2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 100 of 154
2017 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,681 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2017. That represents about 7.36% 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 2017.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 46 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 28 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 47 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (43), CPSC (4), NHTSA (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 2017 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.
Proteus 235, Proton Therapy System
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
NEODENT CM Intraoral Scanbody, Article Number: 108.139
Instradent USA, Inc.
Arrow EZ-IO Needle Set 45 mm 15 ga, Ref 9079.
Teleflex Medical
INFINITY Internal Hex Healing Abutment, 4.5mm Platform, 4.7mm CW-3mm CH Straight; Product Code: 20145473 Product Usage: Non implantable dental abutment.
Ace Surgical Supply Co., Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 8.5MM Product Number: 72204043 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Valleylab Laparoscopic Handset; Material # E2750; Laproscopic Handset Non-Sterile Bulk; Material # E2750NSB Product Usage: For use in 5mm cannulas or larger cannulas with 5mm adapters during laparoscopic and thorascopic procedures. For use with a minimum peak voltage of 3625V.
COVIDIEN MEDTRONIC
It is recommended for patients with weight/size between 4-22 lbs (1.8-10 kg). Part Number 0270-0429: GVL 2 Stat (box of 10 Stats). Part Number 0574-0027: GVL 2 Stat (single pouched Stat). Part Number 0270-0662: GlideScope AVL Video Baton 1-2 Kit (where one box of 10, part number 0270-0429), is added as part of the kit.
Verathon Inc
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 7MM Product Number: 72204040 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Ferno PROFlexx¿ Model 28Z Chair Cot
Ferno-Washington Inc
Artis zee, Angiographic x-ray system
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
various polyethylene implants BIO PLUG 10MM Product Usage: Non-weight bearing accessory. Sterile, optional speciality components that are non-bioabsorbable, implantable devices designed to be inserted into the medullary canal of a bone during orhtopedic surgery to prevent cement progression in the diaphysis and, therefore, facilitate cement pressurization during the introduction of an implant.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
The following systems are only affected if a Laird chiller is installed (11NC: 98960021599): Allura Xper Releases 3 to 8.1: Allura Xper FD10 (C+F). 722003; Allura Xper FD10/10 722005; Allura Xper FD20 722006; Allura Xper FD20/10 and FD20/20 722008; Allura Xper FD10 722010; Allura Xper FD10/10 722011; Allura Xper FD20 722012; Allura Xper FD20 biplane 722013; Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722014; Allura Xper FD20 OR Table 722015; Allura Xper FD10/10 OR Table 722019; Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Ta
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 11MM Product Number: 72204048 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 12MM Product Number: 72204050 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 7.5MM Product Number: 72204041 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
D-RAD, 1.8MM X 16MM, LOCKING PEG, QTY: (1), STERILE R, RES 74671816 Orthopedic
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
various polyethylene implants Hips Active Articulation ArComXL Bearings Active Articulation E1 Bearings Arcos Taper Cap BIOLOX delta Option Head E1 RingLoc Bi-Polar Freedom Constrained Liner +5mm Hi-Wall ArcomXL All Poly Rimloc E1 10 Degree Liner RingLoc +3mm Hi-Wall E1 Liner Ringloc +3mm Neutral Max-Rom ArComXL Liner Ringloc +3mm Neutral Max-Rom E1 Liner Ringloc +5mm Neutral Max-Rom E1 Liner Ringloc 10 Degree ArCom Liner Ringloc 10 Degree Face Changing ArComXL Liner Ringloc 10
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 8MM Product Number: 72204042 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
D-RAD, 2.4MMX 20MM, S.T. CORTEX SCREW, QTY: (1), STERILE R, RES 74682420 Orthopedic
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Hemotherm CE, model 400CE, Heater-Cooling Device
Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products Inc
Laerdal Compact Suction Unit ¿ 4 under the following labels: 1) 300 ml (3.3 lbs) canister version - CATALOG #(s): 88006101 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (US), 88006103 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (UK), 88006140 - LCSU 4, 300 ml Complete unit (EUR), 881151 - Replacement unit, 88006201 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (US), 88006203 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (UK), 88006240 - LCSU 4, 300 ml, RTCA Complete unit (EUR) and 881152 - Replacement Unit, RTCA; 2) 88005101 - LCSU 4, 800
Laerdal Medical Corporation
Tapered SwissPlus Implant System, Model No. SPB10
Zimmer Dental Inc
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 10MM Product Number: 72204046 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
various polyethylene implants Extremities, Shoulders and Elbows BioModular Shoulder System; Comprehensive Shoulder System; Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Product Usage: Shoulder Replacement Elbow Replacement
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Soft Face "No Bounce" Mallet Model/Catalog: BIO-1-1090
Signal Medical Corporation
Alcon Patient Care Kits Product Usage: A Patient Care Kit is an assemblage of single-use medical devices and accessories designed by medical professionals for specific procedures. The Patient Care kits are configured with customer-specific components
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Bush DL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Set Bush SL Ureteral Illuminating Catheter Set
Cook Inc.
Vacutainer Tubes Vacutainer tubes are intended for clinical laboratory hematology studies including but not limited to lead level testing, FEP level testing, and CBC testing.
Avid Medical, Inc.
UNIQ: UNIQ FD10 722026; UNIQ FD10/10 722027; UNIQ FD20/10 biplane 722029; UNIQ FD10 OR Table 722033; UNIQ FD10/10 OR Table 722034; UNIQ FD20/10 OR Table 722036; UNIQ FD20/20 722038; UNIQ FD20/20 biplane OR Table 722039
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Elcam Minimal Residual Volume Luer-activated Swabable-stockcock (MRVLS) 4w gxl:w1/r rbls Product Usage: indicated for fluid flow directional control and for providing access ports for administration of intravenous solutions. Typical uses include pressure monitoring, intravenous fluid administration and transfusion.
Elcam Medical, Inc.
Merge Eye Station and Merge Eye Care PACS.
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
PGCL [poly (glycolide-co-caprolactone)] Absorbable Suture, Manufacturer CP Medical, Portland OR, Sterile, Product Codes L923, L459, L493, L762, L463, L922, L495, L463, L497, L494, L493
CP Medical Inc
various polyethylene implants Custom parts Product Usage: Custom
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Cordis S.M.A.R.T. Flex Vascular Stent System
Cordis Corporation
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 9.5MM Product Number: 72204045 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
SURESTEP Tray, Bardex I.C. Complete Care Drainage Bag, 2000 ml Drainage Bag, 16 Fr., Sterile.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 9MM Product Number: 72204044 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 10.5MM Product Number: 72204047 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 6MM Product Number: 72204038 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
SmartTools Knee System Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument
Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 5.5MM Product Number: 72204037 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
NAMIC Fluid Delivery Set - 72" (183cm) UPN H965913000051, Catalog 91300005
Angiodynamics Inc. (Navilyst Medical Inc.)
Smith & Nephew ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill 11.5MM Product Number: 72204049 The ACUFEX TRUNAV Retrograde Drill is intended for use in creating a back bore socket in bone
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Women's Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
AUDI 2015: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
AUDI
NISSAN 2017: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NISSAN
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote-Controlled Model Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Zutano Recalls Infant Booties Due to Choking Hazard
RAM 2014-2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
RAM
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 2017
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 2017 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.