2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 7,717 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 9.19% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 21.1 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, 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 155 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 2018.
On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 3 critical, 45 moderate, and 2 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 40 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (46), CPSC (2), 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 2018 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
MINI INFANT < 3KG, RADIOTRANSLUCENT ELECTRODE, Philips Plug Style Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602H Indicated for use in external pacing, defib…
ConMed Corporation
Syngo.via software is intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It can be used as a standalone dev…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Rotating IV Pole Rotating IV Pole falls under the category classified as capital equipment, an optional accessory that may be purchased to facil…
Ohmeda Medical
Tapered Screw-Vent MTX, Dental Implant, sterile. Model TSVTB10.
Zimmer Dental Inc
ACE Trochanteric Nail System STER TROC NAIL 125 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 130 DEG X 9MM STER TROC NAIL 135 DEG X 9MM The Trochanteric Nail Syste…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
DATEX-OHMEDA TEC 7 ANESTHESIA VAPORIZER Is designed for the metered delivery of specific inhalation anesthetic agents for use in continuous flow …
GE Healthcare, LLC
1. AutoPlex System, Product Number: 0605-887-000, UDI: (01)4546540593108; 2. AutoPlex System: w/ VertaPlex HV, Product Number: 0607-687-000, UDI: (01…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wrap (size: 2in)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
The Stryker Thoracic Pedicle Feeler 6002-350-000 is a smart instrument for remote control of the navigation software and creation of a pathway into …
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
MINI INFANT < 3KG, RADIOTRANSLUCENT ELECTRODE, ZOLL¿ Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602Z Indicated for use in external pacing, defibrillation and…
ConMed Corporation
Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products HURT-FREE¿ Wrap (size: 1in)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser The FEMTO LDV(TM)Z8 Femtosecond Surgical Laser is an ophthalmic surgical laser intended for use i…
SIE AG, Surgical Instrument Engineering
Marrs Laparoscopic GIFT Catheters, Catalog Number:K-J-MLC-503000, Global Product Number: G18022 Product Usage: Used to place in vitro fertilize…
Cook Inc.
6F Taiga Guiding Catheter
Medtronic Inc
Sofia 2 Analyzer Catalog Number 20299 Sofia 2 is a bench top analyzer intended to be used with Cassette-based immunofluorescent in vitro diagnos…
Quidel Corporation
IMRIS ORT100 Table, Part Numbers: (a) 110470-000 (b) 110470-600
Deerfield Imaging, Inc.
IMRIS ORT300 Removable Operating Room Table, 50-60 Hz Version is intended for use during diagnostic examinations or surgical procedures to support an…
Deerfield Imaging, Inc.
Vital-Port Vascular Access System, Subcutaneous, implanted, intravascular infusion port and catheter, IP, IP-S, Product usage: The devices are i…
Cook Vascular Inc.
EasyCAL HbA1c Calibrator; REF 10658 Kit is packaged in a paper box containing 4 vials of 0.25ml of calibrant, one for each calibration level, and an…
Medica Corporation
COACH¿ Self-Adhering Sports Wrap (size: 3in)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Persona Partial Knee Spacer Blocks To assist in partial knee arthroplasty surgery
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Gas Module 3 monitoring spirometer, Part Number: 115-030108-00 Product Usage: The Gas Module 3 is an accessory device designed to monitor airway …
Mindray DS USA, Inc. dba Mindray North America
ARROW ENDURANCE" Extended Dwell Peripheral Catheter System, Catalog Numbers: EDC-00820 & EDC-00820-B
Arrow International Inc
c6000, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete), for clinical use. - cobas e 601 module: Immunoassay Analyzer, Catalog Numbers: 04745922001, 05036348001, 05…
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
SporAmpule Biological Indicator Catalog Number SPS5-100
Mesa Laboratories Bozeman Manufacturing Facility
PERSONA¿ THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM "PSN TIB STM 5 DEG SZ D R" indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid art…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Conne…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
QUANTA-Lyser 240 EIA, Part #GS0241. The instrument is a fully automated, high-throughput, bench top system designed for clinical use to automate s…
Inova Diagnostics Incorporated
Revolution 90 Degree Tibial Nozzle, Product Number: 0606-516-000, UDI: (01)4546540911971 for orthopedic use.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
1. InterPulse Handpiece with coaxial bone cleaning tip, Product Number: 0210-110-100, UDI: (01)4546540861641; 2. InterPulse Handpiece with Coaxial Hi…
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
STAGE-1¿ RDS COC Abutment Plastic Sleeve, Non-Lock, Multi-Unit; Catalog Number: S2437-01-1K
Keystone Dental Inc
Tapered Screw-Vent MTX, Dental Implant, sterile. Model TSV4B10.
Zimmer Dental Inc
Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 38mm, REF 804-07-380 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a …
Encore Medical, Lp
180-Gram Cement Cartridge with Breakaway Femoral Nozzle, Product Number: 0206-530-000, UDI: (01)4546540857880 for orthopedic use.
Stryker Instruments Div. of Stryker Corporation
Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A8WA, UDI: 04560141944534
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.
ACE Trochanteric Nail System ATN AR SCREW 60MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 65MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 70MM STERILE ATN AR SCREW 75MM STERILE ATN AR SCRE…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson BAND-AID¿ Brand First Aid Products SECURE-FLEX¿ Wrap (size: 3in)
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Sonimage HS1 Ultrasound Kit AC adapter, Product Number: A7AP, UDI: 04560141940031
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.
cobas e 411 Immunoassay Analyzer (Discrete Photometric Analyzer for Clinical use), Catalog Numbers: 04775201001 (rack system), 04775279001 (disk sys…
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
ProSpore Biological Indicator Part Numbers: PS-6-50, PS-5-50, PS-4-10, PS-4-50, 3471
Mesa Laboratories Bozeman Manufacturing Facility
Modular E 170 Analyzer: Immunoassay Chemistry Analyzer, Chemistry (Photometric, Discrete) for clinical use, Catalog Numbers: 03739040692, 030231090…
Roche Diagnostics Corporation
QUANTA-Lyser 240 IFA, Part #GS0242. The instrument is a fully automated, high-throughput, bench top system designed for clinical use to automate s…
Inova Diagnostics Incorporated
Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator, Model Number 3664
St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Altivate Anatomic(TM) INSTRUMENTATION, PEGGED GLENOID TRIAL, SIZE 42mm, REF 804-07-420 Product Usage: The AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder System is a …
Encore Medical, Lp
ACE Trochanteric Nail System TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 125DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 130DG STRL TROCH NAIL ST 11X180 135DG STRL The Trochanteric N…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
MINI INFANT < 3KG, RADIOTRANSLUCENT ELECTRODE, Philips Plug Style Connector, REF/Catalog Number 2602H Indicated for use in external pacing, defib…
ConMed Corporation
Vornado Air Recalls Electric Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
FORD 2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
FORD
FORD,LINCOLN 2017-2018: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD,LINCOLN
Scotch Thermal Laminators Recalled by 3M Due to Burn Hazard
3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
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 — consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.