2015 Recalls
8,173 federal recalls indexed for 2015 · Page 56 of 164
2015 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 8,173 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2015. That represents about 7.83% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.4 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 164 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 2015.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 47 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 35 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (42), FDA Drug (3), CPSC (3), 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 2015 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.
Doxycycline/0.9% NaCl 300 mg/500 mL IV, 500 mL bag, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Liberty Drug & Surgical
Papaverine/Phentolamine/Atropine/PGE-1 Injectable, 9 mg/1 mg/0.1 mg/10 mcg/mL, 2 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Liberty Drug & Surgical
Bactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for GlaxoSmithKline PO Box 1217 Zebulon, NC 27597-1217. NDC 0029-1526-11
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX; indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Zippie IRIS Wheelchair. model EIZ5A in combination with option code 188M02 - MONO Backrest system with Dynamic Backrest option. Provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set (6") with Twist Clamp. Product Code: 5C4482. intended for use with Baxter Locking titanium adapter for peritoneal dialysis catheter in disconnect applications and in cycler applications where aseptic connections and disconnections are performed at the transfer set/cycler set juncture.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions CB5LT Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Excel Trocar Sleeve w/Stability Sleeve 5mm x 100mm Reprocessed by Stryker Sustainability Solutions Product Usage: The Reprocessed Ethicon ENDOPATH¿ XCEL Universal Trocar Stability Sleeve is a sterile single patient use device with a radiolucent sleeve. The trocar sleeve contains two seals that accommodate instruments 5mm in diameter. Together, these two seals minimize gas leakage when instruments are inserted or withdr
Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Centricity Universal Viewer Product Usage: The Centricity Universal Viewer Version 6.0 software is a picture archiving and communications system, a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the acceptance, transfer, display, storage, and digital processing of medical images. Its hardware components may include workstations, digitizers, communications devices, computers, video monitors, magnetic, optical disk, or other digital data storage devices, and hardcopy devices. The so
GE Healthcare
OPD-Scan III Refractive Power/Corneal Analyzer Opthalmic Software versions 1.00.08 1.05.07 1.10.01, 1.01.02 1.06.02 1.11.02, 1.02.01 1.07.01 1.12.03, 1.03.02 1.08.01 1.13.01, 1.04.03 1.09.01. Opthalmic: The OPD-Scan III is a diagnostic instrument that is indicated for use for Mapping of refractive error distribution of the eye by measurement and analysis of spherical power, cylindrical power, and cylinder axis.
Nidek Inc
PTW UNIDOS webline: 1) REF T10023, 2) REF T10022 and 3) REF T10023 Firmware version 2.05. Dosimeter for radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology and health physics.
PTW-Freiburg
SEDASYS Computer-Assisted Personalized Sedation System, SEDPRU01. An integrated physiological monitoring and drug delivery system intended to provide physician-led teams with a means of administering 1% propofol (10 mg/mL) injectable emulsion to sedate patients > 18 (ASA I-II) undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy procedures. Intended to provide physician-led teams with a means of administering 1% propofol (10 mg/mL) injectable emulsion to sedate patients > 18 (ASA I
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc
Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative measurement of B¿2-Microglobulin in human serum, heparinized plasma, EDTA plasma and urine on the Dimension Vista System. Measurements of B¿2-Microglobulin aid in the diagnosis of active rheumatoid arthritis and kidney disease.
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Philips DigitalDiagnost Release 4.0.3, Release 4.1/4.1.1. excluding systems with SP1 Product Usage: The DigitalDiagnost is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by qualified/trained doctors or technicians.
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 10mL in 12mL., Single use, Rx only, Sterile Solution.
MRP, LLC dba AMUSA
Salto Talaris Tibial Guide, Part # MJU333 ,Tray/Kit Code YKAL11, Non sterile. Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument
Tornier, Inc
CARESTREAM DRX-EVOLUTION X-Ray System Product Usage: The device is a permanently installed diagnostic X-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging including tomography. The tomography feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.
Carestream Health Inc
Concave Reamer Head, 16 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 18 mm; Concave Reamer Head, 20 mm; Concave Reamer Head 22 mm; Convex Reamer Head, 16 mm; Convex Reamer Head, 18 mm; Convex Reamer Head 20 mm; Convex Reamer Head 22 mm, used with Gridlock Plating system, for use in trauma and reconstructive procedures in small bones.
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set. Product Code 5C4449. intended for use with Baxter Locking titanium adapter for peritoneal dialysis catheter in disconnect applications and in cycler applications where aseptic connections and disconnections are performed at the transfer set/cycler set juncture.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Covidien Argyle Infant Heel Warmers (with tab) Item Code: MH00002T Product Usage: Intended for application of the right amount of heat to an infants heel for blood sampling.
Covidien LLC
Tiger Cannulated Tray Lid Part # 210-00-001-1 NON-STERILE; Combined Tiger/Headless Screw Part # 210-99-101 NON-STERILE; These are components of the Tiger Cannulated Screw System and the Tiger Headless Cannulated Screw System The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System and the Tiger Headless Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for fixation of fractures, non-unions, arthrodesis and osteotomies of the small bones in the hand and foot. The implants and guide wires are intended for
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
Guardian Real-Time Monitor, Model No. CSS7100. Indicated for continuous or periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin, in adults (18 years and older) with diabetes mellitus, for the purpose of improving diabetes management.
Medtronic MiniMed Inc.
Covidien Argyle Infant Heel Warmers (no tab) Item Code: MH00002N Product Usage: Intended for application of the right amount of heat to an infants heel for blood sampling
Covidien LLC
CAPD Solution Transfer Set with Locking Connector. Product Code: 5C4160. intended for use with containers of DIANEAL peritoneal dialysis solution.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Wheel caster set screw for Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher. Ferno iNX Wheeled Stretcher for pre-hospital patient transport.
Ferno-Washington Inc
Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH Genium X3 Model Number: 3B5-2, Manufacturer Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH. Intended to be used solely for lower limb prosthetic fittings.
Otto Bock Healthcare Product
cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05170036001 400 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitro measurement of pH, blood gases (B3G), electrolytes NAT, K+, iCaWt (ISE), hematocrit (THct), metabolites (GLu, Lac) total hemoglobin (tHb), hemoglobin derivatives (O2Hb, HHb, COHb, MetHb), and oxygen saturation (SO2). The cobas b 123 POC system calculates derived parameters. Depending on the equipment configuration of the instrument, the Sensor Car
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
HardyCHROM MRSA Cat no: G307 Lot no: H15155 Expires: 2015-08-13 Container Type: 15x100mm monoplate Packaged: 10 plates/sleeve Storage: 2-8C on receipt. Light Sensitive. In vitro diagnostic www.HardyDiagnostics.com
Hardy Diagnostics
BD CD56 PE Cy 7: NCAM16.2 ASR Analyte Specific Reagent, Catalog number 335809 Hematology: The CD 56 antigen promotes homophilic adhesion in neurons and may be involved in homophilic adhesion of NK cells.
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
LX3 Floor Stand for Endure Luxite Envision Optical System; Endure LuxOR Q-Vue. Product Usage: The LX3 Microscope Floor Stand is an accessory to the LuxOR Opthalmic Microscope and the LuxOR Opthalmic Microscope with Q-VUE 3-D Assistant Visualization and provides a portable suspension system for the microscope that integrates an AC power module and microscope controls (Primary Control Panel and connectivity of foot controllers)
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Quickie IRIS Wheelchair. model EIZ4-2 in combination with option code 183M02 - MONO Backrest system with Dynamic Backrest option. Provide mobility to persons limited to a sitting position.
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer Product Usage: The Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer is a picture archiving and communications system, a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the acceptance, transfer, display, storage, and digital processing of medical images. Its hardware components may include workstations, digitizers, communications devices, computers, video monitors, magnetic, optical disk, or other digital data storage devices, and hardcopy devices. T
GE Healthcare
cobas b 123 Fluid Pack COOX REF 05169992001 200 Product Usage: The cobas b 123 POC system is a fully automated POC system for whole blood in vitro measurement of pH, blood gases (B3G), electrolytes NAT, K+, iCaWt (ISE), hematocrit (THct), metabolites (GLu, Lac) total hemoglobin (tHb), hemoglobin derivatives (O2Hb, HHb, COHb, MetHb), and oxygen saturation (SO2). The cobas b 123 POC system calculates derived parameters. Depending on the equipment configuration of the instrument, the Sensor Car
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
3.0/4.0 Cannulated Drill Bit; a component of the Tiger Cannulated Screw System The Tiger Cannulated Screw Fixation System implants are intended for fixation of fractures, non-unions, arthrodesis and osteotomies of the small bones in the hand and foot. The implants and guide wires are intended for single use only.
Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
Offset Femoral Alignment Guide 4mm x 6¿; Product Code: KS 67024 Product Usage: The instrumentation has been designed to facilitate bone preparation and implantation of the Apex Knee or Apex Hip Systems. Product Usage: The instrumentation has been designed to facilitate bone preparation and implantation of the Apex Knee or Apex Hip Systems
Omnilife Science Inc.
CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution, 4 bottles/case, P/N: 2266
Advanced Sterilization Products
Central Line >34 Weeks Kit . Cardiology department. The Central Line >34 Weeks Kit (DYNDC1987A) is intended for use on patients greater than 34 weeks of age. The central venous catheter, also called a central line, is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medicines, fluids, nutrients, or blood products over a long period of time, usually several weeks or more. A catheter is often inserted in the arm or chest through the skin into a large vein. The catheter is threaded through this vein until
Medline Industries Inc
MiniCap Extended Life PD Transfer Set Extra Short (4") with Twist Clamp. Product Code: 5C4483. intended for use with Baxter Locking titanium adapter for peritoneal dialysis catheter in disconnect applications and in cycler applications where aseptic connections and disconnections are performed at the transfer set/cycler set juncture.
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
PICC Kits with Peel-Away Sheath Component; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound Product Usage: catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, ultrasound
Arrow International Inc
iChemVELOCITY Automated Urine Chemistry Catalog No. 800-3049, 800-3050, 800-3079, 800-3080, 800-3530, 800-7167, 800-7190, 800-7713,800-7714, 800-7719, 800-7720. An in vitro diagnostic device used to automate the urine chemistry analysis profile using iChemVELOCITY Urine Chemistry Strips.
Iris Diagnostics
Offset Femoral Alignment Guide, 2mm x 6¿; Product Code: KS 67022 Product Usage: The instrumentation has been designed to facilitate bone preparation and implantation of the Apex Knee or Apex Hip Systems
Omnilife Science Inc.
RayStation 4.7, version 4.7.1, used with Structure Definition or Automatic Breast Planning. Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System, for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy.
RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB
Carepak Sheer Adhesive Bandages 50 Sterile Bandages Assorted Sizes
ASO, LLC
APEX INTERFACE Hemi 54X and Flared 56X, 3 Hole Acetabular Shells; Model: H5-12354, H5-11356. Product Usage: The Apex Interface Acetabular System is intended for use in combination with the Apex Modular Hip Stem in total hip replacement procedures.
Omnilife Science Inc.
ExacTrac 6.0.x Patient Positioning System, Radiation therapy. Intended to be used to place patients at an accurately defined point within the treatment beam of a medical accelerator for stereotactic radiosurgery or radiotherapy procedures.
Brainlab AG
Imagine Nation Books Recalls Pink Giraffe Animal Purse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Wan Le Xiang Bao Shang hang, of Yiwu, China
Sleeping Partners Recalls Moses Basket and Stand Due to Fall Hazard
VOLVO 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VOLVO
Kenosha Beef Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Kenosha Beef International Ltd
MiWorld Accessories Recalls Plug-in Wall Chargers for iPhones Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Charlotte Russe Stores
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 2015
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 2015 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.