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.
Arrow International is recalling specific lots of two-lumen PICC kits because the catheters may not be completely sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
C.R. Bard is recalling Personal Intermittent Catheters because some units were found caught in the sterile barrier seal or cut.
C.R. Bard is recalling specific lots of HydroSil Gripper Intermittent Catheters because some units were found caught in the sterile barrier seal or cut.
Stryker is recalling 11g Verteport Cement Cannulas because bioburden levels were found to be higher than acceptable rates, potentially compromising sterility.
Stryker is recalling 732 units of Revolution CMS orthopedic cement mixers because bioburden levels exceeded internal acceptable rates, compromising sterility assurance.
Alden Optical is recalling 33 units of NovaKone Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. The lenses were distributed in 25 US states and Canada.
Alden Optical is recalling HP54 Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. Consumers should stop using the affected lenses.
Stryker is recalling specific lots of ACL Interface Screws because routine testing found bioburden levels higher than internal acceptable rates.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 63 units of 2.5 mm Titanium Calibrated Reaming Rods because potential gaps in the package seal may have compromised product sterility.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 960 sterile 3.0 mm Reaming Rods because package seal defects may compromise sterility.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 21 sterile 2.5 mm Guide Rods due to potential package seal defects that may compromise sterility.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 2.5 mm Reaming Rods because package seal defects may have compromised sterility. The devices are used in orthopedic surgery.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 216 units of 2.5 mm Reaming Rods because package seal defects may have compromised sterility.
Medtronic is recalling BIO CAL Temperature Controllers because it cannot develop a cleaning protocol that meets current industry standards. Users are advised to discontinue use and dispose of the devices.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 1,144 sterile 2.5 mm Reaming Rods due to potential gaps in the package seal that may compromise sterility.
Stryker is recalling 60,753 units of the StrykeFlow 2 System because routine bioburden testing found levels higher than internal acceptable rates.
Stryker is recalling ACL Disposable Pack Bone-Tendon-Bone units because routine testing found bioburden levels higher than internal acceptable rates.
Pharmedium Services, LLC is recalling all Rocuronium Bromide products due to a lack of sterility assurance. The recall covers all strengths, doses, and packaging nationwide.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs because of a possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoirs due to a possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch.
Medtronic is voluntarily recalling two lots of Vistec X-Ray Detectable Sponges due to possible contamination with human blood during manufacturing.
Medline Industries is recalling Suture Removal Trays because the iodine concentration in the prep pads is below the labeled claim.
Medline Industries is recalling Dressing Change Tray Kits because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain less iodine than the label claims.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile catheter insertion kits because the iodine concentration in the prep pads is below the labeled claim.
Medline Industries is recalling Circumcision Tray Kits because the iodine concentration in the prep pads is below the labeled claim.