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.

2276–2300 of 3429

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0206-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Head and Neck Surgical Kits Recalled for Sterility Risk

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

    Product
    Head and Neck Pack, kit numbers AMS1373(A, AMS1869, AMS2534, and AMS2534(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0242-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Minor Surgery Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,025 minor surgery kits because the Medtronic gloves included may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Minor Pack AMS1374(A, CMP1560, PSS3517, PSS3517(A, PSS3518, PSS3518(A, PSS3541, and PSS3541(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0259-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Peri GYN Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 430 Peri GYN surgical kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Peri GYN, Kit number PSS2193(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0170-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    D&C/Cysto Pack, Kit number PSS3257, PSS3257(A, and PSS3257(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0246-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Morris Hysto Pack Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 186 Morris Hysto Pack kits because the Medtronic disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Morris Hysto Pack, Kit number PSS3198 and PSS3198(A 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-0278-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Transvaginal Packs Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 1,780 Transvaginal Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Transvaginal Pack, Kit number CMP1767 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0143-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Augmentation Mammoplasty Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 132 Augmentation Mammoplasty Kits because the disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Augmentation Mammoplasty Tray, Kit part number AMS2234. 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-0199-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Medtronic is recalling COVER LIGHT HANDLE DISPOSABLE GLOVES because splits or holes may compromise sterility in custom surgical kits.

    Product
    GLBSC Minor Pack, Kit number PSS2644 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0174-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Dr Mullins Surgical Kits Due to Sterility Risk

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 648 Dr Mullins surgical kits because the Medtronic gloves inside may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Dr Mullins Kit, kit number PSS1861(A 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-0226-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Lithotomy Packs Due to Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 630 Lithotomy Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Lithotomy Pack, Kit number AMS2333 and AMS2333(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0254-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Ortho Minor Packs Due to Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 160 Ortho Minor Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Ortho Minor Pack, Kit number AMS3710 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0280-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Upper Extremity Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 108 Upper Extremity Packs because the included Medtronic gloves may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Upper Extremity Pack, Kit number AMS2536 and AMS2536(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0209-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls HSG Packs Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 360 HSG Packs because the Medtronic gloves included in the kits may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    HSG Pack, Kit number PSS3287 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0239-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves Recalled for Sterility Compromise in Surgical Kits

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

    Product
    Minor Lap Pack, Kit number AMS2624 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0247-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    Morris Lap Pack, Kit number PSS3199 and PSS3199(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0164-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Custom Breast Augmentation Kits Due to Sterility Risk

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 546 custom breast augmentation kits because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Custom Breast Augmentation Pack, Kit number PSS2455(B, PSS2455(C, PSS2455(D convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0158-2017·2016-10-26

    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
    C-Birth Pack, Kit part number AMS2037 and AMS2037(A convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0238-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Minor Arthroscopy Packs Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 356 Minor Arthroscopy Packs because disposable gloves in the kits may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Minor Arthroscopy Pack, Kit number 002649-14 and 002649-15 convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • 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-0214-2017·2016-10-26

    Medtronic Disposable Gloves in Laminectomy Kits Recalled for Sterility Risk

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 838 laminectomy kits because the Medtronic disposable gloves included may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Laminectomy Pack, Kit number AMS2763, AMS2763(A, PSS1844, PSS1844(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0142-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Recalls Arthroscopy Packs Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 5,723 arthroscopy packs because the included Medtronic gloves may contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Arthroscopy Pack, Kit numbers AMS2938, AMS3639, PSS1592(B, PSS1799, and PSS1845(A. convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0221-2017·2016-10-26

    Windstone Medical Packaging Recalls Laparotomy Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 230 Laparotomy Kits because the disposable gloves included may have splits or holes that compromise sterility.

    Product
    Laparotomy Kit, Kit number PSS1036(A and PSS1036(B convenience custom kits used for general surgery in hospital operating room
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide