Hazard
1,612 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 1,612 packaging defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 87 (5%) are Severe.
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Henry Shein CYSTO SET UP PACK units are being recalled due to potential pinhole leaks in the outer bag that could compromise the sterility of the kit.
Stradis Healthcare is recalling the TCTR Convenience Kit due to potential pinhole leaks near the seal that could compromise the kit's sterility. The recall affects 80 units distributed across ten states.
Stradis Healthcare is recalling Foley Catheter Insertion Trays due to potential pinhole leaks in the outer bag that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 920 units distributed across multiple US states.
Vital Care Products' Neonatal PICC Tray kits may have pinhole leaks in the outer bag near the seal, potentially compromising sterility. Affected units were distributed nationwide.
DeRoyal is recalling certain surgical procedure packs containing Medtronic non-absorbable sutures due to a manufacturing error that may breach the sterile barrier protecting the surgical field.
Stradis Healthcare is recalling HCT MAX BARRIER PICC Insertion Trays due to potential pinhole leaks in the outer bag that may compromise sterility. No illnesses have been reported, but affected healthcare facilities should immediately discontinue use of the affected lot.
Thoracic Phleb procedure kits from Stradis Healthcare are being recalled due to incomplete outer bag sealing during manufacturing, which may compromise kit sterility.
Medline is recalling Dental Pack surgical kits (Lot 22DBE139) because breather pouches have openings in their seals that could compromise sterility. Affected units were distributed to healthcare facilities in eight US states.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling certain G7 Acetabular System acetabular shells (52 MM and 60 MM) because the outer sterile package has corner walls thinner than specification, which could crack during transit and potentially lead to surgical complications or infection.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Cope Mandril Wire Guide stainless steel guidewires because the packaging chevron seal may be completely breached, compromising device sterility. Affected lots total 2,748 units in the US and 302 internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Wire Guide guidewires due to a complete breach of the sterile packaging seal. The breach may compromise device sterility, affecting 202 units in the US and 11 internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Guidewires due to potential packaging seal breaches that may compromise device sterility. Affected devices were distributed in the United States and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Wire Guide devices due to a breach in packaging's chevron seal that may compromise sterility. Affected devices should not be used.
Cook Incorporated recalls Roadrunner PC Wire Guide devices due to packaging seal breaches that may compromise sterility. Devices were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Cope Mandril Wire Guide (Nitinol) devices because the packaging's chevron seal may be completely breached, potentially compromising sterility. The recall affects 1,501 US units and 380 international units.
Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Movable Core Wire Guide guidewires due to a potential breach of the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Vinyl Connecting Tubes because of a complete breach of the chevron seal in the packaging, which may compromise device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor) guidewires due to a packaging defect where the chevron seal may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Rosen Curved Wire Guide guidewires due to a complete breach of the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility. Affected devices were distributed nationwide in the US and worldwide.
Exactech's GXL acetabular hip implant liners are being recalled because they were packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause accelerated wear of the devices.
Exactech GXL acetabular hip implant liners may have been packaged in non-conforming bags, which could contribute to accelerated device wear. Approximately 17,929 units were distributed worldwide.
Exactech recalls GXL acetabular hip implant liners packaged in non-conforming bags that may cause premature wear. No injuries have been reported.
Exactech recalled 132 GXL acetabular liners (hip implant components) due to non-conforming bags that may accelerate device wear. Units were distributed worldwide to the US and 13 countries.
Cook Incorporated is recalling 496 units of the Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Wire Guide due to packaging failure that may compromise sterility. No illnesses have been reported.
Exactech GXL acetabular hip implant liners in non-conforming bags may experience accelerated wear. Approximately 7,946 devices were distributed worldwide. No injuries have been reported.