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.
Which agencies issued them
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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.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray requires 40 minutes to dry, not the 30 minutes stated in the manual.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the 30-minute drying time criteria stated in the manual.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the sterilization tray does not meet the required drying time criteria.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray fails to meet the 30-minute drying time criteria stated in the manual.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the required 30-minute drying time criteria.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity systems because the Spanish operator manual incorrectly states a 30-minute drying cycle, whereas 40 minutes are required for complete drying.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the 30-minute drying time criteria stated in the manual.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling the C7000 CUSA Clarity Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System because the 36 kHz Sterilization Tray does not meet the required dry time criteria.
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 820 C7000 CUSA Clarity systems because the operator manual underestimates the required drying time for sterilization trays.
Steris Corporation is recalling 2,889 V-PRO low temperature sterilization systems because they may fail to detect expired sterilant cups after a power cycle.
Cook Inc. is recalling 29 Pereyra Ligature Carrier 75 devices because their reprocessing instructions do not provide sufficient detail for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 1,992 Shaver Handpiece Sterilization Trays because the provided STERRAD 100S sterilization parameters did not fully consider all worst-case scenarios during validation testing.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 2,591 12-Instrument Sterilization Trays because gravity sterilization parameters in the reprocessing guide did not fully consider all worst-case scenarios during validation testing.
Zimmer Spine is recalling Trinica ALP Instrument Trays because ratchet handles may not sterilize effectively due to tray design interference.
Spinal Solutions is recalling 220 APLIF implants because they lack adequate testing to prove safety. The defect could cause implant breakage or movement.
Orthopedic Alliance LLC is recalling Blue & Gold Spine System implants and instruments because the system lacks adequate testing and documentation to demonstrate it meets performance or safety standards.