The Recall Desk

Hazard

Packaging Defect recalls

1,612 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
1,612
Critical
2
Severe
87
Most recent
2026-10-29

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.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all packaging defect recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

701–725 of 1612

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0231-2019·2018-10-31

    Ecolab recalls sterile instrument arm drapes due to potential seal defects

    Ecolab is recalling specific lots of sterile instrument arm drapes for the Da Vinci Si system because seal wrinkles may compromise sterility.

    Product
    Instrument Arm Drape (Box of 20) individually sealed in poly-Tyvek pouches / Rx Sterile / to used exclusively on the Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Si Robotic system Distribute by Intuitive Surgical Product Usage: Microtek Medical Equipment Drapes are intended to cover/wrap…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0159-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 39 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 320 mm, Item Number 814511320 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0166-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 41 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 380 mm, Item Number 814611380 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0149-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 30 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery, posing a risk of infection.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814409460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0158-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 85 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 130 11 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814511180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0137-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 18 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because complaints indicated the sterile packaging was already open when the product was opened in surgery.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 460 mm, Item Number 814311460 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0167-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 130 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814611400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0169-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 20 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail 125 9 mm x 165 mm, Item Number 816709165 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0145-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 16 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and two foreign countries.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Left 125 9 mm x 260 mm, Item Number 814409260 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0140-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defect

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 22 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 280 mm, Item Number 814313280 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0162-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 20 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 130 11 mm x 400 mm, Item Number 814511400 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0132-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Defects

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 27 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 11 mm x 340 mm, Item Number 814311340 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0144-2019·2018-10-24

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Issues

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 25 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.

    Product
    Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 440 mm, Item Number 814313440 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0005-2019·2018-10-10

    Pfizer Recalls Elelyso Vials Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Pfizer is recalling 12,416 vials of Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) because loose metal ferrule crimps may compromise sterility.

    Product
    ELELYSO — ELELYSO (TALIGLUCERASE ALFA)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3212-2018·2018-10-03

    Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines Recalled for Packaging Sterility Defect

    Medtronic Neurosurgery is recalling Clip Gun Magazines because the packaging sterile barrier may be compromised without visible signs.

    Product
    Medtronic Clip Gun Magazines are packaged in individually sealed pouches and distributed in boxes containing 5 individually pouched Clip Gun Magazine. REF CM8902, Medtronic Clip Gun Magazine, Rx only, CE 0344, STERILE EO, Rx only, Single Use
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    38 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3045-2018·2018-09-19

    Beaver Accu-Temp High Temperature Cautery Recalled for Sterility Risk

    Beaver Visitec is recalling 800 units of Accu-Temp High Temperature Cautery devices due to a potential loss of sterility caused by packaging defects.

    Product
    Beaver Accu-Temp High Temperature Cautery, 2 inch Shaft with Fine Tip, Model Number 8445000 Product Usage: The indications and intended use of the High Temp cautery are for coagulating tissue or arresting bleeding from small vessels by heat conducted through the wire tip.…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2903-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker Quikflap Burr Hole Cover Recall Due to Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling Quikflap burr hole covers because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01528S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2909-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker QUIKFLAP Burr Hole Cover Recall Due to Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling QUIKFLAP burr hole covers because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01538S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2913-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker AXS PP Burr Hole Cover Recall for Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling AXS PP burr hole covers because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    AXS PP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2-HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01544S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2915-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker AXS PP Burr Hole Cover Recall Due to Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling AXS PP Burr Hole Covers because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years, potentially affecting sterility.

    Product
    AXS PP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01548S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2900-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker QUIKFLAP Cranium Plates Recalled for Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling QUIKFLAP cranium plates because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    QUIKFLAP, 3 X 2-HOLE PLATES WITH TAB, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01522S, for use on the cranium.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2911-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker AXS PP Cranium Plates Recalled for Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling 22,831 AXS PP cranium plates because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    AXS PP, 3 X 2-HOLE DOG BONE PLATES WITH 1.5X4MM SELF TAPPING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01541S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2907-2018·2018-09-05

    Stryker QUIKFLAP Burr Hole Cover Recall Due to Packaging Compromise

    Stryker is recalling QUIKFLAP burr hole covers because the sterile packaging may become compromised after three years.

    Product
    QUIKFLAP, 1X14MM BURR HOLE COVER, 2 X 2- HOLE PLATES, 1.5X4mm SELF DRILLING SCREWS, Part Number 12-01534S, for use on the cranium
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states