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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151–175 of 204

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0161-2016·2015-11-04
Nipro Safe Touch TULIP Safety Fistula Needle Packaging Error Recall
Nipro Medical Corporation is recalling 50,000 fistula needles because some 1 1/4-inch needles were packaged in 1-inch blister packs.
Product
Nipro Safe Touch TULIP Safety Fistula Needle, FT+152530TP, for use as a blood access device for blood purification and for other treatments requiring an extracorporeal circuit of larger volumes of blood.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2796-2015·2015-09-30
OrthoPediatrics Recalls 3.5mm Non Locking Cortical Screws Due to Packaging Error
OrthoPediatrics Corp is recalling 3.5mm Non Locking Cortical Screws because the packaging may contain a different screw size than labeled.
Product
3.5mm Non Locking Cortical Screw, in the PediLoc Tibial Plate System Part number 00-0903-2510, 3.5mm x 10mm Non Locking Cortical Screw. Used in pediatric orthopedics.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2096-2015·2015-07-29
Safety PICC Insertion Tray Recalled for Incorrect Non-Sterile Packaging Item
Custom Healthcare Systems is recalling Safety PICC Insertion Trays because the outer packaging contains an incorrect non-sterile saline flush syringe.
Product
Safety PICC Insertion Tray with Chloraprep OneStep - Model #5026CL-9 - 12 pr case. Packaged for Physician use only.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1826-2015·2015-07-01
Merit Medical Prelude Pro Sheath Introducer Recalled for Incorrect Dilator Packaging
Merit Medical Systems is recalling Prelude Pro Sheath Introducers packaged with a 0.035-inch dilator instead of the labeled 0.038-inch size.
Product
Merit Medical Prelude Pro Sheath Introducter, 6F (2.0mm) 11cm, REF PRO-6F-11-038, Sterile EO The Merit Prelude Sheath Introducer is intended to provide access and facilitate the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries while maintaining hemostasis
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
6 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1814-2015·2015-06-24
CooperSurgical Recalls MILEX OMNIFLEX Diaphragms Due to Packaging Error
CooperSurgical is recalling 200 units of MILEX OMNIFLEX Diaphragms because size 80 boxes were incorrectly packaged with size 85 diaphragms.
Product
MILEX OMNIFLEX DIAPHRAGM SIZE 80 Model: MXWF80
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
13 states
LowFDA (Food)·F-1805-2015·2015-04-08
Cheryl's Bunny Head Cookies Recalled for Incorrect Packaging Film
Cheryl's is recalling Buttercream Frosted Cut-Out Bunny Head Cookies because they were packed in film lacking the ingredient cocoa.
Product
Cheryl's Buttercream Frosted Cut-Out BUNNY HEAD COOKIES, Net Wt 1.5oz (43g), Cheryl's Westerville, Ohio 43082 www.Cheryls.com ALLERGEN STATEMENT: Contains Wheat, Soy, Milk and Eggs. Produced in a plant that also handles peanuts and tree nuts.
Category
Food
Distribution
0 states
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0412-2015·2015-03-25
Mylan Recalls Doxorubicin Vials Due to Potential Mispackaging
Mylan Institutional LLC is recalling 936 vials of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection because they may have been mispackaged with Ifosfamide Injection.
Product
DOXOrubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), For IV Use Only, Sterile, ISOTONIC SOLUTION, Caution: Cytotoxic Agent, 100 mL Multi-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Onco Therapies Limited, Bangalore, 560105, INDIA, Distributed By: Amneal-Agila, LLC, Glasgow
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1122-2015·2015-02-25
Biomet Recalls Specific Lot of Mallory Head Acetabular Shell Components
Biomet is recalling 17 units of the Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm (Lot 364600) due to a packaging mix-up with a different shell size.
Product
Mallory Head 4 Finned Acetabular Shell 50 mm, PN 13-104150, hip prosthesis component (Ringloc)
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1123-2015·2015-02-25
Biomet Recalls Acetabular Shell Components Due to Packaging Mix-Up
Biomet is recalling specific acetabular shell components for hip prostheses due to a packaging mix-up between two different product lots.
Product
Ringloc+ Acetabular Shell Finned 52 mm, PN 16-104152, hip prosthesis component.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1043-2015·2015-02-11
Stryker Recalls Trident PSL Hip Shells Missing Dome Hole Plugs
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling seven units of Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm hip shells because the dome hole plugs were missing from the packages.
Product
Trident PSL HA Solid Back 50 mm Includes Dome Hole Plug Ref 540-11-50E Intended for cementless application in a total hip arthroplasty procedure. This system is a two piece ( a shell and a liner) design that is assembled during surgery. The shell is press-fit into the patie
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1030-2015·2015-02-04
Arrow Medical Kits Recalled for Incorrect Biopatch Dressing Size
Arrow International Inc. is recalling specific medical kits because they were packaged with the incorrect size Biopatch Dressing. No risk to patients is anticipated.
Product
Arrow Select Kits (ASK), Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) and Arterial Catheterization Kit (NA) with Biopatch Dressing
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0823-2015·2014-12-24
Biomet Sirius Cemented Hip Stem Recall Due to Packaging Mix-up
Biomet is recalling eight Sirius Polish Cemented Hip Stems because parts were mixed up prior to packaging and shipment.
Product
Sirius Polish Cemented Stem 38C Catalog Number: 51-199335 Lot Number Identification: 141680, 180920 The Biomet's Sirius Femoral Hip Stem is a double-tapered, highly polished cemented hip stem, designed for either primary or revision surgery. A distal centralizer is provided
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0162-2015·2014-11-12
Merit Maestro Microcatheter Recalled for Incorrect Distal Tip Size
Merit Medical Systems is recalling 56 Maestro Microcatheters because they were packaged with a 2.8 F distal tip instead of the labeled 2.4 F.
Product
Merit Maestro Microcatheter, 2.4F 130cm Straight, REF28MC24130ST, Rx Only, Non-pyrogenic Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2119-2014·2014-08-06
Teleflex Medical Recalls Emerald Fiberoptic Blades Due to Packaging Error
Teleflex Medical is recalling 120 units of Emerald Fiberoptic Blades because the boxes contained incorrect Miller 4 blades instead of the labeled Macintosh 4 blades.
Product
Emerald Fiberoptic Blade, Macintosh 4, Teleflex Medical. A rigid laryngoscope is a device used to examine and visualize a patient's upper airway and aid placement of a tracheal tube.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
9 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2128-2014·2014-08-06
Septodont Recalls Self-Etch Bond Adhesive Due to Packaging Error
Septodont is recalling Self-Etch bond adhesive because the material was incorrectly packaged. The recall involves 60 units distributed to two wholesalers in Pennsylvania and New York.
Product
Henry Schein Natural Elegance SE Bond Self-Etch Light-Cure Adhesive contains 50 0.125 mL unit dose tips, 50 applicator brushes, and a product insert.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2129-2014·2014-08-06
Septodont Recalls Compolite Bond SE Due to Incorrect Packaging
Septodont is recalling 24 units of Compolite Bond SE dental adhesive because the material was incorrectly packaged. The product was distributed to wholesalers in Pennsylvania and New York.
Product
Darby Dental Supply Compolite Bond SE Self-Etch/Light-Curing. This product is used to adhere restorative material to the tooth during restorations. Package contains 100 0.125 mL unit dose tips, 100 applicator brushes, and a product insert.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2032-2014·2014-07-16
Zimmer EDI Periarticular Plating System Screws Recalled for Lot Commingling
Zimmer Manufacturing B.V. is recalling 496 bone screws because two lots were commingled and packaged with incorrect labels.
Product
Zimmer EDI PERIARTICULAR PLATING SYSTEM CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW, FULLY THREADED, HEX HEAD 4MM DIAMETER, 14 MM LENGTH, and EDI 4.0 MM CANCELLOUS SCREW, FULLY THREADED, 20 MM LENGTH. Temporary internal fixation devices, designed to stabilize fractures during the normal healing p
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1720-2014·2014-06-11
Small Bone Innovations Recalls Non-Sterile RingFIX Olive Wires
Small Bone Innovations is recalling non-sterile RingFIX Olive Wires because they were packaged with the wrong internal component.
Product
SBi RingFix Olive Wires Product Usage: These are temporary devices indicated for: osteosynthesis of fractures with small osteoarticular fragments, fixation of open and closed fractures, arthrodesis, sepsis, limb lengthening, and osteotomy.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1323-2014·2014-05-21
First Aid Only Recalls Ibuprofen Dispenser Boxes Containing Aspirin
First Aid Only is recalling Smart Tab First Aid ezRefill System Ibuprofen boxes that were accidentally filled with aspirin packs.
Product
Smart Tab First Aid ezRefill System Ibuprofen dispenser boxes (Item Number FAE 7014), 20 count boxes, First Aid Only Inc., Vancouver, WA
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1494-2014·2014-04-30
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Catheter Recall Due to Incorrect Length
Arrow International Inc. is recalling 789 units of Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC catheters because they contain a 40cm catheter instead of the required 50cm catheter.
Product
Arrow Pressure Injectable PICC Powered by Arrow VPS Stylet Catalogue number CDC-35052-VPS, peripherally inserted central catheter.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1317-2014·2014-04-09
Stryker Recalls Specific Hip Stems Due to Packaging Error
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 48 Citation V40 Hip Stems because a left-sided implant was found in packaging labeled for a right-sided implant.
Product
Citation TMZF HA 132 degrees Neck Angle, V40 Hip Stem - Right Size #3: catalog # 6265-5113 , Left Size #4: catalog #6265-5104 , and Right Size #4: catalog #6265-5114; Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Hip Implants.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1130-2014·2014-03-12
DJO Surgical Recalls Mispackaged Acetabular Liners for Hip Replacement
DJO Surgical is recalling 10 units of FMP X-alt Acetabular Liners that were mistakenly packaged and labeled as different models and sizes.
Product
FMP X-alt Acetabular Liner This acetabular liner is intended for use with DJO Surgical hip systems. It is used with an acetabular shell to replicate the kinematics of a natural hip.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0934-2014·2014-02-12
OrthoPediatrics Recalls 3.5mm Locking Cortical Bone Screws Due to Packaging Error
OrthoPediatrics is recalling 12 units of 3.5mm Locking Cortical Bone Screws because the packages incorrectly contain non-locking screws.
Product
3.5mm Locking Cortical Bone Screw, T15 Hexalobe, Self Tapping, 20mm Part No. 00-0903-2620 OrthoPediatrics Pediloc" Tibia Plates are indicated for fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the pediatric and small stature adult tibia. The subject recalled device is a Bone Screw
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
8 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0610-2014·2014-01-08
Zimmer Recalls Hip and Shoulder Devices Packaged in Incorrect Cartons
Zimmer is recalling specific lots of hip and shoulder devices due to incorrect outer packaging. Product labels are correct, but the outer cartons were wrong.
Product
Versys Build-Up Block The VerSys CRC Hip System is indicated for total hip arthroplasty in patients whose bone stock is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstruction techniques as indicated by defi ciencies of the femoral head, neck, or portions of the proximal femur.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
19 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0608-2014·2014-01-08
Zimmer Recalls CPT Hip System Components Due to Incorrect Packaging
Zimmer is recalling specific CPT Hip System parts because they were packaged in the wrong outer cartons, though the product labels are correct.
Product
CPT Hip System, Parts 00-8114-002-10 and 00-8011-004-00 Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis. The CPT Hip System is indicated for cemented use in: Patients suffering from severe hip pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traum
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
19 states