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.
Zavation's 10G Coaxial Cannulas for spinal procedures may not have been adequately sterilized. The nationwide recall addresses potential infection risk from non-sterile surgical instruments.
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.
Zavation is recalling 89 units of 10 Gauge Direct Access Diamond Tip devices (Lot 11285ZV, 2001200) distributed nationwide for orthopedic spinal procedures because they may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation recalls ZVplasty Unipedicular Cement Delivery Cannula Kit (72 units nationwide) due to sterilization failure. Products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized.
Zavation is recalling 10G Beveled Trocar/Cannula surgical instruments distributed nationwide because they may not have been adequately sterilized. Patients who received these instruments in orthopedic or spinal procedures should consult their healthcare provider.
Zavation is recalling 10 gauge sterile surgical drills used in orthopedic and spinal procedures because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Products were distributed nationwide.
Zavation's 11G Diamond Trocar/Cannula, used in orthopedic and spinal procedures, may not have been adequately sterilized. The manufacturer is recalling affected units distributed nationwide.
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 ZVPlasty spinal orthopedic devices that may not have been properly sterilized, creating a risk of infection. The recall affects 49 units distributed nationwide.
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 is recalling its 10G DIRECT SINGLE - ACCESS device used in spinal surgery. Products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized.
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 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.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling 8,320 units of its Dressing Change w/ Maxiswab kit due to improper adhesion of the sterile Tyvek lid to the tray, which could compromise the sterile barrier and potentially cause infection.
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's ZVplasty System surgical devices may not have been adequately sterilized, creating infection risk. The recall affects 195 units distributed nationwide in the US across multiple lot numbers.
Zavation is recalling ZVplasty 10G spinal implant kits that may not have been properly sterilized. The affected devices were distributed nationwide and may pose infection risk if implanted.
Zavation is recalling 56 units of 10 gauge direct unilateral stylets used in spinal procedures because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized. Affected units were distributed nationwide.
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.
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.
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.
Biopsybell is recalling 40 units of 10G coaxial cannulas labeled as sterile but potentially not sterilized. The units were distributed in Mississippi and Kentucky.
Fresenius Medical Care is recalling 27 AquaBplus water purification systems because an installation guideline error may reduce the effectiveness of heat disinfection.
Omnia SRL is recalling dental soft tissue punches because the contract manufacturer reported inadequate sterilization processes at their facility since 2016.
AngioDynamics is recalling specific Safe Sheath Ultralite kits due to potential sterility compromise. The recall affects 337 units distributed nationwide.