2016 Recalls
6,806 recalls · Page 83 of 137
2016 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,806 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2016. That represents about 8.11% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.6 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 137 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, 41 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (45), CPSC (3), NHTSA (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 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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Small Patient ECC Pack, REF BEQ-TOP 24100, Product Usage: The HLM Tubing Sets with Bioline Coating are for single use only. They may be sold sterile…
Datascope Corporation
Vaxcel PICC with PASV Introducer Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M001454560, Rx ONLY & 2) 5F, UPN M001454610, Rx ONLY. The Vaxcel PICC wi…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Gas Delivery Engine (GDE)-refurbished, R16650A A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad spectrum patient breathing b…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Stryker PowerPRO (XT, IT, or TL) Cots Stretcher, Wheeled The Stryker Power-PRO" are powered ambulance cots are designed to support and transport …
Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corporation
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, MST-45 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458440 , Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PA…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965457410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV, BioFlo P…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
TCA Board, 16542A A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad spectrum patient breathing by delivering a predetermined …
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Biograph mCT-S(64) 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10248672 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and P…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
STAAR AQ Cartridge-FP, guide and delivery system for Intraocular lenses.
Staar Surgical Co.
TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 10MM - 00588605310 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 12MM - 00588605312 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D, 14MM - 00588605314 TM LPS TIB SZ 3 C/D,…
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
EVARREST Fibrin Sealant Patch, Manufactured by: Omrix Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd, Israel. Indicated for use with manual compression as an adjunct to …
Ethicon, Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10528956 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Universal Battery Charger II (UBC II)
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 16 x 4.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions or osteotomies in the ankle and foot.
Arthrex, Inc.
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with P…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
AVEA Standard with Compressor ventilator-refurbished, R17312-xx (xx = 0-14) A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
The XN-Series modules (XN-10, XN-20) are quantitative multi-parameter automated hematology analyzers intended for in vitro diagnostic use in screenin…
Sysmex Corporation
The Red Head 2 Reusable Fat Harvesting Canister, Product # RH-2, Non-Sterile. Intended for use in aspirating subcutaneous fatty tissue in patient…
Miami Fat Supply, Inc
Vaxcel PICC with PASV MST-60 Kit under the following labels: 1) 3F, UPN H965454360, Rx ONLY, 2) 4F, UPN M001454590, Rx ONLY, 3) 5F, UPN's M001454640,…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 - 00588606510 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 12MM - 00588606512 TM MONO TIB STR GRN SZ 5 14MM - 00588606514 TM MONO TIB STR GR…
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
Vaxcel PICC with PASV Intermediate Safety MST Kit under the following labels: 1) 3F, UPN H965454370, 2) 4F UPN M001455940 & 3) 5F UPN M001455980 The…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Dome Centric component (Reference 01.04227.005) from the Anatomical Shoulder (AS) System 2.0. The Dome Centric connects the Humeral Stem to the Hume…
Zimmer Gmbh
BioFlo Hybrid PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, IR-145 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458980, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC w…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Access 2 Immunoassay System, Remanufactured, Catalog No. 386220 is an invitro diagnostic device used for the quantitative, semi-quantitative, or qual…
Beckman Coulter Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 3R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10507786 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
BIOGRAPH mCT S(20) - 4R, MATERIAL NUMBER 10528958 Product Usage: The Siemens Biograph mCT systems are combined X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT) and…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc.
Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology, IR-145 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965457430, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV, BioFlo PI…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Xcela PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965251290 & H965457420, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PA…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, Intermediate MST-45 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952440 & UPN H965952450, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, X…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
BioFlo PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, IR-145 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458430 & UPN H965458840, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hyb…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Cordis PRECISE (R) RX Nitinol Stent System (Biliary)
Cordis Corporation
TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 10MM- 00588604310 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 12 mm - 00588604312 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 14MM - 00588604314 TM CR TIB SZ 3 C-H, 1…
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
AVEA Standard ventilator, 17311-xx (xx = 0 - 14) A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad spectrum patient breathin…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Ariol is an automated scanning microscope and image analysis system. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the d…
Leica Biosystems Richmond Inc.
Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV, …
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Vaxcel PICC with PASV IR-145 Kit under the following labels: 1) 4F, UPN M001454580, Rx ONLY, 2) 5F, UPN M001454630, Rx ONLY & 3) 6F, UPN M001454780, …
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
BioSync Anatomic Cotton Wedge, 20 x 5.5 mm.; Used for internal bone fixation for bone fractures, fusions or osteotomies in the ankle and foot.
Arthrex, Inc.
Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, IR-145 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952430 & H965952470, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC …
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
BioFlo Hybrid PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965458970, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC w…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
AVEA GDE/UIM upgrade kit, 12283-PMN A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad spectrum patient breathing by deliverin…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Xcela Hybrid PICC with PASV Valve Technology, MST-70 Kit, 6F-55cm, UPN H965952420 & UPN H965952460, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid P…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
BioFlo Hybrid PICC with ENDEXO and PASV Valve Technology, Catheter Kit, UPN H965459410, Rx ONLY The Xcela PICC with PASV, Xcela Hybrid PICC with PAS…
Navilyst Medical, Inc., an AngioDyamics Company
Gas Delivery Engine (GDE)-1st Generation, 16222-001-99 A continuous ventilator intended to mechanically control or assist broad spectrum patient bre…
Carefusion 211 Inc dba Carefusion
Cordis PRECISE (R) PRO RX Nitinol Stent System (Carotid)
Cordis Corporation
REV. SHELL LINER 0D 28X48 00700504828 REV. SHELL LINER 10D 28X50 00701005028 REV. SHELL LINER 10D 28X52 00701005228 REV. SHELL LINER 10D 2…
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
Ecovent Recalls Room Sensors Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Ecovent Corp., of Charlestown, Mass
MACK 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT
MACK
The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill.
Tommee Tippee Electric Bottle and Food Warmers Recalled by Mayborn USA Due to Fire Hazard
INTERNATIONAL 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
INTERNATIONAL
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: CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2016
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.