The Recall Desk

Hazard

Infection Risk recalls

3,438 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
3,438
Critical
25
Severe
993
Most recent
2026-10-14

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.

About this hazard tag

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.

2926–2950 of 3438

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0759-2015·2014-12-24

    Stryker Laparoscopic Scissors Recalled for Sterilization Instructions Error

    Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3mm Peritoneal Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.

    Product
    PKG, 3MM INSERT, PERITONEAL SCISSORS, 20CM, P/N 0250282001 Laparoscopic Manual Instruments are intended for cutting, holding, grasping and manipulating of tissue, organs, organ areas and surgical auxiliaries such as suturing material. Some instruments have radio frequency (RF)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0527-2015·2014-12-17

    Alcon Single-Use Iris Bipolar Forceps Recalled for Lack of Sterilization

    Alcon Research, Ltd. is recalling single-use iris bipolar forceps labeled as sterile but not sterilized prior to shipment.

    Product
    Alcon Single-Use Curved Jewelers/Iris Bipolar Forceps REF 8065129101 Sterile RX only; Alcon Single-Use Straight/Iris Bipolar Forceps REF 8065129501 Sterile RX only. Usage: Electrosurgical instrument for ophthalmic surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0579-2015·2014-12-17

    ArthroCare Medical Recalls Ambient HipVac and KVac Wands for Sterile Barrier Breach

    ArthroCare Medical Corporation is recalling 23,119 Ambient HipVac and KVac wands due to a potential breach of the sterile barrier caused by defective product trays.

    Product
    Model Number ASHA4730-01: Ambient HipVac 50 Wand with Integrated Finger Switches and Model Number ASHA5050-01: Ambient KVac Wand with Integrated Finger Switches. The Wands are indicated for the resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue, and hemostasis of blood…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0493-2015·2014-12-10

    Bard Access Systems Recalls Non-Sterile GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing

    Bard Access Systems is recalling non-sterile GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing units that could potentially be used clinically.

    Product
    GuardIVa Antimicrobial Hemostatic IV Dressing, REF FP-23-AD008, Manufacturer: Bard Access Systems, Inc. USA. Product Code FP23AD006.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0490-2015·2014-12-10

    Gambro Recalls Polyflux Dialyzers Due to Potential Packaging Tears

    Gambro Renal Products Inc is recalling Polyflux Revaclear and Max Dialyzers because potential tears in the packaging may compromise the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Polyflux Revaclear Max Dialyzer, Model Number 110634. The Polyflux Revaclear¿ and Polyflux Revaclear¿ Max Dialyzers are single use devices intended for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure by hemodialysis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0489-2015·2014-12-10

    Gambro Recalls Polyflux Revaclear Dialyzers Due to Packaging Defects

    Gambro Renal Products Inc is recalling Polyflux Revaclear and Max Dialyzers because potential tears in the packaging may compromise the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Polyflux Revaclear Dialyzer, Model Number 110633. The Polyflux Revaclear¿ and Polyflux Revaclear¿ Max Dialyzers are single use devices intended for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure by hemodialysis.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0492-2015·2014-12-10

    Ethicon Recalls PERMA-HAND Silk Suture Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Ethicon is recalling PERMA-HAND silk sutures because the company cannot ensure the products meet the expected sterility assurance level.

    Product
    Ethicon PERMA-HAND Silk siliconized black braided 10 strands per packet Ethicon LLC- Made in USA.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0268-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls HCG Injection Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG 200 IU/mL Injection vials in Kansas and Missouri due to potential sterility assurance issues identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    HCG 200 IU/mL Injection, 30Ml, 10 mL vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-7745-68
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0275-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate Injections Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling 20 vials of compounded Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate 0.3% Injection in Kansas and Missouri due to potential sterility assurance issues found during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Sodium Tetradecyl SO4 0.3% Inj., 30 Ml vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-6427-90
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0263-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Phenylephrine Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling specific lots of compounded Phenylephrine HCl syringes due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    Phenylephrine HCl (100 mcg/mL syr) in 0.9% NaCl 1 mg / 10 mL, 3Ml Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-5230-12
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0270-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Injections for Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG injections due to quality control issues that may compromise sterility assurance.

    Product
    2Ml HCG 10,000 U/ MB12 - 12,000 MCG/10 Ml Inj, 0.25ML (250IU), Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS ---NDC 88888-7945-17
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0266-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Tri-mix Antidote Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling Tri-mix Antidote syringes in Kansas and Missouri due to potential sterility assurance issues identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Tri-mix Antidote 10 each Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-0205-17
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0273-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Tri Mix Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling Tri Mix PF SYR 0.5 mL Inj. syringes in Kansas and Missouri due to potential sterility assurance risks identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Tri Mix PF SYR 0.5 mL Inj., Compounded Rx, 10 each, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-5036-49
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0269-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls HCG Injections Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG 10,000 U/10 mL PF Inj vials in Kansas and Missouri due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    HCG 10,000 U/ 10 mL PF Inj, 8Ml vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-5012-34
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0267-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls HCG Vials Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG Low Dose vials in Kansas and Missouri due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    HCG Low Dose 10 IU / 0.1 mL, 5 Ml vials, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS ---NDC 88888-2596-17
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0259-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Compounded Testosterone Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling compounded Testosterone CYP-250/PROP-20 mg syringes in Kansas and Missouri due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    Testosterone CYP-250/PROP-20 mg, 10 Ml Syringe, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-0326-44
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0260-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Methyl B12 Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling 186 prefilled syringes of Methyl B12 injection due to potential sterility assurance issues identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Methyl B12 25 mg/mL Inj., 10 Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-2014-37
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls HCG Vials Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG-20,000 U/2 mL vials in Kansas and Missouri due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    HCG-20,000 U/2 mL Vial, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS ---NDC 88888-2195-47
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0262-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Leuprolide Micro Lupron Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling Leuprolide 50 mcg/0.1 mL Micro Lupron Kits in Kansas and Missouri due to potential sterility assurance risks identified during an FDA inspection.

    Product
    Leuprolide 50 mcg/0.1 mL Micro Lupron Kit, 5Ml, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-1124-57
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0264-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls Testosterone Cyp Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling Testosterone Cyp 200 mg/mL syringes due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    Testosterone Cyp 200 mg/mL Sesame Inj., 4Ml Syringes, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-7906-71
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0265-2015·2014-12-03

    Perry Drug Recalls HCG Vials Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Perry Drug Inc. is recalling HCG Low Dose vials in Kansas and Missouri due to quality control issues affecting sterility assurance.

    Product
    HCG Low Dose 30 IU/0.1 mL, 5 Ml vial, Compounded Rx, Perry Drug Compounding Pharmacy, Overland Park, KS --- NDC 88888-0231-54
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1578-2014·2014-11-26

    Medtronic Recalls Sterile Mouse Bags Due to Sterility Control Issues

    Medtronic Navigation is recalling sterile mouse bags because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage that could compromise sterility.

    Product
    BAG 9732315 MOUSE STERILE 15 PK
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1600-2014·2014-11-26

    Medtronic Recalls Tumor Resection Kits Due to Sterility Control Issues

    Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 Tumor Resection Kits because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage to ensure sterility.

    Product
    TUMOR RESECTION KIT 9733607 NON-INVASIVE
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1590-2014·2014-11-26

    Medtronic Recalls Spine Pedicle Accessory Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 single-use spine pedicle accessory kits because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage to ensure sterility.

    Product
    PAK 9733497 NAV NIM-SPINE PEDICLE ACC KT
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1586-2014·2014-11-26

    Medtronic Recalls Instrument Trackers Due to Sterility Control Issues

    Medtronic Navigation is recalling single-use instrument trackers because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage to ensure sterility.

    Product
    INSTRUMENT TRACKER 9733533XOM ENT 1PK
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide