2018 Recalls
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2018 Recall Year Insight
Federal agencies issued 6,355 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2018. That represents about 7.57% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 17.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS 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 128 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 2 critical, 44 moderate, and 4 lower-severity recalls. The page references 27 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 (35), FDA Drug (9), CPSC (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, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.
Fortify, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1231-40/100029238,100030095, 100041981; CD1231-40Q/100029229, 100030087, 100041982; CD1233-40/100029230…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Space Pump IV Set, 2 Caresites, ASV, 0.2 Micron Air Eliminating Filter, Product Code 363420 The Infusomat Space Pump IV Set, 2 Caresites, ASV with…
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Artis Q ceiling, Material no. 10848281, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Fortify Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1257-40/100042322, 100059623; CD1257-40Q/100042341, 100059535; CD1259-40/100041914, 100042338, 1…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors
Teleflex Medical Europe Ltd
Unify Quadra, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3249-40/100036404, 100038435, CD3249-40Q/100036407, 100038436, CD3251-40/100036405, 100038095, 100…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Quadra Assura MP, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3269-40/100043177; CD3269-40Q/100043178; CD3271-40/100043130; CD3271-40Q/100043191; CD3369…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Safe N Simple No-Sting Skin Barrier Film, Ostomy Skin Barrier Wipe, SNS00807
Safe N Simple, LLC
ARTIS Pheno Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model 10849000
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis zee biplane MN, Material no. 10094143, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Artis zeego, Material no. 10280959 , for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
ImagePilot, Model No. D9MA
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.
Promote, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 3207-30/60010740-207, 60010740-407; 3207-36/60010743-207, 60010743-407; 3213-36/50022126-001, 60013879-30…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Ellipse, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1275-36/100116115; CD1275-36Q/100116116; CD1277-36/100048388, 100048391, 100060126, 100116208, 10011636;…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Aplio I-series. Labeled as i700, i800, i900 The power supply unit may be damaged and may fail to start up when the …
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Current, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 1207-30/50020236-001, 60010739-207, 60010739-407; 1207-36/50020237-001, 60010742-207, 60010742-307, 60010742…
St Jude Medical Inc.
Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) Proteus 235, Beam Management System (PBS)
Ion Beam Applications S.A.
HLD Systems 600 Series Washer/Pasteurizer, UDI (01) 0085249007009 (11) 160929 (21) 61160; Model 610HT, 115V & Model 610HT, 230V Product Usage: Cl…
Cenorin, LLC
OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray system Angiographic and Diagnostic, Product Nos. 708026, 708027, 708028
Philips Medical Systems Nederlands
BRP Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Helmets R Us Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury (Recall Alert)
Strategic Sports Ltd., of Hong Kong
BMW 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
BMW
CADILLAC 2016-2018: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC
Kellogg's Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz.
Kellogg Company
Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil. 7 oz. (1.98g) Keep Refrigerated UPC: 0-45255-14637 6 count and 12 …
World Variety Produce Inc.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg*, packaged as a) 90-count bottle (NDC 55111-123-90 and b) 500-count bottle (NDC 55111-123-05), Rx Only, Mfd. By: …
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111-122…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL bag, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7983-02
ICU Medical Inc
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 80 mg*, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111-124…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 250 mL bag, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7922-02
ICU Medical Inc
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111-121…
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL bag, Rx Only ,Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-37
ICU Medical Inc
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL bag, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7984-23
ICU Medical Inc
0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL bag, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-7730-37
ICU Medical Inc
G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting,…
Becton Dickinson & Company
G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 98CM 2PK; 467260 NL DRIVING GUIDE 4.4MM X 80CM; 467220 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulate…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
3.2MM X 560MM COCR THD TIP; 14-441053 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
BALL TIP GUIDE WIRE 3.2MMX55CM; 469055 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nail…
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
CritiCore Automated Urine Output and Temperature Monitor
C.R. Bard, Inc.
RECON DRILL 6MM X 439MM; 14-443023 Intended to be used as a guide pin for insertion of implants (cannulated screws and/or intramedullary nails). …
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Small-Asymmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-10x13x15; b) ES-10x16x19; c) ES-10x17x19; d) ES-12x13x15; e) ES-12x15x17…
TriMed Inc.
Nitinol Staple, Elastic Staple Large-Symmetrical, Sterile R, Model #: a) ES-18x14; b) ES-20x20; c) ES-25x22
TriMed Inc.
Drainer(R) Centesis Catheters: (a) REF 8810, 5F x 9cm (b) REF 8811, 6F x 9cm (c) REF 8812, 5F x 15cm Product The Drainer centesis catheter is i…
Vascular Solutions, Inc.
CARESCAPE R860 ventilators with software version 10SP05 Product Usage: The CARESCAPE R860 ventilator is designed to provide mechanical ventilatio…
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc.
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Acetabular Cup with Impactor: (a) Size 56 mm, REF 74120156 (b) Size 64 mm, REF 74120164 (c) Size 54 mm, REF 74122154 (…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Olympus JF-140F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-140F)
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Farabeuf Clamp for 3.5mm Screws PRO, Catalog # 705463
Stryker GmbH
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 + USDA FSIS — consumer product, vehicle, and meat/poultry recall feeds for 2018
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.