The Recall Desk

Hazard

Foreign Body recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
124
Critical
2
Severe
21
Most recent
2026-03-18

Of the 124 foreign body recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 21 (17%) 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 foreign body 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.

26–50 of 124

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0408-2025·2024-11-20

    Surgical Instruments Recalled Due to Potential Metal Flake Contamination

    AVID Medical recalled Halyard POST PARTUM TUBAL LIGATION surgical kit components due to loose metal flakes that could detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes entering a patient's surgical site could cause local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard POST PARTUM TUBAL LIGATION - Medical convenience kits Model Number: LANC026-19
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0437-2025·2024-11-20

    Surgical Sponge Forceps and Towel Clamps Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CATH LAB PACK surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamp components may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site, posing a risk of local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard CATH LAB PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW016-05
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0453-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard Pacemaker Tray Surgical Kits Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical recalls Halyard PACEMAKER TRAY surgical kits nationwide due to potential loose metal flakes that could detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps and contaminate surgical sites.

    Product
    Halyard PACEMAKER TRAY - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VMPB0003-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0445-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Halyard Surgical Kits Due to Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard SPECIALS PACK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard SPECIALS PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VAST031-08
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0424-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard Vaginal Gyn Pack Recalled Due to Loose Metal Flakes Risk

    AVID Medical is recalling the Halyard MAJOR VAGINAL GYN PACK due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed loose metal flakes. These flakes could enter a surgical site undetected, causing local reactions or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard MAJOR VAGINAL GYN PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM021-11
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0440-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard Biopsy Pack surgical instruments recalled due to loose metal flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard BIOPSY PACK surgical kits due to loose metal flakes from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a patient's surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard BIOPSY PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW019-04
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0444-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard IVR Vascular Pack Surgical Instruments Recalled for Loose Metal Components

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard IVR Vascular Pack surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed loose metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard IVR VASCULAR PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VAST027-08
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0433-2025·2024-11-20

    Surgical forceps and clamps recalled due to detachable metal flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT surgical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed small metal flakes that could contaminate surgical sites. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SHAN431-07
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0429-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Pacemaker Convenience Kits Due to Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard SAMMC-N pacemaker convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard SAMMC-N PACEMAKER - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM065-10
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0446-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard EP TRAY Surgical Kits Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard EP TRAY surgical convenience kits due to sponge forceps and towel clamps that may shed small metal flakes. These flakes could enter surgical sites, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard EP TRAY - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VAST038-04
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0442-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard Pacemaker Instrument Packs Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Pacemaker Instrument Packs (Model VAPX040-01) because sponge forceps and towel clamps may contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during procedures.

    Product
    Halyard PACEMAKER INSTRUMENT PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VAPX040-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0418-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Heart Cath Lab Kits Due to Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling 411 Heart Cath Lab Kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard HEART CATH LAB PK, STRL F G - Medical convenience kits Model Number: MSBM003-03
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0391-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard Shoulder Medical Kit recalled for loose metal flakes in surgical components

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard shoulder surgical kits due to loose metal flakes that could detach and enter surgical sites. Metal debris could cause local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard KIT, SHOULDER - Medical convenience kits Model Number: ESJH014-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0430-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY Medical Kits Recalled for Loose Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical recalls Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY medical convenience kits due to loose metal flakes on sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes may enter surgical sites, potentially causing local reactions or foreign body complications.

    Product
    Halyard SAMMC ANGIOGRAPHY - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SAMM066-15
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0432-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK Surgical Kits

    AVID Medical is recalling 81 units of Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK surgical kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may shed metal flakes.

    Product
    Halyard CPT PEDS ADULT CH PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SHAN431-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0407-2025·2024-11-20

    Surgical instrument bundle recalled for potentially detachable metal flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard VAG hysterectomy instrument bundles due to loose metal flakes on surgical instruments that could contaminate surgical sites.

    Product
    Halyard VAG HYSTERECTOMY BUNDLE PK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: LANC022-29
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0403-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Halyard MINOR PDS Medical Convenience Kits

    AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 137 Halyard MINOR PDS medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes into surgical sites.

    Product
    Halyard MINOR PDS - Medical convenience kits Model Number: GVVA009-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0385-2025·2024-11-20

    Medical Surgical Kit Recalled for Potential Loose Metal Flake Hazard

    AVID Medical recalls Halyard D & C surgical convenience kits due to potential metal flakes that could detach from forceps and clamps. Affected lot 1596759 was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Halyard D & C PACK-CKC - Medical convenience kits Model Number: BMGT003-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0452-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard PACK MINOR surgical instrument kits recalled for metal flake contamination

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard PACK MINOR surgical kits due to loose metal flakes that may detach from forceps and towel clamps. These flakes could potentially enter a patient's surgical site, causing local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard PACK, MINOR - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VMED018-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0411-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Halyard Line Insertion Packs Due to Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Line Insertion Packs because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard LINE INSERTION PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: MAMC217-18
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0384-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard IR Biopsy Pack recalled for loose metal flakes in surgical kit

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard IR BIOPSY PACK due to loose metal flakes in forceps and towel clamps that could detach and enter the surgical site, potentially causing local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard IR BIOPSY PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: AVMD019-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0431-2025·2024-11-20

    Halyard CPT Cardiac Cath Pack Recalled Due to Loose Metal Flakes in Forceps and Clamps

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard CPT Cardiac Cath Pack convenience kits due to small metal flakes that may detach from sponge forceps and towel clamps. Metal flakes could enter a surgical site undetected and cause local or foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard CPT CARDIAC CATH PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: SHAN430-02
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0421-2025·2024-11-20

    Medical Convenience Kits Recalled for Detachable Metal Flakes in Surgical Instruments

    AVID Medical is recalling Halyard Shoulder Pack medical convenience kits because the sponge forceps and towel clamps contain loose metal flakes that could detach and enter a patient's surgical site during use, potentially causing foreign body reactions.

    Product
    Halyard SHOULDER PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: PANJ005
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0439-2025·2024-11-20

    AVID Medical Recalls Halyard EP PACK Kits Due to Metal Flakes

    AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling Halyard EP PACK medical convenience kits because sponge forceps and towel clamps may release metal flakes that could enter a patient's surgical site.

    Product
    Halyard EP PACK - Medical convenience kits Model Number: VANW018-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide