The Recall Desk

Hazard

Foreign Object recalls

1,195 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,195
Critical
24
Severe
226
Most recent
2026-10-21

Of the 1,195 foreign object recalls we have scored against our rubric, 24 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 226 (19%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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926–950 of 1195

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1054-2015·2015-02-11

    Cardinal Health Recalls Lubricated Intubating Stylets Due to Shear Risk

    Cardinal Health is recalling 104,432 Lubricated Intubating Stylets 6FR because a small piece of the sheath may shear off during removal, posing a risk to infants and pediatric patients.

    Product
    Lubricated Intubating Stylet 6FR that is inserted into an endotracheal tube to facilitate intubation. This product is used in surgical or medical emergency facilities. Primarily used on infants and pediatric patients.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1052-2015·2015-02-11

    Zimmer Recalls Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims Due to Cleaning Defect

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling Persona Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shims because repeated sonic cleaning can break the ball bearing retention feature, potentially leaving parts in the surgical wound.

    Product
    Persona (TASP) Tibial Articular Surface Provisional Shim, all sizes and Lots Catalog Number: 42-5279-002-00 thru 42-5279-009-04. Product Usage: The Persona TASPs are sterilizable instruments Intended for multiple uses. The TASP components are used to aid the surgeon in…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0953-2015·2015-01-21

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle Recalled for Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handles because the lever can fracture during knee surgery, potentially leaving device pieces in the patient.

    Product
    The ATTUNE INTUITION Impaction Handle is a re-useable instrument utilized in knee replacement procedures. The instrument interfaces with several related ATTUNE instruments: keel punch, tibial tower, evaluation bullet, fixed bearing tibial impactor, rotating platform tibial…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0905-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they have broken and produced small pieces that could be left in patients during knee replacement surgery.

    Product
    Femoral Impactor ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home its…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0904-2015·2015-01-14

    DePuy ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors Recalled Due to Fracture Risk

    DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors because they may break during knee surgery, potentially leaving small fragments in the patient.

    Product
    Rotating Tibial Platform ATTUNE INTUITION Impactor. The ATTUNE INTUITION Impactors are re-useable instruments utilized in knee replacement procedures. The three affected impactors are used at various times within the surgical flow, each impactor is used to impact and drive home…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0942-2015·2015-01-14

    Centurion Chest Tube Tray Recalled Due to Human Hair Contamination

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling 42 Chest Tube Tray kits because a single unit was found to contain human hair embedded in the stopper.

    Product
    Chest Tube Tray (Cardiovascular Surgical Instruments convenience kit)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2015·2015-01-14

    Centurion Diagnostic Imaging Tray Recalled for Human Hair Particulate

    Centurion Medical Products is recalling 760 Diagnostic Imaging Trays due to a confirmed report of human hair embedded in a stopper.

    Product
    Diagnostic Imaging Tray (General Surgery convenience kit)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0324-2015·2014-12-31

    Hospira Recalls Heparin Sodium Injection Due to Human Hair Particulate

    Hospira is recalling 63,378 units of Heparin Sodium injection because human hair was found sealed inside the container's administration port.

    Product
    HEPARIN SODIUM — HEPARIN SODIUM (HEPARIN SODIUM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0506-2015·2014-12-10

    Alcon Recalls INFINITI Vision System Ultrasound FMS Due to Tubing Debris

    Alcon is recalling INFINITI Vision System Ultrasound FMS units because pieces of tubing may be present in the aspiration line.

    Product
    INFINITI VISION SYSTEM ULTRASOUND FMS. Single-use fluid management system. STERILE. Model Numbers: 8065741080, 8065741081, 8065741082, 8065741083, 8065741085, 8065741087, 8065741088, 8065741089, 8065741093, 8065741096, 8065741097, 8065741099, 8065750266, 8065750268…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0289-2015·2014-12-10

    Zydus Recalls Benzonatate Capsules Due to Foreign Capsule Contamination

    Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Benzonatate 200 mg capsules because they may contain foreign 100 mg capsules.

    Product
    BENZONATATE Capsules, USP, 200 mg, 100 Capsule Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC: 68382-248-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0497-2015·2014-11-19

    Health Wise Recalls Vanilla Pro-Med Shakes Due to Steel Wool Contamination

    Health Wise is recalling 12,196 containers of Vanilla Pro-Med. 100 shakes because steel wool was found in the product.

    Product
    Vanilla Pro-Med. 100, Vanilla Pro, High Protein Instant Shake, Net Weight .0935 oz, Distributed by Our Life Health, Savannah, GA
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0042-2015·2014-10-29

    Ciprofloxacin 500 mg Tablets Recalled Due to Foreign Tramadol Tablets

    Aidarex Pharmaceuticals is recalling Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets because Tramadol 50 mg tablets were found in the bottles.

    Product
    Ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets, 20 count bottle, Rx only, Packaged by Aidarex Pharmacecuticals LLC, MFG: Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Mumbai, India
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0099-2015·2014-10-29

    Intra Pump Infusion Systems Recalls CRN Crono Syringes Due to Needle Debris

    Intra Pump Infusion Systems is recalling CRN Crono Syringes because the needle tips may contain clear debris. The recall affects 25,440 units distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    CRN Crono Syringe CRN20 with 19G x 1 "Steel Needle"
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0009-2015·2014-10-15

    Mylan Recalls Metoprolol Succinate Tablets Due to Foreign Object Presence

    Mylan Pharmaceuticals is recalling 15,966 bottles of Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets 50mg because a pharmacist reported finding a rogue tablet of different size and markings in a bottle.

    Product
    Metoprolol Succinate Extended-release Tablets, USP 50mg, 90-count Bottles, Rx only, Mfg by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505. NDC 0378-4596-77.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1591-2014·2014-09-24

    Baxter Recalls Sodium Chloride Injection Bags Due to Particulate Matter

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling specific lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP bags due to the presence of particulate matter, including fibers and plastics.

    Product
    SODIUM CHLORIDE — SODIUM CHLORIDE (SODIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2441-2014·2014-09-24

    Dole Baby Spinach Recalled Due to Green Walnut Contamination

    Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 6 oz bags of Baby Spinach because green walnuts were found on the processing line. The product was distributed in Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.

    Product
    Dole Baby Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free, All natural Net W.t6 oz. bag; SKU 323 Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009642; Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2440-2014·2014-09-24

    Dole Spinach Recalled Due to Green Walnut Contamination

    Dole Fresh Vegetables is recalling 8 oz bags of spinach because green walnuts were found on the processing line.

    Product
    Dole Spinach: Thoroughly Washed, Preservative Free Net Wt. 8 oz. bag; Perishable, keep refrigerated. UPC 071430009765 SKU 320 Dole Fresh Vegetables Monterey, CA 93940
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2219-2014·2014-07-30

    Land O'Lakes Recalls Cheese Spread Due to Plastic Contamination

    Land O'Lakes is recalling specific lots of Golden Velvet Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread due to potential contamination with large pieces of plastic.

    Product
    Item: 48775 Land O'Lakes, Golden Velvet Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread - Yellow, NET WT 5 LBS (2.26 KG)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Venous Return Cannulae Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Malleable Dual-stage Venous Return Cannulae 28/38, 32/40 & 34/46 Fr with 1/2" connector with or without Xcoating Product Usage: The Venous Return Cannula is indicated for venous drainage during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery for dual cannulation of the superior and…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2098-2014·2014-07-30

    Terumo Recalls Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula Due to Loose Fiber Particulate

    Terumo CVS is recalling 20 units of Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannulas because in-process inspections found loose fiber particulate exceeding specifications.

    Product
    Sarns Soft-arc Aortic Cannula 8.0mm curved tip, suture flange, 3/8" flare Product Usage: The Aortic Cannula is indicated for use in perfusion of the ascending aorta during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. These devices are indicated for up to 6 hours of use.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2221-2014·2014-07-30

    Land O'Lakes American Deli Cheese Recalled for Plastic Contamination

    Land O'Lakes is recalling 5 lb blocks of Premium Deli Cheese, American, due to potential contamination with large pieces of plastic.

    Product
    Item: 48135 Land O'Lakes, Premium Deli Cheese, American, 5 lbs (2.27 KG)
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    9 states