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.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushings because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of Custom Cancellous Thread devices because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the HLS Set Advanced because of breaches in the product's sterility barrier. The device is used with the CARDIOHELP system for cardiac and pulmonary support.
Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling HLS Set Advanced devices used for cardiac support due to breaches in the product's sterility barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 6.5mm absorbable suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 W/3 UB Absorbable Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of intravascular administration sets because a manufacturing defect may prevent the NanoClave from sealing properly.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly curved absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA HA absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 5.0MM AB Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
ICU Medical is recalling specific lots of NanoClave intravascular administration sets due to a manufacturing defect that may prevent a proper seal.
Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 5.0mm suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Microraptor RegenSorb Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete pouch seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Raptormite suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.
Medline Industries is recalling 80 non-sterile vascular surgery kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits were distributed nationwide, including in CA, CO, CT, OH, TX, and NY.
Medline is recalling 80 non-sterile MTO Protection Station Plus kits because they were sold to facilities without sterilization capabilities.
Medline is recalling 16 non-sterile left heart kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits require sterilization prior to use.
Medline Industries is recalling 20 non-sterile radiology kits that were sold to accounts without the ability to sterilize them prior to use.
Medline Industries is recalling 60 non-sterile Left Heart Kits sold to accounts without sterilization capabilities. The kits were distributed nationwide.