The Recall Desk

Hazard

Infection recalls

2,547 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
2,547
Critical
31
Severe
1,678
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 2,547 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 1,678 (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.

1801–1825 of 2547

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1149-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 19 units of NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, 5 VALVE MANIFOLD KIT, UPN H749600105121, REF/Catalog No. 60010512, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monito
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1157-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 16 NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased risk of infection.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, MOBILE CATH LAB KIT, UPN H749600419211, REF/Catalog No. 60041921, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Mon
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1204-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 541 NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H965607011741, REF/Catalog No. 60701174, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1160-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst NAMIC Convenience Kit Recall Due to Sterility Risk

    Navilyst Medical is recalling NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART, UPN H7496006044121, REF/Catalog No. 600604412, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1135-2105·2015-03-04

    Zimmer CoCr Femoral Heads Recalled for Potential Sterile Tray Compromise

    Zimmer GmbH is recalling 6,109 CoCr femoral heads due to potential sterile tray compromise, which could lead to periprosthetic infection if undetected.

    Product
    CoCr Femoral Head - indicated for hip arthroplasty for noncemented use in skeletally mature invididuals undergoing primary surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    45 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1165-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 105 NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by shelf life testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased risk of infection.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT/RIGHT HEART KIT, UPN H7496008010201, REF/Catalog No. 600801020, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. ---Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Mo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1162-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 562 NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased risk of infection.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H749600618011, REF/Catalog No. 60061801, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1180-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst NAMIC Convenience Kits Recalled for Sterility Verification Issues

    Navilyst Medical is recalling NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by shelf life testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H749601801561, REF/Catalog No. 60180156, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1170-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst NAMIC Convenience Kits Recalled for Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 411 NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H749601314811, REF/Catalog No. 60131481, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1206-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H965PK193168S1, REF/Catalog No. PK193168S, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1185-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 2 units of NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by shelf life testing, posing a risk of sterility breach and infection.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H749601907851, REF/Catalog No. 60190785, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1183-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 180 units of NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, posing a risk of sterility breach and infection.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H749601900431, REF/Catalog No. 60190043, STERILE, Rx ONLY ---For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1199-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst Medical Recalls NAMIC Convenience Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling specific lots of NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, which may result in a sterility breach and increased infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, UPN H965601206511, REF/Catalog No. 60120651, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitoring Systems.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1168-2015·2015-03-04

    Navilyst NAMIC Convenience Kit Recall Due to Sterility Concerns

    Navilyst Medical is recalling 5 units of NAMIC Convenience Kits because expiration dating is not fully supported by testing, posing a potential sterility breach and infection risk.

    Product
    NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H749601113111, REF/Catalog No. 60111311, STERILE, Rx ONLY --- For single use only. --- Device Listing Number D136588. Product Usage: NAMIC Convenience Kits are intended to be used in Fluid Management and/or Invasive Pressure Monitor
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0379-2015·2015-01-28

    Valeant Recalls Virazole Due to Microbial Contamination

    Valeant Pharmaceuticals is recalling Virazole (ribavirin) inhalation solution due to positive microbial contamination found during stability testing.

    Product
    Virazole (Ribavirin for Inhalation Solution, USP), Sterile Lyophilized For Administration by Aerosol Inhalation Only, Rx only, Contents: Four 6 g vials, 100 mL, Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA, NDC 0187-0007-14.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0345-2015·2015-01-28

    Walgreens Recalls Ceftazidime Infusion Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    Walgreens Infusion Services is recalling Ceftazidime in normal saline bags due to a lack of sterility assurance. The products were distributed in six states.

    Product
    Ceftazidime various strength in normal saline bags
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    6 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0998-2015·2015-01-28

    Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Recall for Unsterilized Unit

    Cordis Corporation is recalling one unsterilized unit of the POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter from a demonstration lot left at a hospital.

    Product
    Cordis POWERFLEX PRO PTA Dilatation Catheter Intended to dilate stenoses in iliac, femoral, ilio-femoral, popliteal, infra popliteal and renal arteries and for the treatment of obstructive lesions of native or synthetic arteriovenous dialysis fistulae. The device is also indic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0951-2015·2015-01-21

    FDA Recalls Unapproved Color Contact Lenses Contaminated with Bacteria

    Intertrade Imports Inc. is recalling I Color Complete contact lenses because FDA testing found bacteria and the product is not sterile.

    Product
    Labeled in part: I Color Complete / Crazy Lens, blister packing, 14.5mm, (Additional colors include: #003 White out, #005 Yellow out, #020 Red out, #014 Black out, #070 Manson, #136 Lava, #009 Yellow cat, #073 Red cat, #050 White cat, #032 Soccer ball, #077 Spiral, #071 Targe
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0973-2015·2015-01-21

    Synthes Malleable C-Retractor Recalled Due to Potential Spring Corrosion

    Synthes, Inc. is recalling Malleable C-Retractors because the internal spring may corrode or fail, potentially transferring particles to patients and causing adverse tissue reactions or infection.

    Product
    Malleable C- Retractor, Part Number 397.232, used to provide retraction of the soft tissues during use of trocar instrumentation. Used in the following systems: the Basic Trocar System, Universal Trocar System, Craniofacial Modular Fixation System, Craniofacial (CMF) Distraction
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0310-2015·2014-12-31

    Vann Healthcare Recalls Epinephrine Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Vann Healthcare Services is recalling 410 epinephrine syringes because an FDA inspection found deficiencies that raise concerns about the pharmacy's ability to assure sterility.

    Product
    Epinephrine 1:1000, 0.15 mL packaged in 0.3 mL syringes, Rx, Vann Healthcare Pharmacy, 1220 N Race Street, Glasgow, KY 42141
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state