Hazard
92 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 92 inadequate sterilization recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (2%) are Severe.
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Zavation is recalling 24 units of the ZVplasty System used in orthopedic and spinal procedures due to potential inadequate sterilization. Patients who received recalled devices should contact their healthcare provider.
Zavation is recalling 10G beveled trocar/cannula instruments used in orthopedic and spinal procedures due to potential inadequate sterilization, creating infection risk.
Zavation recalled 14 units of ZVplasty Bipedicular Cement Delivery Cannula Kits distributed nationwide because they may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation has recalled 140 units of its Vertebrex Single Balloon Kit used in spinal procedures due to inadequate sterilization. Products marketed as sterile may not meet sterility standards.
Zavation recalls ZVplasty 10G, 10mm Double Balloon Kits used in spinal surgery due to potential inadequate sterilization. Seven units distributed nationwide may not have met sterility standards.
Zavation is recalling 162 units of the ZVplasty Biopsy Device (Lot 20061369) used in orthopedic and spinal procedures because they may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation is recalling 11 units of ZVplasty Directional Cement Cannula from lot 20061366 because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The affected devices were distributed nationwide.
Meta C.G.M. Spa recalls 27 units of REF 4890 SMARTSCRAPER oral surgery instruments distributed in Texas and Florida. The sterile-labeled devices may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation's InterV 10G FLEX Kyphoplasty spinal devices are recalled because they may not have been adequately sterilized. The recall affects 178 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling 11G Beveled Trocars/Cannulas for orthopedic and spinal procedures. These surgical instruments may not have been adequately sterilized, posing a potential safety risk.
Zavation is recalling 119 InterV 11G Kyphoplasty Kits distributed nationwide because they may not have been adequately sterilized, which could increase the risk of infection during spinal surgery.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Unipedicular Cement Delivery Cannula Kits distributed nationwide due to potential inadequate sterilization of sterile surgical devices.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Access Diamond Tip Trocar (REF VCF-1023) distributed nationwide because products marketed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The device is used in orthopedic and spinal procedures.
Zavation's ZVplasty Biopsy Device (11 Gauge, lot 20061370) is being recalled because distributed units may not have been adequately sterilized. The 34 affected units were distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kits due to inadequate sterilization. Products distributed as sterile nationwide may pose infection risk if used in spinal procedures.
Zavation is recalling 31 ZVplasty System spinal implant devices that may not have been adequately sterilized. Patients who received these implants should contact their physician.
Zavation's 10G cement delivery kits for spinal procedures may not be adequately sterilized despite being marketed as sterile. Patients and healthcare providers should contact Zavation regarding potentially affected units.
Zavation is recalling 27 units of ZVplasty Directional Cement Cannula Long (Lot 20061365) used in orthopedic and spinal procedures due to inadequate sterilization. Products were distributed nationwide as sterile but may not have undergone proper sterilization processing.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kits because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Affected lot numbers 19113043 and 20041107 were distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty System 15mm orthopedic spinal implants because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Affected lot numbers were distributed nationwide.
Zavation has recalled 10 gauge direct unilateral sterile stylets used in orthopedic and spinal procedures due to inadequate sterilization. Products distributed as sterile may not meet sterilization standards.
Zavation recalled its 10-gauge orthopedic cement delivery system because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Healthcare providers and patients with concerns should contact Zavation.
Zavation is recalling its 10G Single Cement Delivery Kit used in spinal procedures because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. This is an FDA Class II recall.
Zavation's ZVplasty spinal surgical kit is being recalled because distributed units may not have been adequately sterilized. The recall affects 302 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling 56 units of 10 Gauge Direct Unilateral Stylets used in spinal procedures because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Patients who received this device should contact their healthcare provider.