Hazard
1,010 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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.
Turkuaz Saglik Hizmetleri is recalling over 4.9 million units of sterile ultrasound gel (REF 126590) because manufacturer cannot guarantee its sterility. Affected products in Illinois and Hong Kong should not be used.
Olympus Corporation recalls 179 SOLTIVE SuperPulsed Laser Fibers due to potentially breached sterile pouch seals that could cause procedure delays or patient infections if not detected before use.
Abiomed is recalling Introducer Kits (part 0052-3021) with holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to infection. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Abiomed is recalling introducer kits due to holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier. Non-sterile product could allow microbial contamination, leading to infection such as bacteremia or sepsis.
Abiomed Axillary Insertion Introducer Kits have holes in the outer pouch that may compromise sterility, potentially exposing patients to serious infections including bacteremia and sepsis.
Busse Hospital Disposables is recalling tracheostomy care kits due to failed sterility assurance. The affected product cannot guarantee required sterility levels and poses risks of infection and sepsis.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling specific lots of microcatheter and infusion system devices because their sterility cannot be guaranteed. The devices were distributed worldwide including multiple US states and international locations.
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 717 units of Merit Maestro Microcatheters because their sterility cannot be guaranteed. Non-sterile devices could introduce infection when used in medical procedures.
Natus Medical Incorporated is recalling 2,686 units of External Drainage System Collection Bags due to incomplete bioburden testing that prevents sterility assurance. Healthcare facilities and patients should contact the manufacturer or their healthcare provider for guidance.
Natus Medical is recalling 3,336 units of the EDS 3 CSF External Drainage System nationwide because incomplete bioburden testing cannot guarantee sterility. No illnesses have been reported, but non-sterile devices pose infection risk.
Nurse Assist, LLC is recalling sterile water and saline bottles across multiple brands due to potential lack of sterility assurance. The products could be nonsterile and may cause infection.
Nurse Assist LLC recalls sterile water injection and irrigation syringes for inadequate sterility assurance. Affected products may be nonsterile and could cause infection if used.
Nurse Assist is recalling sterile water and saline irrigation products due to lack of sterility assurance. Use of nonsterile products could result in infection.
Nurse Assist recalls sodium chloride IV flush solutions due to potential loss of sterility assurance. Nonsterile solutions could cause infection when used for intravenous administration.
Nurse Assist, LLC recalls sodium chloride irrigation solutions and IV flush syringes due to potential lack of sterility assurance, which could allow contamination and infections.
Karl Storz Endoscopy injection needles used in surgery may not be reliably cleaned by hand, exposing patients to higher infection risk. The recall affects 4,878 units.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles used in general and visceral surgery due to concerns that the manual cleaning process cannot ensure adequate sterilization, which may increase infection risk.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles and cannulas because the manual cleaning process may not effectively remove contaminants, potentially exposing patients to infection risk.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling injection needles used in general and visceral surgery because the manual cleaning process cannot be assured effective, which may expose patients to a higher risk of infection.
Karl Storz is recalling 1,127 injection needles used in general and visceral surgery because the manual cleaning process cannot be adequately assured, potentially increasing infection risk for patients.
Medline Industries is recalling 700 units of Sterile PVP solution because the labeling claims sterility but the contents are non-sterile. The affected products were distributed nationwide in eight states.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile prep sticks (REF DYNDA1134) labeled as sterile that contain non-sterile solution, posing infection risk in medical procedures.
Integra LifeSciences recalled the Integra Cranial Access Kit (160 units) due to a defect in the outer packaging that can split and compromise device sterility, creating an infection risk for neurosurgical procedures.
Atrium Medical Corporation is recalling specific lots of Atrium Oasis Dry Suction Water Seal Chest Drains that were re-sterilized by a third party using unapproved methods and packaging. The invalid sterilization process lacks manufacturer validation and may compromise device sterility.
Aizu Olympus gastrointestinal videoscopes (GIF-H190) may have defective repairs that prevent proper sterilization, risking patient exposure to contaminated material. Affected units were distributed to medical facilities in six states.