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.

1726–1750 of 3429

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2828-2018·2018-08-22

    Cypress Medical Recalls Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves

    Cypress Medical Products LLC is recalling one lot of McKesson Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves because samples failed release specifications, potentially compromising the barrier against infectious material.

    Product
    Powder Free Vinyl Exam Gloves, Item Nos. 14-116, 14-118 Product Usage: Medical exam glove for use by professional healthcare workers and/or consumers.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1040-2018·2018-08-15

    Pharmalucence Recalls Technetium TC 99M Medronate Kits Due to Sterility Breach

    Pharmalucence, Inc. is recalling 95 kits of Technetium TC 99M Medronate due to a reported breach of sterility. The affected product is distributed nationwide.

    Product
    KIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM TC 99M MEDRONATE — KIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM TC 99M MEDRONATE (TC 99M MEDRONATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1058-2018·2018-08-15

    Guardian Pharmacy Recalls Hyaluronidase Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Guardian Pharmacy Services is recalling Hyaluronidase 150 units/mL vials in Texas due to a lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    Hyaluronidase 150 units/mL 1ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 1 mL vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0928-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Ropivacaine Pumps Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Avella of Deer Valley is recalling 40 Ropivacaine OnQ pumps due to potential bag leakage that compromises sterility.

    Product
    0.2% ROPivacaine - OnQ Pump, (ROPivacaine HCL (USP) 1100mg, 0.9% Sodium Chloride (USP) QS 550 ml, single dose pump. For: Vidant Medical Center, By: Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77056. NDC: 42852-661-02
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0954-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Morphine Syringes Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 740 single-dose Morphine 150 mg syringes due to a lack of assurance of sterility caused by potential bag leakage.

    Product
    MORphine 150 mg (Morphine Sulfate, USP 150mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP QS 30mL). Volume 30 mL. Single dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054. NDC 42852-243-63
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0923-2018·2018-07-25

    La Vita Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    La Vita Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 191 vials of Glutathione 200mg/mL Injection because production methods raised questions about the sterility of the drug product.

    Product
    Glutathione 200mg/mL Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1.5% in Sterile Water), 30 mL vial, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2427-2018·2018-07-18

    FDA Recalls LigaSure Exact Dissector Nano Coated Due to Sterile Breach

    FDA is recalling 936 units of LigaSure Exact Dissector Nano Coated instruments because sterile pouches were found with punctures.

    Product
    LigaSure" Exact Dissector Nano Coated 20.6mm-21cm Product Usage: A bipolar electrosurgical instrument intended for use in open surgical procedures where ligation and division of vessels, tissue bundles, and lymphatics is desired.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2392-2018·2018-07-18

    Steris Reliance 1227 Washer/Disinfector Recalled for Chemical Alarm Failure

    Steris is recalling Reliance 1227 Washer/Disinfector units because the low chemical level alarm does not operate as intended, potentially preventing proper cleaning of patient care items.

    Product
    Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector, FW03101, FW03102, FW03S003 Product Usage: The Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and low-level disinfection of bedpans and urinals, basins, carts, beds, theatre shoes and oth
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2270-2018·2018-06-27

    Olympus JF-160F Duodenoscopes Recalled for New Reprocessing Procedures

    Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling 68 JF-160F duodenoscopes nationwide to implement validated new reprocessing procedures.

    Product
    Olympus JF-160F duodenoscopes (Model NumberJF-160F)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1970-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow Radial Artery Catheterization Kits Recalled for Packaging Defects

    Arrow International is recalling Radial Artery Catheterization Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Radial Artery Catheterization Kit; Product Codes: ASK-04020-AH, ASK-04020-MIHS, ASK-04120-HF1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2030-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Extension Line Slide Clamps Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Arrow International is recalling Extension Line Slide Clamps because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility. The recall affects 416,055 units distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

    Product
    Extension Line Slide Clamps; Product codes: SA-09847
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2031-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow PSI Kit Recall Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 PSI kits because unsealed packaging may have compromised sterility. The recall covers products distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue¿ PSI Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/ Side Port for use with 7 - 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Product codes: SF-29803-1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1983-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits

    Arrow International Inc is recalling MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve and Sharps Safety Features for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-21242-NYP and ASK-21242-PR
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1967-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow Maximal Barrier Drape Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Arrow International is recalling Maximal Barrier Drapes because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility. The recall affects 416,055 units distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

    Product
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-04000-HMC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2001-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Due to Packaging Issues

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 central venous catheterization kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Double-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-42802-VC and ASK-47702-VC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1963-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow Maximal Barrier Drape Recalled for Unsealed Packaging

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 416,055 Maximal Barrier Drapes because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Codes: ASK-00001-1A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1974-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Central Venous Catheter Kits Due to Packaging Defect

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features; Product Codes: ASK-04301-TJ
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2010-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Clear Fenestrated Drapes Due to Packaging Issues

    Arrow International Inc is recalling 416,055 Clear Fenestrated Drapes with Adhesive because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Clear Fenestrated Drape with Adhesive; Product Code: CD-00001
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1980-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-15703-PHMC
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1989-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Pressure Injectable CVC Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Pressure Injectable Quad-Lumen CVC Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Pressure Injectable Quad-Lumen CVC Kit; Product Codes: CDC-42854-P1A and CDC-45854-P1A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1985-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow Central Venous Catheterization Kit Recalled for Unsealed Packaging

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling ARROWg+ard Blue Central Venous Catheterization Kits because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product Code: ASK-24306-WHC1 and ASK-24306-WHC2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2012-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow TheraCath Epidural Catheters Recalled for Unsealed Packaging

    Arrow International is recalling TheraCath Epidural Catheters because unsealed packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 416,055 units distributed in the US and 33 other countries.

    Product
    TheraCath(R) Epidural Catheter; Product Code: EC-05000
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1965-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow Maximal Barrier Drapes Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Arrow International is recalling Maximal Barrier Drapes because unsealed packaging may compromise sterility. The recall covers 416,055 units distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

    Product
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Codes: ASK-00376-SU
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2025-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow PICC Catheters Recalled Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling 416,055 PICC catheters because unsealed packaging may have compromised product sterility.

    Product
    Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology; Product codes: PR-44041-BAS, PR-44052-BAS, PR-44063-BAS, PR-45041-BAS, PR-45052-BAS, PR-45063-BAS, PR-45541-BAS,PR-45541-HPHNL, PR-45541-HPHNM, PR-45552-BAS, PR-45552-HPHNL,PR-45552-HPHNM, PR-45563-BAS, PR-45563-HPHNL, PR-45563-HPHNM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1966-2018·2018-06-06

    Arrow International Recalls Maximal Barrier Drapes Due to Packaging Defect

    Arrow International is recalling 416,055 Maximal Barrier Drapes because unsealed packaging may compromise product sterility. The recall covers lots distributed in the US and 34 other countries.

    Product
    Maximal Barrier Drape; Product Code: ASK-01000-UPMS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide