The Recall Desk

Hazard

Contamination recalls

2,060 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,060
Critical
83
Severe
615
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 2,060 contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 83 (4%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 615 (30%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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726–750 of 2060

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1668-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold Recalled for Cleaning Process Concerns

    Biomet is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 75 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433175.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1664-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Knee Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Process Concerns

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Molds because the cleaning process may have been insufficient or inadequately monitored.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Mold, 70 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 432170.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1662-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Knee Spacer Molds Due to Insufficient Cleaning Process

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Molds due to a potentially insufficient cleaning process or inadequate process monitoring.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Mold, 60 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 432160.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1667-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Concerns

    Biomet is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 70 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433170.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1663-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Knee Spacer Molds Due to Insufficient Cleaning Process

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning or inadequate process monitoring.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Mold, 65 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 432165.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1665-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Knee Spacer Mold Recalled for Potential Cleaning Deficiencies

    Biomet is recalling StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Femoral Cement Spacer Mold, 75 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 432175.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1666-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Concerns

    Biomet is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Knee Tibial Cement Spacer Mold, 65 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 433165.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1639-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Concerns

    Biomet is recalling 230,001 units of StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Molds because of potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Mold with Insert, 52 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431182.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1653-2020·2020-04-15

    Biomet Recalls Hip Cement Spacer Molds Due to Cleaning Process Concerns

    Biomet, Inc. is recalling 230,001 units of BIOMET StageOne Hip Cement Spacer Molds due to potentially insufficient cleaning processes or inadequate monitoring of cleaning parameters.

    Product
    BIOMET StageOne, Hip Cement Spacer Mold w/Reinforcement, 9 X 125 MM, 43 MM, Silicone, Sterile, Item 431207.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    49 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1542-2020·2020-04-01

    T.A.G. Medical Recalls FlipCutter III Drills Due to Sterile Barrier Risk

    T.A.G. Medical Products is recalling 6,625 FlipCutter III Drills because cracked blister trays may compromise the sterile barrier, posing a risk of particulate contamination.

    Product
    FlipCutter III Drill
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1022-2020·2020-03-25

    Perrigo Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to Possible N-Nitrosodimethylamine Contamination

    Perrigo Company PLC is recalling Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Ranitidine tablets due to a CGMP deviation and possible contamination with the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.

    Product
    Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 65 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Care One: 41520-392-09; NDC CVS Health: 59779-540-09; NDC Family Wellness: 55319-852-09; NDC Good Neighbor Pharmacy: 46122-532-09; NDC HEB: 37808-507-09; NDC Health Mart: 49348-
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1023-2020·2020-03-25

    Perrigo Recalls Ranitidine Tablets Due to Possible N-Nitrosodimethylamine Contamination

    Perrigo Company PLC is recalling Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets due to a CGMP deviation and possible contamination with the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.

    Product
    Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, Cool Mint Ranitidine tablets, USP 150 mg, 65 tablets per bottle. [Brand, NDC] NDC Basic Care: 0113-7950-09; NDC CVS Health: 59779-950-09; NDC Equate: 49035-800-09; NDC Good Neighbor Pharmacy: 46122-533-09; NDC Kroger: 30142-891-09; NDC Topcare: 3680
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1478-2020·2020-03-25

    Aesculap Columbus Knee Implant Components Recalled for LDPE Particles

    Aesculap is recalling Columbus R/PS Tibia Plateau knee implant components because low-density polyethylene particles may be present on the surface upon opening.

    Product
    Columbus R/PS TIB.PLATEAU Cemented, various sizes, Knee implant components, model nos. NN058K NN070K NN071K NN072K NN073K NN074K NN075K NN076K NN077K NN078K NN079K Product Usage:Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1481-2020·2020-03-25

    Aesculap Recalls Knee Implant Components Due to Potential LDPE Particles

    Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling specific knee implant components because low-density polyethylene particles may be present on the surface upon opening.

    Product
    AS COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.CEMENTED,Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN058Z NN070Z NN071Z NN072Z NN073Z NN074Z NN075Z NN076Z NN077Z NN078Z NN079Z NN470Z NN471Z NN472Z NN473Z NN474Z NN475Z NN476Z NN477Z NN478Z NN479Z Product Usage: Tibia-Pl
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1520-2020·2020-03-25

    Avid Medical Recalls Custom Procedure Trays Due to Sterility Concerns

    Avid Medical, Inc. is recalling 1,001 custom procedure trays because they contain surgical gowns that may not be sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multiple item and lot numbers.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1479-2020·2020-03-25

    Aesculap Recalls Columbus Knee Implant Components Due to LDPE Particles

    Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling Columbus CR/PS Tibial Plateau knee implant components because low-density polyethylene particles may be present on the surface.

    Product
    COLUMBUS CR/PS TIB.PLAT.PLASMAPORE, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NN081K NN082K NN083K NN084K NN085K NN086K NN087K NN088K NN089K Product Usage: Tibia-Plateaus are part of implants in the group of knee endoprosthetics. For these implant parts there a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1515-2020·2020-03-25

    Avid Medical Recalls Custom Procedure Trays Due to Sterility Concerns

    Avid Medical is recalling 21,326 custom procedure trays because they contain surgical gowns that may not be sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Custom procedure trays containing medical components needed to facilitate patient procedures and to perform minor and major patient surgeries. Multiple item and lot numbers.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    13 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1482-2020·2020-03-25

    Aesculap Recalls Knee Implants Due to Potential LDPE Particles

    Aesculap Implant Systems LLC is recalling specific knee implant components because low density polyethylene particles may be present on the surface.

    Product
    COLUMBUS REV F TIBIA OFFSET CEMENTED, Knee implant components, various sizes, model nos. NR068K NR068Z NR070K NR070Z NR071K NR071Z NR072K NR072Z NR073K NR073Z NR074K NR074Z NR075K NR075Z NR076K NR076Z NR077K NR077Z NR078K NR078Z NR079K NR079Z Product Usage:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1449-2020·2020-03-18

    Medtronic Simulus 750 Flexible Ring/Band Accessory Kit Recalled for Tissue Contact

    Medtronic CoreValve LLC is recalling six Simulus 750 Flexible Ring/Band Accessory Kits because demonstration units may have contacted non-human tissue.

    Product
    Medtronic Simulus 750 Flexible Ring/Band Accessory Kit - Product Usage: Used to size a patient's mitral or tricuspid valve in cardiac procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1415-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Bioburden and Contamination

    DeRoyal Industries is recalling 2,100 sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown levels of bioburden, microbiological flora, and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: ASC Laparoscopy Pack 89-6138.13
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1419-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Contamination Levels

    DeRoyal Industries is recalling sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown levels of bioburden, microbiological flora, and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: ASC Ocular Plastics Pack 89-6498.13
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1418-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Bioburden and Contamination

    DeRoyal Industries is recalling sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown levels of bioburden, microbiological flora, and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: Kwik Kit 89-6389.06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1417-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Contamination Levels

    DeRoyal is recalling sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown levels of bioburden, microbiological flora, and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: Ophthalmology CSTM PCK 89-6387.08
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1410-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Contamination

    DeRoyal Industries is recalling 2,100 sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown bioburden and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: Outpatient Major 89-3865.12;
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1411-2020·2020-03-11

    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits Recalled for Unknown Contamination

    DeRoyal Industries is recalling sterile custom kits containing Cardinal Health gowns due to unknown levels of bioburden and particulate contamination.

    Product
    DeRoyal Sterile Custom Kits containing Cardinal Health Gowns. Sold as the following: Chronic Ear Pack 89-4393.17
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states