Hazard
996 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 996 contamination risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 113 (11%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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.
Medline Industries is recalling 286 knee arthroscopy kits containing an expired NaCl irrigation bag. The kits should not be used due to the expired component.
Bard recalls Jamshidi Evolve bone marrow needles due to incomplete packaging seals that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 560 devices distributed in the U.S. and internationally.
BayCare Central Pharmacy is recalling Succinylcholine Chloride 100 mg/5 mL syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lot was distributed in Florida.
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals is recalling 728 vials of compounded Semorelin/Ipamorelin 3 mg injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lots are SIP215, SIP220, and SIP210.
Innoveix Pharmaceuticals is recalling compounded lyophilized AOD-9604 3 mg injection vials nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product was distributed as Rx-only injectable medication.
Stryker Spine is recalling 559 units of Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material 5cc Cartridges due to a 12-hour temperature excursion at the distribution center. The affected lot may not meet required storage conditions.
Cardinal Health is recalling Nonsterile Femoral Angiography and Cesarean Birth Drapes (15,360 units) because plastic film causes sticking that may prevent proper unfolding and application.
Cardinal Health is recalling Cesarean Birth Drapes due to a plastic film defect. The defect causes the drapes to stick, preventing proper unfolding and application during surgery.
Carefusion is recalling a batch of MaxPlus Bi Fuse extension sets due to leakage defects. The affected units failed validation testing for leakage and were inadvertently released to the Tennessee market.
Spes Medica is recalling Tripolar Hooked Stimulation Probes due to possible deviations in the ethylene oxide sterilization process. The affected devices were distributed to healthcare facilities in California, Massachusetts, and South Carolina.
Spes Medica is recalling Dragonfly Laryngeal Surface Electrodes due to possible deviations in ethylene oxide sterilization process. Affected lot LS20G3274I was distributed in California, Massachusetts, and South Carolina.
Medical Action Industries recalls General Purpose Instrument Trays due to potential flaking metal and brown spots on hemostats. These defects could contaminate surgical instruments.
Medical Action Industries is recalling Mosquito Hemostats due to potential flaking metal and brown spots on the devices. The recall affects 23 boxes of surgical instruments distributed nationwide.
Covidien LP is recalling Electrostatic Filter Angled devices (Item 350S19006) due to potential deviations in ethylene oxide sterilization parameters. These respiratory airway devices for anesthetized patients may not meet required sterility standards.
Covidien is recalling Adult-Pediatric Electrostatic Filter HMEs due to potential deviations in ethylene oxide sterilization parameters. Approximately 192,000 units were distributed worldwide.
Covidien, LP is recalling a mechanical respiratory filter (Item 351/5979) due to potential deviations in ethylene oxide sterilization. The product was distributed worldwide and in multiple U.S. states.
Covidien LP is recalling HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger) units for tracheostomized patients due to potential deviations from validated ethylene oxide sterilization parameters. The recall affects 10,890 units distributed worldwide and in specific U.S. states.
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recalling certain ACUVUE VITA soft contact lenses due to potential incomplete packaging seals. Only a limited number of packages from LOT # BOOWWWL are affected.
Medline Industries is recalling Tissue Recovery Instrument Sets due to failure to meet sterility assurance levels. The instruments, used for tissue recovery in medical research and transplantation, were distributed in Wisconsin.
Zavation is recalling ZVPlasty spinal orthopedic devices that may not have been properly sterilized, creating a risk of infection. The recall affects 49 units distributed nationwide.
The Sarns TCM II temperature control system used in cardiac surgery has been recalled due to inability to validate its cleaning protocol. Users are instructed to discontinue use and dispose of all affected devices.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Access Diamond Tip Trocar (REF VCF-1023) distributed nationwide because products marketed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The device is used in orthopedic and spinal procedures.
Zavation is recalling 79 units of the ZVplasty 10G, 15mm Single Balloon Kit due to inadequate sterilization. Affected devices may pose a contamination risk for patients undergoing spinal procedures.
Terumo recalled the HX2 and TCM temperature management systems used in cardiac surgery due to inability to validate an updated cleaning protocol. Users should discontinue use and properly dispose of affected devices.
Zavation is recalling InterV 10G Bone Access Tools (Lot 11613ZV) distributed nationwide because they may not have been adequately sterilized. No illnesses have been reported.