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Packaging Defect recalls

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

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101–125 of 290

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1405-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Components Recalled for Packaging Defect

    Exactech is recalling 6,840 units of Equinoxe shoulder implant components because their vacuum packaging lacks the required oxygen barrier layer (EVOH). The defect could potentially allow material degradation during storage.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED,47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-02-12, b) Medium, Item Number 314-02-13, c) Large, Item Number 314-02-14, d) Extra Large, Item Number 314-02-15, Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1419-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Implants Recalled Due to Nonconforming Oxygen Barrier Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 7,213 units of Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER prosthetic liners due to nonconforming packaging. The vacuum bags lack the required oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) specified for these devices.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,38mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-13, Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1415-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Shoulder Implant Components Recalled for Inadequate Oxygen Barrier Packaging

    Exactech Equinoxe shoulder implant components (4,007 units) are recalled because their vacuum-sealed packaging lacks a required oxygen barrier layer, potentially allowing material degradation.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, CEMENTED, Right, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-32, b) 41, 44, 47, 50, head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-33, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-34, d) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Ext
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1416-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Humeral Liners Recalled for Packaging Defect

    Exactech humeral liners used in shoulder replacement are recalled because the vacuum packaging lacks a required oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), violating established packaging specifications.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1410-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Shoulder Implants Recalled for Improper Packaging Defect

    Exactech Equinoxe glenoid shoulder implants were packaged with non-conforming bags lacking an oxygen barrier layer (EVOH), creating potential risk of material degradation. The Class II recall affects 180 units distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, PEGGED, 16o, LEFT, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-06-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number 314-06-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-06-24, d) 44,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1418-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Liners Recalled for Packaging Nonconformance

    Exactech recalls 66,646 Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder humeral liners due to nonconforming packaging lacking required oxygen barrier protection. The missing EVOH layer means units do not meet established packaging specification.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER, 38mm Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-38-00, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-38-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1417-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Implants Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 826 Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder humeral liners (Item Numbers 320-36-10 and 320-36-13) due to nonconforming packaging. The vacuum bags lack the required oxygen barrier layer consisting of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,36mm Constrained Humeral Liner: a) +0mm, Item Number 320-36-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-36-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1411-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Implants Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 245 units of shoulder implants due to nonconforming packaging that lacks a required oxygen barrier layer. The devices were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, PEGGED, 16o, RIGHT, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-06-32, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number314-06-33, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-06-34, d) 44,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1452-2024·2024-04-10

    Sterile tape/pen pack recalled for potential sterility breach

    Medline M1S0179 sterile tape/pen packs may have weak seals that could compromise product sterility. The weakness may not be visible during normal inspection.

    Product
    MEDLINE M1S0179 STRL TAPE/PEN PACK, Product Code P519582A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1408-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe shoulder arthroplasty glenoid components recalled for packaging defects

    Exactech is recalling 35 units of Equinoxe shoulder arthroplasty glenoid components because packaging lacks required oxygen barrier protection. The components were packaged in vacuum bags without Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) layers.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, PEGGED, 12o, LEFT, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-04-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number 314-04-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-04-24, d) 44,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1404-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Shoulder Implant Components Recalled for Nonconforming Oxygen Barrier Packaging

    Exactech Inc. is recalling 6,678 shoulder glenoid implant components because they were packaged in vacuum bags lacking the required oxygen barrier layer made of Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH).

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,KEELED, CEMENTED, mates with 47, 50, 53 head, beta curvature, Sizes: a) Small, Item Number 314-02-02, b) Medium, Item Number 314-02-03, c) Large, Item Number 314-02-04, Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1420-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Humeral Liner Shoulder Implant Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech Equinoxe Humeral Liners used in shoulder surgery are being recalled due to nonconforming packaging. Approximately 2,806 units lack the required oxygen barrier layer in their vacuum-bag packaging.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe Humeral Liner: Item Numbers: a) 320-40-00, b) 320-40-03; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1413-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Implants Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 12,643 units of Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID shoulder implants because packaging lacks a required oxygen barrier layer. Units were vacuum-sealed without the proper Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) barrier.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID, CEMENTED, beta curvature, Mates with: a) 47, 50, 53 head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-13, b) 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-14, c) 47, 50, 53 head, Extra Large, Item Number 314-13-15; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1423-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Implant Liners Recalled for Oxygen Barrier Packaging Defect

    Exactech recalls 3,648 reverse shoulder implant liners due to nonconforming packaging. Vacuum bags lack required oxygen barrier (EVOH) protection against material degradation.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe REVERSE SHOULDER,42mm Constrained Humeral Liner, a) +0mm, Item number 320-42-10, b) +2.5mm, Item Number 320-42-13; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1409-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Arthroplasty Components Recalled for Defective Packaging

    Exactech recalls 39 UHMWPE shoulder arthroplasty components due to nonconforming vacuum packaging that lacks the required oxygen barrier layer.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, PEGGED, 12o, RIGHT, FOR CEMENTED USE ONLY, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-04-32, b) 41, 44, 47, 50 head, Medium, Item Number 314-04-33, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-04-34, d) 44,
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1421-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Arthroplasty Liner Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech recalls 447 units of Equinoxe Constrained Humeral Liner due to nonconforming packaging lacking required oxygen barrier layer (EVOH). Affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe Constrained Humeral Liner: Item Numbers: a) 320-40-10, b) 320-40-13, Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1414-2024·2024-04-10

    Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder Components Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech is recalling 3,436 units of shoulder arthroplasty components due to nonconforming packaging that lacks a required oxygen barrier layer. The products may not be adequately protected against oxidative degradation.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID,POSTERIOR AUGMENT, CEMENTED, Left, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44, 47 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-22, b) 41, 44, 47, 50, head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-23, c) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-24, d) 44, 47, 50, 53 head, Extra
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1412-2024·2024-04-10

    Shoulder Implant Components Recalled for Nonconforming Packaging

    Exactech Inc. is recalling 11,031 shoulder implant components due to nonconforming vacuum bag packaging lacking a required oxygen barrier layer. The missing Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) layer could allow oxygen exposure to the UHMWPE material.

    Product
    Exactech Equinoxe CAGE GLENOID, CEMENTED, alpha curvature, Mates with: a) 38, 41, 44 head, Small, Item Number 314-13-02, b) 38, 41, 44 head, Medium, Item Number 314-13-03, c) 38, 41, 44 head, Large, Item Number 314-13-04; Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·24189·2024-04-05

    Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Laundry Detergent Packet Bags

    Procter & Gamble is recalling about 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace, and Ariel laundry detergent packets because the outer packaging can split open near the zipper, risking serious injury, ingestion, or skin or eye injuries—especially to children.

    Product
    Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States.
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1262-2024·2024-03-13

    Howmedica X3 Triathlon CS Insert Recalled for Packaging Defects

    Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling the X3 Triathlon CS Insert (Part No. 5531-G-709-E, Lot KA1Y71) due to potential inner and outer sterile blister packaging breaches. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    X3 TRIATHLON CS INSERT NO 7 9 MM
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1245-2024·2024-03-13

    Aesculap Disposable Trocars Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Damage Risk

    Aesculap Inc is recalling disposable trocars with dilating pins (Product Code EK234SU) because their sterile blister packaging may be damaged, potentially compromising sterility. This Class II recall affects units distributed in the US and Canada.

    Product
    DISP.TROCAR W.DILATING PIN 12/110MM, Product Code EK234SU. For use in laparoscopic procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1196-2024·2024-03-06

    Integra cranial access kit recalled for sterile packaging failure

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 1,324 cranial access kits due to sterile packaging defects that may compromise product sterility.

    Product
    Ref No: INS5HND / Integra Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1203-2024·2024-03-06

    Integra Cranial Access Kit Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Defect

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling the Cranial Access Kit due to a defect in sterile packaging that could compromise product sterility. The device is used for neurosurgical access to the brain.

    Product
    Ref No: INSHITHRZN / Integra Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1202-2024·2024-03-06

    Integra Cranial Access Kit Recalled for Defective Sterile Packaging

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling 915 units of its Cranial Access Kit worldwide due to defective sterile packaging that may compromise product sterility. The header bags failed required packaging integrity testing.

    Product
    Ref No: INSHITHND / Integra¿ Cranial access kit (without Prep solutions) Bit and Guard. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1200-2024·2024-03-06

    Integra Cranial Access Kit Recall Due to Sterile Packaging Defect

    Integra LifeSciences is recalling the INS7280 Cranial Access Kit due to a packaging defect that may compromise product sterility. The recall affects 82 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    INS7280 / Integra¿ Cranial Access Kit. For access to the subarachnoid space or the lateral ventricles of the brain.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide