PlainRecalls

2019 Recalls

Compiled from official public sources by the editorial team.

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2019 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 7,480 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2019. That represents about 7.35% of the 101,704 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 20.5 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 150 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 2019.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 5 critical, 45 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 48 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 2019 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.

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FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

VNS Therapy Program GMDN: 44077 Model # 3000 V1.5.2, RxOnly

LivaNova USA Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

BOND Polymer Refine Detection Kit, Catalog No. DS9800. This detection system is for in vitro diagnostic use. Bond Polymer Refine Detection is a bio…

Leica Microsystems, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Cognision, Subject Kit (Clinical Grade), Model 3000- containing Hydro Dot brand Wave Prep cups-electroconductive cream for use with external electrod…

Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC dba Cognision
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

iTotal CR Knee Replacement System Model Number: TCR-111-1111-010102 - Product Usage: The iTotal CR Knee Replacement System is intended for use as a …

Conformis, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Optilite C-Reactive Protein Kit - Product Usage: The Optilite C-Reactive Protein Reagent is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of C…

The Binding Site Group, Ltd.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Habib EUS RFA, 10mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6500 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of s…

Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

SKINFUSE Resuce Calming Complex Kit containing: SKINFUSE LIFT HG - Product Usage: The SKINFUSE Rescue Calming Complex is intend to be used to soothe…

Bellus Medical
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Habib EUS RFA, 20mm electrode active tip, Material Number/UPN: 6700 - Product Usage: The Habib EUS RFA is indicated for coagulation and ablation of s…

Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

MRIdian Linac Radiation Therapy System Model 10000 and 20000

Viewray, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

EMPOWR Locking Femoral Impactor , Part # 800-05-035, packaged in instrument tray FA EMP PAT TOOL KIT Part # 800-99-096

Encore Medical, Lp
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 18, 2019

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.4-2.2-18-135-P-NS-0, Order Number G51583 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

Cook Inc.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 18, 2019

CrossCath Support Catheter, RPN CXC3.0-1.9-14-90-P-NS-0, Order Number G51572 For diagnostic and interventional vascular procedures.

Cook Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Monaco Radiation Treatment Planning System (RTP) System

Elekta Inc
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Philips Volcano FFR software used in the following systems connected to the McKesson, Schwarzer, and some Philips Xper Hemodynamic Systems (HMS): (1)…

Volcano Corporation
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Biopsy Needle FPU Kit, Product # 9736075, UDI: 00763000063108

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Healix Knotless ADV BR 5.5 Suture Anchor

DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Passive Biopsy Needle Kit, UDI: 00643169030121 and 00643169702943

Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA Devices Moderate Dec 18, 2019

C7000 - CUSA¿ Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System

Integra LifeSciences Corp.
FDA Devices Critical Dec 18, 2019

Medfusion Syringe Pump, Model 4000. The Model 4000 pump is a small, lightweight and portable syringe infusion pump. The pump offers a variety of de…

Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
CPSC Moderate Dec 18, 2019

Hillsdale Furniture Recalls Five-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2019

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY 2006-2010: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

FORD,LINCOLN,MERCURY
NHTSA Critical Dec 18, 2019

FORD 2020: TIRES:BEAD

FORD
CPSC Moderate Dec 17, 2019

J. Crew Recalls Boys' Denim Pants Due to Aspiration and Choking Hazards

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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 2019

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2019 across the FDA, CPSC 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 July 2026.