Hazard

Packaging Error recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 204
Critical: 0
Severe: 0
Most recent: 2026-08-19

Of the 204 packaging error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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101–125 of 204

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1584-2018·2018-05-09
CooperSurgical Recalls 5 mm Apple-Hunt Secondary Cannulas Due to Packaging Error
CooperSurgical, Inc. is recalling 520 units of 5 mm Apple-Hunt Secondary Cannulas because they were packaged with the wrong trocar length type.
Product
5 mm Apple-Hunt Secondary Cannula/Pyramidal Tip Trocar - extended length (5 count); Model Number 900-840 Product Usage: The Apple-Hunt Secondary Cannulas are indicated for use in laparoscopic surgical procedures to provide a pathway for the introduction of endoscopic surgical
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1526-2018·2018-05-02
Stryker Recalls 18 Hinge Coupling Units Due to Packaging Error
Stryker GmbH is recalling 18 Hinge Coupling Hoffmann LRF units because connecting nuts were incorrectly packed in hinge coupling packaging.
Product
Hinge Coupling Hoffmann LRF Catalog # 4933-0-800 Intended for fixation of fractures, joint contractures, fusions, limb lengthening, deformity correction, bone and soft tissue reconstruction in pediatric patients and adults.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-1007-2018·2018-04-18
Taylor Shellfish Recalls Original Smoked Oysters Due to Packaging Error
Taylor Shellfish Co is recalling Original Smoked Oysters in vacuum pouches because the packaging method is incorrect for this product type, posing a potential botulism risk if not kept cold.
Product
Original Smoked Oysters, packaged in vacuum pouches, net wt. 2.25 oz. or 16 oz.. UPC 47094 20002
Category
Food
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1271-2018·2018-04-04
MedComp Recalls CT Port Kits Packaged with Incorrect Unmarked Guidewire
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 8F Plastic Dignity Low Profile CT Port kits because they were packaged with unmarked guidewires instead of the marked ones indicated on the label.
Product
8F Plastic Dignity¿ Low Profile CT Port W/Pre-Attached ChronoFlex¿ Polyurethane Catheter
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1224-2018·2018-04-04
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Persona Knee System Components Due to Missing Parts
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 3 units of the Persona Knee System because the set screw and taper plug were missing from the packaging.
Product
PERSONA¿ THE PERSONALIZED KNEE SYSTEM "PSN TIB STM 5 DEG SZ D R" indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1167-2018·2018-03-28
Implant Direct Recalls Swish Tapered Implants Due to Packaging Error
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 1,117 Swish Tapered Implants because the packaged extender may be positioned upside down in the plastic retainer.
Product
SwishTapered Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1168-2018·2018-03-28
SwishPlus Implant Extender Packaging Error Recall
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling SwishPlus Implants because the packaged extender may be upside down in the retainer.
Product
SwishPlus Implant Intended for use in support for fixed bridgework.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0712-2018·2018-03-07
Atrium Medical Recalls ProLite Mesh Due to Incorrect Configuration Packaging
Atrium Medical is recalling 60 units of ProLite Mesh because the wrong mesh configuration was packaged in the pouch. The affected lots were distributed only to Spain.
Product
ProLite Mesh - mesh, surgical, polymeric ProLite Mesh is intended for use in soft tissue deficiencies including hernia repair, traumatic or surgical wounds and chest wall reconstruction procedures requiring reinforcement with a non-absorbable supportive material.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0594-2018·2018-02-21
DePuy Orthopaedics Recalls CORAIL High Offset Stem Due to Incorrect Packaging
DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling 19 CORAIL High Offset Stem devices because they were packaged in a box labeled for a different size and type of stem.
Product
CORAIL HIGH OFFSET STEM Collarless SIZE 14
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0797-2018·2018-02-21
General Mills Recalls Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
General Mills is recalling Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough bars because they may contain individually wrapped Coconut Cream Pie Bars.
Product
Larabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 5 - 1.6 oz (45g) bars Net Wt 8.0 oz(226g), UPC 21908-48817. Case UPC 000-21908-41675-5
Category
Food
Distribution
3 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0533-2018·2018-02-14
MedComp Recalls CT Port Kits Packaged With Incorrect Needle Size
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 65 units of CT Port kits that were packaged with 21G needles instead of the labeled 18G needles.
Product
6.6F Plastic Dignity¿ Low Profile CT Port W/Attachable ChronoFlex¿ Polyurethane Catheter, Catalog # MRCTI66041, UDI#- 884908031157 Product Usage: Indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medi
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0408-2018·2018-01-31
Smith & Nephew Recalls EVOS Flex Plates Due to Packaging Error
Smith & Nephew is recalling 12 units of EVOS 2.4MM Flex Plates because the packaging contained templates. The recall covers distribution to Oregon and Colombia.
Product
smith&nephew, 2.4 MM, 6 HOLE, EVOS, FLEX PLATE, SST Plate, REF CATALOG NUMBER 72442360N, NON-STERILE, Rx only, (01)00885556456446(10), (11)171116 Bone plates and bone screws from the EVOS Mini-Fragment Plating System are intended for use in internal fixation of small bones and
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0347-2018·2018-01-24
Stryker Recalls Trevo XP ProVue System Due to Carton Mismatch
Stryker Neurovascular is recalling one Trevo XP ProVue System kit because the carton sleeve did not match the physical contents of the pack.
Product
Trevo XP ProVue System kit containing 1) Trevo XP ProVue Retriever, 4x20mm and 2) Trevo Pro18 Microcatheter
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0041-2018·2017-11-01
Encore Medical Recalls EMPOWR PS Knee Inserts Due to Packaging Error
Encore Medical is recalling 48 units of EMPOWR PS Knee inserts because one unit was packaged with the wrong implant reference number.
Product
EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-13-708, SIZE 8, 13mm, QTY 01, SKY BLUE, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0042-2018·2017-11-01
Encore Medical Recalls EMPOWR PS Knee Inserts Due to Packaging Error
Encore Medical is recalling 46 EMPOWR PS Knee Inserts because one unit was packaged with the wrong implant. The recall covers US nationwide distribution.
Product
EMPOWR PS KNEE(TM) e+, REF 343-19-707, SIZE 7, 19mm, QTY 01, GREY, STERILE Product Usage The EMPOWR PS Inserts are manufactured from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) infused with pure liquid pharmaceutical grade alpha-tocopheral and then cross-linked to conf
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3218-2017·2017-10-04
Ultradent Paper Points Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Labeling Error
Ultradent Products is recalling sterile Paper Points because the barcode label was placed underneath the sterile barrier, compromising the product's sterility.
Product
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 50 PN #1559, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moisture is removed from the root canal before the obturation procedure begins..
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3216-2017·2017-10-04
Ultradent Paper Points Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Labeling Error
Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling sterile Paper Points because the barcode label was placed underneath the sterile barrier and the product was re-wrapped.
Product
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 30 PN #1555, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moisture is removed from the root canal before the obturation procedure begins.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3215-2017·2017-10-04
Ultradent Paper Points Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Label Placement
Ultradent Products is recalling sterile Paper Points because the barcode label was placed underneath the sterile barrier, potentially compromising sterility.
Product
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 25 PN #1554, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moisture is removed from the root canal before the obturation procedure begins.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3217-2017·2017-10-04
Ultradent Paper Points Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Labeling Error
Ultradent Products, Inc. is recalling sterile Paper Points because the barcode label was placed underneath the sterile barrier and the product was re-wrapped.
Product
Ultradent Products, Inc. Paper Points, Size 45 PN #1558, 200 per container, sterile. Product Usage: The product is used to assure that all moisture is removed from the root canal before the obturation procedure begins..
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2704-2017·2017-07-19
Exactech Optetrak Logic CC 15mm Tibial Augment Screws Recalled for Packaging Error
Exactech, Inc. is recalling nine tibial augment screws because they were packaged one per carton instead of the required two per carton.
Product
Exactech Optetrak Logic CC 15mm Tibial Augment Screws
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2017·2017-05-24
Abbott AMO Vitrectomy Cutters Recalled for Packaging Error
Abbott Medical Optics is recalling 360 AMO Vitrectomy Cutters because 20GA and 25GA models may be packaged in the wrong sizes.
Product
AMO 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter (Model Number NGP0025) and AMO 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter and Irrigation Sleeve (Model Number NGP0020) Used with the AMO Whitestar Signature System. For ophthalmic use.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2047-2017·2017-05-17
Medtronic PAK Needle Beveled and Trocar Tips Recalled for Packaging Error
Medtronic is recalling 36 units of PAK Needle Beveled and Trocar Tips because packaging may contain incorrect needle types instead of the required combination.
Product
Medtronic PAK NEEDLE BEVELED AND TROCAR TIPS, REF 8670009, QTY 1 EA, STERILE R, Rx only
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1877-2017·2017-05-03
Cardiovascular Systems Recalls ViperWire Advance Guide Wires Due to Packaging Error
Cardiovascular Systems Inc is recalling 595 units of ViperWire Advance guide wires because 0.018-inch products were packaged as 0.014-inch.
Product
ViperWire Advance with Flextip Peripheral Atherectomy Guide Wire, Part Number: 7-10026-01,Model Number: VPR-GW-FT14. Product Usage: The Stealth 360 Orbital PAD System and the Diamondback 360 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System are percutaneous orbital atherectomy systems i
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1536-2017·2017-03-29
MedComp Recalls 9.6F CT Ports with Incorrect Introducer Size
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 71 units of 9.6F CT Ports because they were packaged with 9F introducers instead of the labeled 10F size, preventing proper insertion.
Product
9.6F Plastic Dignity Mid-Sized CT Port w/Pre-Attached Silicone Catheter The CT Power Injectable Implantable Infusion Ports are indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The port system can be used for infusion of medications, I.V. fluids,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1112-2017·2017-02-08
Implant Direct Recalls SwishTapered Implants Due to Packaging Error
Implant Direct Sybron Manufacturing is recalling 17 SwishTapered Implants because the packaged extender was in the incorrect position, which may cause micro-leakage and infection.
Product
SwishTapered Implant
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
6 states