Hazard

Infection Risk recalls

3,438 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 3,438
Critical: 25
Severe: 993
Most recent: 2026-10-14

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

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.

1951–1975 of 3438

SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0682-2017·2017-05-03
Isomeric Pharmacy Recalls Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection Vials for Sterility Concerns
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC is recalling 2,352 vials of Methylprednisolone Acetate and Lidocaine HCl injection due to production processes that cannot assure sterility.
Product
Methylprednisolone Acetate 80 mg/mL, Lidocaine HCl 10 mg/mL, 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial For Injection, Rx Only, Isomeric Pharmacy Solutions, 2401 Foothill Dr, SLC, UT 84109, Part # 1011, barcode 3 70285 10111 3.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0684-2017·2017-05-03
Isomeric Pharmacy Recalls Triamcinolone Diacetate Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Isomeric Pharmacy Solution, LLC is recalling 1,951 vials of Triamcinolone Diacetate injection because production processes cannot assure sterility. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
Product
Triamcinolone Diacetate 40 mg/mL, 10 mL Multi-Dose Vial For Injection, Rx Only, Isomeric Pharmacy Solutions, 2401 Foothill Drive, SLC, UT 84109, Part # 1021, barcode 3 70285 10211 0.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1837-2017·2017-04-26
Alcon Recalls Patient Care Kits Due to Sterile Packaging Concerns
Alcon is voluntarily removing 561,702 Patient Care Kits from the US market because the supplier reported potential sterile packaging compromise.
Product
Alcon Patient Care Kits Product Usage: A Patient Care Kit is an assemblage of single-use medical devices and accessories designed by medical professionals for specific procedures. The Patient Care kits are configured with customer-specific components
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1785-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Recalls Cataract Packs Due to Sterile Packaging Concerns
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 7,508 cataract packs because the sterile packaging of the included eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Cataract Pack, part numbers 008886-1, AMS2806, PSS3442, PSS3442(A, WAL1155, and WAL1155(A. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1798-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Setup Packs Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 500 Setup Packs containing Medtronic Curity Eye Pads due to potential sterile packaging compromise.
Product
Setup Pack, part number AMS3112(A Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1795-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Recalls Ortho Basic Packs Due to Sterility Concerns
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 12 Ortho Basic Packs because the sterile packaging of the included eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Ortho Basic Pack, part number AMS6459 Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1786-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Recalls Custom Kits with Compromised Sterile Eye Pad Packaging
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 164 custom kits containing Medtronic Curity Eye Pads due to potential sterile packaging compromise.
Product
Custom Tray, part numbers PSS1111 and PSS1111(A. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1783-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Cataract Kits Due to Sterility Concerns
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 4,065 cataract kits because the sterile packaging of the included eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Cataract Kit, part numbers CAT1467AM and CAT1538(B. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1791-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Eye Pack Recall Due to Sterile Packaging Compromise
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,330 Eye Packs because the sterile packaging of the included eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Eye Pack, part numbers WAL1085(B and WAL1085(C\ Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1788-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Recalls Dr. Wischmeier Packs Due to Sterility Concerns
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,170 Dr. Wischmeier Packs because the sterile packaging of the included eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Dr. Wischmeier Pack, part numbers: AMS3509 and AMS3509(A Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1787-2017·2017-04-19
Windstone Medical Recalls Dicken Eye Packs Due to Sterility Concerns
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 172 Dicken Eye Packs because the sterile packaging of the eye pads may be compromised.
Product
Dicken Eye Pack, part number CPA-3202-2. Product packaged in a convenient manner for use in a general clinical procedure
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1756-2017·2017-04-19
ConMed Recalls Sterile Handpiece Sheaths Packaged in Error
ConMed is recalling sterile handpiece sheaths that were packaged in error with non-sterile units. The mislabeling could lead to the use of non-sterile sheaths.
Product
Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 100 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-100, Rx Only. There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Unit. -- ASSEMBLED…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1759-2017·2017-04-19
ConMed Recalls Sterile Handpiece Sheaths Packaged as Non-Sterile
ConMed is recalling sterile handpiece sheaths that were incorrectly packaged with non-sterile units. This error could lead to the use of non-sterile sheaths in medical procedures.
Product
Sterile Handpiece Sheaths, P/N 7-796-19, included in the Accessory Packages contained in the HYFRECATOR 2000 Electrosurgical Unit (ESU) cartons, 230 VOLTS AC, REF/Catalog Number 7-900-230, Rx Only. There is no problem with the Hyfrecator 2000 Electrosurgical Units. -- ASSEMBLED…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1736-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Breach
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 540 Convenience Kits containing eye pads due to a potential breach in sterile packaging.
Product
CUSTOM CADAVER KIT The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1741-2017·2017-04-12
Recall of Sterile Eye Pads Due to Compromised Sterility Barrier
Covidien is recalling Curity Eye Pads because the sterile barrier was breached, potentially compromising sterility. The recall affects units distributed worldwide.
Product
Covidien Curity Eye Pad Item Code: 91650 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various materials, such as gauze and cotton, intended for use as a bandage over the eye for protection or absorption of secretions. It is supplied sterile to allow for use…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1731-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Ophthalmic Dressing Kits Recalled for Sterile Packaging Breach
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 210 ophthalmic dressing kits due to a potential breach in the sterile packaging of the included eye pads.
Product
OPHTHALMIC DRESSING TRAY The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1730-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Medical Recalls Post-Op Eye Trays Due to Sterile Packaging Breach
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 476 Post-Op Eye Trays because the sterile eye pads inside may have had a packaging breach.
Product
POST-OP EYE TRAY The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1735-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Convenience Kits Recalled Due to Potential Sterile Packaging Breach
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 1,692 Convenience Kits containing eye pads due to a potential breach in sterile packaging.
Product
OPHTHALMIC DRESSING TRAY The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1732-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Convenience Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Packaging Breach
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 588 Convenience Kits containing Curity Oval Eye Pads due to a potential breach in sterile packaging.
Product
OPHTHALMIC DRS TRAY The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1742-2017·2017-04-12
Recall of Sterile Wound Dressings Due to Compromised Sterility Barrier
Covidien is recalling Curity Wet Dressings because the sterile barrier was breached, potentially compromising sterility. The recall affects units distributed worldwide.
Product
Covidien Curity Wet Dressing 8 x 4 (20.3 cm x 10.2 cm), Sterile Item Code: 3337 Curity sodium chloride dressing is saturated in a 20% hypertonic saline solution. The dressing is designed to help promote biological cleansing within the wound and aid in the autolytic…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1740-2017·2017-04-12
Recall of Sterile Eye Pads Due to Compromised Sterility Barrier
Covidien LLC is recalling Curity Eye Pads because the sterile barrier was breached, potentially compromising sterility.
Product
Covidien Curity Eye Pad Oval, 1-5/8 x 2-5/8 (4.2 cm x 6.7 cm), Sterile Item Code: 2841 The sterile eye pad is a device that consists of a pad made of various materials, such as gauze and cotton, intended for use as a bandage over the eye for protection or absorption of…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1734-2017·2017-04-12
Centurion Medical Recalls Post-Operative Ophthalmic Dressing Kits Due to Sterility Concerns
Centurion Medical Products is recalling 45 post-operative ophthalmic dressing kits because the eye pads inside may have had a breach in sterile packaging.
Product
POST-OPERATIVE OPHTHALMIC DRESSING TRAY The Covidien Curity Oval Eye Pads are individually packaged and sterilized by the manufacturer; they are then placed into non-sterile Centurion Convenience Kits along with other components.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1575-2017·2017-04-05
FDA Recalls 170 Sterile Laparoscopic Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting
Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 170 sterile laparoscopic procedure trays because a light glove component can split during application, breaking the sterile field.
Product
Regard, Item Number: 880341003, Sterile, GS0775C - Laparoscopic - OSU
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1561-2017·2017-04-05
FDA Recalls Sterile Custom Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting Risk
Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 42 sterile custom procedure trays because a light glove component can split, potentially breaking the sterile field.
Product
Regard, Item Number: 880323003, Sterile, LD0754C - C Section - OSU
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1578-2017·2017-04-05
Recall of Regard Sterile Laparotomy Procedure Trays Due to Glove Defect
Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 30 sterile laparotomy procedure trays because a light glove component can split, breaking the sterile field.
Product
Regard, Item Number: 880342004, Sterile, GS0776D - Laparotomy - OSU
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states