The Recall Desk

Hazard

Bacterial Endotoxin recalls

72 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
72
Critical
2
Severe
25
Most recent
2026-08-19

Of the 72 bacterial endotoxin recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (3%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 25 (35%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 72

  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0772-2026·2026-08-19

    Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Vials Due to Contamination

    Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling 91 vials of Glutathione (MDV) 200 mg/mL due to bacterial endotoxin contamination.

    Product
    Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, each mL contains Glutathione 200 mg, Ascorbic Acid 20 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1.5%, Na Hydroxide (Ph Adjust) in sterile water for injection, VMC.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1460-2025·2025-04-02

    Medline ReNewal Electrophysiology Catheters Recalled for Elevated Bacterial Endotoxin Levels

    Medline is recalling ReNewal Reprocessed Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheters used in cardiac procedures because the devices may contain higher than expected levels of bacterial endotoxin.

    Product
    Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheters, Medline Item Numbers: 401582R, 401904R, 401904R, 401905R, 401933R, and 401991R
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3155-2024·2024-09-25

    Shoulder implant recalled due to excessive bacterial endotoxin

    Tornier, Inc. is recalling one lot of the Stryker TORNIER PERFORM HUMERAL SYSTEM - STEMLESS shoulder implant due to bacterial endotoxin exceeding safety specifications. The 5 affected units were distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, and South Dakota.

    Product
    stryker TORNIER PERFORM HUMERAL SYSTEM - STEMLESS US Anatomic Nucleus, REF DWM003A; anatomic total arthroplasty of the shoulder
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1832-2024·2024-05-22

    EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needle recalled for elevated bacterial endotoxin

    Cook Medical has recalled EchoTip Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needles (lots C2145003, C2144407) due to elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin. The devices were distributed internationally in Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

    Product
    EchoTip¿ Ultra HD Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needle, ECHO-HD-19-A, G52012
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1833-2024·2024-05-22

    Cook Medical EchoTip Ultra needle recalled due to elevated bacterial endotoxin levels

    Cook Medical is recalling EchoTip Ultra endoscopic ultrasound access needles that may contain elevated bacterial endotoxin levels. The affected units were distributed internationally.

    Product
    EchoTip¿ Ultra Endoscopic Ultrasound Access Needle, ECHO-19, G31520
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-1195-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Custom Perfusion Pack Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin Levels

    Medtronic is recalling 4 units of Custom Perfusion Packs due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Custom Perfusion Pack (CUSTOM PACK HY11B40R1 1/4 RESPIRATO). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filte
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1197-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy Reservoir Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling 5 units of Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy Reservoirs due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Custom Pack CP Kinderset 1/4-1/4 MIT Pixie 1/B (PERFUSION M490817B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is coll
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1192-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Recalls Custom Perfusion System Due to Endotoxin Risk

    Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling three units of its Custom Perfusion System because they may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins. Patients exposed to these devices could develop an acute inflammatory response.

    Product
    Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK HY10J00R6 ECC SMALL CAR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1196-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy Reservoir Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling 70 units of Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB10H89R4 ECLR). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defoamed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1191-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling 57 units of Affinity Pixie oxygenators due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Affinity Pixie BP241 Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 W/CVR NI BB STERILE). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and sto
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1194-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy Reservoir Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling 10 units of the Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Custom Pack EVNP Clinical with AP40 1/B (PERFUSION M448036B 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1199-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Recalls Custom Perfusion System Due to Endotoxin Risk

    Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling 7 units of the Custom Perfusion System because they may contain elevated levels of bacterial endotoxins, which can cause acute inflammatory responses in patients.

    Product
    Custom Perfusion System (CUSTOM PACK BB7W03R8 CCSM NEON). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected, filtered, and defo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1193-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Infant Tubingset Recalled for Elevated Bacterial Endotoxin Levels

    Medtronic is recalling 14 units of infant tubingsets due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Custom Pack Infant Tubingset Pixie Flow 0,8->1,5-1,8 1/B (PERFUSION M483203D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy bl
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1198-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Pediatric Cardiotomy Reservoir Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling 4 units of a pediatric cardiotomy reservoir due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses.

    Product
    Medtronic Custom Pack CP 1/4-1/4 Pediatric Set 1/B (PERFUSION M484901D 1/B). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store blood during extracorporeal circulation. Cardiotomy blood is collected,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1190-2021·2021-03-24

    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Oxygenator Recalled for Bacterial Endotoxin

    Medtronic is recalling Affinity Pixie Oxygenators due to potentially elevated bacterial endotoxin levels that may cause acute inflammatory responses in patients.

    Product
    Medtronic Affinity Pixie Hollow Fiber Oxygenator and Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir with Balance Biosurface (OXYGENATOR BBP241 AFFINITY PIXIE WCVR OU). The Affinity Pixie Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoir (CVR) with Balance Biosurface is a single-use device designed to collect and store
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0521-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Acromium Flange Sets Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Acromium Flange Sets because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    ACROMIUM FLANGE SET (Custom product) Item No. PM555148 - Product Usage: Arcomium replacement.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0519-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Compress Mini Compress Devices Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Compress Mini Compress devices because elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    Compress, Mini Compress; Item Nos. 178350 178351 178352 178353 178354 178355 178356 178357 178358 178359 178360 178361 178362 178363 178364 178365 178366 178367 178368 178369 178370 178371 178372 178373 178464 178472 178480 178488 178496 178504 17857
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0527-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Copeland HA Resurfacing Heads Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Copeland HA Resurfacing Heads because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    Copeland HA Resurfacing Head, MB/HA EAS Head; Item Nos. 11-114641 11-114642 11-114643 11-114644 11-114644S 11-114645 11-114646 11-114647 11-114648 11-114661 11-114662 11-114663 11-114664 11-114664S 11-114665 11-114666 11-114667 11-114668 11-114632 11-114633 Pr
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0522-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hennessy Left Constrained Glenoid Shoulder Implants

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Hennessy Left Constrained Glenoid Humeral Shoulder Implants due to elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris caused by a cleaning issue.

    Product
    HENNESSY LEFT CONST GLENOID HA, Item No. PM555360 UDI (01)00880304819597(17)260425(10)664030 Product Usage: Constrained Shoulder.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0523-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Hip Systems Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling various hip arthroplasty systems because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    Various Hip systems, Item Nos. 104207 104212 104215 11-162809 11-162810 11-162811 11-162812 11-162813 21-103202 21-103203 21-103204 21-103205 21-103206 21-103207 21-103208 21-103209 21-103210 21-103211 21-103212 21-103215 21-104109 21-104110 21-104111 21-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0526-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Custom Medical Devices Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling various custom medical devices because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the products due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    Various Custom Products, Item Nos. CP102940 CP102941 CP102942 CP102943 CP102944 CP102945 CP102946 CP102947 CP102948 CP112662 CP112663 CP112664 CP112674 CP112675 CP113771 CP113777 CP113778 CP113782 CP113783 CP114083 CP114090 CP114112 CP114118 CP114148 CP114
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0520-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Shoulder Baseplates Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling COMP RVRS Shoulder Baseplates because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    COMP RVRS Shoulder Baseplates, including Custom Products, Item numbers 115331S 115331 115330S 115330 110040610 110040620 010000589 CP561861 PM0001456 PM551047 PM551063 PM555137 PM555160 PM555209 PM555322 PM555406 PM555415 UDI: (01)00880304475342(17)211128(10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0528-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls HA Pins and Hoffman/Colles Pins Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling HA Pins and Hoffman/Colles Pins because elevated bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    HA Pins (DFS HA Cort Screw), Hoffman/Colles Pins (Colles CSER Sterile w/ Pin Kit) Item Nos: HAA60-09030 HAA60-09040 HAA60-10030 HAA60-10040 HAA60-11030 HAA60-11040 HAA60-11050 HAA60-12040 HAA60-12060 HAA60-13030 HAA60-13040 HAA60-13050 HAA60-13060 HAA60-13070 HAA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0531-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Guide Wires Due to Bacterial Endotoxin and Debris

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 2.0mm Ball Nose Guide Wires because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    2.0MM BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE, Item Nos. 281017006 - Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0530-2020·2019-12-04

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Ball Nose Guide Wires Due to Cleaning Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling Ball Nose Guide Wires because elevated levels of bacterial endotoxin and residual debris remain on the devices due to a cleaning issue.

    Product
    BALL NOSE GUIDE WIRE 80CM, 100CM. Item Nos. 281001080 281001100 Product Usage: These instruments and delivery systems are used to facilitate implantation of orthopedic medical devices.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide