2018 Recalls

Reviewed by PlainRecalls Editorial, Product Recalls Editorial Team

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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 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 45 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (48), 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, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

2018 Recalls

2018 Recall Year Insight

Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)

ABX Pentra Micro ALBUMIN 2 CP, Serum/Plasma, REF 1300032563 The device is intended for use in conjunction with certain materials to measure a va…

VIDAS FSH, Ref 30407-01, IVD, Rx. The firm name on the label is bioMerieux SA, France. For use on the instruments of the VIDAS family (VITEK Immu…

Unify, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3231-40/100029240, 100030104, 100041904; CD3231-40Q/100029281, 100030124, 100041905; CD3235-40/100029256,…

Artis Q.zen floor, Material no. 10848353, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Artis Q.zeego, Material no. 10848283, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Philips Ingenuity Core 728321

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 2 (SP Control 2), Cat. no. PS2683

Ingenuity Core128 728323

Artis Q biplane, Material no. 10848282, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Fortify, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1231-40/100029238,100030095, 100041981; CD1231-40Q/100029229, 100030087, 100041982; CD1233-40/100029230…

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…

Artis Q ceiling, Material no. 10848281, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Fortify Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1257-40/100042322, 100059623; CD1257-40Q/100042341, 100059535; CD1259-40/100041914, 100042338, 1…

Teleflex MEDICAL Pilling(R) UNIVERSAL SHEARS 7 1/2", REF 142542 Product Usage: general surgical scissors

Unify Quadra, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3249-40/100036404, 100038435, CD3249-40Q/100036407, 100038436, CD3251-40/100036405, 100038095, 100…

Quadra Assura MP, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3269-40/100043177; CD3269-40Q/100043178; CD3271-40/100043130; CD3271-40Q/100043191; CD3369…

Safe N Simple No-Sting Skin Barrier Film, Ostomy Skin Barrier Wipe, SNS00807

ARTIS Pheno Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System, Model 10849000

Artis zee biplane MN, Material no. 10094143, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Artis zeego, Material no. 10280959 , for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

ImagePilot, Model No. D9MA

Promote, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 3207-30/60010740-207, 60010740-407; 3207-36/60010743-207, 60010743-407; 3213-36/50022126-001, 60013879-30…

Ellipse, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD1275-36/100116115; CD1275-36Q/100116116; CD1277-36/100048388, 100048391, 100060126, 100116208, 10011636;…

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 …

Current, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: 1207-30/50020236-001, 60010739-207, 60010739-407; 1207-36/50020237-001, 60010742-207, 60010742-307, 60010742…

Vanguard Complete Knee System; E1 Vanguard PS Tibial Bearing; Model Numbers EP-183664, EP-183642 Product Usage: The product is intended for use in…

The Proton Therapy System - Proteus 235 (brand names: Proteus Plus and Proteus ONE) Proteus 235, Beam Management System (PBS)

HLD Systems 600 Series Washer/Pasteurizer, UDI (01) 0085249007009 (11) 160929 (21) 61160; Model 610HT, 115V & Model 610HT, 230V Product Usage: Cl…

OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray system Angiographic and Diagnostic, Product Nos. 708026, 708027, 708028

Artis zee MP, Material no. 10094139, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Artis zee biplane, Material no. 10094141, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Single Chamber Temporary External Pacemaker, Model 53401

Ingenuity TF PET/CT 882442

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 1 (SP Control 1), Cat. no. PS2682

Randox Liquid Assayed Specific Protein Control - Level 3 (SP Control 3), Cat. no. PS2684

Promote Quadra, Sterile EO, Model # / Part #: CD3221-36/100025054, 60019195; CD3223-36P/100013763; CD3239-40/100029115, 100029254, 100037181; …

Flexible Smoothbore Breathing Circuit with Exhalation Port 22mm, Product No. 80062000

OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray system Angiographic and Diagnostic, Product Nos. 70859, 708023, 708024, 708025

Artis zee ceiling, Material no. 10094137, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Amalgatome SD, COAXIAL PNEUMATIC HOSE, SCHRADER, Model X101004

Unify Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3257-40/100042333, 100059944; CD3257-40Q/100042334, 100059936; CD3261-40/100048460, 100048546, 100…

Quadra Assura, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3265-40/100042335, 100059846; CD3265-40Q/100042336, 100059847; CD3267-40/100042956, 100043569, 100…

Ingenuity Core128/Elite China 728324

RayStation Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning System; 6.0, 6.1, 6.2, 7.0 Product Usage: Usage: RayStation is a software system designed for tr…

Artis zee floor, Material no. 10094135, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Artis Q.zen biplane, Material no. 10848355, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

Artis zee floor MN, Material no. 10094142, for angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.

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)

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