2017 Recalls
7,681 federal recalls indexed for 2017 · Page 45 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 4 critical, 44 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 7 distinct product categories, with 48 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (34), FDA Drug (6), USDA FSIS (4), 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.
Divalproex Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a.) 100-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-01) b.) 500-count bottle (NDC 68382-033-05), Rx only, manufactured by Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 07054
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Famotidine Tablets USP, 20 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA --- NDC 0172-5728-60
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP 200 mg (20 mg/mL) Quelicin Multiple-dose vial, 10 mL, For I.V. or I.M. use. a.) one vial (NDC: 0409-6629-02), b.) 25 vial carton (NDC: 0409-6629-25).
Hospira a Pfizer Company
Lactulose Solution, USP, 20 g/30 mL, dose cups delivers 30 mL packaged 50-unit dose cups per case, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771, NDC 66689-038-01
VistaPharm, Inc.
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.021% (0.63 mg/3mL), packaged in 5 pouches of 5 x 3mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials For Inhalation per carton, Rx only, Mfd. for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., Verna, Goa INDIA, NDC 0591-3467-53.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablets, USP, 5 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Cartons, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc, Pulaski, TN 38478 --- NDC: 50268-0190-15
Apace KY LLC
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 1/4" PEDS PACK, REF 627262502, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Stroke Fast Pack(TM) Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 4 x 20, Trevo Pro 18 Microcatheter, AXS Catalyst 060x132CM - US, UPN M0033PK42022001
Stryker Neurovascular
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART CIRCULATORY ASSIST PACK, REF 627255003, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Tomcat Instrument, REF ASY-07379, Hologic Incorporated, automated laboratory sample processing instrument.
Hologic, Inc
ROSA Brain, 3.0.0 The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instrument holders or tool guides to be used by neurosurgeons to guide standard neurosurgical instruments (biopsy needle, stimulation or recording electrode, endoscope). The device is indicated for any neurosurgical procedure in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate.
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
ViaPeel PTFE Peelable Introducer 5FR, Part Number 10890-006
Greatbatch Medical
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, REF 627376401, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Oxford/Oxbridge AFN End Cap 10 mm x 5 mm tp 12 mm x10 mm The end caps are a circular disk with a small threaded shaft to be screwed to the distal end of the Nail.
Ortho Solutions Inc
Stroke Fast Pack(TM) Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 4 x 30, Trevo Pro 18 Microcatheter, AXS Catalyst 060x132CM - US, UPN M0033PK43022001
Stryker Neurovascular
Stroke Fast Pack(TM) Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 3 x 20, Trevo Pro 14 Microcatheter, AXS Catalyst 060x132CM - US, UPN M0033PK32021001
Stryker Neurovascular
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS S5 PACK W/CARDIOPLEGIA-3D, (a) REF 044042600 AND (b) REF 044011200, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Non-Locking screws in the following lengths: (a) NEO(R) 0.27 - 10 mm, REF W27 ST010 (b) NEO(R) 0.27 - 12 mm, REF W27 ST012 (c) DRP 0.27 - 12 mm, REF W27 ST012 (d) NEO(R) 0.27 - 14 mm, REF W27 ST014 (e) NEO(R) 0.27 - 16 mm, REF W27 ST016 (f) NEO(R) 0.27 - 18 mm, REF W27 ST018 (f) DRP 0.27 - 18 mm, REF W27 ST018 The NEOVIEW(R) Plating System is intended for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures of the distal radius and reconstruction of the distal radius. It is composed
In2Bones, SAS
InflammaDry(R) AN RPS DIAGNOSTIC SOLUTION, Sample Collectors InflammaDry(R) is a rapid, immunoassay test for the visual, qualitative, in vitro detection of elevated levels of the MMP-9 protein in human tears, from patients suspected of having dry eye. InflammaDry is to be used to aid in the diagnosis of dry eye, in conjunction with other methods of clinical evaluation. This test is intended for prescription use at point-of-care sites.
Quidel Corporation
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 6FS, REF 044008204, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMA PRIMO2X OPTI PACK, REF 088512900, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8S, REF 044036101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
MULTIGENT Creatinine (Enzymatic), Catalog Numbers 8L24-31 and 8L24-41; IVD. Intended for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma, and urine using the ARCHITECT c Systems The product is a medical device (chemistry reagent) and is intended for the quantitative determination of creatinine in human serum, plasma, and urine using the ARCHITECT c Systems. The kit is provided as a ready to use liquid material consisting in two components: Reagent 1 and Reagent 2. According
Sentinel CH SPA
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, TOTAL VISION SYSTEM-SMA, REF 084510101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Myelotec Video Guided Catheters, REF 2010 3.0 mm OD x 30 Cm Working Length, Two 1.3mm Working Channels
Myelotec, Inc.
GE Inspection Technologies Blade|line Industrial Cabinet X-ray system
GE Inspection Technologies, LP
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, PUMP AND TABLE PACK, REF 627374101, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, Model D140010 (small curve) and D140011 (large curve). The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary systems. The device features adjustable tip geometry through use of a rotating handle to deflect the catheter. This catheter is assembled with a hemostasis valve and a sideport infusion line. The kit includes a flexible c
Greatbatch Medical
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, INSPIRE 8FS, REF 044043700, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
NON-STERILE SAMPLE, SORIN GROUP, SMART CARDIOPLEGIA, CARDIOPLEGIA PACK, REF 627366901, 1 EA, NOT FOR CLINICAL USE
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, LONG PACK, REF 088512600, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART 3/16" PEDS PACK, REF 627263601, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SoftLab Software Laboratory information system to be used in a medical research or clinical laboratory by knowledgeable, trained,
Soft Computer Consultants, Inc.
STERILE SAMPLE SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127703, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, NEONATE/PEDIATRIC PACK, REF 627127702, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Corporation ( OSSA ) Model: VANTA Analytical X-Ray System, X-Ray Fluorescence
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas
Stroke Fast Pack(TM) Trevo XP ProVue Retriever 6 x 25, AXS Catalyst 060x132CM - US, EXCELSIOR XT 27 MICROCATHETER, UPN M0033PK62523001 ST 150
Stryker Neurovascular
OptiLITE(TM) Products for Laser Surgery, Catalog Numbers: HTM1020F, HTM1040F, HTM1060F, HTM1010F; Manufactured by CONVERGENT LASTER TECHNOLOGIES The Odyssey 30B is approved for numerous medical procedures. Generally, the primary use of the laser (which includes the fibers) is related to urology, but ultimately it is up to the surgeon except in cases where it is contraindicated. The fibers are usually used in cases involving stones anywhere from the bladder up to the kidneys. Occasionally the
Xintec Corp
Spectranetics Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter Peripheral Rapid Exchange Catheters Device is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenosis and occlusions
Spectranetics Corporation
SORIN GROUP, SMART PERFUSION PACK, SMART VENOUS VACUUM, REF 084118102, STERILE EO, Rx Only, 1 EA
Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Kenosha Beef International, LTD. Recalls Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Corn Maiden Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Beef Products Due To Misbranding
Corn Maiden Foods, Inc.
Meijer Recalls Children's Swimsuits Due to Choking Hazard
Wholesale Merchandisers LLC, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
NVIDIA Recalls European Plug Heads Sold with Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Polaris Recalls Scrambler All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
DODGE 2017: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DODGE
BMW 2012-2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW
Firewood Recalls Vaporizers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Firewood, of Wellesley, Mass.
Good Food Concepts, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination
Good Food Concepts, LLC
Hahn Brothers, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Ham Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
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.