The Recall Desk

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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126–150 of 204

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0624-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling 9 units of SKYLINE Variable Self-Drilling Screws because they may have been packaged with Constrained Ti screws.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186850018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0630-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling 12 SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System screws because they may have been packaged with the wrong screw type.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186864018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic or
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0626-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling SKYLINE Variable Self-Tapping Screws because the packaging may contain Constrained Ti screws instead.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 20mm Item Code: 186852020 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic orig
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0629-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling 21 units of SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Constrained Self-Tapping Screws because Variable Ti screws may have been incorrectly packaged with them.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM CONSTRAINED SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4 x 18mm Item Code: 186862018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0627-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling SKYLINE Variable Self-Tapping Screws because the packaging may contain Constrained Ti screws instead.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-TAPPING SCREW 4.0 x 26mm Item Code: 186852026 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic ori
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0628-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling 9 units of SKYLINE Variable Oversized Screws because they may have been packaged with Constrained Ti screws.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE OVERSIZED SCREW 4.5 x 18mm Item Code: 186854018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic origin
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0625-2017·2016-11-30

    DePuy Spine Recalls SKYLINE Anterior Cervical Plate System Screws

    DePuy Spine is recalling 14 units of SKYLINE Variable Self-Drilling Screws because they may have been packaged with Constrained Ti screws.

    Product
    DePuy Spine SKYLINE ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM VARIABLE SELF-DRILLING SCREW 4.0 x 18mm Item Code: 186852018 The SKYLINE¿ Anterior Cervical Plate System is indicated for stabilization from C2 to C7 for degenerative disc disease (DDD) (defined as back pain of discogenic o
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    15 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0363-2017·2016-11-16

    C.R. Bard Recalls X-Force Nephrostomy Balloon Dilation Catheter Kits

    C.R. Bard is recalling 192 units of X-Force Nephrostomy Balloon Dilation Catheter Kits because a contract manufacturer packaged an incorrect 30Fr sheath instead of the labeled 24Fr sheath.

    Product
    X-Force Nephrostomy Balloon Dilation Catheter Kit with Inflation Device, PTFE Sheath, 8 mm x 15 cm, Product Code 996081 The product is a dual lumen catheter with a 24 (8mm) or 30Fr (10mm) balloon mounted on the distal tip. It has a radiopaque tip and radiopaque marker beneath
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0299-2017·2016-11-02

    Keystone Dental PrimaConnex Straight Implant Recall Due to Cover Screw Mismatch

    Keystone Dental Inc. is recalling 55 units of PrimaConnex Straight Implants because small diameter cover screws were packaged with regular diameter implants.

    Product
    Keystone Dental PrimaConnex¿ Straight Implant TC, RD Internal Connection 4.0 x 11.5mm. Product code:15613K Implants are intended for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations includ-ing; cement retained, scre
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0087-2017·2016-10-26

    Zimmer Biomet Recalls Uniflex Humeral Nail Guide Pins Due to Packaging Error

    Zimmer Biomet is recalling 22 units of Uniflex Humeral Nail guide pins because they may be packaged with the wrong combination of pins, potentially causing surgical delays or injury.

    Product
    Uniflex Humeral Nail: 467265 G-PIN 2.8BL 3.2PL 60CM 2PK Pin, Fixation, Smooth A 467265-01 Ball Tip Guide Pin is used to guide reamers down the humeral canal during a Uniflex Humeral Nail procedure. A 467255-02 Plain Guide Pin is used to guide a Uniflex Humeral Nail implant in
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2846-2016·2016-09-28

    Carefusion Recalls Pediatric Oxygen Delivery Modules Due to Incorrect Airway Size

    Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling Broselow/Hinkle Pediatric Emergency System Oxygen Delivery Modules because they contain an 8 cm airway instead of the labeled 5 cm size.

    Product
    Broselow/Hinkle, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY SYSTEM, PINK/RED Oxygen Delivery Module 2/PACK, Product Code 7700RAW2
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2845-2016·2016-09-28

    Biomet 3i Recalls 92 Dental Implants Due to Packaging Error

    Biomet 3i is recalling 92 units of 3I Osseotite dental implants because they were incorrectly packaged. The affected units were distributed in the US and several international countries.

    Product
    3I OSSEOTITE CERTAIN DENTAL IMPLANTS, 4x11.5 mm, Sterile, Rx only.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2780-2016·2016-09-21

    Mentor Artoura Breast Tissue Expander Recall for Packaging Error

    Mentor Texas, LP. is recalling 48 Artoura Breast Tissue Expanders because CPX4 devices may have been packaged in Artoura boxes.

    Product
    Artoura Breast Tissue Expander 700 cc Product Usage: Tissue expanders can be used for breast reconstruction after mastectomy, correction of an underdeveloped breast, scar revision and tissue defect procedures. The devices are intended for temporary subcutaneous or sub muscula
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2779-2016·2016-09-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VIDAS NT-pro-BNP Kits Due to Packaging Error

    Biomerieux is recalling 229 VIDAS NT-pro-BNP kits because they contain the incorrect number of control vials.

    Product
    VIDAS NT-pro-BNP Product Usage: VIDAS¿ NTproBNP (PBNP) is an automated quantitative test for use on the instruments of the VIDAS family for the determination of N terminal fragment of Btype natriuretic peptide in human serum or plasma (lithium heparin) using the ELFA techniqu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2329-2016·2016-08-10

    AccessClosure Recalls MynxGrip Vascular Closure Devices Due to Packaging Errors

    AccessClosure is recalling 70 MynxGrip Vascular Closure Devices shipped with improper transport and packaging configurations.

    Product
    6F/7F MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device; Product Model MX6721, Product Usage: The 6F/7F MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device is indicated for use to seal femoral arterial and femoral venous access sites while reducing times to hemostasis and ambulation in patients who have underg
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2311-2016·2016-08-10

    Branan Medical Recalls AmediCheck Instant Test Cups Due to Packaging Error

    Branan Medical is recalling AmediCheck Instant Test Cups because they may erroneously contain 12-panel cups due to a packaging error.

    Product
    AmediCheck Instant Test Cup, Part No. C-C0501A-3A Product Usage: The AmediCheck Instant Test Cup is an in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of the following drugs in human urine. Drug Analyte Cut off Device Code Marijuana THC 50 ng/mL THC Cocaine Benzoylecgonine 3
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2136-2016·2016-07-13

    Arrow Recalls Central Venous Catheters Due to Length Mismatch

    Arrow International Inc. is recalling specific lots of central venous catheters because kits labeled for 20 cm catheters may contain 16 cm catheters.

    Product
    ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. Product Usage: Indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring cental venous access including, but not limited to: multip
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2046-2016·2016-06-29

    Implant Direct Recalls InterActive Implant Open-Tray Transfers Due to Sizing Error

    Implant Direct is recalling 48 units of InterActive Implant Open-Tray Transfers because the wrong size was packaged, which may lead to oversized crown fabrication.

    Product
    6534-08N InterActive¿ Implant Open-Tray Transfer Narrow Part Number: 6534-08N Product Usage: Intended Use of Implant Direct Open Tray Transfers are to capture implant position in an elastomeric impression of the mandible or maxilla. Open Tray transfers stay within the Impre
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1581-2016·2016-05-04

    LED Technologies Recalls reVive Light Therapy Devices Due to Power Supply Error

    LED Technologies, LLC is recalling 32 units of the reVive Light Therapy Pain Relief Device because an incorrect power supply was included, rendering the devices inoperable.

    Product
    reVive Light Therapy Pain Relief Device (Model Number: RVPNSYS) Product Usage: The reVive Light Therapy Pain Relief Device is a device designed to deliver LED light spectrum in 880nm and 660nm directly into the body tissue to increase circulation and temporarily relieve pai
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1517-2016·2016-04-27

    Stryker GDC 360 Detachable Coils Recalled for Incorrect Device Formulation

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling 316 GDC 360 Detachable Coils because an incorrect Device Formulation Unit (DFU) was packaged with the product.

    Product
    GDC-18 360 11MM X 30CM Detachable Coil Sterile; Model number: M0033471020SR0 Neurology: GDC 360 degree Detachable Coils are intended for embolization of those intracranial aneurysms that¿a because of their morphology, their location, or the patients general medical conditio
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1378-2016·2016-04-20

    Stryker Recalls Spetzler Claw Tips Due to Incorrect Packaging Assembly

    Stryker is recalling 140 Spetzler Claw Tips because they were packaged with the incorrect size Tip Sleeve Assembly, which may cause surgical delays.

    Product
    Spetzler Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-311 Spetzler Open Angle Micro Claw Tip, Universal - 5450-800-313 The Spetzler Claw" Tips are bone cutting tips which are a part of Strykers Neuro Spine Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonopet Portfolio. They are removable attachments inte
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    16 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1033-2016·2016-03-09

    FDA Recalls Mispackaged Pediatric Feeding Tubes Due to Labeling Error

    The FDA is recalling 1,010 units of pediatric feeding tubes because 8FR PVC tubes were incorrectly packaged in 6.5FR polyurethane packs.

    Product
    Covidien Kangaroo Polyurethane Feeding Tube Radiopaque Line, Safe Enteral Connections 6.5 Fr/Ch (2.2 mm) x 36" (91 cm), Sterile; Catalog Number: 461438. Intended for pediatric feeding.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0816-2016·2016-02-24

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Legion Hemi Stepped Tibial Wedges Due to Incorrect Screws

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 8 units of Legion Hemi Stepped Tibial Wedges because the included screws were too long to properly affix the device.

    Product
    LEGION(TM) HEMI STEPPED, TIBIAL SCREW-ON WEDGE, REF 71421147, QTY 1, 5 MM, SIZE 5-6 LT-LAT / RT-MDL; Tibial knee prosthesis, augment.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    5 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0372-2016·2015-12-16

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Anatomically Incorrect Volar Distal Radius Plates

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 9 units of PERI-LOC Volar Distal Radius Plates that were laser marked and packaged with incorrect anatomical orientation.

    Product
    Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC VOLAR DISTAL RADIUS PLATE STANDARD 3 HOLE SHORT, LEFT - 62 MM, STERILE R, Rx only, REF Numbers: 71863110 Bone fixation plate
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states