The Recall Desk

Hazard

Improper Cleaning recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
8
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-07-08

Of the 8 improper cleaning 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 improper cleaning 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.

1–8 of 8

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0657-2026·2026-07-08

    Synjardy XR Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of Synjardy XR Tablets (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets), 12.5/1000 mg due to manufacturing deviations involving incorrect detergent use and missing swab sampling.

    Product
    Synjardy XR Tablets (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets), 12.5/1000 mg, 60 Tablets per Bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA. NDC: 00597-0300-45
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1911-2025·2025-06-11

    Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope TJF-Q190V Contamination Risk

    Olympus is recalling the EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope Model TJF-Q190V due to post-market data showing higher microbial contamination when manual cleaning is delayed beyond one hour after patient use.

    Product
    Olympus EVIS EXERA III Duodenovideoscope. Model Number: TJF-Q190V
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0689-2024·2024-01-17

    Olympus Updates Manual Cleaning Instructions for Cysto-Nephro Videoscope

    Olympus has updated cleaning instructions for the Model CYF-VH Cysto-Nephro Videoscope. Reusable cleaning brushes are no longer recommended for manual cleaning; single-use brushes remain compatible.

    Product
    Model No. CYF-VH, CYSTO-NEPHRO VIDEOSCOPE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0687-2024·2024-01-17

    Bronchovideoscope Manual Cleaning Updated: Reusable Brushes No Longer Approved

    Olympus has updated cleaning instructions for the EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope. Reusable brushes are no longer approved for manual cleaning; only single-use brushes should be used.

    Product
    Model No. BF-XP190, EVIS EXERA III Bronchovideoscope
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0684-2024·2024-01-17

    Model CYF-5 cystonephrofiberscope cleaning instructions updated by Olympus

    Shirakawa Olympus has updated cleaning instructions for the Model CYF-5 cystonephrofiberscope, removing reusable cleaning brushes from the manual cleaning protocol while single-use brushes remain compatible.

    Product
    Model No. CYF-5, Cystonephrofiberscope
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0692-2024·2024-01-17

    Videoscope Cleaning Instructions Updated: Reusable Brushes No Longer Compatible

    Shirakawa Olympus updated cleaning instructions for VISERA Cysto-Nephro Videoscopes, recommending removal of reusable brushes from manual cleaning procedures. Single-use brushes remain compatible.

    Product
    Model No. CYF-V2R, VISERA Cysto-Nephro Videoscope
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0138-2017·2016-10-26

    Olympus OER-Pro Endoscope Reprocessor Recall Issued for Cleaning Instructions

    Olympus is recalling OER-Pro endoscope reprocessors because instructions may incorrectly suggest skipping precleaning steps. Users must conduct manual cleaning.

    Product
    OER-Pro Endoscope Reprocessor, Endoscope washer/disinfector
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    50 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1189-2016·2016-03-30

    Zimmer Spine Universal Clamp System Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions

    Zimmer Spine is issuing a correction notice for the Universal Clamp System to provide updated cleaning and disinfecting instructions.

    Product
    Universal Clamp¿ System (IFU reference: SNA027-N-90001). Provides the stability required for solid bone fusion and helps reduce spinal deformities and fractures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide