The Recall Desk

Hazard

Packaging Defect recalls

1,604 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,604
Critical
2
Severe
82
Most recent
2026-09-09

Of the 1,604 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 82 (5%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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301–325 of 1604

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0407-2022·2021-12-29

    Cataract Surgery Kits Recalled for Compromised Sterile Packaging

    Beaver Visitec is recalling Malosa Core Phaco Pack 1 cataract surgery kits (Part Number: MMK833/2) because packaging may have small holes that compromise product sterility. The recall affects 120 units distributed across nine states.

    Product
    Malosa Core Phaco Pack 1-Medical Cataract Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK833/2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0406-2022·2021-12-29

    Surgical Corneal Kit Packaging May Compromise Product Sterility

    Beaver Visitec is recalling the Malosa Core Surface Treatment Pack surgical kit because packaging may have holes that compromise sterility during eye procedures.

    Product
    Malosa Core Suface Treatment Pack -Medical Corneal Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK110/3
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0405-2022·2021-12-29

    Malosa Core LASIK Pack Recalled for Sterility-Compromising Packaging Defects

    Beaver Visitec International recalls 920 units of Malosa Core LASIK Pack due to packaging holes that may compromise product sterility. Compromised sterility creates infection risk in surgical use.

    Product
    Malosa Core LASIK Pack 2-Medical Refractive Kit- intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK100/2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0408-2022·2021-12-29

    Malosa Core Phaco Pack 2 Surgical Kit Recalled for Packaging Sterility Risk

    Beaver Visitec International is recalling the Malosa Core Phaco Pack 2 medical refractive kit due to small holes in the kit packaging that may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Malosa Core Phaco Pack 2- Medical Refractive Kit intended to be used to aid in cataract, corneal, or refractive surgery. Part Number: MMK834/1
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0373-2022·2021-12-22

    Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns X-Large Recalled for Packaging Seal Defect

    Cardinal Health is recalling 146,939 units of Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns (X-large, SKU 9040) due to potential compromised packaging seals that could affect sterility. Affected products were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns X-large SKU: 9040
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0370-2022·2021-12-22

    Surgical Gowns Recalled Due to Potential Packaging Seal Defects

    Cardinal Health is recalling SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns (X-Large, SKU 9041) due to potential open packaging seals that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 231,219 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns-X-Large SKU: 9041
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2022·2021-12-22

    Cardinal Health Recalls RoyalSilk Surgical Gowns for Compromised Packaging Seals

    Cardinal Health is recalling 364,481 units of RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns due to potential for open packaging seals that could compromise sterility. The recalled units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9518
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0374-2022·2021-12-22

    Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns Recalled Due to Compromised Packaging Seals

    Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns (XX-large, SKU 9070) are recalled due to potential open packaging seals that could compromise sterility. Approximately 29,893 units distributed worldwide may be affected.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XX-large SKU: 9070
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0371-2022·2021-12-22

    Surgical gowns recalled due to potential compromised sterility from packaging seals

    Cardinal Health is recalling 363,480 units of SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns due to potential open packaging seals that could compromise product sterility.

    Product
    SmartSleeve Poly-Reinforced Breathable Sleeve Surgical Gowns X-large, X-long SKU: 9041EL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0378-2022·2021-12-22

    Cardinal Health RoyalSilk Surgical Gowns Recalled for Sterility Compromise

    Cardinal Health is recalling 8,950 units of RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns due to potential packaging seal defects that could compromise sterility. The affected gowns were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    RoyalSilk Non-Reinforced Surgical Gowns XXX-large, X-long SKU: 95998
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0372-2022·2021-12-22

    Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns Recalled for Potential Sterility Compromise

    Cardinal Health is recalling approximately 17,174 Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns (Large, SKU 9010) due to potential compromise of packaging seals that could affect product sterility. Units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Cardinal Health Poly-Reinforced Surgical Gowns Large SKU: 9010
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0216-2022·2021-12-01

    Mr. Special Jugo de Pina Concentrated Pineapple Juice Recalled for Swollen Cans

    Empresas La Famosa, Inc. is recalling Mr. Special Jugo de Pina De Concentrado 46 oz cans due to swollen cans discovered during production. The recall affects 409 cases distributed in Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Mr. Special Jugo de Pina De Concentrado, 46 oz cans, packaged cardboard boxes 12 cans per case of 46 oz each
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0023-2022·2021-10-13

    TRULIANT Knee System tibial inserts recalled for packaging oxygen barrier defect

    Exactech is recalling 31,201 TRULIANT Knee System tibial inserts whose packaging lacks an oxygen barrier layer. The implants were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    TRULIANT Knee System including TRULIANT Tibial Inserts, also labeled as the following: a. TRULIANT CR Tibial Inserts; b. TRULIANT CR Slope + Tibial Inserts; c. TRULIANT CR Slope ++ Tibial Inserts; d. TRULIANT CRC Tibial Inserts; e. TRULIANT PS Tibial Insert
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0024-2022·2021-10-13

    Vantage Total Ankle System Recalled for Inadequate Packaging Barriers

    Exactech recalls Vantage Total Ankle System components due to vacuum-sealed packaging lacking an oxygen barrier layer, which could allow oxidative degradation of polyethylene inserts over time.

    Product
    Vantage Total Ankle System including a. Vantage Fixed-Bearing Polyethylene Liner Component (Product Line: 350-21-XX, 350-22-XX); b. Vantage Mobile-Bearing Polyethylene Liner Component (Product Line: 350-41-XX, 350-42-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0026-2022·2021-10-13

    Exactech OPTETRAK Knee Implant Inserts Recalled for Inadequate Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 8,985 OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System inserts due to insufficient oxygen barrier protection in vacuum packaging. The packaging deficiency was identified as the basis for the recall.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK Logic RBK PS Tibial Components (Product Line: 02-012-38-XXXX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0027-2022·2021-10-13

    ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts recalled for packaging defect

    Exactech is recalling ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts due to packaging defects. Inserts lacked an oxygen barrier layer in their vacuum bag packaging, which could compromise device integrity.

    Product
    ARTHROFOCUS Polyethylene Tibial Inserts (Product Line: 256-12-XX, 256-13-XX). NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2022·2021-10-13

    OPTETRAK LOGIC Tibial Inserts recalled for inadequate packaging oxygen barrier

    Exactech recalled 109,787 OPTETRAK LOGIC Polyethylene Tibial Inserts due to vacuum packaging lacking an oxygen barrier layer, which could compromise device sterility during storage.

    Product
    OPTETRAK LOGIC Polyethylene Tibial Inserts, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK Logic PS Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-35-XXXX; b. OPTETRAK Logic PSC Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-44-XXXX; c. OPTETRAK Logic CR Tibial Inserts, Product Line 02-012-47-XXX
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0025-2022·2021-10-13

    Knee replacement system inserts recalled for missing oxygen barrier in packaging

    Exactech is recalling knee implant system inserts that were packaged in vacuum bags lacking an oxygen barrier layer. This packaging defect may compromise product sterility and integrity.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK RBK PS Tibial Components. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0019-2022·2021-10-13

    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System components recalled for inadequate packaging barrier

    Exactech is recalling approximately 242,397 OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System tibial components due to inadequate oxygen barrier in vacuum bag packaging. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System, labeled as the following: a. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene CR Tibial Components, with Product Line Numbers: 200-11-XX, 200-12-XX, 200-13-XX, 200-14-XX, 200-15-XX, 200-16-XX; b. OPTETRAK All-polyethylene PS Tibial Components, with Product L
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0022-2022·2021-10-13

    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System Custom Inserts Recalled for Packaging Defect

    Exactech, Inc. is recalling 41 custom OPTETRAK knee implant inserts due to packaging defects. The inserts were packaged in vacuum bags lacking adequate oxygen barrier protection.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System custom devices labeled as the following: a. CUSTOM OPTETRAK ANGLED PS INSERT (Product Line: 900-06-XX, 900-08-XX); b. CUSTOM OPTETRAK CC TIBIAL INSERT (Product Line: 900-23-XX, 900-30-XX); c. CUSTOM OPTETRAK CC INSERT (Product Line:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0020-2022·2021-10-13

    Orthopedic Knee Implants Lack Protective Oxygen Barrier in Packaging

    Exactech OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System inserts were packaged in vacuum bags lacking an additional oxygen barrier layer, which could allow material degradation. The recall affects 2,774 devices distributed worldwide.

    Product
    OPTETRAK Comprehensive Knee System including OPTETRAK All-polyethylene UNI Tibial Components, Product Lines, 252-12-XX, 252-13-XX, 252-22-XX, 252-23-XX. NOTE: Information reflects Exactech recall expansion initiated on 02/07/2022.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2541-2021·2021-09-29

    C.R. Bard Foley Tray Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Packaging Defects

    C.R. Bard Inc is recalling Foley Tray kits nationwide due to potential packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. The product was distributed throughout the United States.

    Product
    Catalog A942216, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM, Urine Meter, StatLock" Stabilization Device
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2531-2021·2021-09-29

    C.R. Bard SureStep Foley Catheter Tray Recalled for Sterile Barrier Defect

    C.R. Bard Inc is recalling SureStep Foley Catheter Trays due to potential packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. The recall affects 33,380 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Catalog A800361, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2532-2021·2021-09-29

    SureStep Foley Catheter Tray Recalled for Packaging Defects

    C.R. Bard is recalling 18,060 units of SureStep Foley Catheter Trays due to potential packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Catalog A800365, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2534-2021·2021-09-29

    C.R. Bard Foley Catheter Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Defects

    C.R. Bard is recalling 960 units of Foley Tray catheter kits (lot NGFR0101) due to potential packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Catalog A899916, SureStep" Foley Tray, Lubricath", Drainage Bag, StatLock" Stabilization Device
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide