Hazard

Open Seal recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 23
Critical: 0
Severe: 0
Most recent: 2026-02-18

Of the 23 open seal recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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1–23 of 23

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1334-2026·2026-02-18
Dressing change trays recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 8,445 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ) LVAD DRESSING CHANGE TRAY, Kit SKU DM320C; 2) PORT AND IO ACCESS DRESSING KI, Kit SKU DT15780A; 3) PORT-A-CATH DRESSING CHANGE TR, Kit SKU DT16615; 4) LARGE BORE CENTRAL LINE DRSG C, Kit SKU DT19660; 5) CENTRAL LINE DRESS
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1329-2026·2026-02-18
Port and line access kits recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 7,570 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: 1) CANCER SERVICE PORT KIT, Kit SKU DT22710; 2) LINE KIT, Kit SKU DYNDA1857A; 3) PICC REMOVAL KIT, Kit SKU DYNDC1978A; 4) PORT ACCESS TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDC2367; 5) NICU CENTRAL LINE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDC2407B; 6) CVC DRESSING
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1330-2026·2026-02-18
Vascular access kits and trays recalled over open swabstick seals
Medline is recalling 21,854 units of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
1) UNIVERSAL KIT, Kit SKU DT22010B; 2) VAD ACCESS KIT, Kit SKU DT22790C; 3) VAD ACCESS KIT, Kit SKU DT22790C; 4) PROCEDURE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDA2966A; 5) PROCEDURE TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDA2966A; 6) PEDIATRIC CENTRAL LINE SMALL, Kit SKU DYNDC2208C; 7) PORT DRESSING KIT, Kit S
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1327-2026·2026-02-18
Catheter securement dressing kits recalled over open swabstick seals
Medline is recalling 1,350 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ADULT CATH SECUREMENT DRSG, Kit SKU DYNDC3109
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1335-2026·2026-02-18
Sterile resuture packs recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 216 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: STERILE RESUTURE PACK, Kit SKU DYNDL1980A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1328-2026·2026-02-18
Pediatric catheter securement kits recalled over open swabstick seals
Medline is recalling 450 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: PEDIATRIC CATH SECUREMENT DRSG, Kit SKU DYNDC3108
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1332-2026·2026-02-18
Suture removal trays recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 2,448 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, Kit SKU DYNDR1277A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1326-2026·2026-02-18
Anesthesia artline packs recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 120 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: ANESTHESIA ARTLINE PACK, Kit SKU DYNJ47387B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1333-2026·2026-02-18
Blood culture kits recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 4,300 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: BLOOD CULTURE KIT NS, Kit SKU DYNDH2088
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1331-2026·2026-02-18
PowerGlide and central line kits recalled over open swabstick seals
Medline is recalling 7,380 kits of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: 1) POWERGLIDE DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Kit SKU DYNDH1576; 2) CENTRAL LINE TRAY W/ CHLRP SWB, Kit SKU RWM-DC57KC.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1336-2026·2026-02-18
Circumcision trays recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
Medline is recalling 168 units of convenience kits containing BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks, which BD determined may exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
Medline medical convenience kits packaged as: MERCY CIRCUMCISION TRAY, Kit SKU CIT6135B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2026·2026-02-04
Central line dressing kits recalled over open swabstick applicator seals
LSL Healthcare is recalling 1,400 Central Line Dressing Kits because the BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks inside exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.
Product
LSL Healthcare, Central Line Dressing Kit, Model/Catalog Number: 2519CP, medical procedure convenience kit
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2530-2025·2025-09-17
ENT convenience packs recalled over open header bag seals compromising sterility
Halyard ENT Packs, model JACK421-04, lot 1647218, are recalled because of the potential for open header bag seals, compromising sterility. 57 units are affected.
Product
Halyard, ENT PACK. Model Number: JACK421-04. Convenience kit.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2531-2025·2025-09-17
Interventional radiology packs recalled over open header bag seals compromising sterility
Halyard CPT Basic IR Packs, model 1646381, are recalled because of the potential for open header bag seals, compromising sterility. 228 units are affected.
Product
Halyard, CPT BASIC IR PACK. Model Number: 1646381. Convenience kit.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2520-2025·2025-09-10
Surgical drape packs recalled because open seals may compromise sterility
Orthopedic Pack model 88041-12 and Universal Pack model 77165-06 are recalled because the surgical drape packs may have open seals that could compromise sterility. 1,316 units are affected.
Product
Orthopedic Pack, Model: 88041-12 AC2424601B 09/02/2029 Universal Pack, Model: 77165-06 AC2424902B 09/05/2029
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2156-2025·2025-07-30
Medline C-section prep kits contain ChloraPrep applicators with open seals
Medline C-SECTION PREP convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 48 units affected.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: C-SECTION PREP, REF DYNJ32702B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2153-2025·2025-07-30
Medline labor triage kits contain ChloraPrep applicators with open seals
Medline LABOR TRIAGE KIT convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 960 units affected.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: LABOR TRIAGE KIT, REF DYKM1564
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2155-2025·2025-07-30
Medline blood culture kits contain ChloraPrep applicators with open seals
Medline blood culture convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 15,700 units affected.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: 1) BLOOD CULTURE KIT, REF DYNDH1462B; 2) BLOOD CULTURE KIT, REF DYNDH1622C; 3) BLOOD CULTR KT DIVRSN DEVICE, REF DYNDH1866.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2154-2025·2025-07-30
Medline IV start lab draw kits contain ChloraPrep with open seals
Medline IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 184 units affected.
Product
Medline Convenience Kits, containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1mL Applicator, labeled as: IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH, REF CDS860014P
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3299-2024·2024-10-02
Arrow Arterial Kits Recalled Due to Open Packaging Seals
Arrow International recalls over 14,000 arterial kits due to reports of open packaging seals. The recall affects multiple models distributed nationwide.
Product
Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1881-2024·2024-05-29
SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit Recalled for Open Applicator Tip Seals
Ethicon recalls SURGIFOAM Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit (Product Code 1979) due to open seals on applicator tips in three lots. The recall affects 5,184 units distributed nationwide.
Product
SURGIFOAM" Absorbable Gelatin Powder Kit, Product Code 1979.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1199-2023·2023-03-08
Ultracell Wick with Collection Bag Recalled for Compromised Packaging Sterility
Beaver Visitec International recalls Ultracell Wick with 80cc Collection Bag due to packaging with potentially open seals that may compromise product sterility. The recall affects 4,640 units distributed across the United States and internationally.
Product
Ultracell Wick with 80cc Collection Bag, 20/box
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
27 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0343-2023·2022-12-07
Surgical Gown Recall Due to Potential Open Seal Pouches Affecting Sterility
Owens & Minor Distribution recalls Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gowns due to potential open seal pouches that could compromise sterility and result in non-sterile products being used in surgery.
Product
Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gown, XL- Sterile surgical gown Code: 41734
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states