The Recall Desk

Hazard

Infection Risk recalls

3,429 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
3,429
Critical
25
Severe
988
Most recent
2026-09-03

Of the 3,429 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 988 (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.

3126–3150 of 3429

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0676-2014·2014-01-15

    ICU Medical Recalls NanoClave Needleless Connectors Due to Potential Leaking

    ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needleless Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.

    Product
    13" Smallbore Ext Set w/4 Gang 4-Way Stopcock w/Baseplate, 4 NanoClave¿, Rotating Luer, Part No. A1000, Item No. A1080 The ICU Needleless Connector is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device intended for use as an accessory to intravascular administration set for the admin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0704-2014·2014-01-15

    ICU Medical Recalls NanoClave Needlefree Connectors Due to Potential Leaks

    ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave Needlefree Connectors because a small percentage of devices may leak.

    Product
    28" (71 cm) Appx 1.0 ml, Smallbore Ext Set w/Anti-Siphon Valve, MicroClave¿ T-Connector, Clamp, Rotating Luer, Item # B33071-T, Lot # 2791245. The ICU Needleless Connector is a single use, sterile, non-pyrogenic device intended for use as an accessory to intravascular adminis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-395-2014·2014-01-08

    Hospira Recalls Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Hospira Inc. is recalling 65,109 vials of Bupivacaine Hydrochloride with Epinephrine due to a potential breach in the aseptic process caused by equipment failure.

    Product
    BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE — BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0589-2014·2014-01-08

    Zimmer Recalls ITST Threaded Guide Pins Due to Sterility Concerns

    Zimmer, Inc. is recalling ITST Threaded Guide Pins because testing found that a specific packaging tray configuration failed to maintain sterile barrier integrity.

    Product
    ITST THREADED GUIDE PIN
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0340-2014·2013-11-27

    Stryker Recalls Reprocessed Diagnostic Electrophysiology Catheters and Cables

    Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 46 reprocessed diagnostic electrophysiology catheters and cables due to a potential sterility breach in the package seal.

    Product
    Reprocessed Diagnostic Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters and Diagnostic EP Catheter Cables, Model Numbers: D6-DR-252-RT, F6-QF-252RT, 201101, 201104, 401442, 401860, D7-A20-131-RT, 401661, 401972, 401977, 401981, 401982, C6-MR/MST4-SA, CB3434CT. Product Usage: Reprocessed di
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-66200-001·2013-11-06

    Fallon Pharmacy Recalls Bevacizumab Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Fallon Wellness Pharmacy is recalling 241 prefilled Bevacizumab syringes because third-party testing suggests sterility test results may have been inaccurate.

    Product
    Bevacizumab 25mg/mL, prepared as pre-filled syringes in 0.05 mL and 0.06 mL sizes, Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, Latham, NY 12110.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0123-2014·2013-11-06

    Globus Medical Recalls MicroFuse Putty Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Globus Medical is recalling MicroFuse Putty because the sterility assurance level cannot be verified. The product is a bone graft extender used in medical procedures.

    Product
    Globus Medical MicroFuse Putty, 2.5cc and 10cc. Product Usage: MicroFuse Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. MicroFuse Bone Void Filleris a bone graft extender to be used with autogenous bone
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0109-2014·2013-11-06

    Baxter Recalls Vented Spike Adapters Due to Potential Pouch Tears

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling 49,344 units of Vented Spike Adapters because potential tears in the pouch could compromise sterility.

    Product
    Vented Spike Adapter Product Code 2C0471, Sterile, nopyrogenic. Manufactured by an affiliate of Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Clintec Nutrition Division, Deerfield IL 60015 USA. An IV transfer device, used to transfer fluids in pharmacy compounding system.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-66241-002·2013-10-09

    Apothecary Shoppe Recalls Testosterone Cypionate Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    The Apothecary Shoppe is recalling 1,430 mL of Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/mL Injectable in Oklahoma due to concerns about sterility assurance.

    Product
    SIH-Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/mL Injectable, 10 mL sterile vial, The Apothecary Shoppe, 6136 E. 51st St. Tulsa, OK 74135.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0005-2014·2013-10-09

    PhotoMedex Recalls SLT Fiber Delivery Systems Due to Sterility Concerns

    PhotoMedex is recalling 549 units of SLT Fiber Delivery Systems because some may not have been sealed appropriately, compromising the sterile barrier.

    Product
    The product is labeled in part "***Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. Montgomeryville, PA***SLT Fiber Delivery System***Sterile***Non-Pyrogenic***. The product is packaged in a flexible pouch and includes the following laser surgery accessories - SLT-SSRH 8, Catalog/Product N
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1063-2013·2013-10-02

    Walgreens Recalls Progesterone Injection Lot Due to Sterility Concerns

    Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is recalling one lot of Progesterone in Ethyl Oleate injection due to sterility assurance concerns with its testing laboratory.

    Product
    Walgreens Progesterone in Ethyl Oleate 50 mg per mL Injection, 10 mL vial, Inject 1 mL Intramuscularly as directed by physician, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, Fresco, TX.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1059-2013·2013-09-25

    Avella Recalls Vancomycin and Bevacizumab Due to Sterility Concerns

    Avella Specialty Pharmacy is recalling vancomycin and bevacizumab products due to concerns about sterility assurance with its independent testing laboratory.

    Product
    Vancomycin PF (BSS) 1%, 1 mL, Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ 85085, 877-782-7684
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2227-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier, posing a risk of infection.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72203291 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1060-2013·2013-09-25

    Hydroxocobalamin Injection Recalled Due to Failed Sterility Testing

    Northern New England Compounding Pharmacy is recalling one lot of Hydroxocobalamin Injection because third-party testing failed to confirm sterility.

    Product
    Hydroxocobalamin MDV 5 mg/mL (5,000 mcg/mL) Inj., 10 mL vial X 3, Eastern States Compounding Pharmacy, Littleton, NH 03561
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2238-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Ultra Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX Ultra suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier, posing a risk of infection.

    Product
    TWINFIX" Ultra 4.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID") with Needles; Part Number: 72202612 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2237-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls RAPTORMITE Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling RAPTORMITE 3.7 mm PLLA suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    RAPTORMITE" 3.7 mm PLLA with two ULTRABRAID" Sutures Size 0 and Needles; Part Number: 72201805 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2234-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture: Part Number: 72202603 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2229-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra HA 4.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Blue; Part Number: 72202597 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2222-2013·2013-09-25

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Suture Anchors Due to Sterile Barrier Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 mm suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.3 mm with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture, White; Part Number: 72201991 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide