Hazard
333 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 333 loss of sterility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 26 (8%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 45 (14%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all loss of sterility 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.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling certain Intramedullary Bone Saw Blade Assemblies because an exposed saw blade may have damaged the sterile barrier packaging.
Stryker Sustainability Solutions is recalling 458 units of Daig Livewire Steerable reprocessed electrophysiology catheters due to incomplete seals on the sterile product packaging.
Integra LifeSciences Corp. is recalling certain Medihoney Calcium Alginate dressings because packaging failures could lead to a breach in the sterile barrier.
CareFusion 213, LLC is recalling ChloraPrep One-Step applicators nationwide because affected units may have open seals on the packaging, compromising sterility assurance.
Medline Industries recalls 506 units of Proxima Drape surgical drapes nationwide due to potential packaging breaches that could compromise sterility. Affected drapes were labeled as MINOR PACK or LAPAROSCOPY variants.
Medline Industries is recalling Proxima Drape sterile surgical drapes due to potential breaches in pouch packaging that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 2,422 units distributed nationwide.
Turbare Manufacturing recalls 1,147 syringes of Avastin 1.25 mg intravitreal injection nationwide due to a quality control process deviation affecting sterility assurance.
Medline is recalling 69,611 single-use iris scissors because the tip protector may fall off during packaging, compromising the sterile barrier. Affected units were distributed nationwide to 20 states.
Medline Industries is recalling approximately 27,563 units of sterile procedural trays used in surgery because sterile blades may puncture the outer foil packaging layer, potentially compromising sterility.
Aesculap recalls 4500 sterile disposable fleece drapes (Product code GA414) due to unvalidated packaging seal integrity, which may compromise sterility assurance. Distribution occurred in 14 U.S. states.
ProgenaCare is recalling progenamatrix Human Keratin Matrix due to inadequate inner pouch seals that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 547 packages distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.
Medtronic is recalling IN.PACT Admiral paclitaxel-coated balloon catheters due to damaged packaging that may result in loss of sterility, affecting approximately 6,035 units worldwide.
Corin Ltd is recalling specific lots of Trinity Acetabular System bone screws due to potential packaging damage that could result in loss of sterility or device contamination.
Corin Ltd is recalling Corin MetaFix Hip Stem, Size 1 devices due to potential physical and water damage to packaging that could compromise device sterility and cause contamination.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of RingLoc+ Quick Connect Drill Bits because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet, Inc. is recalling 7,428 units of Titanium IFS devices (Item 909680) because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of RapidFire Clips used for craniofacial bone fixation because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of Ringloc Acetabular System self-tapping bone screws because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of Oxford Fixed Lateral knee implants because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of the Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of Phoenix interlocking screws because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of OSS Polyethylene Tibial Bushings because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of cannulated screw systems because a breach in the sterile packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of sterile shoulder system surgical instrument handles because a breach in the packaging seal could lead to loss of sterility.
Biomet is recalling specific lots of cannulated screw systems because a breach in the sterile seal could lead to loss of sterility.