Hazard
3,429 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
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.
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.
Zavation recalls orthopedic spinal devices distributed as sterile but potentially inadequately sterilized. Patients who received these devices should consult their healthcare provider.
Zavation is recalling 11G Beveled Trocars/Cannulas for orthopedic and spinal procedures. These surgical instruments may not have been adequately sterilized, posing a potential safety risk.
Meta C.G.M. Spa is recalling MICROSS oral surgery devices due to sterility concerns. Units labeled as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation's InterV 10G FLEX Kyphoplasty spinal devices are recalled because they may not have been adequately sterilized. The recall affects 178 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling InterV CurvePlus surgical kits because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. 36 units were distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling 10G beveled trocar/cannula instruments used in orthopedic and spinal procedures due to potential inadequate sterilization, creating infection risk.
Zavation is recalling 7 units of 11G DIRECT SINGLE spinal implants (lots 2001185 and 2001243) because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The devices were distributed nationwide.
Zavation's VERTEBREX single balloon kit for spinal procedures is being recalled because distributed units may not have been adequately sterilized, creating a potential infection risk.
Clinical Laserthermia Systems recalls 90 units of Tranberg Laser Applicator devices distributed worldwide because single-use sterile devices may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation recalled ZVplasty Drill units (REF VCF-1006, batch 19113036) distributed nationwide. The 38 affected units may not have been adequately sterilized, creating a risk of infection.
Meta C.G.M. is recalling 150 units of SAFESCRAPER TWIST oral surgery instruments distributed in Texas and Florida due to sterility defects. Single-use sterile devices may not have been adequately sterilized, creating a risk of infection.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Access Diamond Tip Trocars (11 Gauge) because some units may not be adequately sterilized. These surgical instruments are used in orthopedic and spinal procedures.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kits due to inadequate sterilization. Products distributed as sterile nationwide may pose infection risk if used in spinal procedures.
Zavation is recalling 10 gauge cement delivery cannulas (INTVM-CDC) used in orthopedic procedures because distributed products may not have been adequately sterilized. The recall affects 130 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Bipedicular Bone Access Kits because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Affected lot numbers 19113043 and 20041107 were distributed nationwide.
Zavation recalls 22 ZVplasty Cement Delivery Cannulas (lot 20102490) distributed nationwide because they may not have been adequately sterilized for use in orthopedic and spinal procedures.
Zavation is recalling 19 units of ZVplasty 10G FLEX KYPHOPLASTY spinal devices because distributed units may not have been adequately sterilized, posing infection risk to patients.
Zavation is recalling its 10G DIRECT SINGLE - ACCESS device used in spinal surgery. Products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation has recalled the ZVplasty Direct Unipedicular Bone Access Kit with Drill due to potential sterilization failure. The surgical device is used in orthopedic and spinal procedures, with 11 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation recalled ZVplasty Bipedicular Cement Delivery Cannulas (Lot 19123174) because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. These cannulas are used in spinal procedures; inadequate sterilization poses an infection risk.
Zavation's OsteoFlex bone cement distributed nationwide may not have been adequately sterilized. Patients who received this sterile surgical product in orthopedic or spinal procedures should contact their healthcare provider.
Zavation recalled 98 surgical trocars that may not be adequately sterilized. Products were distributed as sterile but may pose infection risks from inadequate sterilization.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty Direct Access Bevel Tip Trocars used in orthopedic and spinal procedures because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. The recall affects 98 units distributed nationwide.
Zavation is recalling 58 units of 11G Direct Working Cannula Diamond Tip Mini devices (Lot 2002437) because they may not have been adequately sterilized before distribution.
Zavation is recalling 130 units of 10-gauge cement delivery cannulas used in spinal procedures due to inadequate sterilization. These devices may not be sterile, creating infection risk for surgical patients.