The Recall Desk

Hazard

Contamination Risk recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
996
Critical
2
Severe
113
Most recent
2026-09-09

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.

About this hazard tag

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.

951–975 of 996

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0216-2021·2020-10-28

    ICU Medical Recalls NanoClave Intravascular Administration Sets Due to Seal Defect

    ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave intravascular administration sets because a manufacturing defect may prevent a proper seal.

    Product
    54 IN (137 cm) APPX 7.2 ml EXT SET w NanoClave 4-Way Stopcock ;UDI:(01)10840619082526(17)250201(30)50(10)4718579. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access for the administration of fluids from a container to a p
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0240-2021·2020-10-28

    ICU Medical Recalls NanoClave Intravascular Administration Sets Due to Seal Defect

    ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave intravascular administration sets because a manufacturing defect may prevent a proper seal with the spike.

    Product
    11 IN(28cm)APPX 0.97ml,SMALLBORE SET,NanoClave,6-PORT NanoClave MANIFOLD,BCV.1 unit per pouch, 50 pouches per case. UDI:(01)10887709088354(17)250101(30)50(10)4557643. The Intravascular Administration Set is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device which provides access fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2359-2020·2020-06-17

    Physio-Control Recalls Infant Defibrillation Electrodes Due to Packaging Seal Issues

    Physio-Control is recalling infant and child defibrillation electrodes because the packaging was not properly sealed. The recall affects units manufactured between August 2017 and October 2019.

    Product
    Infant/Child Reduced Energy Defibrillation Electrodes, Part Number: 3202380-006, for use with LIFEPAK 1000 defibrillator, LIFEPAK 500 defibrillator, and LIFEPAK CR Plus/EXPRESS defibrillator - Product Usage: intended to be used by personnel who are trained on the device operation
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2179-2020·2020-06-10

    FDA Recalls Sterile Custom Surgical Packs from Unregistered Facility

    American Contract Systems is recalling 2,868 sterile custom surgical packs because they were manufactured in a facility not registered by the FDA.

    Product
    Sterile Custom Packs to be used in surgical procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1257-2020·2020-05-06

    B. Braun Recalls Ceftazidime and Dextrose Injection Due to Stability Failures

    B. Braun Medical Inc. is recalling one lot of Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP because the product failed stability specifications for high molecular weight polymers.

    Product
    Ceftazidime for Injection USP and Dextrose for Injection USP, 2 g, 50 mL Duplex Container, RX only, B Braun Medical Inc., Bethlehem, PA 18018-3524, NDC 0264-3145-11
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0085-2020·2019-10-16

    Centurion Medical Recalls Infusa Port Kits Due to Fluid Droplet Risk

    Centurion Medical Products Corporation is recalling Infusa Port Kits containing a specific connector due to the potential for fluid droplets to separate from the sealed surface.

    Product
    INFUSA PORT KIT DYNDC1840F
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2325-2019·2019-08-28

    BD Max ExK DNA 2 USA Extraction Tube Sealing Defect Recall

    Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Max ExK DNA 2 USA kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.

    Product
    Kit BD Max ExK DNA 2 USA; Catalog # 442819
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    38 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2337-2019·2019-08-28

    Becton Dickinson Recalls BD Max Enteric Viral Panel Reagent Kits

    Becton Dickinson is recalling 27 units of BD Max Enteric Viral Panel RUO kits because foil bags containing extraction tubes may not have been sealed properly.

    Product
    Kit BD Max Enteric Viral Panel RUO; Catalog # 443715
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    38 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1243-2019·2019-05-08

    Molnlycke Recalls EZ Derm Porcine Xenograft Due to Heat Seal Failures

    Molnlycke Health Care is recalling 1,332 units of EZ Derm Porcine Xenograft due to intermittent heat seal failures on the outer pouch.

    Product
    EZ Derm Porcine Xenograft, labeled as the following: a. EZ Derm 3x4 (8x10 cm) Non-Perforated, Part Number: 131703-03; b. EZ Derm 7 x 18 (17 x 46 cm) Non-Perforated, Part Number: 131704-03; c. EZ Derm 2 x 2 (5 x 5 cm) Non-Perforated, Part Number: 131705-03; d.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0819-2019·2019-02-13

    Bone Marrow Biopsy Needle Recall Due to Sterile Seal Manufacturing Issue

    Angiotech is recalling 2,502 bone marrow biopsy needles due to a manufacturing issue affecting the sterile seal on blister trays.

    Product
    Aguja para Biopsia Tipo Medula Osea Ergonomica 11ga x 10cm
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0128-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 9 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814309380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0145-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and two foreign countries.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814409260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2782-2017·2017-08-09

    Biosense Webster MobiCath Guiding Sheath Recalled for Unsealed Pouch

    Greatbatch Medical is recalling 11,360 MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheaths because one side of the pouch may not be sealed.

    Product
    Biosense Webster MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, Model D140010 (small curve) and D140011 (large curve). The MobiCath Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath is a flexible tipped percutaneous catheter introducer (or guiding sheath) designed for gaining access to the coronary syst
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2764-2017·2017-08-02

    Medtronic Recalls DLP Extension Line Adapters Due to Packaging Pinholes

    Medtronic Perfusion Systems is recalling DLP Extension Line Adapters because small pinholes were found in a single packaging configuration of sterile pouches.

    Product
    DLP Extension Line Adapters 20 in length Used to extend cardioplegia line during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0883-2017·2016-12-28

    Amendia Savannah-T Straight Rods Recalled for Packaging Seal Defects

    Amendia, Inc. is recalling Savannah-T Straight Rods because some packages have unacceptable seals with compromised integrity.

    Product
    Savannah-T Straight Rod, 200mm, Part Number 10704-200; Savannah-T Straight Rod, 250mm, Part Number 10704-250; Savannah T-Straight Rod 300mm, Part Number 10704-300; Savannah-T Straight Rod, 400mm, Part Number 10704-400; Savannah-T Straight Rod, 500mm; Savannah-T High Top Straight
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0822-2017·2016-12-28

    Stanmore Implants Recalls Punctured Femoral Shaft Components

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 11 femoral shaft components due to punctured packaging reported by customers.

    Product
    Femoral Shaft L=120mm; Femoral Shaft L=135mm; Femoral Shaft L=150mm The product is a component is a systems that is intended for the replacement if diseased or deficient bone around the knee joint, distal femur, proximal femur or total femur bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0823-2017·2016-12-28

    Stanmore Implants Recalls Punctured Femoral Stem Components

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 15 femoral stem components because customer inquiries reported that the device stem punctured the packaging pouch.

    Product
    Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 15x27 HA Coated; Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 15x30 HA Coated; Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 30x27 HA Coated; Femoral Integral Shaft & Stem 30x30 HA Coated The product is a component is a systems that is intended for the replacement if dise
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0824-2017·2016-12-28

    Stanmore Implants Recalls DF Coated Integral Shaft and Stem Components

    Stanmore Implants Worldwide Ltd. is recalling 15 units of DF Coated Integral Shaft & Stem components due to packaging punctures reported by customers.

    Product
    DF Coated Integral Shaft & Stem 15x30x38; DF Coated Integral Shaft & Stem 15x36x44; DF Coated Integral Shaft & Stem 30x30x38; DF Coated Integral Shaft & Stem 30x36x44 The product is a component is a systems that is intended for the replacement if diseased or defici
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2896-2016·2016-10-05

    Zyno Medical Administration Set Recalled for Potential Filter Leaking

    Zyno Medical LLC is recalling 47,989 sterile administration sets due to a potential filter leaking defect. The sets are used to administer fluids to patients.

    Product
    Zyno Medical Administration Set Sterile. Rx For Use with Zyno Medical Infusion Pumps or Gravity Feed Product Code: B2-70072-F Product Usage: Zyno Medical Administration Set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patients vascular system through a needle
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2507-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Dental Implants Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Biomet 3i, LLC is recalling Conical Abutment Gold Standard ZR Dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing.

    Product
    Conical Abutment Gold Standard ZR TM Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2489-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Non-Hexed Dental Implants Due to Sealing Defects

    Biomet 3i is recalling approximately 1.6 million non-hexed dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing.

    Product
    Certain Non-Hexed Implant Pick-up Coping Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2499-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Temporary Dental Implants Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Biomet 3i is recalling 1,648,273 temporary dental implants because their packaging pouches may not have been sealed during packing.

    Product
    Certain Temporary Non-Hexed Cylinder Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2416-2016·2016-08-24

    Biomet 3i Recalls Dental Implants Due to Potential Unsealed Pouches

    Biomet 3i is recalling 1,648,273 Pick-Up Coping dental implants because pouches may not have been sealed during packing.

    Product
    Certain Pick-Up Coping 5mm(D) x 5mm(P) Item:IWIP55 Dental implants
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide