PlainRecalls

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 2 critical, 41 moderate, and 7 lower-severity recalls. The page references 22 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 49 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (43), CPSC (4), USDA FSIS (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 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size E Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Femoral Slap Hammer Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size B Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

ETEST XM256 (Cefuroxime), Foam: 506958-506918; SPB: 412304-412305 ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacterial such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species and fastidious bacteria

BioMerieux SA

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Keyspan High-High Speed USB to Serial Adapter Product Usage: The Reporting Software is an application which serves as middle ware between the Tosoh Automated HPLC G8 analyzer and an LIS or as a stand alone data repository for the analyzer. It is designed to store and manage the received data and make reports as necessary. The application is installed on Dell All- in-One computers that do not have serial (RS232) ports only USB ports. The G8 analyzer does not have USB ports. The Key Span Adapt

Tosoh Smd Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size F Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

DIAMONDBACK 360 Peripheral 1.50 Classic, Model DBP-150CLASS145 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System (OAS) is a minimally invasive, catheter-based OAS designed for improving luminal diameter in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is caused by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries of the leg or foot and reduces blood flow that may lead to pain, tissue loss, and eventual foot amputation, leg amputation or death. The system treats a broad range of plaque types in the lower li

Cardiovascular Systems Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

GrebSet Micro-Introducer Kit, model 7941, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide. Product Usage: The GrebSet micro-introducer kit is intended to facilitate the percutaneous placement of guidewires in the vascular system and for delivery of contrast media to vascular sites.

Vascular Solutions, Inc.

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

DeRoyal Heart Tracecart REF 53-1769, Rx Only, NON-STERILE PRODUCT CONTAINED WITHIN.

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Smith & Nephew Dyonics Saw Blade, Short, Product Number 3703

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Left Medial Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

AMT 12 inch Right Angle Feeding Set with Y-Port Used with Nasogastric/Nasointestinal (NG/NI) tubes.

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size C

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Merge Eye Station Import Utility (ESIU) when used with Merge Eye Station and Merge Eye Care PACS. The firm name on the labeling is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Smith & Nephew Dyonics Saw Blade, Long, Special, Product Number 3706

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 3 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 1 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Tibial Impactor Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Durex Pleasure Pack . 3 ultra fine lubricated latex condoms 12 ultra fine lubricated latex condoms 24 Ra fine lubricated latex condoms 3 ct UPC 3-02340-30042-04-1 3 ct - Walmart UPC 02340-70042-04 12ct - UPC 3-02340-30274-08-6 24 ct - UPC 302340-302190-04 (contacting firm for label)

Reckitt Benckiser LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Smith & Nephew Dyonics Saw Blade, Standard, Thick, Product Number 3702

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size C Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Left Medial Size B Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Left Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Jackson-Pratt Channel Drain Silicone Round, Fully Fluted w/10FR Trocar. Sterile. Rx Distributed by Cardinal Health, USA Catalog Number: JP-2187 For wound drainage.

Degania Silicone, Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size B Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

Daavlin Aquex (DAAV1000)

Hidrex GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Phase 3 Tibial Template Right Medial Size A Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

SRHS DeRoyal Heart Tracecart REF 53-1913, Rx Only, NON-STERILE PRODUCT CONTAINED WITHIN.

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Tosoh Bioscience HLC-723G8 Analyzer for HbA1c testing.

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Titan" Stabilizer Attachment and Titan TM 360 Stabilizer Attachment

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Partial Knee System Right Medial Tibial Trial Tray Size D Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Knee System Tibial Resector Body Tube & Guides Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Influenza Transport Swab Packages, Reference #20171, One lot with 1010 packages (each package contains 25 transport tubes). The Influenza Swabs in dry transport tubes are intended for use with influenza tests

Quidel Corporation

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

AMT Bridle - Nasal Tube Retaining System Used with Nasogastric/Nasointestinal (NG/NI) tubes.

Applied Medical Technology Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

The Sarns Centrifugal Pump is a single use device sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. The device is sold single sterile in cartons of 8 units, or may be provided in bulk, non-sterile to another Terumo location for inclusion in Cardiovascular Procedure Kits. Cardiovascular Procedure kits are packaged individually.

Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Vascular catheter introduction kit The PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central Venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion and power injection of contrast media.

Arrow International Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

Oxford Unicompartmental Knee Phase 3 Shim Size 2 Product Usage: Instruments for use with the Oxford Uni Partial Knee System

Biomet U.K., Ltd.

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

Hidrex USA DVP1000

Hidrex GmbH

FDA Devices Low Mar 1, 2017

Hidrex USA DP450

Hidrex GmbH

FDA Devices Moderate Mar 1, 2017

N Latex HCY REAGENT, REF/Catalog OPAX03 /SMN 10445973 , IVD Product Usage: In-vitro diagnostic reagents for the quantitative determination of total homocysteine (HCY) in human serum, heparinized plasma and EDTA plasma by means of particle-enhanced immunonephelometry with BN II and BN ProSpec System. The device can assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients suspected of having hyperhomocysteinemia and homocystinuria.

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.

CPSC No agency class Mar 1, 2017

Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.

CPSC No agency class Mar 1, 2017

Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard

NHTSA No agency class Mar 1, 2017

VOLVO 2017: AIR BAGS

VOLVO

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 1, 2017

Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc.

USDA FSIS Critical Mar 1, 2017

Dos Hermanos, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

CPSC No agency class Feb 28, 2017

Dillard’s Recalls Baby Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

Dillard's Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.

CPSC No agency class Feb 28, 2017

S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard

S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.

Nearby Recall Years

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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 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.