2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 24 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 5 critical, 45 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 13 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (40), NHTSA (4), 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 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.
Drill bit Quick-Connect 3-Fluted 2.5 mm Diameter 180 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480718025, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Percuvance Scissors Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the abdomen. The system is used to grasp, manipulate, cut, cauterize and deliver Hem-o-lok ligating clips to soft tissue during laparoscopic surgery.
Teleflex Medical
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.0 mm Diameter 12.5 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill Large 5.0 mm Item Number/EDI 00225503550, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System Instrumentation, Drill 2.5 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 47430904601, Sterile
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
NOVADAQ SPY-PHI Drape, 7" x 104" (18 cm x 265 cm), Ref. HH 2020 (box of 20 HH2000 drapes), Sterile, Rx.. Manufactured for: Novadaq Technologies Inc., Burnaby, BC, Canada. The SPY-PHI Drape is intended to cover the SPY-PHI System to maintain a sterile field, and as an aid in the clean-up of equipment after surgery or other medical procedures. The product is not intended to be used as patient drapes and they have no patient contact.
NOVADAQ TECHNOLOGIES INC.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.1 mm Diameter (.043 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 3.2 mm Diameter (.126 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803200, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.2 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480619532, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
FUJINON ED-530XT. This device is intended for the visualization of the duodenum and upper digestive tract, specifically for the observation, diagnosis, and endoscopic treatment of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Medtronic Aptus Heli-FX Thoracic EndoAnchor System Heli-FX Guide 42 mm, REF HG-18-90-42, STERILE EO, Rx Only The Heli-FX EndoAnchor System is intended to provide fixation and sealing between endovascular aortic grafts and the native artery. The Heli-FX System is indicated for use in patients who endovascular grafts have exhibited migration or endoleak, or are at risk for such complications, in whom augmented radial fixation and or sealing is required or regain or maintain adequate aneurysm e
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System Drill Bit With Quick-Coupling 3.5 mm Diameter 195 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 0200024325, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 4.0 mm Diameter 20cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241004000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Short 4.9 mm, Item Number/EDI 00249006449, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 2.7 mm Diameter 100 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480610027, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
LMA(TM) MADgic(TM) Laryngo-Tracheal Mucosal Atomization Devices: (a) MAD600 MADgic, (b) MAD700 MADgic, (c) MAD720 MADgic Intended for the application of topical anesthetics to the oropharynx and upper airway region
Teleflex Medical
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 3.5 mm Diameter 110 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480611035, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 4.5 mm Diameter (.177 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231804506, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Straight Shank Drill Bits 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804006, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Platinium VR 1210, Model Number TDF031U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015514, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachycardia pacing, Dual or single chamber arrhythmia detection Product Usage: PLATINIUM VR is indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of consciou
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
Percuvance Clip Applier Tool Tip The Percutaneous Surgical System with 5mm attachments is indicated for the means to penetrate soft tissue to access certain areas of the abdomen. The system is used to grasp, manipulate, cut, cauterize and deliver Hem-o-lok ligating clips to soft tissue during laparoscopic surgery.
Teleflex Medical
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.0 mm Diameter (.079 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 3.2 mm Diameter 130 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480513032, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Long 4.3mm, Item Number/EDI 00249004443, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 3.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241003500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Platinium CRT DF1 1711, Model Number TDF033U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015538, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachycardia pacing, Dual or single chamber arrhythmia detection Product Usage: PLATINIUM VR is indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of con
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill 2.5 mm Diameter 11 cm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241002500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.5 mm Diameter (.098 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 2.7 mm Diameter (.106 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231802700, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Straight Shank Drill Bit 4.0 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00231804000, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 4.5 mm Diameter (.177 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231804500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Distal Drill Pilot Tip 3.2 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00225503332, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Locking Screw Tap Standard Quick-Connect, 2.7 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236015327, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill Bits 3.2 mm Diameter (.126 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231803206, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Zimmer Natural Nail System Freehand Drill 4.3 mm Diameter 152.5 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00249007543, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.5 mm Diameter (.059 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Platinium DR 1510, Model Number TDF032U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015521, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachycardia pacing, Dual or single chamber arrhythmia detection Product Usage: PLATINIUM VR is indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of consciou
Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF
UniPerc(R) Adjustable Flange Tracheostomy Tube kit, Reorder Number 100/897/080 CZ The UniPerc(R) Tracheostomy Tubes can be used during the surgical placement of a stoma or as a replacement tube to an already existing stoma for patients with larger necks. The tracheostomy tubes are removed and may be replaced after no more than 30 days with an identical device. The range may include the following configurations: cuffed or uncuffed tracheostomy tubes, tracheostomy tube inner cannula, cleaning
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 1.5 mm Diameter 85 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480608515, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
SRAM Recalls Bicycle Brakes Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Suunto Recalls Wireless Tank Transmitter and Tank POD Due to Injury Hazard
SUUNTO OY of Vantaa, Finland.
LEXUS 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LEXUS
HYUNDAI 2011-2015: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
HYUNDAI
Clair D. Thompson & Sons, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Playtex Recalls Children's Plates and Bowls Due to Choking Hazard
Playtex Products, LLC, of Shelton, Conn.
H-E-B Meat Plant Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination
MASERATI 2015-2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
MASERATI
MITSUBISHI 2015-2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
MITSUBISHI
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.