Hazard

Infection recalls

2,518 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 2,518
Critical: 31
Severe: 1,671
Most recent: 2026-08-26

Of the 2,518 infection recalls we have scored against our rubric, 31 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,671 (66%) 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 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.

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226–250 of 2518

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0738-2021·2021-01-06
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter Recall for Seal Defect
Medtronic is recalling Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters due to a potential seal defect that may compromise sterility and increase the risk of post-operative infection.
Product
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 91101, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0739-2021·2021-01-06
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter Recalled for Seal Defect
Medtronic is recalling 1,926 Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheters due to a potential seal defect that may compromise sterility and increase infection risk.
Product
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 93092, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as a component of a shunt system when draining or shunting of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is indicated.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0751-2021·2021-01-06
Merit Medical Systems Recalls Cardiac Catheterization Kits Due to Sterility Concerns
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 80 cardiac catheterization kits because header bags may not be fully sealed, potentially compromising sterility and increasing infection risk.
Product
Custom Procedure Kit, Cardiac Cath Pack, Product Code: K12T-10996 Rev. B, Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450515105 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit are surgical drapes, gowns, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label set (PAL), scalpel,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0749-2021·2021-01-06
Merit Medical Systems Recalls Custom Angiography Kits with Sealing Defects
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 90 custom angiography kits because header bags may not be fully sealed, potentially compromising the sterile barrier and leading to infection.
Product
Product Code: K05T-02533, Custom Inflation Kit, Custom K05 Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450255803 For Angiography/angioplasty. The contents of the kit include surgical drapes, towels, medicine cups, needles, various bowls, pen and label sets (PAL), scalpel, several syringe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0139-2021·2020-12-23
FDA Recalls Cerebrolysin Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC is recalling Cerebrolysin vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed to seven states.
Product
CEREBROLYSIN, 107.5 MG/ML, 10 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0137-2021·2020-12-23
Advanced Nutriceuticals Recalls B12 Injection Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals is recalling B12 for Injection vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed in seven states.
Product
B12 for Injection, 2 MG/ML, 10 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0140-2021·2020-12-23
FDA Recalls Thymosin Beta-4 Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC is recalling Thymosin Beta-4 vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed in seven states.
Product
THYMOSIN BETA - 4, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0128-2021·2020-12-23
FDA Recalls CJC-1295 Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC is recalling CJC-1295 vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed in seven states.
Product
CJC-1295, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0142-2021·2020-12-23
High Dose B12 Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals is recalling High Dose B12 vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed in seven states.
Product
HIGH DOSE B12, 10 MG/ML, 10 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0144-2021·2020-12-23
Advanced Nutriceuticals Recalls Pentosan Polysulfate Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC is recalling Pentosan Polysulfate vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed in seven states.
Product
Pentosan Polysulfate, 300 MG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0132-2021·2020-12-23
FDA Recalls BPC-157 Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC is recalling BPC-157 vials because production processes cannot assure the sterility of the product.
Product
BPC-157, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0138-2021·2020-12-23
Advanced Nutriceuticals Recalls DSIP Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Advanced Nutriceuticals is recalling DSIP vials because production processes cannot assure sterility. The product was distributed to specific states.
Product
DSIP, 1000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0588-2021·2020-12-23
BD PrecisionGlide Needles Recalled Due to Blood Contamination
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD PrecisionGlide needles because blood was found on the cannulas, posing a potential infection risk if not noticed by clinicians.
Product
BD PrecisionGlide Needle 30G x 1/2 (0.3 mm X 13mm) REF 305106 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampoules and parts of the body below the surface of the skin.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0504-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Infection Risk
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to reduce the risk of patient infections by adding a new inspection step to the cleaning instructions.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UM160 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0505-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UC160P-OL5 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0498-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Infection Risk Mitigation
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT140P-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging and endoscopic surgery within the gastrointestinal tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0503-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UMQ130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, light source, documentation equipment, video monitor, Endo-Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic ultrasou
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0502-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UM130 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus Endoscopic Ultrasound Center, EVIS Video System Center, light source, documentation equipment, video monitor, Endo-Therapy accessories and other ancillary equipment for endoscopic ultrasoun
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0506-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Infection Risk Mitigation
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to reduce the risk of patient infections by adding a new inspection step to the cleaning and disinfection instructions.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT160-OL5 - Product Usage: used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0500-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UCT180 - Product Usage: used with an Olympus universal endoscopic ultrasound center or a diagnostic system (ALOKA CO. LTD), video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories and other ancill
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0499-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model Number: GF-UCT140-AL5 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging and endoscopic surgery within the gastrointestinal tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0507-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Infection Risk Reduction
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number: GF-UE160-AL5 - Product Usage: used for endoscopic ultrasonic imaging of the gastrointestinal wall, bile and pancreatic ducts and surrounding organs.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0501-2021·2020-12-09
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope Recall for Updated Cleaning Instructions
Olympus is recalling ultrasound endoscopes to update cleaning instructions and reduce the risk of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Ultrasound Endoscope, Model number :GF-UM20 - Product Usage: used with other supporting equipment for endoscopic real-time ultrasound imaging and endoscopic surgery within the gastrointestinal tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0103-2021·2020-12-02
Paroex Oral Rinse Recalled for Burkholderia lata Contamination
Sunstar Americas is recalling Paroex Oral Rinse due to microbial contamination with Burkholderia lata. The recall covers specific lots distributed nationwide.
Product
Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) NDC 52376-021-04, Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0463-2021·2020-11-25
Medicrea Ligapass Tension Pulley Handle Recalled for Band Breakage Risk
Medicrea International is recalling Ligapass Tension Pulley Handles because the instrument can crush the band, causing it to break during surgery and leading to infection risk.
Product
MEDICREA LIGAPASS TENSION PULLEY HANDLE XS- intended to provide thoracic and/or lumbar posterior stabilization for degenerative pathologies Ref : A08200200
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state