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2022 Recalls

4,921 recalls · Page 32 of 99

2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 4,921 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.86% of the 83,949 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 13.5 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 99 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 2022.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 10 critical, 40 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 18 distinct recalling firms operating in 4 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (40), NHTSA (7), CPSC (3), 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 2022 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.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISIN…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Stryker SWANSON Flexspan Finger Joint Implant W/O Grommets Silicone, Size: 00, REF 4700020, Sterile.

Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Medefil Normal Saline IV Flush Syringe NORMAL SALINE FLUSH, SYR 10ML/12ML (60/BX 16BX/CS), Model Number: MIS-1130. b. MEDEFIL INC McKesson SAL…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Dressing Kit Aspira Model Number: 4991503. b. MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Aspira Pleural / Peritoneal Drainage Kit Aspira 1…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDICAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Total-Fix STOOL COLL KIT, TOTAL FIX PARASITOLOGY (100/CS) Catalog # NC0585129

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

STERIS CORP Revital-Ox Resert Hydrogen Peroxide High-Level Disinfectant Revital-Ox RESERT RTU Liquid 4 Liter Container Max 21 Day Reuse Mod…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

HORIBA ABX MEDICAL INC ABX PENTRA ETCHING CP System Fluid ABX Pentra Eching Solution CP For ABX Pentra 400 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer 25 mL. Re…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Orange: a) 25 pack, REF H93867025, b) 100 pack, REF H93867100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DeRoyal limb holders: (1) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Wrist, Fixed, Quick Release, REF M8124; (2) DeRoyal Limb Holder, Ankle, Fixed, Quick Release, REF …

DeRoyal Industries Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Ultracell WICK, FENSTD PED 7MMX20MM(10/BX) BVRVIS Catalog #30316-C

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

GETINGE USA SALES LLC OCEAN Chest Drain System Atrium 2100 mL Model Number: 2002-000

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Drugs of Abuse Tests: a. Wondfo Tdip Drugs of Abuse Test Tdip Single Drug Fentanyl (FEN) Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: AWFTY-114. b. …

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. MMS - IMMUNOSTICS INC McKesson Rapid Test Kit Consult Colorectal Cancer Screening Fecal Occult Blood Test (iFOB or FIT) Stool Sample 25 Tests, Mod…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. Anesthesia Support Tray SUPPORT TRAY, +EXT SET(10/CS)ST200E Model Number: 332116

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

(1) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 6.0, Model 2088026-9XX; (2) GE Centricity Universal Viewer 7.0, Model 5826659-0XX; (3) GE Universal Viewer 8.0, Mo…

GE Healthcare, LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Plug, Catheter Medline Plastic, with Cover Model Number: DYND12200

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Boston Scientific Guider Softip XF, 40 XF, 8F, Guide Catheter, REF H965100440

Boston Scientific Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200. For programming of the Medtronic Model 977006 Vanta implantable neurostimulators for pain ther…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

INTERA 3000 Hepatic Artery Infusion Pump, 30 mL, Sterile, Rx Only. implantable infusion pump.

Intera Oncology, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Ethicon SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin (6/CS) Ref: 2994 Mfg: FERROSAN MEDICAL DEVICES A/S Indicated in surgical procedures (ot…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Sure-Vue PIPETTE, RPR DISPENSING (500/PK) Catalog # 23038015

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

HAMILTON-C6 Intensive Care Ventilator, REF: 160021

Hamilton Medical AG

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Aseptic Control¿ LUBRICATING JELLY PAP TEST 4OZ(12/PK) Catalog #22998006

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Centurion IV Securement Kit Model Number: IVSSTK3

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP GLD 3.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX), Model Number: 367983. b. BECTON DICKINSON BD Va…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

NANOSONICS LTD Sonex-HL Ultrasound Probe Disinfectant trophon Sonex-HL 80 mL Bottle For Trophon EPR Disinfection System Model Number: N00037

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DYNAREX DynaLube LUBRICATING JELLY, STR 2.7GM (144/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog #1250

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Wetfield Eraser Bipolar Hemostatic Eraser Wet-Field Eraser 23 Gauge Tapered Model Number: 221265

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

FISHER SCIENTIFIC Fisherbrand SWAB TRANS STUARTS DBL 50BX Catalog #1490721

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. NG Strip FASTENER, NASAL TUBE IND WRAP(25/BX), Catalog NG25. b. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgitube BANDAGE, GAUZE #2P 7/8"X…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

TELEFLEX LLC Arrow Central Venous Catheter Kit 16, 18 Gauge Multi Lumen Model Number:CDC-45703-XP1A (Model Numbers # IPN035619, IPN036437, IPN92…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

METREX RESEARCH CORP SPONGE, METRISPONGE W/METRIZYME (25/BX 4BX/CS) Model Number: 10-4025

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Purple, 100 pack, REF H938677100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

Maquet Critical Care AB/Getinge Servo-u Ventilator System, Part Number 6694800 Servo-n Ventilator System, Part Number 6688600 Servo-u MR ventilator…

Getinge Usa Sales Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer C&S Preservative Urine Tube TUBE, URINE COLL PLAS 4ML (100/BX 10BX/CS), Model Number: BD 364951. b. BECTON DIC…

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

DYNAREX Dynarex SWABSTICK, PVP (3/PK 25/BX 10BX/CS) Catalog #1202

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

B. Braun EVA Gravity Mixing Container 1000 mL Model Number: 2112363

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Cadwell Disposable Ground Electrodes Grounding Pad 1.25 X 1.75 Inch Dimensions, Disposable Model Number: 302288-000

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

NUCLISENS easyMAG Magnetic Silica, REF 280133, 24 x 1.2mL bottles/kit.

bioMerieux, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, White REF H938671100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

NHTSA Critical Aug 31, 2022

NISSAN 2022: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NISSAN

NHTSA Critical Aug 30, 2022

PORSCHE 2001-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

PORSCHE

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2022

AUDI 2022: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AUDI

NHTSA Critical Aug 29, 2022

KIA 2023: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

KIA

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2015-2017: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

FORD,LINCOLN

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD 2022: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

FORD

NHTSA Critical Aug 26, 2022

FORD,LINCOLN 2017-2020: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

FORD,LINCOLN

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Big Game Hunters Children's Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Imported by DOM Sports; Sold Exclusively at Amazo…

Garden Games Ltd., of UK

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Epoch Everlasting Play Recalls Kidoozie™ Activity Desk Toys Due to Entanglement and Entrapment Hazards

CPSC Moderate Aug 25, 2022

Huffy Corporation Recalls Ride-On Toys Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Nearby Recall Years

Browse recalls from adjacent calendar years to see how federal enforcement volume has shifted over time.

Compare 2022 with 2021 →

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 2022