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.

3151–3175 of 3438

  • 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-2223-2013·2013-09-25

    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 Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Black; Part Number: 72201992 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2224-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTOSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72201994 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-2228-2013·2013-09-25

    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. The recall covers 10,296 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR CURVED 2.3 mm Suture Anchor SA ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72203290 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2220-2013·2013-09-25

    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 Suture Anchor with ULTRABRAID COBRAID Suture, Blue; Part Number: 72201993 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-2219-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Bioraptor 2.9 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor, pack of 1 ULTRABRAID Suture: 72200689 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
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2236-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 1,643 TWINFIX Ultra suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra PLLA/HA 6.5 mm with 3 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72202610 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2239-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra 5.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202616 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-2216-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Bioraptor 2.9 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 1 ULTRABRAID Suture; Part Number: 72200774 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2231-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra HA 5.5 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202626 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2217-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 1,735 Bioraptor 2.9 mm suture anchors because pinholes in the primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    BIORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with DURABRAID" Suture; Part Number: 72200783 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2233-2013·2013-09-25

    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 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black: Part Number: 72202602 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2225-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 mm Suture Anchor with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, White / Black; Part Number: 72201996 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2232-2013·2013-09-25

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

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 708 TWINFIX Ultra HA suture anchors because pinholes in primary pouches may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra HA 6.5 mm with 2 ULTRABRAID Suture, Blue / Black; Part Number: 72202631 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-2240-2013·2013-09-25

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

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

    Product
    TWINFIX Ultra 6.5 mm PLLA-HA Suture Anchor with two #2 ULTRABRAID Sutures (blue, blue-COBRAID) with Needles; Part Number: 72202620 Biodegradable suture anchor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2212-2013·2013-09-25

    Zeppessis Reprocessed Manifolds Recalled for Lack of FDA Clearance

    Zeppessis Reprocessing is recalling reprocessed single-use manifolds for Stryker Neptune systems because they lack FDA 510(k) clearance and a validated cleaning protocol.

    Product
    Zeppessis' reprocessed single-use manifolds (filters) for the Stryker Neptune 1 and Neptune 2 Waste Management Systems: The Neptune Waste management system is intended to be used in the Operating Room, Surgical Centers and Doctor's Offices to collect and dispose of surgical…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1010-2013·2013-09-18

    Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy Recalls Vitamin D Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy is recalling Vitamin D 50,000 I.U./ML Injectable due to FDA inspectional findings regarding sterility assurance and quality control.

    Product
    VITAMIN D 50,000 I.U./ML INJECTABLE, all configurations, FOR INTRAVENO AND SQ USE ONLY, STERILE, RX ONLY, Compounded by Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy PC, dba Rxtra Solutions, Southfield, MI
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide