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.

1951–1975 of 3429

  • 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-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-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 I
    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-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
  • 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-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 i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-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 debridem
    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 secr
    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-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
  • 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
  • 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
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1671-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Custom Procedure Trays Due to Splitting Light Gloves

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 454 Regard custom procedure trays because the included light gloves can split during application, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800430004, Sterile, LD0499D - C Section Pk - Cabrini
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1555-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Sterile Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting

    Resource Optimization & Innovation Llc is recalling 88 kits of Regard sterile procedure trays because a light glove component can split during application, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800091002, Sterile, LD0692B - C Section - FMOL Lady of Angels
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1592-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Sterile Extremity Packs Due to Glove Splitting Risk

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 590 sterile extremity packs because a light glove component can split, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800525002 Sterile, OR0609B - Extremity Pack - Westover Hills
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1546-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Custom Procedure Trays with Defective Light Gloves

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 210 custom procedure trays because the included light gloves can split, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800560003, Sterile, GS0649C - Lap Chole - Childrens Santa Rosa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1628-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Custom Procedure Trays with Defective Light Gloves

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 384 custom procedure trays because the included light gloves can split, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800560002, Sterile, GS0649B - Lap Chole - Childrens Santa Rosa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1651-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Vascular Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting Risk

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 164 sterile vascular procedure trays because a light glove component may split during use, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800413005, Sterile, CV0482E- Vascular PK - Spohn
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1554-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Sterile C Section Packs Due to Glove Splitting

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 320 sterile C Section Packs because a light glove component can split, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800036005, Sterile, LD0274E - C Section Pack - FMOL St Francis
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1635-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Sterile Robotic Laparoscopic Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 92 sterile robotic laparoscopic procedure trays because a light glove component can split, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800599001, Sterile, GS0694A - Robotic Lap - Christus Highland
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1588-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Regard Sterile Custom Procedure Trays Due to Glove Splitting

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 70 kits of Regard sterile custom procedure trays because a light glove component can split during application, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800524002, Sterile, LD0608B - C Section - Westover Hills
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1653-2017·2017-04-05

    Recall of Spohn Shoulder System Kits Due to Glove Splitting Risk

    Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC is recalling 382 sterile Spohn Shoulder System kits because a light glove component can split during application, breaking the sterile field.

    Product
    Regard, Item Number: 800415002, Sterile, OR0484B- Shoulder System Pk - Spohn
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states