Hazard
1,031 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all contamination risk 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.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
Smiths Medical recalled its PORTEX Tracheal Tube Exchange Guide due to potential fluid ingress during reprocessing that may compromise disinfection standards and pose a contamination risk.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 50 mL empty IV containers due to leakage found during filling. A limited number of affected bags have been distributed nationwide.
The Metrix Company is recalling SECURE 100 mL empty EVA containers for IV use due to leaking discovered during filling. Approximately 2,229 cases were distributed to healthcare facilities in the US and Canada.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 laboratory kits because the included specimen container is labeled as sterile but is actually non-sterile. Non-sterile containers risk sample contamination and may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
Medline recalls 626,305 Clean Catch Kits whose specimen containers are non-sterile despite sterile labeling, risking specimen contamination and unnecessary treatment.
Medline Industries is recalling over 626,000 urine collection kits due to specimen containers labeled as sterile but identified as non-sterile. The defect may result in unnecessary treatment or prolonged hospitalization.
The FDA has recalled CORMIX 250 mL empty IV bags made by The Metrix Company due to leaking during the filling process. Approximately 3,456 cases were distributed across the US and Canada.
Medline is recalling 69,611 single-use iris scissors because the tip protector may fall off during packaging, compromising the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide to 20 states.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling its Portex Y-Piece 15MM airway connector (9,133 units, worldwide) due to uncertainty in the sterile packaging seal integrity.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling the Thermovent 1200 medical device due to uncertainty in sterile packaging seal integrity. Approximately 141,196 units distributed worldwide are affected.
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling 251,591 Portex Nasopharyngeal Airway units worldwide due to uncertainty in sterile packaging seal integrity, potentially compromising the sterile barrier.
Smiths Medical is recalling 27,971 Portex ORATOR speaking valves for tracheostomy tubes due to uncertainty in sterile packaging seal integrity. The affected units may not maintain sterile status, potentially exposing users to contamination.
Medline recalled pediatric drape kits that may become non-sterile if the pouch seal is compromised. Affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Panama.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 1,120 Monarch Inflation Devices due to manufacturing defects causing holes and breaches in the sterile Tyvek barrier. Affected devices distributed worldwide may pose contamination risk during cardiac interventions.
Merit Medical Systems recalls 110,650 Monarch Inflation Devices due to manufacturing defects that create holes in the sterile barrier. The devices are used in cardiovascular procedures and may pose contamination risk.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling approximately 6,565 Monarch Inflation Devices due to manufacturing defects that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially allowing device contamination.
Allergen is recalling specific lots of Refresh LACRI-LUBE eye ointment (763,426 tubes) due to potential breaches in the tube seal that may compromise sterility. Consumers should verify their product lot number against the recall list.
American Contract Systems recalls 360 units of Endovascular AAA Pack due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. An inoperable chart recorder prevented verification that environmental conditions during sterilization met required specifications.
American Contract Systems recalled 280 units of its Day Surgery General Pack due to humidity control failures that prevent confirmation of adequate sterilization.
American Contract Systems recalled its Cysto medical convenience kit (36 units, Lot 2405033) due to a humidity monitoring failure that prevented confirmation of adequate product sterilization.
American Contract Systems is recalling the Essentia MAJ Laparotomy Std Pack because an equipment failure prevented confirmation of sterilization requirements for this medical convenience kit.
Bard Peripheral Vascular is recalling BARD MAGNUM Disposable Core Tissue Biopsy Needles due to possible packaging damage from manufacturing that may compromise sterility.
American Contract Systems is recalling 3 units of the COPM11B pacemaker medical kits due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. An inoperable chart recorder caused humidity readings to exceed specifications during manufacturing.
Arrow International recalls over 14,000 arterial kits due to reports of open packaging seals. The recall affects multiple models distributed nationwide.
American Contract Systems, Inc. is recalling the Hand Pack AKHD97C medical convenience kit because an inoperable chart recorder caused humidity readings to fall outside specifications, preventing confirmation of sterilization assurance.