The Recall Desk

Hazard

Non Sterile recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
137
Critical
3
Severe
21
Most recent
2026-06-17

Of the 137 non sterile recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (2%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 21 (15%) 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 non sterile 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.

101–125 of 137

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0028-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,248 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures due to a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 5/0 Undyed 30" CV-23 Taper, Product Number: CV1213, UDI: 20884521150758 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0038-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,260 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-11 SVP2295, UDI: 20884521177410 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0029-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 2,499 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-12 Cut, Product Number: SV496, UDI: 20884521184258 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0014-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures that could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" C-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV2294, UDI 20884521151403 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not f
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0022-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,270 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 VL 18" P-10, Product Number: SV32, UDI: 20884521153117 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in l
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0043-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,244 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" KV-15 TaperCutting CV2279, UDI: 20884521151632 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0047-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 7,982 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" CV-25 Taper CV3110, UDI: 20884521150918 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0011-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures because their use could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 30" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV935, UDI: 20884521151755 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not f
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0046-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 7,496 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligat
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0010-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 7,969 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 6/0 Undyed 18" P-10 Cutting, Product Number: SV9913, UDI: 20884521153278 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0017-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,258 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 18" P-24, Product Number: SV9911G, UDI: 20884521149776 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for u
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0013-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,109 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures distributed nationwide. The defect poses a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 0 Undyed 36" KV-34 TaperCutting, Product Number: CV919, UDI: 20884521151649 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0020-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,264 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-12, Cutting Product Number: CV486, UDI: 20884521150925 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0033-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,276 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because the product is non-sterile. This condition could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 36" KV-34, TaperCutting Product Number: CV916, UDI: 20884521153032 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, b
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0012-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling non-sterile Velosorb sutures that could increase the risk of surgical site infections.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting, Product Number: SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not f
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0027-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,103 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. This defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-21 Taper, Product Number: CV947, UDI: 20884521153056 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not fo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0016-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,110 units of non-sterile Velosorb sutures because they may compromise the sterile field and increase infection risk.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 3/0 Undyed 18" P-14 Cutting, Product Number: SV6830, UDI: 20884521152349 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0042-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Medical Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,109 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile. The defect could compromise the sterile field and increase the risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 1 Undyed 36" GS-25 CV605, UDI: 20884521152295 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in ligation, op
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0040-2021·2020-10-07

    Riverpoint Recalls Non-Sterile Velosorb Surgical Sutures

    Riverpoint Medical is recalling 1,242 units of Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Sutures because they are non-sterile, posing a risk of surgical site infection.

    Product
    Velosorb Fast Braided Absorbable Suture: Covidien Velosorb 4/0 Undyed 30" P-12 Cutting SV426, UDI: 20884521151731 - Product Usage: indicated for use in soft tissue approximation of the skin and mucosa, where only 7-10 days of wound support is required, but not for use in lig
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1453-2020·2020-03-18

    Cardinal Health Recalls Non-Sterile Monoject Syringes with Safety Needles

    Cardinal Health is recalling Monoject 3mL syringes with safety needles because they were shipped as non-sterile despite labeling. The firm is not aware of any patient harm reports.

    Product
    Monoject 3mL Syringe with Hypodermic Safety Needle, 22G x 1-1/2 . Item Code 11832215 - Product Usage: used for general purpose injection and aspiration of fluids from vials, ampules and parts of the body below the surface of the skin.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0957-2019·2019-03-06

    Cardinal Health Recalls Non-Sterilized Curity All Purpose Sponges

    Cardinal Health is recalling Curity All Purpose Sponges because they were not sterilized. The affected units were distributed in the US, Canada, and Colombia.

    Product
    Curity All Purpose Sponges, Non-woven, 4 Ply, 4" x 4" (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Product Code: 8044 - Product Usage: Ideal for applying ointments, prepping, wiping needles, cleaning slides and more Rayon/polyester blend construction Highly absorbent.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2980-2018·2018-09-12

    Medline Recalls LASER CDS Surgical Packs with Non-Sterile Applicators

    Medline Industries is recalling 144 LASER CDS surgical kits because specific ChloraPrep applicators were not sterilized. The non-sterile components were inadvertently released to California and New Mexico.

    Product
    LASER CDS
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0295-2018·2018-01-03

    Medline Recalls Sterile Elastic Esmark Bandages Due to Sterilization Failure

    Medline Industries is recalling 5,722 units of sterile elastic bandages because they may not have been properly sterilized.

    Product
    Sterile Elastic Esmark Bandage, 3" x 9", individually packaged in a Tyvek plastic form fill seal pouch and placed into a corrugate case, 20 individually packed bandages per case.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1903-2017·2017-05-10

    Breg Inc Recalls Sterile Dressings Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Breg Inc is recalling 2,609 units of Dressing Rect L (P/N 02428) because some may have unsealed pouches, rendering them non-sterile.

    Product
    Dressing Rect L, P/N 02428 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be applied
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1904-2017·2017-05-10

    Breg Inc Recalls Knee Dressings Due to Unsealed Pouches

    Breg Inc is recalling 2,609 units of Knee L/XL Dressings because some may have unsealed pouches, rendering them non-sterile.

    Product
    Dressing, Knee L/XL, P/N 04708 Product Usage: These products are sterile dressings used as an insulation barrier between the Polar Care cold therapy pad and the skin. Sterile dressings are typically applied in a non-sterile environment after post-op and on occasion may be app
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide