The Recall Desk

Hazard

Cosmetic Defect recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
59
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-03-11

Of the 59 cosmetic defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all cosmetic defect 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.

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1–25 of 59

  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0382-2026·2026-03-11

    Nilotinib 200 mg capsules recalled after failing appearance tests

    Cipla USA is recalling one lot of Nilotinib Capsules 200 mg after out-of-specification results in description and visual appearance testing at six-month long-term stability.

    Product
    NILOTINIB — NILOTINIB (NILOTINIB)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0381-2026·2026-03-11

    Nilotinib capsules recalled after failing appearance tests at six months

    Cipla USA is recalling three lots of Nilotinib Capsules 150 mg after out-of-specification results in description and visual appearance testing at six-month long-term stability.

    Product
    NILOTINIB — NILOTINIB (NILOTINIB)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0247-2026·2026-01-07

    Trazodone tablets recalled after complaints of a dent on the tablet surface

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,136 bottles of traZODONE Hydrochloride Tablets, 100mg, after a product complaint that some tablets had a dent on the plain side of the tablet surface.

    Product
    TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE — TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE (TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1288-2024·2024-03-20

    Aneurysm clips recalled due to incorrect paddle coloring

    Peter Lazic Gmbh is recalling 51 titanium aneurysm clip paddle clips because the clips are colored blue when they should be blank.

    Product
    L-Aneurysm Clip TITANIUM Paddle-Clip, permanent, 11 mm straight, Non-Sterile
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0790-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices inside.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 4.5"x11" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Model Number: 883411
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0793-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x9" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884039
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0792-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed after steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13.5" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Model Number: 883713
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0786-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 3"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Model Number: 881031
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0788-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the outside label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 6"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Model Number: 881061
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0794-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Vis-U-All Pouches Recalled for Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 13"x18" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884118
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0799-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Vis-U-All Pouches Recalled for Ink Migration on Exterior Labels

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects or ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884816
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0795-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Vis-U-All Pouches Recalled for Ink Migration Defect

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 4"x11" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884411
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0798-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration Defects

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884713
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0789-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices inside the pouch.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 6 rolls/cs Model Number: 881091
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0797-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration Defects

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 5"x15" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884515
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0787-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Recalled for Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 4"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Model Number: 881041
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0791-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Recalled for Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 6"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Model Number: 883610
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0796-2021·2021-01-13

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Self Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may bleed during steam processing.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 5.5"x10" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Model Number: 884510
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0628-2019·2018-12-26

    Bausch & Lomb Recalls enVista Intraocular Lenses Due to Surface Imperfections

    Bausch & Lomb is recalling 70,440 enVista intraocular lenses due to cosmetic surface imperfections. The lenses are distributed nationwide.

    Product
    enVista One Piece Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular lens - Is indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients in whom the cataractous lens has been removed. The lens is intended for placement in the capsular bag.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0765-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 10.5"x28" Self Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is design
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0759-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All Heat Seal Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temp Heat Seal Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0757-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 6"x10" Heat Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 5 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0743-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to enclosed devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 7.5"x13" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0745-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 6"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is d
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0761-2018·2018-03-07

    Steris Recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches Due to Ink Migration

    Steris Corporation is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches because purple ink on the exterior label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.

    Product
    Vis-U-All High Temp 3.5"x9" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide