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.

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.

251–275 of 2518

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0095-2021·2020-10-21
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Packs Recalled for Latex Glove Degradation
Alcon is recalling 16,971 Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves due to a degradation defect that could cause holes or tears.
Product
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0082-2021·2020-10-14
Biomet OnPoint Scope Procedure Kit Recalled for Sterilization Defect
Biomet is recalling OnPoint Scope Procedure Kits because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
Product
Biomet OnPoint SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT Item Number: 24-3050
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0084-2021·2020-10-14
Biomet ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU Recalled Due to Sterilization Defect
Biomet is recalling ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU units because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
Product
Biomet ARTHROSIMPLICITY KIT EU Item Number: 24-4055
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0081-2021·2020-10-14
Biomet Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Recalled for Sterilization Defect
Biomet is recalling Regenerex Primary Taper Caps because they were not properly aligned for gamma sterilization, potentially leaving them unsterilized.
Product
Biomet Regenerex Primary Taper Cap Item Number 141269
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0083-2021·2020-10-14
Biomet ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU Recalled for Sterilization Defect
Biomet, Inc. is recalling ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU units because they were not properly aligned with the gamma sterilization group, resulting in improper sterilization.
Product
Biomet ONPOINT SCOPE PROCEDURE KIT-EU Item Number: 24-3055
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0068-2021·2020-10-14
Medline Recalls Non-Sterile Left Heart Kits Sold Without Sterilization Capability
Medline Industries is recalling 16 non-sterile Left Heart Kits sold to facilities without sterilization capabilities. The kits were intended to be sterilized prior to use.
Product
Kit Model #65193091, MTO Left Heart Kit - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combination of devices from the NAMIC Fluid Management finished good product families and potentially other devices designed and manufactured by original
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0065-2021·2020-10-14
Medline Recalls Non-Sterile Cath Lab Kits Sold Without Sterilization Capability
Medline Industries is recalling 16 non-sterile cath lab kits that were sold to accounts without the ability to sterilize them prior to use.
Product
Kit Model #650305414, MTO Left Heart with DT Boulder Com Hosp - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combination of devices from the NAMIC Fluid Management finished good product families and potentially other devices designed and man
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0066-2021·2020-10-14
Medline Recalls Non-Sterile Cath Lab Kits Sold Without Sterilization Capability
Medline Industries is recalling 32 non-sterile cath lab kits because they were sold to accounts without the capability to sterilize them prior to use.
Product
Kit Model #650600111, MTO Left Heart St Francis Hosp - PG - Product Usage: NAMIC Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology (IR) Kits consist of any combination of devices from the NAMIC Fluid Management finished good product families and potentially other devices designed and manufac
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0044-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,266 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infections.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting SV497G, UDI: 20884521149707 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in liga
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0032-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,268 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" PC-10, Product Number: SV835G, UDI: 20884521149721 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0045-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,253 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. This defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 2/0 Undyed 30" GS-20 CV9975G, UDI: 20884521149585 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0048-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures due to a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0030-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,262 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-14, Product Number: SVP2251, UDI: 20884521177380 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for u
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0035-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,875 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2295, UDI: 20884521151397 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but no
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0037-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,256 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" GS-11 Cutting CV4731, UDI: 20884521151359 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligat
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0031-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,264 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" KV-11, TaperCutting, Product Number: CV2293, UDI: 20884521151588 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0049-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 9,214 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" C-13 Cutting SV2298, UDI: 20884521151021 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in liga
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0034-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,811 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25, Product Number: CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0017-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,258 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for u
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0012-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures that could increase the risk of surgical site infections.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not f
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0033-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,276 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because the product is non-sterile. This condition could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, b
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3017-2020·2020-10-07
Olympus BF-Q180 Bronchovideoscope Recalled for Infection Risk and Regulatory Issues
Olympus is recalling BF-Q180 bronchovideoscopes because they lack 510(k) clearance and are associated with a higher rate of patient infections.
Product
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) Evis Exera II Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF Type Q180 (BF-Q180) All serial numbers - Product Usage: designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0025-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,267 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infections.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV496G, UDI: 20884521149691 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but no
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0029-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 2,499 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0042-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,109 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, op
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide