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Biohazard Exposure recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
21
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-05-20

Of the 21 biohazard exposure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (5%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all biohazard exposure recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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1–21 of 21

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2066-2026·2026-05-20

    Medical Angiographic Control Syringes Recalled for Rotating Adapter Risk

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Custom Convenience Kits containing Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes due to risk that the rotating adapter may unwind during use, potentially causing disconnection and exposure to biohazards, blood loss, infection, or air embolism.

    Product
    Custom Convenience Kit containing recalled Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with Rotating Adapter (Namic RA Syringes) Angio Pack Part numbers AMS6908E, AMS6908F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2978-2024·2024-09-11

    Medical Device Sample Holder Recalled for Adhesive Joint Failure

    Beckman Coulter Power Express sample holders can fail at the adhesive joint between plastic socket and metal component. This may cause the metal part to detach inside the centrifuge, potentially damaging equipment and exposing lab staff to biohazardous material.

    Product
    Power Express, REF B90918
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2980-2024·2024-09-11

    Beckman Power Express Centrifuge Sample Holder May Detach During Operation

    An adhesive joint failure in the PE Centrifuge Temperature Controlled component can cause the metal part to detach inside the centrifuge, risking sample destruction and potential exposure of laboratory technicians to biohazardous material.

    Product
    PE Centrifuge Temperature Controlled, REF: B36366, a component of the Power Express.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2979-2024·2024-09-11

    Power Express PE Centrifuge adhesive joint failure may cause component detachment

    The adhesive joint in this medical device component can fail, causing the metal part to detach. This may damage the centrifuge, destroy patient samples, and potentially expose lab staff to biohazardous material.

    Product
    PE Centrifuge, REF: B36365, a component of the Power Express
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2584-2024·2024-08-21

    Cepheid Sample Collection Device May Leak Causing Cross-Contamination Risk

    Cepheid specimen collection devices may leak after patient samples are inserted, creating risk of biohazard exposure and false positive test results. Affected devices are distributed in medical testing facilities worldwide.

    Product
    Cepheid, Sample Collection Device, Part: 900-0370
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0106-2024·2023-10-18

    Glass Vials in Laboratory Control Products Recalled for Breakage Risk

    Multichem P and related laboratory control products are recalled due to defective glass vials that may break during delivery or use, potentially exposing users to biohazardous material.

    Product
    Multichem P, Part Code 08P90-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0105-2024·2023-10-18

    Multichem IA Plus and Controls Recalled Due to Broken Glass Vials

    TECHNO-PATH MANUFACTURING LTD. is recalling Multichem IA Plus and related controls due to broken glass vials that may expose laboratory personnel to biohazardous material. Affected lots should be discontinued immediately.

    Product
    Multichem IA Plus, Part Codes: a) 08P86-10, b) 08P86-19
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0104-2024·2023-10-18

    Multichem control vials break during shipping or thawing due to glass defect

    TECHNO-PATH MANUFACTURING LTD. is recalling Multichem S Plus and related control vials due to a defect in the glass vial commodity. The vials may break during delivery, thawing, or opening, potentially exposing users to biohazardous material and delaying patient results.

    Product
    Multichem S Plus, Part Codes: a) 08P88-10, b) 08P88-11, c) 08P88-12
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1441-2022·2022-07-27

    Nexiva IV Catheter Stopcock May Leak During Infusion

    Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of Nexiva IV catheters because the stopcock housing may leak, potentially interrupting treatment and exposing patients to infusate and biohazardous material.

    Product
    Nexiva with Single BD Connecta Stopcock Version (20 Ga Blue) Catalog No.383682 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1432-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Stopcock Recalled for Potential Housing Leakage

    Becton Dickinson is recalling its BD Connecta Stopcock due to potential leakage at the housing component, which may interrupt treatment and cause exposure to biohazardous material.

    Product
    BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394600 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1440-2022·2022-07-27

    Nexiva Infusion Device Stopcock May Leak During Treatment

    Becton Dickinson is recalling Nexiva infusion devices with pink stopcock components due to potential leakage at the housing that could interrupt treatment or expose patients to infusate and biohazardous material.

    Product
    Nexiva with Single BD Connecta Stopcock Version (Pink) Catalog No. 383687 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1437-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Plus1 360 Infusion Connector: Potential Housing Leakage

    Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BD Connecta Plus1 360 Blue Blend infusion connectors due to potential leakage at the housing stopcock that could interrupt treatment and expose patients to contamination and biohazardous material.

    Product
    BD Connecta" Plus1 360 Blue Blend Catalog No. 394911 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1439-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Plus3 infusion connector recalled for potential stopcock leakage

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Connecta Plus3 White Blend infusion connectors (Lot 1127328) due to potential stopcock leakage. The defect may interrupt treatment, expose patients to biohazardous material, or cause under-infusion.

    Product
    BD Connecta" Plus3 White Blend OEM (sterile, bulk) Catalog No. 395214 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1436-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta 3-Way Stopcocks Recalled Due to Potential Leakage

    Becton Dickinson recalls BD Connecta 3-Way Stopcocks due to potential leakage at the housing that may delay treatment and expose patients to biohazardous material.

    Product
    BD Connecta 3-Way Stopcocks Catalog No. 394900 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1431-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Infusion Stopcock Recall Due to Potential Housing Leakage

    BD Connecta Stopcock infusion devices may leak at the housing component, potentially delaying or interrupting treatment and exposing patients to biohazardous material. The recall affects 485,000 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    BD Connecta Stopcock with OFF Directed Tap Without Extension Tube (500 eaches/carton) Catalog No. 394910 (US)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1433-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Stopcock Recalled for Potential Housing Leakage

    Becton Dickinson is recalling approximately 1.96 million BD Connecta Stopcock devices due to potential leakage at the housing component, which could interrupt treatment and expose patients to biohazardous material.

    Product
    BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394601 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1438-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta White 360 Infusion Connector Recalled for Potential Leakage

    Becton Dickinson recalls BD Connecta White 360 infusion connectors for potential leakage at the stopcock housing. The defect may interrupt treatment and expose patients to biohazardous materials.

    Product
    BD Connecta White 360 Shelf 100Ea Catalog No. 395000 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1434-2022·2022-07-27

    BD Connecta Stopcock recalled for potential housing leakage risk

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Connecta Stopcocks due to potential leakage at the housing component. The defect may interrupt treatment and expose patients to biohazardous material.

    Product
    BD Connecta Stopcock Without Extension Tube Catalog No. 394602 (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2602-2021·2021-10-06

    DxA 5000 Automation System Recalled Due to Sample Containment Defect

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 123 DxA 5000 automation systems due to a sample containment defect that may cause samples to drop, delaying patient treatment and risking biohazard exposure. Affected units were distributed to eleven states.

    Product
    DxA 5000 (DxA Automation System, DxA 5000 fit), "For in Vitro Diagnostic Use", Reference Numbers: B87352 with B57634, UDI: 15099590707118
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1741-2020·2020-04-29

    Beckman Coulter Power Express Sample Processing System Recall for Biohazard Risk

    Beckman Coulter is recalling 291 Power Express Sample Processing System units due to a software design problem that causes sample splashing and potential biohazard exposure.

    Product
    Beckman Coulter Power Express Sample Processing System AU5800XL connection unit, catalog #B36351; and Power Express Dynamic Inlet, catalog B36352.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    23 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2013·2012-10-17

    Beckman Coulter Recalls UniCel DxH 800 Hematology Analyzers

    Beckman Coulter is recalling UniCel DxH 800 hematology analyzers because drain ports may plug, causing biohazard exposure or incorrect test results.

    Product
    Unicel DxH 800 Coulter Cellular Analysis System, Part Number 629029. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer is a quantitative, automated hematology analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in screening patient populations found in clinical laboratories. The UniCel DxH 800 Analyzer provides a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide