Hazard

Defective Material recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 9
Critical: 0
Severe: 1
Most recent: 2021-07-14

Of the 9 defective material recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (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 defective material 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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1–9 of 9

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2031-2021·2021-07-14
Sterile Femoral Angiography Drape Sticks; Cannot Unfold Properly
Cardinal Health is recalling 574 units of Sterile Femoral Angiography Drapes because the plastic film causes the drapes to stick, preventing proper unfolding and application during surgery.
Product
Sterile Femoral Angiography Drape with Single Pouch, Catalog Number 29525 - Product Usage: intended to be used as protective patient coverings, such as to isolate the site of a surgical incision from microbial and other contamination.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1095-2021·2021-02-17
Cardinal Health Recalls Kendall Blue Isolation Gowns Due to Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling Kendall Blue Isolation Gowns due to potential rips, holes, or foreign material that may compromise barrier protection.
Product
Gown Kendall Blue RG, SKU CT5000 Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1087-2021·2021-02-17
Cardinal Health Recalls Isolation Gowns Due to Potential Rips and Holes
Cardinal Health is recalling isolation gowns and lab coats due to potential defects like rips, holes, and open seams that may compromise barrier protection.
Product
Gown Isolation W/Ties Univ Blu, SKU 1200PG, 2200PG, 552200PG Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body flui
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1092-2021·2021-02-17
Cardinal Health Recalls Lab Coats and Gowns Due to Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling approximately 29.8 million lab coats and gowns due to potential rips, holes, and foreign material that may compromise barrier protection.
Product
Lab Coats SMS Medium White, SKU 2301LC Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate mat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1094-2021·2021-02-17
Cardinal Health Recalls Lab Coats and Gowns Due to Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling approximately 29.8 million lab coats and isolation gowns due to potential defects like rips, holes, and foreign material.
Product
Lab Coats SMS 2X-Large White, SKU 2304LC Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate m
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1097-2021·2021-02-17
Cardinal Health Recalls Kendall Blue XXL Gowns Due to Defects
Cardinal Health is recalling Kendall Blue XXL gowns due to potential rips, holes, or foreign material that may compromise barrier protection.
Product
Gown Kendall Blue XXL, SKU CT5102 Cardinal Health Isolation Gown, Lab Coat, and Kendall" Gowns are intended to provide minimal barrier protection to protect health care patients and health care personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids and particulate material
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1285-2017·2017-03-08
Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Custom Kits with Defective Gloves
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 840 custom kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.
Product
Custom Pack - with Introducer Kit, part number TVS4011NI(L
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
26 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0701-2017·2016-12-14
3M Recalls Universal Electrosurgical Pads Due to Unintended Material Defect
3M is recalling Universal Electrosurgical Pads because an unintended process liner may impede the safe return of electrosurgical current, increasing the risk of patient burns.
Product
3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad, REF 9130 (100 pads / case) and 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pad with Cord, REF 9135-LP (40 pads / case) Product Usage: 3M Universal Electrosurgical Pads are designed to work with most electrosurgical unite (ESU) for virtually every surgica
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1535-2014·2014-05-07
Teleflex Recalls Dekna-lok Sutures for Failing Resorption Strength Requirements
Teleflex Medical is recalling 7,380 units of Dekna-lok sutures because they did not meet minimum resorption strength requirements. The affected products were distributed in the US, Ireland, and Singapore.
Product
Dekna-lok, 1 x 17.78 cm, Violet Braided Polyglycolic Acid Coated Suture, Synthetic Absorbable Surgical Suture USP, Rx Only, Sterile. Teleflex Product Code: 200101-01.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide