Hazard

Packaging Damage recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 41
Critical: 0
Severe: 1
Most recent: 2026-08-12

Of the 41 packaging damage recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (2%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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26–41 of 41

LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2139-2019·2019-08-14
Sage Products Recalls Independent Care System Due to Damaged Mouthpaste Tubes
Sage Products Inc is voluntarily recalling a lot of Independent Care System kits because the included Sodium Bicarbonate Mouthpaste tubes may be cosmetically damaged.
Product
Toothete Oral Care Sodium Bicarbonate Mouthpaste, Net Wt. 1/3 oz/ 9g, included in Independent Care System. The system is an oral care convenience kit which includes: an Ultra-Soft Toothbrush, 0.5 oz. tube of Mouth Moisturizer, 0.33 oz. /9g tube of Sodium Bicarbonate Mouthpaste a
Category
Consumer Product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1301-2019·2019-04-24
ConAgra Recalls Hunts Tomato Paste Cans Due to Potential Mold
ConAgra Foods is recalling 145,380 cans of Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added due to potential mold caused by can damage.
Product
Hunts Tomato Paste No Salt Added 6 ounce cans, 12 per wholesale tray Can UPC: 2700038807 Tray UPC: 2700038809
Category
Food
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0508-2019·2018-12-05
WOM World of Medicine Recalls PNEUMOCLEAR Heated High-Flow Tube Sets
WOM World of Medicine AG is recalling PNEUMOCLEAR Heated High-Flow Tube Sets because packaging may be damaged by the tube set prongs.
Product
PNEUMOCLEAR Heated High-Flow Tube Set Product Usage: The Heated High-Flow Tube Set is a single use sterile tube set used in combination with the PNEUMOCLEAR C02 insufflator as a separate accessory. The device PNEUMOCLEAR is a C02 insufflator intended for use during diagnost
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0722-2018·2018-03-07
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Versys Hip Prostheses Due to Sterile Barrier Risk
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 38,069 units of Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prostheses because weight issues may have compromised the sterile barrier.
Product
Versys 6 inch Beaded Full Coat Plus Hip Prosthesis. Labeled as follows: a. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 19X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00894301906); b. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 21X160MM STD BODY STD NECK (Item No. 00784302106); c. VERSYS 6 INCH BEADED FC 22X160MM STD BO
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0813-2018·2018-03-07
Alto Development Corp Recalls Surgical Punches Due to Packaging Damage
Alto Development Corp is recalling surgical punches because packaging damage during transport may have compromised sterility.
Product
Surgical punch; sealed pouches packed in punch shelf box Intended for use by trained surgeons to create circular cuts in soft tissue or openings in soft vessel walls during surgical procedures.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0721-2018·2018-03-07
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Segmental System Distal Femur Components
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 3,350 units of the Segmental System, ZSS Distal Femur, because the products exceeded tested weights, potentially compromising the sterile barrier.
Product
Zimmer Segmental System, ZSS Distal Femur. Sizes as follows: a. Size B-LT (Item No. 00585001201); b. Size B-RT (Item No. 00585001202); c. Size C-LT (Item No. 00585001301); d. Size C-RT (Item No. 00585001302) Components of the system are intended to replace the pro
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1023-2017·2017-01-25
Medacta M.U.S.T. Rods Recalled for Damaged Packaging and Sterility Issues
Medacta USA Inc. is recalling 82 M.U.S.T. Rods due to damaged packaging and lack of sterility assurance. The recall covers units distributed in the US and several international countries.
Product
Medacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between the different pedicle screws to create a stable construct for the stabilization and fusion of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Indic
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1064-2016·2016-03-16
Arrow Recalls Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets Due to Packaging Damage
Arrow International Inc. is recalling Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets because packaging damage may compromise sterility, posing a potential infection risk.
Product
Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band Contents: 1: . . . . . . . . . Sheath*: *** S
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2782-2015·2015-09-23
Intuitive Surgical Recalls Fluorescence Imaging Kits Due to Packaging Damage
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,200 Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits because shipping damage may have compromised the sterile packaging of the stopcocks.
Product
Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits used with the da Vinci Si and Xi Surgical Systems; Model numbers: 950156-01, 950156-02, 950156-03. Product Usage: General and plastic surgery: The da Vinci Firefly Imaging system is intended to provide real-time endoscopic visible and near
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1226-2015·2015-03-11
Intuitive Surgical Recalls Vacuum Source Tubing Sets for Sterility Concerns
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 706 Vacuum Source Tubing Sets for the EndoWrist Stabilizer because shipping damage may have compromised the sterile packaging.
Product
Vacuum Source Tubing Set for the EndoWrist Stabilizer for da Vinci S (IS2000) and Si (IS3000); Part number 420187-05. The Intuitive Surgical EndoWrist Stabilizer Instrument is intended to be used with the fourth arm of the da Vinci S Surgical System. The Intuitive Surgical En
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1599-2014·2014-11-26
Medtronic Recalls AxiEM Tumor Resonance Packs Due to Sterility Concerns
Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 AxiEM Tumor Resonance Packs because returned devices may not have been properly examined for damage to ensure sterility.
Product
TUMOR RES. PACK 9733553 AxiEM S.M.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1598-2014·2014-11-26
Medtronic Recalls Traj Guide Kits Due to Sterility Control Issues
Medtronic Navigation is recalling 26,674 Traj Guide Kits because returned devices may not have been properly inspected for damage that could compromise sterility.
Product
TRAJ GUIDE KIT, 9733066, BIOPSY, INT
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1313-2013·2013-05-22
Karl Storz Cutting Loops Recalled for Packaging Damage
Karl Storz is recalling 9,432 cutting loops due to possible sterile packaging damage that may allow airborne contamination.
Product
Loop, Cutting, 24FR (26050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0804-2013·2013-02-20
Breg Recalls Sterile Polar Pads Due to Packaging Damage
Breg Inc is recalling 44,883 units of Sterile Polar Pads manufactured between January 2010 and October 2012 because packaging damage may compromise sterility.
Product
BREG Sterile Polar Pads; 02356 Rev M, PAD M/U XL STER, Mfg.Date: 112012. Model #s: 02510, 09901, 02330, 02350, 02490, 02356, 02496, 02410, 02430. Local anesthetic effect.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0803-2013·2013-02-20
Breg Cold Therapy Units Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise
Breg Inc is recalling Cold Therapy Combination Units with Sterile Polar Pads because packaging damage may have compromised sterility assurance.
Product
BREG Cold Therapy Combination Units containing Sterile Polar Pads. 02356 Rev M, PAD M/U XL STER, Mfg.Date: 112012. Model #s: 10903, 10703, 09101, 09111, 09131, 09731, 09611, 09621, and 09631. Local anesthetic effect.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0618-2013·2013-01-09
Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Packs Recalled for Packaging Damage
Medtronic is recalling Intersept Custom Tubing Packs because packaging trays may be damaged, compromising product sterility.
Product
Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack with or without coating ( Carmeda BioActive Surfact, Carmeda BioActive Surfact and Trillium Biosurface,or Balance Biosurface) with the following Model numbers: 0E27R16, 1A30R6, 2493R24, 2493R25, 5D56R5, 5Z93R4, 5Z93R5, 7E64R2, 7J53R2, 7M1
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide