The Recall Desk

Hazard

Packaging Breach recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
25
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2025-03-26

Of the 25 packaging breach 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.

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1–25 of 25

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1363-2025·2025-03-26

    Medline Proxima sterile surgical drapes recalled due to potential packaging breach

    Medline is recalling 1,482 units of Proxima sterile surgical drapes due to potential breaches in pouch packaging that could compromise sterility. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as DRAPE C-SECTION W/ WINDOW; SHEET, DRAPE, SPLIT, ST,10/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,LAPROSCOPY,CHOLE,W/TROUGH,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,ABDOMINAL,MAJOR,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,ABDOMINAL,MAJOR,ST,8/CS; DRAPE,SPLIT,CVMAX,6/CS; DRAPE,ORTHOMAX ,BAR,6/CS; DRA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1368-2025·2025-03-26

    Proxima Drape sterile drapes recalled for potential packaging breach risk

    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.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as HEAD AND NECK OSIS, WILLIS SHOULDER PACK, EXTREMITY PACK-LF, TOTAL HIP PACK-LF, SHOULDER W/POUCH-LF, VEIN PACK. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1366-2025·2025-03-26

    Proxima Drape surgical drapes recalled due to potential sterility loss

    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.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as MINOR PACK and LAPAROSCOPY. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1369-2025·2025-03-26

    Sterile surgical drapes recalled due to potential packaging breach

    Medline Industries is recalling 220 Proxima Drape sterile surgical drapes nationwide due to a potential breach in pouch packaging that could compromise sterility.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as UNIVERSAL DAVINCI ROBOTIC P. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1365-2025·2025-03-26

    Sterile Surgical Drape Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Breach

    Medline Industries is recalling 114 units of Proxima Drape surgical drapes due to a potential breach in pouch packaging that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proxima Drape labeled as ENT-PLASTICS PACK. Sterile surgical drape.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1260-2024·2024-03-13

    X3 Triathlon Orthopedic Insert Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Breaches

    Howmedica Osteonics recalls 143 units of the X3 Triathlon CS Insert No. 6 (10 mm) due to potential breaches in inner and outer sterile blister packaging that could compromise product sterility.

    Product
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 10 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1259-2024·2024-03-13

    X3 Triathlon CS Insert Recalled for Potential Sterile Packaging Breach

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling the X3 Triathlon CS Insert due to potential breaches in the inner and outer sterile packaging. The breaches could compromise device sterility, affecting 132 units in the U.S. and 26 internationally.

    Product
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 3 10 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1261-2024·2024-03-13

    X3 Triathlon inserts recalled for potential sterile packaging breaches

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling X3 Triathlon inserts due to potential breaches in sterile packaging. The breach could compromise device sterility and allow contamination if the affected units are used.

    Product
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 6 11 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1263-2024·2024-03-13

    Orthopedic knee implant recalled for potential sterile packaging breaches

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling the NO 3 Triathlon TS Plus Tibial Insert due to potential breaches in the sterile packaging. The breaches could compromise product sterility and safety.

    Product
    NO 3 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 11 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1265-2024·2024-03-13

    FDA Recalls Tibial Inserts Due to Potential Sterile Packaging Breach

    Howmedica Osteonics is recalling tibial inserts due to potential breaches in sterile packaging. The breach could allow device contamination and increase post-operative infection risk.

    Product
    NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1266-2024·2024-03-13

    Knee Implant Tibial Inserts Recalled for Sterile Packaging Breach

    Howmedica Osteonics recalls Triathlon knee implant tibial inserts (37 US units) due to potential packaging breaches of inner and outer sterile blisters that may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    NO 4 TRIATHLON TS PLUS TIB INS X3 POLY 16 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1030-2023·2023-02-08

    Non-sterile procedural trays risk sterile packaging breach

    Medline Industries is recalling non-sterile laparoscopic procedural trays containing sterile blades that may puncture the outer packaging, potentially breaching the sterile barrier. 260 cases have been distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as LAPAROSCOPIC, 2 per case
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1033-2023·2023-02-08

    Non-sterile orthopedic procedural trays recalled for potential sterile packaging breach

    Medline Industries recalls non-sterile orthopedic procedural trays that may contain sterile blades capable of puncturing the protective foil packaging, compromising sterile barriers.

    Product
    Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as ORTHO TRAUMA, 1 per case
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1035-2023·2023-02-08

    Non-sterile procedural knee trays recalled for potential packaging breach

    Medline Industries recalls non-sterile Total Knee procedural trays because sterile blades inside can puncture the outer foil packaging. This could compromise sterile blade integrity.

    Product
    Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as TOTAL KNEE KIT, 1 per case
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1034-2023·2023-02-08

    Procedural Trays with Sterile Blades May Have Damaged Packaging

    Medline Industries is recalling 45 units of procedural trays containing sterile surgical blades. The sharp blades may puncture the outer sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility and increasing infection risk.

    Product
    Non-sterile procedural trays labeled as THEDA CLARK TOTAL KNEE CDS, 1 per case
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1831-2022·2022-10-05

    Cook Medical Wire Guide Devices Recalled for Packaging Breach

    Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide Guidewire devices due to a complete breach of the packaging chevron seal, which may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN TDOC-35-145-0-3 G00362 C-TDOC-18-50-0-2 G05146 TDOC-35-50-0-3 G00364 C-DOC-21-40-0-2 G02431 C-TDOC-21-50-0-2 G05195 C-TDOC-25-50-0-2 G05145
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1833-2022·2022-10-05

    Cook Medical Guidewire Recall: Packaging Seal Breach May Compromise Sterility

    Cook Incorporated is recalling Fixed Core Wire Guide devices due to a potential breach in the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility.

    Product
    Fixed Core Wire Guide (Safe-T-J Curved), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSCF-25-180-3 G01602 TSCF-35-180-3 G00902 TSCF-21-260-3 G00455 THSCF-25-260-3 G02384 TSCF-25-145-3 G00466 THSCF-35-80-3 G04069 THSCF-35-180-15 G01151 TSCF-21-50-3 G00456 THSCF-35-145-3 G00412
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1836-2022·2022-10-05

    Cook Newton Wire Guide Recalls Due to Potential Sterility Compromise

    Cook Incorporated is recalling certain Newton Wire Guide surgical guidewires because packaging seals may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility.

    Product
    Newton Wire Guide (LT Taper/10cm Distal Flexibility), Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN: TSFNA-35-145 G00701 TSCFNA-35-145-3 G00561
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1824-2022·2022-10-05

    Cook guidewires recalled for compromised sterility due to packaging breach

    Cook Incorporated is recalling Amplatz extra Stiff Wire Guides because packaging seals may be completely breached, potentially compromising device sterility.

    Product
    Amplatz extra Stiff Wire Guide, Stiff Guidewire (OUS ONLY); Reference Part Number: THSF-35-145-AES-SGH (GPN G06801) THSF-38-80-AES-SGH (GPN G06874)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1843-2022·2022-10-05

    Torq-Flex Wire Guide Guidewires Recalled Due to Packaging Seal Defect

    Cook Incorporated is recalling Torq-Flex Wire Guide guidewires because the packaging chevron seal may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility. The affected units were distributed domestically and internationally.

    Product
    Torq-Flex Wire Guide Australian Modification, Guidewire Reference Part Number/GPN STF-18-40-AUST G07304
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0196-2019·2018-10-31

    Medacta MiniMAX Cementless Hip Stem Recalled for Packaging Breach

    Medacta USA Inc. is recalling 837 units of MiniMAX Cementless Anatomical Stems because complaint monitoring identified a trend of packaging breaches.

    Product
    Medacta International MiniMAX CEMENTLESS ANATOMICAL STEM, 12/14: for cementless use in total or partial hip arthroplasty in primary or revision surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2469-2018·2018-07-25

    Fx Solutions Offset Heads Recalled for Blister Breach

    Fx Solutions is recalling specific lots of Humelock Offset Heads due to a breach in the external blister packaging.

    Product
    Fx SOLUTIONS OFFSET HEAD CoCr 50x20, REF 106-5000 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam treatm
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0157-2016·2015-10-28

    Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System Recalled for Packaging Breach

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 1,347 units of the MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System because a packaging breach compromised the device's sterility.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 6.5 mm, Sterile Part Number: 7209236 Intended Use: For arthroscopic (knee and ankle) and open osteochondral grafting fix for osteochondral (cartilage) defects.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0938-2015·2015-01-14

    Stryker Orthobiologics Recalls Imbibe Bone Marrow Aspiration Needles

    Stryker Orthobiologics is recalling Imbibe Bone Marrow Aspiration Needles due to a potential breach in the inner or outer packaging pouches.

    Product
    Stryker Orthobiologics Imbibe Bone Marrow Aspiration Needle, Model Numbers: 2090-0027 Needle (bullet-tip), 11 gauge x 4 inch 2090-0028 Needle (bullet-tip), 11 gauge x 6 inch 2090-0029 Needle (bullet-tip), 8 gauge x 6 inch 2090-0047 Needle (bullet-tip), 8 gauge x 8 inch 2090-
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0937-2015·2015-01-14

    Stryker Orthobiologics Imbibe Aliquot Needle Bone Cement Needle Recall

    Stryker Orthobiologics is recalling Imbibe Aliquot Needle Bone Cement Needles due to potential breaches in the inner or outer packaging pouches.

    Product
    Stryker Orthobiologics Imbibe Aliquot Needle Bone Cement Needle- Model Numbers: 2110-0505 Beveled Needle, 11 gauge x 4 inch 2110-0524 Beveled Needle, 11 gauge x 6 inch 2110-0506 Diamond Needle, 11 gauge x 4 inch 2110-0529 Diamond Needle, 11 gauge x 6 inch Intended Use: Can
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide