The Recall Desk

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.

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.

2226–2250 of 3438

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0191-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Foot Pack Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 85 Foot Pack kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Foot Pack, Kit number AMS3637 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0190-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Facial Tray, Kit number PSS1558(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0228-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Lower Extremity Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 582 Lower Extremity Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Lower Extremity Pack, Kit number AMS1375(A, AMS2540, AMS2540(A, and AMS4669. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0189-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Sterility Compromise in Surgical Kits

    The FDA is recalling Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES found in Windstone Medical Packaging facial plastic kits because the gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Facial Plastic Pack, Kit numbers AMS2533, AMS2533(A, and AMS3327 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0262-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Surgical Kits Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,164 custom surgical kits because the disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Plastic Kit, Kit number CMP1084(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0172-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility. The gloves are part of custom surgical kits used in hospitals.

    Product
    DND Pack, Kit number AMS3846 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0210-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because they may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Hystero Pack, Kit number PSS3535 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0166-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility in custom surgical kits.

    Product
    Custom Pack - with Introducer Kit, Kit number TVS4011NI(K and TVS4011NI(L convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0182-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical ENT Surgery Kits Recalled for Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,795 ENT surgery kits because the disposable gloves included may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    ENT Tray, Kit number AMS1195(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0244-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Surgical Kits Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 360 Minor/General/Ortho Packs because Medtronic gloves inside may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Minor/General/Ortho Pack, Kit number PSS3258, PSS3258(A, and PSS3258(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0183-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Extremity Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical is recalling 3,829 Extremity Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Extremity Pack, Kit number AMS2726, AMS2937, AMS3240, PSS1381(A PSS1381(B, PSS1798(A, PSS1842(A, and PSS2706 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0252-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because they may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Open Procedure Pack II, Kit number RMS1740(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0287-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Mohs Closer Packs Due to Sterility Risk

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 340 Mohs Closer Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Mohs Closer Pack, kit number PSS1827(A, PSS1827(B, and PSS1827(C convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0176-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Dr. Fetters Hand Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 40 Dr. Fetters Hand Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Dr. Fetters Hand Pack, Kit number AMS3690 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0282-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility in surgical kits.

    Product
    Vaginal Pack, Kit number AMS1722 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0179-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Surgical Procedure Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 666 Dr. Newman Surgical Procedure Packs because the Medtronic gloves inside may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Dr. Newman Surgical Procedure Pack, kit numbers PSS1689 PSS1689(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0162-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Cath Packs Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 246 Cath Pack kits because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Cath Pack, kit number AMS4283 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0236-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Surgical Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 64 surgical kits because Medtronic gloves inside may have splits or holes, compromising sterility.

    Product
    Major Pack, Kit Number PSS3516 and PSS3516(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0148-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility in surgical kits.

    Product
    Basic Setup Pack, kit part number AMS1787(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0193-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls General Surgery Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,596 general surgery kits because the disposable gloves inside may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    General Pack, Kit numbers: AMS2334, AMS2334(A, AMS2967, AMS2967(A, AMS3239, AMS3709, and AMS3709(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0151-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because splits or holes may compromise sterility in custom AMS kits.

    Product
    Bayview Abdominoplasty Pack, Kit part number 009079-1 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0250-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls OB/GYN Kits Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 18 OB/GYN kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    OB/GYN Pack, Kit number AMS2038 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0251-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES are being recalled because they may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Ocular Plastic Pack, Kit number AMS3868 and AMS3868(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0181-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone ENT Surgical Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 123 ENT surgical kits because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    ENT Pack, Kit number AMS2727, AMS3237(A, and AMS4214. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0187-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Eye Tray Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Eye Tray kits (PSS1834 and PSS1939) because Medtronic gloves within the kits may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Eye Tray, Kit number PSS1834 and PSS1939 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide