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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51–75 of 2518

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1659-2023·2023-06-07
QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenator Recalled for Packaging Defects Compromising Sterility
Maquet is recalling QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenators used in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Contact with non-sterile devices could cause infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
Product
QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 70000-USA 701067820 HMO 71000-USA 701067823 BEQ-HMO 71000-USA 701067829
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1638-2023·2023-06-07
Cardiac Oxygenator QUADROX-i Adult Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Defects
Maquet is recalling QUADROX-i Adult cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenators (Models HMO 70000-USA and HMO 71000-USA) due to packaging defects including holes, cracks, and improper placement of accessories that may compromise sterility.
Product
QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 70000-USA 701067820 HMO 71000-USA 701067823
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1640-2023·2023-06-07
QUADROX-i Neonatal oxygenator recalled for compromised sterile packaging
Maquet Medical Systems is recalling QUADROX-i Neonatal oxygenators due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility. Improper accessory placement and packaging damage could expose the device to contamination, risking infection and sepsis.
Product
QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 10000-USA 701070412 HMO 11000-USA 701070416
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1661-2023·2023-06-07
Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir packaging pinholes may compromise sterility
Maquet Medical Systems is recalling Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoirs because packaging pinholes may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to non-sterile devices that could cause infection or sepsis.
Product
Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1642-2023·2023-06-07
Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoirs recalled for sterile packaging defects
Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoirs for cardiopulmonary bypass due to sterile packaging defects. Exposure to non-sterile product could result in infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
Product
Venous Hardshell Cardiotomy Reservoir, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. VKMO 10000-USA 701070441 VKMO 11000-USA 701070445
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1662-2023·2023-06-07
QUADROX-iR Heart-Lung Oxygenator Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Defect
Maquet Medical is recalling QUADROX-iR oxygenators used in heart-lung bypass procedures due to potential pinholes in packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier, creating risk of serious infection.
Product
QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 Small Adult with filter, with BIOLINE coating BEQ-HMO 71100-USA 701067880 Adult with filter, with
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1656-2023·2023-06-07
QUADROX-iD Adult Oxygenator recalled for packaging defect compromising sterile barrier
Maquet Medical Systems USA recalls 24,250 QUADROX-iD Adult Oxygenators due to small pinholes in product packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to non-sterile devices during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
Product
QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMOD 70000-USA 701067840 BEQ-HMOD70000-USA 701067859
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1614-2023·2023-05-31
Cranial Hand Drill recalled due to rust on chuck components
Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling 337 units of the Codman Cranial Hand Drill due to rust contamination on the drill chuck. The rust may cause inflammation, infection, and complications requiring revision surgery.
Product
Codman Cranial Hand Drill- Indicated when a craniotomy is required for placement of an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring device and/or cerebrospinal fluid drainage device. Part Number: 82-6607
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1390-2023·2023-04-19
Unsterile Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures Recalled Due to Sterilization Defect
Covidien recalled 3,228 units of Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures due to a sterilization defect. Unsterile sutures may cause infection or vision loss in eye surgery.
Product
Plain Gut Absorbable Sutures, PLAIN GUT 5/0 18 P-13 X12 (SG-5686), PLAIN GUT 4-0 18 UD SC-11 DA (SG828-2)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1389-2023·2023-04-19
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures recalled due to sterilization failure
Covidien is recalling Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures due to a sterilization process failure that may result in unsterile product. Use of affected sutures may cause infection or, in eye surgery, vision loss.
Product
Mild Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, CH GUT 5-0 12 UD SS-14 SS-14 (G-1766-K), CHROMIC GUT 6-0 45CM HE-1 X12 (G-1780K)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1388-2023·2023-04-19
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures Recalled for Sterilization Failure Risk
Covidien, LP is recalling chromic gut absorbable sutures due to sterilization failure that may leave product unsterile, creating risk of infection or vision loss in eye surgery.
Product
Chromic Gut Absorbable Sutures, SURGIGUT* 0 CHR GS-25 90CM X36 (CG-904), SURGIGUT* 1 CHR GS-24 90CM X36 (CG-915), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 75CM V20 (GG-121), CHROMIC GUT 3-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-122), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V20 X36 (GG-123), CHROMIC GUT 2-0 75CM V26 (GG-127), CHROMIC GUT 4-0 45
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1181-2023·2023-03-08
Ti-Cron Surgical Sutures Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Breach
Covidien is recalling Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Sutures due to a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch. The defect could allow bacterial contamination, posing a risk of infection or vision loss during ophthalmic procedures.
Product
Ti-Cron Coated Braided Polyester Suture Product Description 88862775-31 TICRON* 4-0 BLU 75CM CV327DA 88862880-41 TICRON* 3-0 WHI 75CM Y31DA 88863012-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 90CM C16 X36 88863015-61 TICRON* 0 BLU 120CM V20X36 88863017-51 TICRON* 2-0 BLU 120CM SKX36 88863026-71 TIC
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1176-2023·2023-03-08
Sofsilk Coated Braided Silk Sutures recalled for sterile barrier breach
Covidien is recalling Sofsilk Coated Braided Silk Sutures due to a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch. The breach may cause infection or vision loss during ophthalmic procedures involving direct patient contact.
Product
Sofsilk Coated Braided Silk Suture Product Description CS-211 SOFSILK* 4-0 BLK 45CM CVF21 X36 CS211 CS-490 SOFSILK* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS11 X36 CS490 CS-562 SOFSILK* 2-0 BLK 75CM GS23 X36 CS562 GS-823 SOFSILK* 2-0 BLK 75CM V30 X36 GS823 GS-835 SOFSILK* 1 BLK 75CM V20 X36
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1178-2023·2023-03-08
Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures recalled due to sterile barrier defect
Covidien is recalling Surgilon Braided Nylon sutures due to a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch that could allow bacterial contamination, potentially causing infection or vision loss in ophthalmic procedures.
Product
Surgilon Braided Nylon suture Product Description: 88861883-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 75CM C16 88861915-71 SURGILON* 1 BLK 75CM GS11 88861919-31 SURGILON* 4-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-41 SURGILON* 3-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-51 SURGILON* 2-0 BLK 7X75CMPCT 88861919-61 SURGILON* 0 B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1188-2023·2023-03-08
Maquet CARDIOHELP System extracorporeal support device components recalled for sterility
Maquet is recalling CARDIOHELP System components due to insufficient evidence of packaging sterility. Non-sterile medical devices could expose patients to infection, sepsis, or ischemia.
Product
BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code 70106.9077, BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0, Product Code 70106.9078. Part of the CARDIOHELP System, a pre-connected set used for extracorporeal respiratory and/or cardiovascular support.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1179-2023·2023-03-08
Surgipro Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Recalled for Sterile Barrier Breach
Surgipro Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures are recalled due to a sterile barrier breach in the breather pouch, which may cause infection or vision loss during ophthalmic procedures.
Product
Surgipro Monofilament Polypropylene Sutures Product Description CP-535 SURGIPRO* 1 BLU 100CM GS24 X36 CP-824 SURGIPRO* 1 BLU 150CM GS26 X24 CP-825 SURGIPRO* 2 BLU 150CM GS26 X24 VP-543 SURGIPRO* 2-0 BLU 120CM V20 DA
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1254-2022·2022-07-27
Glycopyrrolate Syringes Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center is recalling 3450 glycopyrrolate injection syringes (NDC 69374-903-30, Lot GL2004A) nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Product
Glycopyrrolate Injection, USP, 0.6 mg/3 mL (0.2 mg/mL) syringes, packaged in 5 x 3 mL Pre-Filled Syringes per carton, 6 x 5 Syringe Carton per case, Rx Only, Nephron 503B outsourcing facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC: 69374-903-30
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1295-2022·2022-07-06
CV Minor Kit with Nonsterile Component Recalled for Contamination Risk
ROi CPS LLC is recalling 180 CV Minor Kit units due to a nonsterile component accidentally packaged in the sterile kit, posing a contamination and infection risk.
Product
regard Item Number: 800774001, CV00979A - CV Minor Kit, Sterile.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1308-2022·2022-07-06
Surgical Light Paint Particles May Fall Into Operating Field
Paint particles may detach from VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Lights and fall into the operating field during surgery, risking infection and organ irritation. Getinge Usa Sales Inc is recalling 337 affected units in the United States.
Product
VOLISTA StandOP Surgical Light, Product Code/Part Numbers ARD568811901 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811911 VLT600SF AIM STP ARD568811961 VLT600DF AIM STP ARDVST229000A VST60SF AIM ARDVST229001A VST60DF AIM ARDVST229002A VST66SF AIM ARDVST229003A VST66DF AIM ARDVST229034A VST60SF
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0818-2022·2022-03-30
Codman Cranial Access Kits Recall: Incorrect Expiration Dates on Labels
Integra LifeSciences is recalling Codman Cranial Access Kits due to incorrect extended expiration dates printed on outer box labels. Using expired kits may result in pain, infection, or adverse tissue reaction.
Product
Codman Cranial Access Kits- indicated when a craniotomy is required for placement of an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring device and/or cerebrospinal fluid drainage procedures. Part Number: 826616
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0817-2022·2022-03-30
Codman Cranial Access Kits Recalled Due to Incorrect Expiration Dates on Labels
Integra LifeSciences is recalling 1,161 Codman Cranial Access Kits due to incorrect expiration dates on the outer box labels. Using the product past its correct expiration date may cause pain, infection, or adverse tissue reaction.
Product
Codman Cranial Access Kits- indicated when a craniotomy is required for placement of an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring device and/or cerebrospinal fluid drainage procedures. Product umber: 826614
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0669-2022·2022-03-02
RESODURA Matrix Onlay Recalled Due to Unsealed Packaging
Collagen Matrix is recalling RESODURA matrix onlay dural substitutes due to outer packaging that is not properly sealed, potentially compromising sterility and creating a risk of infection.
Product
RESODURA matrix onlay 10.0 cm x 12.5 cm - indicated as dural substitutes for the repair of dura matter. REF: DUMO10125
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0634-2022·2022-02-16
Universal Chuck Surgical Instrument Handle May Detach and Release Ball Bearings
The Universal Chuck instrument handle may loosen and release ball bearings onto the surgical field. If not recovered, these bearings could delay surgery and potentially cause infection or tissue damage.
Product
Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailing System (TNA), TFN-ADVANCED" Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA), RFN-ADVANCED" Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA), FRN-A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1743-2021·2021-06-09
10G Direct Single Bone Access Kits recalled for sterilization failure
Zavation's 10G Direct Single Bone Access Kits are being recalled because products distributed as sterile may not have been adequately sterilized, posing infection risk in orthopedic procedures.
Product
10G DIRECT SINGLE BONE ACCESS KIT. For use in Orthopedic / spinal procedures.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1683-2021·2021-06-02
Radiometer Recalls PICO70 Arterial Blood Samplers Due to Sterile Barrier Breach
Radiometer is recalling PICO70 Arterial Blood Samplers because a sterile barrier breach was found during testing, posing a risk of bacterial infection.
Product
PIC070 Arterial Blood Sampler PICO70 - Product Usage: Preheparinized, electrolyte-balanced, arterial blood sampler product line for collection of arterial samples for pH, blood gas, oximetry, electrolyte and metabolite analysis. Model Number/Product Description: 956-518 PICO7
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide