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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176–200 of 204

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0609-2014·2014-01-08
Zimmer Recalls Reverse Glenosphere and Other Devices Due to Packaging Error
Zimmer is recalling specific lots of medical devices because they were packaged in incorrect outer cartons, though the product labels are correct.
Product
Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse Glenosphere 36mm Part 00-4349-036-11 The reverse shoulder system is used in the treatment of the following: severe pain or significant disability in degenerative, rheumatoid, or traumatic disease of the glenohumeral joint; un-united humeral head
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
19 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0467-2014·2013-12-18
Stryker Recalls Accolade II Hip Stems Due to Packaging Error
Stryker is recalling 20 Accolade II Hip Stems because a Size #3 was found packaged with a Size #5. The error poses a risk of incorrect implant selection.
Product
1) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size # 3 2) Accolade II 127 Neck Angle Hip Stem, Size #5 Howmedica Osteonics Corp. 325 Corporate Drive Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Telephone # +1 201-831-5000 Stryker France ZAC Satolas Green Pusignan Av de Satolas Green 69881 MEYZI
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0483-2014·2013-12-18
Stryker Recalls Cancellous Bone Screws Due to Packaging Error
Stryker is recalling specific Cancellous Bone Screws because a 5.5 mm screw was found in packaging labeled for a 6.5 mm screw.
Product
Stryker Orthopaedics Cancellous Bone Screw Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker France Both the 6.4 mm diameter, 25mm length, Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2030-6525-1) and the 5.5mm diameter, 40 mm length Cancellous Bone Screws (Cat no 2029-5540-1) are cleared for use in To
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0404-2014·2013-12-04
Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve Recalled for Incorrect Size
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 55 units of 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeves that were incorrectly packaged as 12.0 mm units.
Product
Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar is used as part of the Synthes Tibial Nail System EX to stabilize fractures of the proximal and distal tibia and the tibia shaft, open and closed tibia shaft fr
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0145-2014·2013-11-13
Richard Wolf Recalls S(a)line Resectoscope Vaporization Electrodes Due to Packaging Error
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp. is recalling S(a)line resectoscope vaporization electrodes because a different model was found packaged in the wrong pouch.
Product
Individual units labeled in part: REF: 4630022; for S(a)line resectoscopes; Vaporization electrode, sterite; 4mm telescope 30 25 / 12: only for continuous irrigation sheath 24,5 Fr.; LOT 426111; 2011/06; 2016/06; STERILE; RICHARD WOLF; Cartons of 3 units labeled in part: REF
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0131-2014·2013-11-13
Smith & Nephew Recalls Swapped Genesis II Tibial Base Implants
Smith & Nephew is recalling four units of Genesis II tibial base implants due to packaging errors where size 5 left and size 6 right components were swapped.
Product
GENESIS(R) II, NON-POROUS TIBIAL BASE, SIZE 6, RIGHT, QTY: (1), REF 71420188. Product Usage: orthopaedic
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0173-2014·2013-11-13
Siemens ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrator Recalled for Packaging Error
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics is recalling ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrators because some kits were packaged with only the high calibrator.
Product
ADVIA Centaur Intact PTH Calibrator (6 pack); Catalog Number: SMN 10492387 For in vitro diagnostic use in calibrating Intact PTH assays on the ADVIA Centaur Systems.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Food)·F-1965-2013·2013-10-09
Green Mountain Coffee Recalls Tully's House Blend K-Cup Packs
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling Tully's House Blend K-Cup packs because regular caffeinated units were packaged in decaffeinated retail boxes.
Product
Tullys¿ House Blend Coffee 12-ct K-Cup¿ packs; Product Code: 8802 (Case of 6 - 12 count retail boxes) UPC: 10099555088028
Category
Food
Distribution
5 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2189-2013·2013-09-18
Edwards Lifesciences Recalls FloTrac Sensor Due to Packaging Error
Edwards Lifesciences is recalling 35 units of the FloTrac Sensor Model MHD85 because incorrect packaging configuration prevents validation of the product's sterility.
Product
"***Flo Trac Sensor Model MHD85***" Sterile, single use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure monitoring catheters.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-856-2013·2013-08-14
Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets Recalled for Potential Unit Dose Mispackaging
American Health Packaging is recalling Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg tablets due to a packaging error that may result in blisters containing more than one tablet.
Product
Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets 5 mg, 10 tablets per blister, 10 blisters per carton, 100 cartons per box, Rx Only, Manufactured for Wockhardt USA LLC., Parsippany, NJ 07054 by Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India, NDC 68084-225-01
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-854-2013·2013-08-14
Sandoz Recalls Introvale Contraceptive Tablets Due to Sequence Error
Sandoz is voluntarily recalling Introvale contraceptive tablets because inactive and active pills were placed in the wrong weeks on the blister card.
Product
Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, packaged in 91 day regimen per unit carton, 3 Unit Cartons x 91 tablets per box, Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A., Spain for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-5584-36
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1673-2013·2013-07-17
Boston Scientific Recalls NephroMax Balloon Catheter Kits Due to Packaging Error
Boston Scientific is recalling 15 NephroMax high pressure nephrostomy Balloon Catheter Kits because an incorrectly sized renal sheath was packaged with the device.
Product
NephroMax high Pressure nephrostomy Balloon Catheter Kit. Material Number/Catalog Number: M0062101600/210-160, M0062101640/210-164 Dilation of the nephrostomy tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1672-2013·2013-07-17
Boston Scientific Recalls NephroMax Balloon Catheters Due to Incorrect Sheath Packaging
Boston Scientific is recalling 27 NephroMax high pressure nephrostomy balloon catheters because they were packaged with incorrectly sized renal sheaths.
Product
NephroMax high Pressure Nephrostomy Balloon Catheter. Material Number/Catalog Number: M0062101400/210-140, M062101440/210144 Dilation of the nephrostomy tract.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1423-2013·2013-06-05
Becton Dickinson Recalls BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kits Due to Packaging Error
Becton Dickinson is recalling BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kits because they were placed in incorrect packaging for distribution to laboratories.
Product
BBL DrySlide Oxidase Kit, catalog number 231746 Product Usage: Presumptive diagnostic aid for gram-negative bacteria.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1084-2013·2013-04-17
Ormco Recalls Bracket Buccal Tubes Due to Packaging Error
Ormco is voluntarily recalling one lot of Bracket Buccal Tubes because the packaging incorrectly identifies the product offset, which may cause unintended tooth rotation.
Product
Bracket Buccal Tube U7L DB/UL22 Roth MT HK 0/-14/0 Product Usage: Bracket Buccal Tubes are intended to hold in orthodontic wires used to move teeth during orthodontic treatment
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0937-2013·2013-03-20
Vygon Recalls 210 CT PICC Kits Packaged with Incorrect Needles
Vygon Corporation is recalling 210 units of 6F Triple Lumen CT PICC kits because they were packaged with non-safety needles instead of the safety needles indicated on the label.
Product
Churchill Medical Systems, Inc. A Vygon Company - All sizes of CMS-CT6T225 6F Triple Lumen CT PICC with M.S.T. Components, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0943-2013·2013-03-20
Smith & Nephew Recalls Mislabelled Trigen Internal Hex Reconstruction Screws
Smith & Nephew is recalling 69 Trigen internal hex reconstruction screws because 75 mm and 80 mm units were packaged in incorrect boxes and labels.
Product
INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162380, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 80 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic. Bone screw for intramedullary rod fixation.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
11 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0898-2013·2013-03-06
MedComp Recalls 785 PICC Kits Packaged with Incorrect Needles
Medical Components, Inc. is recalling 785 power injectable infusion PICC insertion kits because they were packaged with non-safety needles instead of the safety needles indicated on the label.
Product
REF CMS-CT6T225, 6F Triple Lumen CT PICC with M.S.T. Components Product Usage: Power injectable infusion PICC insertion kits
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0755-2013·2013-02-06
Ortho VITROS Vapor Adsorption Cartridges Recalled for Incorrect Packaging
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics is recalling VITROS Vapor Adsorption Cartridges because some cartons incorrectly contain Particulate Cartridges, which may bias test results.
Product
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics VITROS¿ Chemistry Products Vapor Adsorption Cartridge REF/CAT No. 680 0100. VITROS¿ Vapor Adsorption Cartridges are used to remove vapor contaminants that may potentially interfere with Signal Reagent used with MicroWell Assays on the VITROS¿ 3600, VI
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0617-2013·2013-01-09
St. Jude Medical Recalls Fast-Cath Transseptal Guiding Introducers Due to Packaging Error
St. Jude Medical is recalling 26 units of Fast-Cath Transseptal Guiding Introducers because they were packaged with a 180-degree curve instead of the labeled 90-degree curve.
Product
Fast-Cath Transseptal Guiding Introducer, 90, 8F, REF 406586, Length 60 cm, Sterile EO, Rx only, St. Jude Medical, 14901 DeVeau Place, Minnetonka, MN 55343 Indicated for introducing various cardiovascular catheters into the left side of the heart through the interatrial septum
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
3 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0532-2013·2012-12-26
Medline Total Knee CDS Recalled for Sterile Component Misplacement
Medline Industries is recalling 18 Total Knee CDS packs because a back table cover was placed in the non-sterile portion of the pack instead of the sterile portion.
Product
Medline Total Knee CDS; a single patient prescription procedure pack and disposables, including a back table cover; Product Usage: This Complete Delivery Systems (CDS) custom pack includes components necessary for a total knee replacement surgical procedure.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0188-2013·2012-11-07
Roche Recalls cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test Kits
Roche Molecular Systems is recalling 44 kits of the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test because internal-use controls were incorrectly packaged into the product.
Product
cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test for In Vitro Diagnostic Use Roche Molecular Systems, Inc., Product Usage: The primary use of the cobas 4800 BRAF V600 Mutation Test is the detection of the BRAF V600 mutations in DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded human me
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0060-2013·2012-10-24
Zimmer Recalls CPT Modular Hip Stems Due to Packaging Errors
Zimmer Inc. is removing CPT Modular Hip Stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically.
Product
CPT Modular Stem, Item No. 00-8011-001-00; Lot 61947708. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0062-2013·2012-10-24
Zimmer Recalls CPT Hip Stems Due to Incorrect Packaging Cartons
Zimmer Inc. is removing CPT hip stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed domestically and internationally.
Product
CPT Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper Extended Offset,(item 00-8114-001-10. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0061-2013·2012-10-24
Zimmer Recalls CPT Hip Stems Due to Incorrect Packaging
Zimmer, Inc. is removing CPT Hip System femoral stems from the market because they were packaged in incorrect cartons and distributed internationally and domestically.
Product
CPT Hip System Femoral Stem Petite, Item No. 00-8011-000-05. CPT stems are primary cemented femoral hip stems used by surgeons in total hip arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide