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2016 Recalls

8,349 federal recalls indexed for 2016 · Page 15 of 167

2016 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 8,349 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.00% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 22.9 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 167 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 2016.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 8 critical, 35 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 29 distinct recalling firms operating in 6 distinct product categories, with 39 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (33), NHTSA (7), FDA Drug (5), 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 2016 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.

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FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-10); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.

Nationwide Laboratories, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Montvale, NJ NDC 67877-217-10

Ascend Laboratories LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2016

UROPHEN MB URINARY ANTISEPTIC Tablets, Each tablet contains: Methenamine 81.6 mg, Benzoic Acid 9.0 mg, Phenyl Salicylate 36 mg, Methylene Blue 10.8 mg, Hyoscyamine Sulfate 0.12 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: BUREL PHARMACEUTICALS, Richland, MS --- NDC 35573-307-10

Burel Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Salsalate Tablets, USP, 750 mg, packaged in a) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-10); b) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-18); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-704-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.

Nationwide Laboratories, LLC
FDA Drug Moderate Dec 7, 2016

UROLET MB URINARY ANTISEPTIC, ANTISPASMODIC Tablets, Each tablet contains: Methenamine 81.6 mg, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate 40.8 mg, Phenyl Salicylate 36 mg, Methylene Blue, 10.8 mg; Hyoscyamine Sulfate, 0.12 mg, (a) 30 count (NDC 35573-302-30) and (b) 100 count bottles (NDC 35573-302-10), Rx only, Manufactured for: BUREL PHARMACEUTICALS, Richland, MS

Burel Pharmaceuticals Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teleflex Medical, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow¿ OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients

Teleflex Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Z6Ms transesophageal transducers used on ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound systems, Z6Ms model 10436113. Radiology: The ACUSON SC2000 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Neo-natal and Fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transesophageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Abdominal, Abdominal Intraoperative, Intraoperative Neurological, Neurological-skeletal Conventional, and Musculo-skeletal Superficial applications. The system also provides the ability to measure a

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Dynasty Liners: REF DLCOGA28, REF DLCOGB32, REF DLCOGC36, REF DLCOGD38, REF DLCOGE40, REF DLCOGF42, REF DLCOGG44, REF DLCOGH48, REF DLCOGJ52, REF DLCOGK56, For use with the conserve metal head

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 7, 2016

Greatbatch, Offset Cup Impactor with the following Parts and Catalogue #: Tl0600 ~ MMP3100CHA04 T10491 MIMP3100CHA04 T12230 M2M1P3100CHA04 T15752 ~MMP3100CHA04 T15949 ~MMP3100CHA04 T17238 MMP3100CHA04 T9954 MMP3100CHA04 T9955 MMP3100CHA04 T8468 MMP3100CHA04 T11506 MMP3100CHA13 T10281 MMP3100CHA04 T8044 ~MMP3100CHA04 T17203 87-4 20-00980 T8177 ~ MMP3100CHA04 T16934 MMP3100CHA62 Tll340 SHP9109.00010 T8043 ~ MMP3100CHA04 T17321 MMPP3100CHA04 T15311 GG92001

Greatbatch Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Sterile IV Start Kits 50 units/trays per case Convenience kit for IV start procedures

B. Braun Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Cobalt Chromium Heads Transcend: 26000017, 26000018, 26000019, 26000020, 26000021, 26000022, 26000023, 26000024, 26000025, 26000026, 26000027, 26000028 Conserve: 38013800, 38013804, 38013835, 38014000, 38014004, 38014035, 38014200, 38014204, 38014235, 38014400, 38014404, 38014435, 38014600, 38014604, 38014635, 38014800, 38014804, 38014835, 38015000, 38015004, 38015035, 38015200, 38015204, 38015235, 38015400, 38015404, 38015435, 38015600, 38015604, 38015635, 38AC3600, 38AC3800, 38AC40

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Merge FlexConnect software, a component of Merge LIS. Merge FlexConnect is middleware used in conjunction with Merge LIS to facilitate connection to external applications

Merge Healthcare, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Adiprep Adipose Transfer System. Product Codes: 51431; 51432; 51433; 514001-347.

Terumo BCT, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile

Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Procotyl (Rim- Lock) Liners: REF PHA04702, REF PHA04704, REF PHA04706, REF PHA04708, REF PHA04710, REF PHA04712, REF PHA04714 For use with the conserve metal head

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

FMsealer Open Shears. Model FM3001

Domain Surgical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Lesion Biopsy System is intended for bone biopsy of the vertebral body and bone lesions.

Teleflex Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

MSS CASSETTE GLU/LAC/UREA (BUN) as a part of the Roche OMNI S Analyzer: cobas b 221<6>Roche OMNI S6 system The Roche Diagnostics Omni S Analyzer is a fully automated critical care analyzer intended to be used for the measurement of pH, PCO2, PO2, sodium, potassium, ionized calcium, chloride, hematocrit, glucose, lactate, urea/BUN, total hemoglobin, oxygen saturation, oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin, carboxyhemoglobin, and methemoglobin in samples of whole blood, serum, plasma, and aqueous solut

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Bridge Occlusion Balloon. Model: 590-001 Temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage. Any use for procedures other than those indicated in the instructions is not recommended.

Spectranetics Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Hamilton-MR1 Ventilator: Catalog# 161010 The Hamilton MR1 Ventilator is intended to provide pressure ventilator support to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates. Intended areas of use include: MRI Dept., Intensive, intermediate, emergency and long-term acute care as well as transfer of patients within a hospital.

Hamilton Medical, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

OnControl Biopsy System Ported Needle Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients

Teleflex Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 410-152, 410-154, 414-151, 414-159, 417-152, 417-156, 420-006, 420-159, 423-001, 423-135-01 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300¿ Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single or multivessel coronary artery disease, either as a stand-alone modality or in conjunction with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA), and who are acceptable candidates for coronary artery bypass

Spectranetics Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ConforMIS iTotal Cruciate Retaining (CR) Knee Replacement System, Sterile Catalog Number: TCR-111-1111. Intended for use as a total knee replacement in patients with knee joint pain and disability whose conditions cannot be solely addressed by the use of a prosthetic device.

ConforMIS, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Monaco TRP System The Monaco system is used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Monaco RTP System; Used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy.

Elekta, Inc.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Conserve Cups: REF 38BF3642, REF 38BF3642SP, REF 38BF3844, REF 38BF3844SP, REF 38BF4046, REF 38BF4046SP, REF 38BF4248, REF 38BF4248SP, REF 38BF4450, REF 38BF4450SP, REF 38BF4652, REF 38BF4652SP, REF 38BF4854, REF 38BF5056, REF 38BF5258, REF 38BF5258SP, REF 38BF5460, REF 38BF5460SP, REF 38BF5662, REF 38BF5662SP, REF 38BF5864, REF 38BF5864SP, REF 38BF6066, REF 38BF6066SP, REF 38QH3644, REF 38QH3846, REF 38QH4048, REF 38QH4250, REF 38QH4452, REF 38QH4654, REF 38QH4856, REF 38QH5058, REF 38QH

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

V6 Rear Case Assembly, Product Code 35701, a replacement part for the SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump -- SIGMA LLC Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that increases the potential for the speaker to fail prematurely. Spectrum Infusion Pumps with non-f

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Conserve Shells: REF 38021146, REF 38021148, REF 38021150, REF 38021152, REF 38021154, REF 38021156, REF 38021158, REF 38021160, REF 38021162, REF 38021164, REF 38023642, REF 38023646, REF 38023844, REF 38023848, REF 38024046, REF 38024050, REF 38024248, REF 38024252, REF 38024450, REF 38024454, REF 38024652, REF 38024656, REF 38024854, REF 38024858, REF 38025056, REF 38025060, REF 38025258, REF 38025262, REF 38025460, REF 38025464, REF 38025662, REF 38025664, REF 38025666, REF 38025668, REF 38

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Merge Hemo software. Merge Hemo monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure. The Monitoring System is for the monitoring of vital parameters including ECG, SpO2, invasive blood pressure, temperature, NIBP and CO2, and for the evaluation of resting ECG, arrhythmias, ST-segments and cardiac output. Some systems are built and designed to measure End Tidal CO2. The system is intended for use in hospital cardiac catheterizat

Merge Healthcare, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System Comprehensive Tray, Sterile, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow¿ OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients

Teleflex Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

sigma spectrum VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V6 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX and 35700BAXR, Unique Device Identifier GTIN 00085412091570, Rx ONLY -- Sigma, LLC Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that increases

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Lineage Shell: REF 36693646, REF 36693848, REF 36694050, REF 36694252, REF 36694454, REF 36694656, REF 36694858, REF 36695060, REF 36695262, REF 36695464 For use with the conserve metal head

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

MISAGO RX Self Expanding Peripheral Stem

Terumo Medical Corp
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

Baxter SIGMA Spectrum INFUSION PUMP with Master Drug Library, V8 Spectrum Infusion Pump, Product Code 35700BAX2, Unique Device Identifier GTIN 00085412091570, Rx ONLY -- Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Medina, NY 14103 --- NOTE: The speakers are a part of the rear case assembly located in the back of the infusion pump. The speaker is intended to generate audible tones during each keystroke, and during alarm conditions. However, some speakers have a variation in their internal wiring that incr

Baxter Healthcare Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 110-001, 110-002, 110-004, 114-009, 117-016, 117-205, 120-009 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300¿ Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single or multivessel coronary artery disease, either as a stand-alone modality or in conjunction with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA), and who are acceptable candidates for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.

Spectranetics Corporation
FDA Devices Low Dec 7, 2016

Lineage Liners: REF 70102846, REF 70202852, REF 70202852, REF 70302858, REF 70303258, REF 70402864, REF 70403264, REF 70403664 For use with the conserve metal head

MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ST¿CKERT HeaterCooler System 3T; Item Number 160281, HeaterCooler 3T, 240V/60Hz; Item Number 160282, HeaterCooler 3T, 208V/60Hz; Item Number 160285, HeaterCooler 3T, 120V/ 60Hz The Heater Cooler 3T is used with a St¿ckert S3 heart lung machine and / or any other heart lung machine featuring a separate temperature control for extracorporeal perfusion of durations up to 6 hours

Sorin Group USA, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 7, 2016

ARROW OnControl Ported Aspiration System Tray, Sterile, Rx only, The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Aspiration System is intended for bone marrow aspiration of the iliac crest of adult and pediatric patients. The Arrow OnControl Bone Marrow Biopsy System is intended for bone marrow core biopsy of the anterior or posterior iliac crest of adult patients

Teleflex Medical
CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2016

Playworld Recalls Stainless Steel Playground Slides Due to Amputation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Horizon Industries, of Columbia, Pa
CPSC No agency class Dec 7, 2016

Schurman Retail Group Recalls Gift Boxes Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
NHTSA No agency class Dec 7, 2016

STERLING 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

STERLING
CPSC No agency class Dec 6, 2016

Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Atrium Windows and Doors Inc., of Welcome, N.C.
CPSC No agency class Dec 6, 2016

Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
NHTSA No agency class Dec 6, 2016

SUZUKI 2012-2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

SUZUKI
NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2016

FORD,LINCOLN 2013-2016: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FORD,LINCOLN
NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2016

FORD 2017: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

FORD
NHTSA No agency class Dec 5, 2016

PETERBILT 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

PETERBILT
USDA FSIS Critical Dec 4, 2016

National Steak and Poultry Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken That May Be Undercooked

National Steak Processors (2024), LLC.
NHTSA No agency class Dec 2, 2016

CHEVROLET 2017: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

CHEVROLET
NHTSA No agency class Dec 2, 2016

CHEVROLET 2010-2014: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

CHEVROLET

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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 2016

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 2016 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.