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

About this hazard tag

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351–375 of 1604

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1154-2021·2021-03-10
Bovie Medical Recalls HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators Due to Packaging Defect
Bovie Medical Corporation is recalling 3,862 HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators because pinholes in the sterile packaging may compromise the barrier.
Product
HNM Disposable Bipolar Ablators - Product Usage: intended to be used for cutting, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue during arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1169-2021·2021-03-10
Boston Scientific Recalls Captivator II Polypectomy Snares Due to Incomplete Seals
Boston Scientific is recalling Captivator II Single-Use Polypectomy Snares because users reported incomplete pouch seals before use.
Product
Captivator II Single-Use Polypectomy Snares Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561191 (Box 10), M00561190; M00561221 (Box 10), M00561220; M00561222 (Box 20), M00561220; M00561223 (Box 40), M00561220; M00561233 (Box 40), M00561230.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1168-2021·2021-03-10
Boston Scientific Recalls Polypectomy Snares Due to Incomplete Pouch Seals
Boston Scientific is recalling Captivator and Captiflex polypectomy snares because users reported incomplete pouch seals before patient use.
Product
Captivator Single-Use Polypectomy Snares, Captiflex Single-Use Polypectomy Snares. Outer box UPN, Inner Pouch UPN: M00561311 (Box 10), M00561310 M00562301 (Box 10), M00562300; M00562321 (Box 10), M00562320; M00562341 (Box 10), M00562340; M00562451 (Box 10), M
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1109-2021·2021-02-24
BD 10 ml Syringes Recalled for Potential Open Seals and Sterility Compromise
Becton Dickinson is recalling 155,200 10 ml syringes because open packaging seals may compromise sterility. The product was distributed in the US and Canada.
Product
BD Hypodermic Syringe 10 ml, eccentric tip. Catalog (Ref No.) 305482
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0278-2021·2021-02-17
Reese Hollandaise Sauce Recalled Due to Compromised Vacuum Seals
World Finer Foods is recalling Reese Hollandaise Sauce in 7.5 oz glass jars due to compromised vacuum seals and product expansion that may allow microorganism growth.
Product
Reese Hollandaise Sauce packaged in glass jars 7.5 oz UPC: 7067060108
Category
Food
Distribution
12 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1018-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax Injectors Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX 25G 2.5MM, model no. NM-400U-0425 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1008-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax Injectors Due to Package Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could allow non-sterile equipment to be used and cause infection.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX SIF 270CM 23G 4MM, model no. NM-400Y-0423 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0994-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recall Due to Package Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 23G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0423 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1005-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Endoscopic Injectors Due to Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling specific endoscopic injectors because inspection found some sterile packages had inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX LOWER 25G 5MM, model no. NM-400U-0525 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0997-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax UP Injectors Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax UP injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 25G 5MM, model no. NM-400L-0525 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0995-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recalled for Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 25G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0425 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1038-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls NeedleMaster Endoscopic Injection Needles Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling NeedleMaster 6mm x 23G Upper needles because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
NEEDLEMASTER 6MMx 23G UPPER, model no. NM-610L-0623 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic vascular or submucosal injection in the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0983-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Electrosurgical Snare Due to Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling KD-655U electrosurgical snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
KD-655U ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. KD-655U - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0979-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-640L Electrosurgical Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling KD-640L electrosurgical snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
KD-640L ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. KD-640L - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0964-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls B7-2LA Balloon Catheters Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling B7-2LA Balloon Catheters because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could allow non-sterile equipment to be used and lead to patient infection.
Product
B7-2LA BALLOON CATHETER 13MM DIA 3.2, model no. B7-2LA - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes for injection of contrast medium or other medical fluid into the biliary or pancreatic tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0996-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recalled for Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax UP injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 23G 5MM, model no. NM-400L-0523 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0963-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls B7-2C Balloon Catheters Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling B7-2C Balloon Catheters because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could allow non-sterile equipment to be used and lead to patient infection.
Product
B7-2C BALLOON CATHETER 13mm dia 2.8; model no. B7-2C - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium or other medical fluid into the bile duct, pancreatic duct, and respiratory organs.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1003-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls Endoscopic Injectors Due to Package Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling endoscopic injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could lead to infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX LOWER 25G 2.5MM, model no. NM-400U-0425 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0975-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls KD-612L Electrosurgical Knives Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling KD-612L electrosurgical knives because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, which could allow non-sterile equipment to be used and cause infection.
Product
KD-612L ELECTROSURGICAL KNIFE, model no. KD-612L - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes and electrosurgical units to cut tissue using high-frequency current within the upper digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0967-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls 3-Lumen Extraction Balloon V Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling 3-Lumen Extraction Balloon V devices because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
B-V243Q-A 3-LUMEN EXTRACTION BALLOON V, model no. B-V243Q-A - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to endoscopically remove stones such as calculi, pancreatic and common bile duct stones.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1000-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls ForceMax Endoscopic Injectors Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax endoscopic injectors because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 25G 6MM, model no. NM-400L-0625 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1009-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus ForceMax Injector Recalled for Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling ForceMax UP injectors because inspection found some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
INJECTOR FORCEMAX UP 2.8MMCH 21G 4MM, model no. NM-400L-0421 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to perform endoscopic injection for the treatment of esophageal and gastric varices and for submucosal injection in the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0989-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Electrosurgical Snare Recalled for Inadequate Package Seals
Aomori Olympus is recalling SD-240U-15 electrosurgical snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing an infection risk.
Product
SD-240U-15 ELECTROSURGICAL SNARE, model no. SD-240U-15 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to electrosurgically resect tissue within the digestive tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0969-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls PR-V614M 2-Lumen Cannulas Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling PR-V614M 2-Lumen Cannulas because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection if non-sterile equipment is used.
Product
PR-V614M 2-LUMEN CANNULA, model no. PR-V614M - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes to inject contrast medium in the biliary or pancreatic duct.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0991-2021·2021-02-17
Aomori Olympus Recalls SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold Snare Due to Seal Defects
Aomori Olympus is recalling SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold snares because some sterile packages have inadequate seals, posing a risk of infection.
Product
SD-400U-10 SNAREMASTER PLUS Hot/Cold 10m, model no. SD-400U-10 - Product Usage: Used with endoscopes for the removal and/or cauterization of diminutive polyps, sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps and tissue from within the GI tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide