are to be used by trained health care professionals for imaging the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in the body for the assessment of metabolic (molec
GE Healthcare, LLC
HGP II ACETABULAR CUP BON
Zimmer, Inc.
6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD 36
Zimmer, Inc.
Bausch & Lomb AKREOS AO Micro Incision Lens The Akreos IOL intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to the removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients.
Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc.
Synergy XVI XVI can incorrectly calculate the target position of the treatment table, because of an error that does not occur very frequently. This is the sequence of events when this error occurs - (1) You do an online VolumeView acquisition and registration. (2) You accept the registration and the Table Move Assistant dialog box appears. (3) The Relative Actual column of the Table Move Assistant dialog box incorrectly appears blank. (4) When this occurs, XVI does not read the Absolute Actua
Elekta, Inc.
ONE-PIECE LAG SCREW 11MM. Item codes starting with 00225900.
Zimmer, Inc.
VERSA-FX II KEYLESS TUBE, VERSA-FX II KEYLESS SHORT, VERSA-FX II SHORT TUBE PL, VERSA-FX II STD TUBE PLAT and VERSA-FX II SUPRACONDYLR Item codes starting with 0011930, 0011931 and 0011941
Zimmer, Inc.
I/B II KNEE DOMED PATELLA, I/B II KNEE FLUTED ROD (1 and 2), MGII KNEE 10MM PATELLA (2,3 and 4), MGII KNEE SLF-TAP BONE ST
Zimmer, Inc.
Integra Cusa Excel Rx Only CEM" Nosecone for CUSA¿ Excel System Product Usage: Intended for use CUSA Excel/CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Surgical Aspiration System, CUSA handpiece, and Covidien Force FX Electrosurgical Generator The CUSA Electrosurgical Module (CEM) provides Desiccate Coagulation waveform electrosurgical capability to CUSA Excel handpieces. The CUSA handpiece with the CEM Nosecone works in conjunction with the Force FX generator in surgical procedures where combined ultrasonic
Integra LifeSciences Corp.
Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack which contain Select 3D or Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Model 3Y90R3, the following model is only approved in Europe C300901B. Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The design and components of this product are specified by the user. This product is indicated for use in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Medtronic Select 3D Arterial Cannulae. Vented, model 78622 (22 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, model 78722 (22 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Cannula consists of a curved, angled or beveled tip with or without flange that is permanently attached to a molded, clear, flexible PVC tapered body or wirebound PVC body. The cannula body features a tip orientation line to indicate direction of the cannula tip during cannulation. The proximal end of the cannula includes
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
UniCel DxI 600 Access Immunoassay System Analyzer. The Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
M/DN R-F IM NAIL 9MM DIA , 10 MM, 11 MM, 12 MM, 13 MM and 14 MM. Item codes starting with 0022400
Zimmer, Inc.
INTERLOCKING IM SCREW 4.5 and INTERLOCKING IM SCREW LG Some items starting with codes 0022530
Zimmer, Inc.
NEXGEN OSTEOTOMY CORT BON. Item codes starting with 0052500
Zimmer, Inc.
FREE-LOCK LAG SCREW, 12.7, FREE-LOCK LAG SCREW, 15.8, FREE-LOCK SUPRACOND TUBE and FREE-LOCK TUBE & SCP PLAT. Items starting with codes 0011810 and 0011811.
Zimmer, Inc.
VERSYS HERITAGE FEM STEM
Zimmer, Inc.
Invivo Corporation Expression Information Portal (Model IP5) is intended to be used as a secondary display control unit, where the device monitors the vital signs of a patient undergoing an MRI procedure from the MR control room, induction room, or recovery room and then outputs the measured patient data to a hospital information system (HIS). The Expression Information Portal (Model IP5), a display and device controller for Philips MRI patient monitoring systems, is intended for use by train
Invivo Corporation
6 DEGREE COCR FEM HEAD (various sizes) and 6 DEG UNIPOLAR FEMORAL HE
Zimmer, Inc.
ITST ANTI-ROTATION SCREW and FEM IM NAIL (10MM, 11 MM, 12 MM, 13 MM, 14 MM and 15 MM) DIA X (18, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 and 50)
Zimmer, Inc.
Merit Medical's Custom Procedural Trays or Kits containing 1% Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, Lot 25-090-DK. Custom Procedural Tray or kit is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the product's intended uses. Custom procedural trays or kits is a combination of legally marketed medical devices placed into one container for the convenience of the user and used within the limits of the prod
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
HERBERT MINI BONE SCREW 2 and HERBERT/WHIPPLE C ANN BONE. Items starting with 0011500 and 0011520.
Zimmer, Inc.
External Implant RBT, D3 Threadform 4.0 X 10.5mm, REF 40105D3, STERILE R, Rx Only, BioHorizons(R), 2300 Riverchase Center, Birmingham, AL 35244 Usage: dental
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc
FEM HD ION (various sizes)
Zimmer, Inc.
Medtronic Select CAP Arterial Cannulae. Vented, models 78818 (18 Fr.), 78820 (20 Fr.), 78822 (22 Fr.). Non-Vented Cannulae, model 78920 (20 Fr.), 78922 (22 Fr.), 78924 (24 Fr.). Sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. Non-pyrogenic. The Cannula consists of a curved, angled or beveled tip with or without flange that is permanently attached to a molded, clear, flexible PVC tapered body or wirebound PVC body. The cannula body features a tip orientation line to indicate direction of the cannula
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Access 2 Immunoassay System Analyzer. The Access Immunoassay System is an in vitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative or qualitative determination of various analyte concentrations found in human body fluids.
Beckman Coulter Inc.
MODULAR CUP NEUTRAL LINER MODULAR CUP 10 DEGREE LIN MODULAR CUP 20 DEGREE LIN MODULAR CUP 7MM OFFSET LI
Zimmer, Inc.
Item codes starting with 001930 LAG SCR 12.7D X 55MM SHOR up to 155 MM, LAG SCR 12.7D X 55 MM SHO up to 100MM, LAG SCR 12.7D X 55MM STAN up to 155 MM, LAG SCR 15.8D X 55MM LARG up to 155 MM
Zimmer, Inc.
MODULAR AUSTIN MOORE FENE. Item codes starting with 45502001, 455503001 and 455504001
Zimmer, Inc.
MOORE HIP PROS LONG FENES, MOORE HIP PROS NRW STR FE, MOORE HIP PROS STR FENEST, THOMPSON HIP PROSTHESIS sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6, and Mod Austin Moore Fem Stem
Zimmer, Inc.
PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 10MM PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 12MM PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 14MM PERI SCR 3.5MM X 44MM STE PERI SCR. 3.5MM X 65MM PERI. SCR 4.0MM X24MM PERI. SCR 4.0MM X40MM PERI SCR. 4.0MMX14MM FULL PERI SCR. 4.0MMX32MM FULL PERI SCR. 4.0MMX38MM FULL 3.5MM CORT SCR X 10MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 12MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 14MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 16MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 18MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 20MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 22MM 3.5MM CORT SCR X 24MM 3.5MM CORT SCR
Zimmer, Inc.
Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com
STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard
Yamaha Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
California Firm Recalls Canadian Liver P,tE Products Produced Without Import Inspection
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 2014
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 2014 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.