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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276–300 of 2518

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0016-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,110 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures because they may compromise the sterile field and increase infection risk.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0040-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,242 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-12 Cutting 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 for use in lig
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-0013-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,109 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures distributed nationwide. The defect poses a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - 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
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-0020-2021·2020-10-07
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 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - 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
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-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-0010-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 7,969 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 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - 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
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-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-0038-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,260 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" P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 - 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, o
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,248 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" SC-1, Product Number: SV2239, UDI: 20884521151779 - 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-0011-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures because their use could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: 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 f
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0047-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 7,982 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" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - 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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0043-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,244 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" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - 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 i
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0014-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures that could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2294, UDI 20884521151403 - 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-0028-2021·2020-10-07
Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,248 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures due to a risk of surgical site infection.
Product
Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2922-2020·2020-09-09
Teleflex Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters Recalled for Potential Sterility Issue
Teleflex Medical Inc is recalling Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters due to a potential sterility issue. The recall affects 700 units distributed across 25 US states.
Product
Pleur-evac Thoracic Catheters Catalog No: DTRC-20S The thoracic catheter is indicated to be used in any surgical procedure requiring attachment to a Chest Drainage device. The thoracic catheter is indicated for use less than 30 days.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
27 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2833-2020·2020-09-02
Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters Recalled for Potential Endotoxin Contamination
Datascope Corporation is recalling Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheters (IABs) due to potential endotoxin contamination. The affected kits were distributed worldwide.
Product
Datascope Intra-Aortic Ballon Catheters (IABs)-MEGA 8Fr 50cc IAB Kit P/N: 0684-00-0296-01, 0684-00-0296-01U,0684-00-0296-02, 0684-00-0296-02U, 0684-00-0296-10; 0684-00-0498-01, 0684-00-0498-07, 0684-00-0498-08 Product Usage: Indications For Use: Acute Coronary Syndrome Cardi
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2892-2020·2020-09-02
Karl Storz Flexible Intubation Fiberscopes Recalled for Sterilization Instruction Updates
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 1,246 flexible intubation fiberscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide on certain models to avoid incomplete sterilization.
Product
Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11301BN1, with Instruction Manual: Z18441US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visualization of a patient s upper airway and for aiding placement of an endotracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2890-2020·2020-09-02
Karl Storz Flexible Intubation Fiberscopes Recalled for Sterilization Instruction Update
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 91 flexible intubation fiberscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of ethylene oxide on specific devices to avoid incomplete sterilization and potential patient infection.
Product
Flexible Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11301AA1, with Instruction Manual: Z18441US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visualization of a patient s upper airway and for aiding placement of an endotracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2891-2020·2020-09-02
Karl Storz Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope Recall for Sterilization Instructions
Karl Storz is recalling 2,083 flexible intubation video endoscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide sterilization to avoid introducing infectious agents into patient airways.
Product
Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope, Part: 11301BNX, with Instruction Manual: Z18444US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visualization of a patient s upper airway and for aiding placement of an endotracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2897-2020·2020-09-02
Karl Storz Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope Recall for Sterilization Instructions
Karl Storz is recalling 380 flexible intubation video endoscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide on certain models to avoid infection.
Product
Flexible Intubation Video Endoscope, Part: 11303BNX, with Instruction Manual: Z20827US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visualization of a patient s upper airway and for aiding placement of an endotracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2895-2020·2020-09-02
Karl Storz Flexible DCI Intubation Fiberscope Recalled for Sterilization Instructions
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 428 Flexible DCI Intubation Fiberscopes to provide updated sterilization instructions. The update prevents the use of specific trays and ethylene oxide on certain scopes to avoid incomplete sterilization.
Product
Flexible DCI Intubation Fiberscope, Part: 11302BDD2, with Instruction Manual: Z18445US - Product Usage: are intended to be used for examination and visualization of a patient s upper airway and for aiding placement of an endotracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide