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.
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling labetalol HCl injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 2,458 syringes distributed nationwide.
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling HYDROmorphone HCl injectable syringes nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The FDA issued this Class II recall affecting multiple lot numbers.
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls fentanyl injection syringes due to concerns about sterility. No illnesses have been reported, but patients and healthcare providers should check if they have products from the affected lot numbers, which expired in December 2023.
Alcon is recalling bulb irrigation syringes due to potential sterile barrier compromise in surgical procedure packs. Non-sterile syringes may increase infection risk.
SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling 324 syringes of fentanyl/bupivacaine epidural injection nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should contact their healthcare provider if affected.
SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls 1,023 syringes of Hydromorphone Injection nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. No illnesses have been reported.
Medline Industries is recalling CVS Health Waterproof Wound Tracking Dressing (REF CVS690330) due to sterility failure. The non-sterile dressings may introduce infection risk when applied to wounds.
Optikem International is recalling 46,621 bottles of hyalogic For Dry Eyes, HylaTears Lubricant Eye Drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.
Synthes recalls 13 mm Titanium Hindfoot Arthrodesis Cannulated Nails (5 units) due to failed sterilization. These surgical implants were distributed worldwide and pose infection risk if implanted.
Synthes is recalling 11 TFNA Femoral Nails due to sterility failures. The affected units worldwide cannot be confirmed as sterilized and pose infection risks to patients.
Paragon 28 is recalling Phantom TTC Nails distributed before sterilization. Non-sterile surgical devices pose a potential infection risk if implanted.
Synthes is recalling 47 VA-LCP Clavicle Plate 2.7 bone fixation implants (Lot 1201P12) distributed worldwide because sterility cannot be confirmed. Non-sterile surgical implants pose risk of infection.
Synthes has recalled 17 units of 1.5MM surgical drill bits worldwide because the products could not be confirmed as sterilized, posing an infection risk during orthopedic procedures.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 30 units of 2.5MM sterile surgical drill bits (Lot 77P6506) because sterility cannot be confirmed. Non-sterile surgical instruments pose a risk of surgical site infection if used in orthopedic procedures.
Synthes is recalling 30 Opal intervertebral cage spinal implants (Lot 427P153) because sterility cannot be confirmed. Patients with these devices should contact their surgeon immediately.
Paragon 28, Inc. is recalling the Phantom TTC Nail (10.0 X 150mm, RIGHT) distributed in California, as these devices were shipped prior to sterilization. Unsterilized surgical implants pose a serious risk of infection and complications.
Paragon 28 has recalled the Phantom TTC Nail (11.5 X 250mm, RIGHT, REF: P31-615-250R) distributed in California prior to sterilization. Non-sterilized surgical implants pose a risk of infection.
Aesculap Inc is recalling disposable trocars with dilating pins due to potential sterile blister packaging damage that may compromise sterility. The affected product (code EK236SU) was distributed in the US and Canada.
Synthes is recalling 10 units of RAPIDSORB IPS Battery Pack Sterile because the products cannot be confirmed as sterile. The affected lot was distributed worldwide to medical facilities. Patients should consult their healthcare provider about replacement options.
Synthes is recalling 144 units of RIA Tube Assembly surgical instruments due to sterility failure. The devices cannot be confirmed as sterile and pose a risk of infection if used in orthopedic procedures.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 11 TFNA Femoral Nails (Lot 3744P37) because the products are not sterilized or sterility cannot be confirmed, posing infection risk.
Medline Industries is recalling over 3,200 surgical kits and trays containing components that may lack sterility. The recalled products could pose infection risk to patients if used during surgical procedures.
Medline Industries is recalling Centurion LVAD maintenance kits and driveline management trays due to sterility concerns in irrigation solution components from Nurse Assist. The solutions may be non-sterile and could pose infection risks.
Medline Industries is recalling 533 units of gynecological laparoscopy kits and trays manufactured with Nurse Assist irrigation and saline components due to potential lack of sterility. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and internationally.
Medline is recalling approximately 3,900 medical device kits and trays nationwide due to potential sterility failures in irrigating solution components. The affected products may not be sterile, creating a risk of infection.