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2022 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 5,957 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2022. That represents about 5.70% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 16.3 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, 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 120 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 9 critical, 41 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. The page references 14 distinct recalling firms operating in 3 distinct product categories, with 46 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (44), NHTSA (4), USDA FSIS (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 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, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

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 Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP RED/GRY8.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX Model Number: 367988. c. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP GLD 5MLPLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX) Model Number: 367986. d. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer SST TUBE, BLD COL CLOT/SEP RED/GRY7.5ML PLAS VACUTAINER (100/BX) Model Number: 367987. e. BECTO

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"X50YDS DERSCI Catalog GL-242. c. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgilast TUBE NET SZ3 MED 10YDS/EA HAND, ARM, LEG, FOOT SURGILAST Catalog # GL103. d. DERMA SCIENCES, INC. Surgitube & Surgigrip APPLICATOR, SURGITUBE/GRIP METAL SZ3 6" CHLD/ADLT DERSCI Catalog #GL-234.

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, IPN922677)

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: Part Number 6888800 Servo-air: Part Number 6882000

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 DICKINSON BD Vacutainer C&S Transfer Straw Kit TRANSFER STRAW KIT, URINE 4ML(50/BX 4BX/CS) Model Number: BD 364953. c. BECTON DICKINSON BD Vacutainer COLLECTION KIT, URINE COMPLETE 8ML 13"X75" (50/CS) BD Model Number: 364957

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

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Yellow: a) 25 pack, REF H93866025, b) 100 pack, REF H93866100, c) 25 pack, REF H938690025

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

HANA/PROFx CLASSIC FEMORAL HOOK RIGHT REF 6850-144

Mizuho OSI

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Strep test: a. McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Infectious Disease Immunoassay Strep A Test Throat / Tonsil Saliva Sample 25 Tests, Model Number: 5003. b. QUIDEL Sofia TEST KIT, STREP A+ SOFIA (25/KT 12KT/CS) Model Number: 20274. c. Alere SAN DIEGO INC McKesson TEST, KIT STREP A DIPSTICK WAIVED (50/KT) Exempt Catalog #4999. d. In-Line Control Swab Quickvue In-Line Strep A Test Positive Level / Negative Level 12 Swabs (IVD) Catalog # 00345. e. (adde

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Ultracell Eye Pledget Ultracell 2 X 6 X 1 mm, Sterile Model Number: 40825

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Serum / Urine Sample 25 Tests. Model Number: 5002. b. McKesson Consult Rapid Test Kit McKesson Consult Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 25 Tests Model Number: 5000. c. McKesson Medical-Surgical McKesson TEST KIT, PREG HCG CASSETTE WAIVED Model Number: 5001

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

ProPlan CMF Anatomical Model, Maxilla-Cranium, Clear Identification number SD900.208

Materialise USA LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model Number: 3565G

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Alere Toxicology TABLET, INSTANT BLUING F/DRUGSCREEN Model Number: 7875

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. McKesson DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 28DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68, Model Number: 68-102800. b. METREX RESEARCH McKesson 14-Day Glutaraldehyde Solution DISINFECTANT, GLUTARALDEHYDE 14DAY (4GL/CS) MGM68 Model Number: 68-101400. c. METREX RESEARCH McKesson SOLUTION, GLUT 2.5% 28DAY QT (16/CS) PSS744 Catalog # 341. d. METREX RESEARCH LLC MetriCide DISINFECTANT, METRICIDE 14DAYGLUTARALDEHYDE 1GL (4/CS) Catalog # 10-1400. e. METREX RESEARCH LLC MetriCide28 DISINFECTANT, METRICIDE GLUT LN

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Pink, 100 pack, REF H938676100

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 30 Tests, Model Number: 92210. b. ABBOTT RAPID DX N AMERICA LLC Alere Rapid Test Kit Alere hCG Dipstick Fertility Test hCG Pregnancy Test Urine Sample 50 Tests Model Number: 92211.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex¿ PAD, NAIL POLISH REMOVER (100/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1501

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Critical Aug 31, 2022

NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG), Part No. 23-0021.

Synapse Biomedical Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS Temno Soft Tissue Biopsy Device Temno 14 Gauge 6 cm Length Beveled Sharp Tip Model Number: T146

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

COOPER SURGICAL Milex PESSARY, RING MILEX INCONT FLEXIBLE SZ6 1 3/4" Catalog # MXPCON06

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

SteriSpine PS kit of 2 Multi-Axial Fenestrated Screws, model numbers/REF numbers KITM640, KITM645, and KITM740.

SAFE ORTHOPAEDICS LLC

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

BEAVER-VISITEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. Visitec CANNULA, LASIK IRR (10/BX)BVRVIS Catalog #585278

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Mckesson GYNECATH H/S CATHETER 5FR (10/CS) Model Number: 11-19610

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MEDLINE INDUSTRIES Medline Catheter Insertion Tray Medline Foley Without Catheter Without Balloon Model Number: DYND10160

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

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

Medtronic Neuromodulation

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Fischer Cone Biopsy Excisor EXCISOR, CONE FISCHER BIOPSY WD ANGL SM (5/BX) Model Number: 900-157

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

3M COMPANY 3M PAD, GROUNDING SAFETY RING Model Number: 9165

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

MORRISON MEDICAL Morrison Medical OB KIT, HARD PK SEALED W/CARDBOARD BX MORMED Catalog #0967NL

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

Dynarex SWAB, LEMON GLYCERIN (3/PK 25PK/BX 10BX/CS) DYNREX Catalog # 1216

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

FDA Devices Moderate Aug 31, 2022

a. Alcon Clear Care Contact Lens Solution Clear Care 12 oz. Solution, Model Number: 65035820, Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. b. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 4 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065035604 Model Number: USSCupA-12BUP300. c. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 10 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065035610. d. Alcon Contact Lens Solution Opti Free Replenish 2 oz. Solution Model Number: 00065135658.

Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office

NHTSA No agency class Aug 31, 2022

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

NISSAN

NHTSA No agency class Aug 31, 2022

VOLKSWAGEN 2022: TRAILER HITCHES

VOLKSWAGEN

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 31, 2022

Valrhona Inc. Recalls Ineligible Egg Products Produced in Italy

NHTSA No agency class Aug 30, 2022

PORSCHE 2001-2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

PORSCHE

USDA FSIS Critical Aug 30, 2022

Connoisseur’s Kitchen Recalls Imported Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

NHTSA No agency class Aug 29, 2022

WESTERN STAR 2022-2023: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

WESTERN STAR

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2022

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2022 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS 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 September 2026.