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Hazard

Contamination Risk recalls

1,031 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

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176–200 of 1031

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1613-2025·2025-04-23

    Medline Sterile Surgical Kits: Weak Packaging Seals on Breather Pouches

    Medline is recalling 706 units of sterile surgical convenience kits due to potential open or weak seals on packaging breather pouches that could compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Medline Convenience kits used for various procedures: 1) STANDARD D&C, Model Number: DYNJ69733; 2) NHS - LAP BOWEL GNG, Model Number: DYNJ39904A; 3) LAPAROSCOPY GYN SURGERY PA, Model Number: DYNJ64651A; 4) GYNE - LITHOTOMY MAJOR-LF, Model Number: DYNJ49250F; 5) ENS. GYNE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1472-2025·2025-04-09

    Otopore Cylinder Wound Dressing Recalled for Potential Sterility Seal Defect

    Stryker Corporation recalls Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing due to potential bubbles in blister seals that may breach the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Otopore Cylinder outer ear wound dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-000 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-000TL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1470-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore nasal dressing may have compromised sterile packaging

    Stryker is recalling Nasopore Standard 4cm nasal dressings because the blister seals may develop bubbles, potentially compromising the sterility barrier. Affected units should not be used.

    Product
    Nasopore Standard 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-010-004 and 5400-010-004ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1474-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore nasal dressing recall: compromised sterile barrier seals

    Stryker recalls Nasopore 4cm fragmentable nasal dressings due to potential blister seal damage that compromises the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution affected.

    Product
    Nasopore 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-004 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-004ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1480-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore Nasal Dressing Recall Due to Compromised Sterile Packaging Seals

    Stryker Corporation is recalling Nasopore nasal dressings due to potentially compromised sterile packaging seals. Affected units totaling 182,344 may have lost sterility, posing a contamination risk.

    Product
    Nasopore 4cm Standard 2PK fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-212-004S and Nasopore 4cm Firm 2PK Catalog Number 5400-222-004S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1471-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore Standard Nasal Dressing Recalled Due to Sterility Seal Defects

    Stryker is recalling 182,344 units of Nasopore Standard nasal dressings nationwide due to potential bubbles in blister seals that may breach the sterility barrier and increase contamination risk.

    Product
    Nasopore Standard 8cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-010-008 and 5400-010-008ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1477-2025·2025-04-09

    Hemopore nasal wound dressing packaging seal defect may compromise sterility

    Stryker Corporation is recalling 182,344 units of Hemopore nasal/sinus wound dressing due to potential packaging seal defects that could compromise sterility. A bubble on the blister seal may indicate the sterile barrier has been breached.

    Product
    Hemopore 8cm nasal/sinus temporary wound dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-020-208 and 5400-020-208ITL (OUS)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1481-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore Nasal Dressings Recalled Due to Breached Sterility Seals

    Stryker Corporation is recalling Nasopore nasal dressings due to potential breaches in packaging sterility seals that could compromise product sterilization. Approximately 182,344 units have been distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Nasopore 4cm Standard 2PK fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-212-004S and Nasopore 4cm Firm 2PK Catalog Number 5400-222-004S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0297-2025·2025-04-02

    Compounded Fentanyl-Ropivacaine Epidural Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    QuVa Pharma is recalling 1,765 cassettes of compounded epidural injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lots were distributed nationwide to institutional and office locations.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate PF 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/ml) /0.2% ROPivacaine HCl 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 ml in NS Yellow CADD FSFF, Injection for Epidural Use (Not intended For IV Use), Compounded, For Institutional or Office Use Only, QuVa Pharma, 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100, Su
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0303-2025·2025-04-02

    Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Issue

    Exela Pharma Sciences is recalling Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects approximately 103,950 vials nationwide.

    Product
    SODIUM BICARBONATE — SODIUM BICARBONATE (SODIUM BICARBONATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1442-2025·2025-04-02

    Medline General Endoscopy Procedure Kit Recalled Due to Syringe Defects

    Medline is recalling General Endoscopy procedure kits due to plastic syringe defects that may leak or break. The affected kits pose potential risk to patient health during medical procedures.

    Product
    Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) GENERAL ENDOSCOPY PACK, Pack Number DYNJ44673G
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1365-2025·2025-03-26

    Sterile Surgical Drape Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Breach

    Medline Industries is recalling 114 units of Proxima Drape surgical drapes due to a potential breach in pouch packaging that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as ENT-PLASTICS PACK. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1367-2025·2025-03-26

    Medline Proxima Sterile Surgical Drapes Recalled for Packaging Breach Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling Proxima Drape sterile surgical drapes due to potential packaging breach that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 16 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as FACE LIFT. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1393-2025·2025-03-26

    Medline C-Section Procedure Kits Recalled for Defective Syringes

    Medline is recalling 456 C-section procedure kits containing plastic syringes affected by an FDA safety alert. The syringes may leak or break, posing a risk to patient health during surgical procedures.

    Product
    Medline procedure kits labeled as: 1) C SECTION, Pack Number DYNJ909098
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1364-2025·2025-03-26

    Surgical Drape Packs Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach in Packaging

    Medline Industries is recalling Proxima Sterile Surgical Drape packs due to a potential breach in the pouch packaging that could lead to loss of sterility. The recall affects 1,490 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as PACK,BASIC,SIRUS,V,5/CS; PACK,BASIC IV,SIRUS,5/CS; PACK,SET UP,NO DRAPE,12/CS; PACK,SET UP,NO DRAPE,12/CS; PACK,SET UP,NO DRAPE,12/CS; PACK,SET UP,NO DRAPE,12/CS; PACK,SET UP,NO DRAPE,12/CS; PACK,UNIVERSAL II,SIRUS,7/CS; PACK,LAPAROTOMY,NO GOWN,10/CS; PAC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1307-2025·2025-03-19

    CardiFocus Heartlight X3 Cardiac Catheter Sterile Barrier Damage Recall

    CardioFocus is recalling 833 units of CardiFocus Heartlight X3 cardiac catheters due to potential damage to the sterile barrier pouch that could compromise product sterility. Affected units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    CardiFocus Heartlight X3 Catheter- Intended in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It is introduced percutaneously in the setting of an Electrophysiology or Catheterization Laboratory Model: 18-5000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1234-2025·2025-03-05

    Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter Recall Due to Sterile Barrier Defect

    Scientia Vascular is recalling 120 Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheters due to manufacturing defects that created channels in the packaging seal. The defect could potentially compromise the sterile barrier on devices used for acute stroke treatment.

    Product
    Socrates 38 Aspiration Catheter 127 cm length REF SC038-127-001 The Socrates Aspiration System with a compatible suction pump is intended for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0248-2025·2025-03-05

    Avastin intravitreal injection syringes recalled for sterility assurance failure

    Turbare Manufacturing recalls 1,147 syringes of Avastin 1.25 mg intravitreal injection nationwide due to a quality control process deviation affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    Avastin 1.25 mg/0.05 mL in 0.25 mL Syringe, For Intravitreal Injection Only, Office Use Only - Not for Resale - Single Use, This drug product was repackaged by Turbare Manufacturing, 925 Jeanette Drive, Conway, AR 72032, NDC: 83556-0101-01.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1235-2025·2025-03-05

    Plato 17 Microcatheter Recall Due to Sterile Barrier Packaging Defect

    Scientia Vascular is recalling Plato 17 Microcatheter units due to manufacturing defects in the packaging seal that could compromise sterility during vascular procedures.

    Product
    Plato 17 Microcatheter REF PL17-160-090 To assist in delivery of therapeutic devices and embolization materials and infusion of diagnostic agents to the neuro and peripheral vasculature during interventional or diagnostic procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0837-2025·2025-01-22

    Karl Storz Biopsy and Grasping Forceps Recalled Due to Sterility Validation Failure

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 285 units of optical biopsy and grasping forceps (REF 723400) distributed across 31 US states due to failure of manual cleaning validation, which compromises sterility assurance.

    Product
    Karl Storz - Endoskope - REF 723400 - Optical Biopsy and Grasping Forceps, CE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    32 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0939-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Medical Procedure Kits for Sterile Barrier Breach Risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 245,015 ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE ROCH-PEAN FCP 8" CVD CS/25,Model Number 94-0286; 2) ECONO STERILE DRESSING FCP 5.5" CS/25LG,Model Number 94-0290; 3) ECONO STERILE TISSUE FCP 1X2 5.5" STER CS25,Model Number 94-0291; 4) ECONO STERILE FRCP
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0948-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments IUD Extractor Kits Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE IUD Extractor kits (Model 96-4146A) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE IUD EXTRACTOR DBL HK 10.5"CS25, Model Number 96-4146A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0951-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments iris hooks recalled for sterile packaging integrity issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE iris hook surgical kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterile barrier integrity. No injuries reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE IRIS HOOK QK REL 4MM 9" STER25, Model Number 96-2224A; eye surgery
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0946-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological dilator kits recalled for potential sterile barrier compromise

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 11&12MM STRLCS25Model Number 96-0960; 2) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 9&10MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0961; 3) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 7&8MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0962; 4) ECONO STERILE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0954-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical instrument kits recalled for potential sterile packaging defects

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 41,850 units of ECONO STERILE surgical procedure kits due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, affecting multiple clamp and hemostat models used in general orthopedic surgery.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEG NH SMO DEL 5.5STER25, Model Number 96-2352A; 2) ECONO STERILE HALSEY NH SERR 5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2353; 3) ECONO STERILE OLSEN-HEGAR NH 5.5" STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2355A; 4) ECO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide