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.

2251–2275 of 3429

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0201-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    GYN Pack, Kit number PSS2643 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-0265-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Podiatry Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling specific podiatry kits because included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Podiatry Pack, Kit number AMS1541, AMS2778, PSS2645, and PSS3422 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0211-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Knee Arthroscopy Kits Recalled for Sterility Compromise

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

    Product
    Knee Arthroscopy Pack AMS2610, AMS2610(A, AMS3236, PSS2188(A, and PSS2208(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0277-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    Total Knee Pack, Kit number AMS4010(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0225-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Liposuction Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 20 liposuction kits because the disposable gloves included may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Liposuction Pack, Kit number AMS3323 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0249-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Surgical Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 280 Newport Coast Basic Pack surgical kits because the disposable gloves inside may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Newport Coast Basic Pack, Kit number 007484-1 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0152-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Bayview Breast Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Bayview Breast Packs because disposable gloves in the kits may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Bayview Breast Pack, Kit part numbers 009080-1 and 009080-2 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-0216-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Lap Gallbladder Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 85 Lap Gallbladder Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Lap Gallbladder Pack, Kit number AMS3707 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-0155-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Breast Augmentation Kits Recalled for Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling breast augmentation kits because the disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Breast Augmentation Pack, Kit part number AMS1786, AMS1786(A, AMS2790, AMS3324, AMS3324(A, and PSS3430. 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-0157-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Brow Pack Kits Recalled for Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling Brow Pack kits because they may contain defective gloves that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Brow Pack, Kit part number PSS1785(A, PSS1785(B, and PSS1785(C. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0200-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    GYN Lap Pack, Kit number PSS2194(B 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-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-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-0273-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Surgical Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 64 surgical kits because gloves inside may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Surgical Pack, Kit number PSS3540 and PSS3540(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0248-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic is recalling disposable gloves used in custom surgical kits because splits or holes may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Nasal Pack, Kit number PSS2186 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0150-2017·2016-10-26

    FDA Recalls Windstone Medical Basin Packs Due to Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,243 Basin Packs (kit AMS2497) because included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Basin Pack, kit number AMS2497 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-0213-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Knee Scope Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 272 Knee Scope Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Knee Scope Pack, Kit number AMS2498 and AMS2498(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0222-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Laparotomy Packs Due to Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,528 laparotomy packs because disposable gloves inside may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Laparotomy Pack, Kit number 006047-2, 006268-8, 006268-9, AMS4418, PSS2154, PSS2190, and PSS2190(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0286-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Laparoscopy Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 50 laparoscopy kits because the disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Laparoscopy Kit, Kit number PSS1038(A and PSS1038(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide