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.

451–475 of 3429

  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1092-2024·2024-03-06

    MEDLINE Irrigation and Tracheostomy Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure

    MEDLINE Industries is recalling 385,028 units of suction catheter and tracheostomy care kits due to potential lack of sterility in Nurse Assist irrigation components. Affected kits were distributed in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, UAE, and Panama.

    Product
    MEDLINE kits and trays, labeled as: a) SUCTION CATH 10FR KIT W/SALINE, REF DYND41470SA, DYND41470SAH; b) TRACH CARE TRAY, REF DYNDA1931B, DYNDA1931BH
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1097-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Medical Kits and Trays Recalled for Non-Sterile Solutions

    Medline Industries is recalling multiple medical kits and trays containing irrigation solutions that may be non-sterile. The affected products are used in surgical and invasive procedures; non-sterile solutions could cause serious infections.

    Product
    MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) ARTERIAL LINE PACK, REF DYNJ65208A; b) CANCER SERVICE PORT KIT, REF DT22710; c) CAP CHANGE KIT, REF DYNDC2002A; d) CAP CHANGE KIT, REF DYNDC2723A; e) CAP CHANGE KIT, REF DYNDC2723B; f) CENTRAL LINE INSERTION PACK,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1101-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Surgical Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Defects

    Medline is recalling surgical kits and trays with components that may lack sterility. The affected products were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) ASC MINOR THYROID CDS, REF CDS983682F; b) BRONCHOSCOPY KIT, REF DYKE1718A; c) BRONCHOSCOPY KIT, REF DYKE1718B; d) DOUBLE CENTRAL LINE CAP CHANGE, REF DYNDC2214G; e) ENT PACK, REF DYNJ55334C; f) ENT PACK, REF DYNJ4
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1096-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Medical Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling multiple surgical and critical care kits due to a potential lack of sterility in component solutions (sodium chloride irrigation, sterile water for irrigation, and saline flush syringes). Non-sterile solutions could expose patients to infection.

    Product
    MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) DIALYSIS FISTULA KIT, REF DYNDC3106, b) ENDO KIT, REF DYKE1346D, c) ENDO KIT, REF DYKE1892A, d) ENDO KIT W/ BLUE TOTE BAG, REF DYKE1648G, e) ENDO KIT W/ BLUE TOTE BAG, REF DYKE1648I, f) FREQUENT DAILY VAD, REF DYN
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1114-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Port Removal Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Loss

    Medline Industries recalls certain port removal kits due to potential loss of sterility in irrigation solutions manufactured using specific component lots.

    Product
    Medline Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) PORT REMOVAL PACK, REF DYNDA2936; b) PORT REMOVAL PACK, REF DYNDA2936H
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1090-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Tracheal Care Trays Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns

    Medline Industries is recalling 385,028 tracheostomy care trays due to potential sterility issues with certain components. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    MEDLINE TRAY TRACH BASIC SOLUTION, REF DYND40511
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1094-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Arterial Irrigation Bundles Recalled Due to Sterility Risk

    Medline Industries recalls arterial irrigation bundles due to potential loss of sterility in Nurse Assist components, which could deliver non-sterile solutions for medical procedures.

    Product
    MEDLINE ARTERIAL BUNDLE NO CATHETER, REF ART995
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1095-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Medical Kits and Trays Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure

    Medline Industries is recalling certain medical kits and trays that may contain non-sterile solutions. Healthcare facilities should discontinue use of affected batches to prevent patient exposure to potential contamination.

    Product
    MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) CATH LAB CDS, REF CDS840228F; b) PEDIATRIC PORT A CATH TRAY, REF DYNDC2128B; c) PK, RADIOLOGY, REF DYNJ44087A; d) PORT ACCESS PACK-LF, REF DYNJ0352159C; DYNJ0352159D
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1107-2024·2024-03-06

    Dialysis Irrigation Solutions Recalled for Potential Sterility Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling 10,391 units of dialysis kits and accessory packs due to potential sterility defects in component solutions. Non-sterile irrigation fluids could cause serious infection if used.

    Product
    Centurion Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: a) DIALYSIS ACCESSORY PACK W/O CATHETER, REF MNS10750A; b) DIALYSIS ON KIT, REF DT21235A; c) INFUSA PORT KIT, REF DYNDC3166A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1093-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Bronchoscopy Tray Components Recalled for Potential Lack of Sterility

    Medline Industries is recalling certain Nurse Assist components used in Bronchoscopy Trays due to potential lack of sterility. Affected irrigation solutions and saline flush syringes may be non-sterile.

    Product
    MEDLINE BRONCHOSCOPY TRAY, REF DYNDL1350A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1104-2024·2024-03-06

    Medline Catheterization Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Defect

    Medline Industries is recalling catheterization kits for potential sterility defects in component irrigation solutions. Non-sterile solutions used in medical procedures could result in serious infections.

    Product
    MEDLINE Kits, trays, and packs labeled as follows: CATHETERIZATION KIT, REF DYNDA2939
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1196-2024·2024-03-06

    Integra cranial access kit recalled for sterile packaging failure

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 1,324 cranial access kits due to sterile packaging defects that may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Ref No: INS5HND / Integra Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1079-2024·2024-02-28

    Surgical Kit with Saline Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Issue

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling a surgical kit due to inability to guarantee sterility of the included saline. The recall affects 1,528 units distributed in Florida, Illinois, and California.

    Product
    Aligned Medical Solutions, Local Lower Extremity Pack I, AMS10833, STERILEEO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1082-2024·2024-02-28

    Medical Closure Kit Recall: Sterility of Saline Cannot Be Guaranteed

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Aligned Medical Solutions Closure Kits due to inability to guarantee sterility of included saline. This FDA Class I recall affects 475 units distributed in Florida, Illinois, and California.

    Product
    Aligned Medical Solutions, Closure Kit, AMS13043, STERILEEO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1080-2024·2024-02-28

    Surgical ocular packs recalled for loss of saline sterility

    Windstone Medical Packaging recalled 128 surgical eye kits because the included saline cannot be guaranteed sterile, risking post-operative infection.

    Product
    Aligned Medical Solutions, In House Ocular Pack, AMS12947A STERILEEO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1179-2024·2024-02-28

    Biliary Endoprosthesis Labeling Mismatch Risks Incorrect Device Placement

    W.L. Gore's GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis may be mislabeled regarding drainage holes, risking extended procedures, infections, and unplanned device removal in 24 units distributed in Georgia.

    Product
    GORE VIABIL Short Wire Biliary Endoprosthesis, Product labeled as (1) Catalog Number VSWVH1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; with holes; and (2) Catalog Number VSWVN1008, 10 mm x 8 cm; no holes
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1076-2024·2024-02-21

    FDA Recalls Heart-Lung Machine Component Over Sterile Barrier Defect

    Maquet is recalling an HLS Set Advanced 5.0 component used in CARDIOHELP heart-lung machines due to a compromised sterile barrier that may cause infection. The recall affects 6,657 US units.

    Product
    Model No. BEQ-HLS 5050 USA, HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number 70106.9077. Used with the CARDIOHELP heart-lung machine.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0303-2024·2024-02-14

    FDA recalls non-sterile EQUATE lubricant eye drops nationwide

    Walmart's EQUATE brand Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drops are being recalled due to non-sterility. This FDA Class I recall affects 33,984 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    EQUATE brand Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drops (Polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and Propylene glycol 0.3%) packaged in 0.34 FL OZ (10 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72712, NDC 79903-168-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2024·2024-02-14

    FDA recalls Rugby brand lubricating eye drops nationwide for non-sterility

    Rugby brand Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops are being recalled nationwide due to non-sterility. The recall affects all lots of the 0.5 FL OZ bottles distributed.

    Product
    Rugby brand Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1325-94
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0308-2024·2024-02-14

    FDA Class I Drug Recall: Non-Sterile Multi-Action Relief Drops

    Rite Aid is recalling Multi-Action Relief Drops nationwide due to non-sterility concerns. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall affecting 9,216 bottles.

    Product
    Multi-action Relief Drops (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Providone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Rite Aid 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, NDC 11822-2254-3
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0311-2024·2024-02-14

    Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Nationwide Recall for Non-Sterility

    Up&Up brand dry eye relief (0.5 FL OZ) distributed by Target nationwide is being recalled due to non-sterility. The FDA Class I recall affects all lots of this ophthalmic drug.

    Product
    Up&Up brand dry eye relief (Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%) packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) each bottles (Twin Pack), Distributed by: Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403, NDC 76168-800-30
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0295-2024·2024-02-14

    FDA Recalls Dry Eye Relief Drops Nationwide Due to Non-Sterility

    The FDA has issued a Class I recall of Dry Eye Relief eye drops sold nationwide due to non-sterility concerns. The manufacturer, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited, initiated the voluntary recall affecting 12,960 bottles.

    Product
    DRY EYE RELIEF — DRY EYE RELIEF (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL AND PROPYLENE GLYCOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1007-2024·2024-02-14

    Globus Medical Cannula May Not Be Properly Sterilized

    Some ExcelsiusGPS Cannulas have an internal gap that prevents proper sterilization, increasing infection risk. Globus Medical is recalling 570 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    ExcelsiusGPS Cannula A, 9mm x 250mm, Cannula used with ball tip probes, Model No. 6143.2844
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0995-2024·2024-02-14

    Globus Medical Cranial Drills recalled for sterility loss and discoloration

    Globus Medical is recalling Cranial Drills (2.40mm) due to packaging breaches that may compromise sterility and discoloration near the drill tip. Distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Globus Medical Cranial Drill with Stop, 2.40mm - Instruments for access, preparation, and placement of cranial devices with the ExcelsiusGPS. Ref : 6143.1834S
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0999-2024·2024-02-14

    Surgical hip instruments recalled due to compromised sterility packaging

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling HRIS ACET CUP surgical instruments used in hip replacement surgery due to failed package seal integrity testing. The recall affects lot-numbered units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    HRIS ACET CUP CUT TIP 26X140 Part Number: 6210-5-100. single-use, sterile surgical instruments used during hip arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide