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 220 (66%) 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 is recalling specific lots of Sterile Trac System Thinflap 24 MM Burr Hole Plates because a breach in the sterile 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 Custom Cancellous Thread devices 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 RINGLOC BIPOLAR Hip System components due to a potential breach in the sterile seal, which could lead to loss of sterility.
Medline is recalling 92,902 custom surgical convenience kits because packaging seal voids may have caused a loss of sterility on the outside of the foil pouch.
Medline Industries is recalling 3,690 units of sterile 3mL syringes because voids in the packaging seal caused a loss of sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling 117,874 units of Winged Sponges Presaturated W/PVP because voids in the packaging seal caused a loss of sterility.
Medline is recalling Stick Sponge Presaturated W/PVP units due to packaging seal voids that compromise sterility.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 264 tapered dental drills because a packaging sealing defect may compromise sterility during shelf life.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 8 units of tapered dental drills because a packaging sealing issue may compromise sterility during shelf life.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 473 tapered dental drills because a packaging defect may compromise sterility during shelf life.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 346 Guided Tapered Drills because a packaging sealing issue may compromise sterility during shelf life.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 233 units of Abutment Screw Retrieval Instruments because a packaging defect may compromise sterility during shelf life.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 2,470 implant retrieval instruments because a packaging defect may compromise sterility. The devices are distributed worldwide.
Nobel Biocare is recalling 7 units of Abutment Screw Retrieval Kits because a packaging sealing issue may compromise the sterility of the included medical devices.
Nobel Biocare is recalling Guided Start Drills because a packaging sealing issue may compromise the sterility of the devices during their shelf life.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of sterile double female and male luer lock adapters because incomplete pouch seals may compromise sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling 49,130 AHD Luer Lock Caps because an incomplete seal may cause loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific stopcock products because incomplete pouch seals may cause a loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling 49,130 units of TRI-JECT 3 Way IV Administration Organizers because an incomplete seal may cause loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific lots of Luer Lock Plugs because an incomplete seal may cause a loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling Septishield II products because an incomplete seal may cause a loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling Hemostasis Valves because incomplete pouch seals may cause a loss of sterility.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling Vascuclamp radiopaque vascular clamps because an incomplete pouch seal may cause a loss of sterility.