Hazard
3,438 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 3,438 infection risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 25 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 993 (29%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all infection risk 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.
Medline is recalling 88 Extremity Pack convenience kits that were labeled as sterile but never went through the sterilization process.
Medline is recalling 22 Major Pack L-F and LB Basic Custom Pack convenience kits that were labeled as sterile but never went through the sterilization process.
Medline is recalling 7,913 reprocessed ViewFlex Xtra ICE catheters because specific lots may carry small residual particulates on patient-contacting surfaces.
Medline is recalling 7,913 reprocessed Livewire Steerable Electrophysiology Catheters because specific lots may carry small residual particulates on patient-contacting surfaces.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 616 reprocessed 1.7mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Apotex is recalling 493,468 bottles of Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% because atypical weight loss from improper bottle sealing raises sterility concerns.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 173 reprocessed 1.4mm OTW Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 795 reprocessed 0.9mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Apotex is recalling 151,034 bottles of Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution because atypical weight loss from improper bottle sealing raises sterility concerns.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 561 reprocessed 0.9mm OTW Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 165 reprocessed 1.7mm OTW Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 141 reprocessed 2.0mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Medtronic is recalling 1,440 Simplera Sensors because the device cap label may not adhere to the sensor, compromising sterility and increasing the risk of infection.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 199 reprocessed 2.0mm OTW Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Northeast Scientific is recalling 1,019 reprocessed 1.4mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.
Sterile Cover 10-Pack Shipper Box Assemblies are recalled because elastic bands in the kit may detach or fracture during surgery, risking retained foreign bodies and surgical site infection. 200 units are affected.
Medline kits containing BD SureStep Foley Tray Systems are recalled because the trays include incorrect product information insert sheets. Four units were distributed, all from the LAVH MINOR SKU.
SwabFlush Prefilled Syringes with ICU Medical SwabCaps are being recalled because a manufacturing issue affects the SwabCap seal, which may reduce disinfection of the luer access valve. 1,427,100 units affected.
Medline C-SECTION PREP convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 48 units affected.
Medline IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 184 units affected.
Medline LABOR TRIAGE KIT convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 960 units affected.
Alcon Custom Paks, customer-designed sterile surgical kits, are being recalled because some units within specific lots may have been damaged during manufacture in the lidding area. 15,557 kits affected.
VersaCross Transseptal Sheath Kits are being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units affected.
Alcon Constellation Vision System Combined Procedure Paks are being recalled because some units within specific lots may have been damaged during manufacture in the lidding area. 89,495 units affected.
VersaCross Access Solution kits are being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units affected.