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.

201–225 of 2518

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1020-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax Lower Injectors Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax Lower injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk if used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX LOWER 23G 6MM 5/BX, model no. NM-400U-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1049-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls NeedleMaster Endoscopic Injection Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling NeedleMaster endoscopic injection needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection.
Product
NEEDLEMASTER 1.8MMx 26G LOWER, model no. NM-610U-1826 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0991-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection.
Product
SD-400U-10 SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold 10m, model no. SD-400U-10 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes for the removal and/or cauterization of diminutive polyps, sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps and tissue from within the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0994-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recall Due to Package Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 23G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0423 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0977-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-620LR Electrosurgical Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. is recalling KD-620LR Electrosurgical Snare units because inspection found some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
KD-620LR ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. KD-620LR - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1047-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls NeedleMaster Endoscopic Injection Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling NeedleMaster endoscopic injection needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection.
Product
NEEDLEMASTER 6MMx 23G LOWER, model no. NM-610U-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0978-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-620UR Electrosurgical Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. is recalling KD-620UR Electrosurgical Snare units because inspection found inadequate package seals, which could compromise sterility and lead to patient infection.
Product
KD-620UR ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. KD-620UR - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0971-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Guide Sheath Kits Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling K-202 Guide Sheath Kits because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
K-202 GUIDE SHEATH Kit 2.0MM, model no. K-202 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1031-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls NeedleMaster Endoscopic Injection Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling NeedleMaster endoscopic needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
NEEDLEMASTER 4MMx 23G UPPER, model no. NM-610L-0423 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0962-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls B5-2C Balloon Catheters Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling B5-2C balloon catheters because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
B5-2C BALLOON CATHETER 11MM DIA 2.0; Model No. B5-2C - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium or other medical fluid into the bile duct, pancreatic duct, and respiratory organs.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1037-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls NeedleMaster Endoscopic Injection Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling NeedleMaster endoscopic injection needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
NEEDLEMASTER 6MMx 21G UPPER, model no. NM-610L-0621 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1025-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Endoscopic Injector Recall Due to Package Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling specific endoscopic injectors because inspection found some sterile packages had inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2MM CH 25G 4MM, model no. NM-401L-0425 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0974-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-611L Electrosurgical Knives Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling KD-611L electrosurgical knives because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
KD-611L ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE, model no. KD-611L - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0976-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-612U Electrosurgical Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling KD-612U electrosurgical snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
KD-612U ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. KD-612U - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1016-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax Endoscopic Injectors Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax endoscopic injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could lead to patient infection.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX LOWER 23G 3MM, model no. NM-400U-0323 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0993-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recalled for Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because inspection found some sterile packages had inadequate seals, posing an infection risk if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 21G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0421 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1056-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Aspiration Needles Due to Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling NA-411D-1321 aspiration needles because inspection found some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
NA-411D-1321 ASPIRATION NEEDLE, model no. NA-411D-1321 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to collect cells or tissue specimens in the respiratory organs.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1069-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls 22G EZSHOT Aspiration Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling 22G EZSHOT aspiration needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
NA-200H-8022 22G EZSHOT ASPIRATION NEEDLE, model no. NA-200H-8022 - Product Usage: Used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of submucosal and extramural lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1059-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Aspiration Needles Due to Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling Vizishot 21G aspiration needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
NA-201SX-4021 ASPIRATION NEEDLE VIZISHOT 21G, model no. NA-201SX-4021 - Product Usage: Used with ultrasound endoscopes for ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of submucosal and extramural lesions of the tracheobronchial tree and esophagus.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1070-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Crescent Snare Due to Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus Co., Ltd. is recalling Crescent Snare models due to inadequate package seals that may compromise sterility and increase infection risk.
Product
CRESCENT SNARE, model no. SD-221L-25 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0748-2021·2021-01-06
FDA Recalls Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Units
FDA is recalling specific lots of Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Units due to a damaged internal component that may prevent adequate hemostasis.
Product
Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Loading Unit with DST Series Technology 30 mm- V3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3L
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0177-2021·2021-01-06
Imprimis Recalls Dexamethasone-Moxifloxacin Injection Due to Sterility Concerns
Imprimis NJOF, LLC is recalling 6,520 vials of Dexamethasone-Moxifloxacin PF Injection because 13 vials were found with faulty crimps, raising concerns about sterility.
Product
Dexamethasone - Moxifloxacin PF Injection (1/5) mg/mL, Imprimis Rx Volume: 1mL/vial, Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B Ledgewood, NJ - 07852 (844)446-6979
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0747-2021·2021-01-06
FDA Recalls Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Staplers Due to Damaged Components
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Staplers because a damaged internal component may prevent adequate hemostasis or cause tissue damage.
Product
Covidien TA Auto Suture Vascular Stapler with DST Series Technology 30mm-V 3. Intended for abdominal, gynecological, pediatric and thoracic surgical procedures for resection or transection of tissue. Item Number: TA30V3S
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
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