Hazard

Packaging Integrity recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 76
Critical: 0
Severe: 2
Most recent: 2026-07-08

Of the 76 packaging integrity recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (3%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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26–50 of 76

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1295-2020·2020-02-26
FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 4/0 18 P-13, Item Code SL5690 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1294-2020·2020-02-26
FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture UD 3/0 30 P-14, Item Code SL5679 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1281-2020·2020-02-26
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues
Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 0 36 VIOLET GS-24, Item Code CL914 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1289-2020·2020-02-26
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues
Covidien LLC is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 30" V-20, Item Code GL323 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1300-2020·2020-02-26
Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues
FDA is recalling Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23 due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Biosyn Monofilament Absorbable Suture 6/0 30" VIOLET CV-23, Item Code UM201
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1296-2020·2020-02-26
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture Recalled for Packaging Integrity Issues
Covidien LLC is recalling Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that may impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 4/0 30 VIO SC-2 124K, Item Code SL654 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1285-2020·2020-02-26
FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 2-0 UNDYED 36" GS-21, Item Code CL953 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2020·2020-02-26
FDA Recalls Polysorb Sutures Due to Packaging Integrity Issues
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Polysorb Braided Absorbable Sutures due to potential packaging integrity issues that could impact the humidity or sterility barrier.
Product
Polysorb Braided Absorbable Suture 1 36 VIOLET GS-21, Item Code CL925 - Product Usage: Indicated for use in soft tissue approximation or ligation and ophthalmic surgery, but not in cardiovascular or neural tissue.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0795-2020·2020-01-22
Riverpoint Medical Recalls 18G Brachy Grids Due to Packaging Integrity
Riverpoint Medical is recalling 3,234 sterile 18G Brachy Grids because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.
Product
Riverpoint Medical 18G Brachy Grid, B&K style, REF RPG-18, Sterile, Rx. The firm name on the label is Riverpoint Medical, LLC, Portland, OR.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
4 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0015-2020·2019-10-09
Vista Dental Sodium Hypochlorite Syringes Recalled for Bung Degradation
Inter-Med LLC is recalling Vista Dental 3% Sodium Hypochlorite syringes because the rubber bung may degrade due to chemical interaction with the solution.
Product
Vista Dental Products 3% Sodium Hypochlorite, 10- 3cc Pre-filled Syringes, REF 502355
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0138-2019·2018-10-24
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Affixus Hip Fracture Nails Due to Packaging Issues
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 34 Affixus Hip Fracture Nails because sterile packaging was found open during surgery. The recall covers units distributed in the US and abroad.
Product
Affixus Hip Fracture Nail Right 125 13 mm x 180 mm, Item Number 814313180 Product Usage: Intended for the fixation of fractures
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2468-2018·2018-07-25
Fx Solutions Proton Beam Therapy Heads Recalled for Blister Breach
Fx Solutions is recalling specific proton beam therapy heads due to a breach in the external blister packaging.
Product
Fx SOLUTIONS CENTERED HEAD CoCr 50x19, REF 106-5019 Product Usage: Device is designed to produce and deliver proton beam for the treatment of patients with localized tumors and other conditions susceptible to treatment by radiation. The PTS may include a fixed small beam trea
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0284-2018·2017-12-27
Zimmer Dental Tapered Screw-Vent MTX Implant Vial Caps Recalled for Cracking
Zimmer Dental Inc is recalling 500 units of Tapered Screw-Vent MTX Model TSVTB11 implants because some vial caps may crack due to a manufacturing assembly condition.
Product
Tapered Screw-Vent MTX Model TSVTB11
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0661-2017·2016-12-07
Spectranetics Recalls Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters Due to Packaging Integrity
Spectranetics is voluntarily recalling Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheters and related devices because their outer sterile packaging may be compromised.
Product
Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 410-152, 410-154, 414-151, 414-159, 417-152, 417-156, 420-006, 420-159, 423-001, 423-135-01 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300¿ Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0662-2017·2016-12-07
Spectranetics Recalls ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheters Due to Packaging Integrity
Spectranetics is voluntarily recalling ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheters and related devices because their outer sterile packaging may be compromised.
Product
ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter. Models: 110-001, 110-002, 110-004, 114-009, 117-016, 117-205, 120-009 The Laser Catheters are used in conjunction with the Spectranetics CVX-300¿ Excimer Laser System and are intended for use in patients with single or multivessel coronary art
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0663-2017·2016-12-07
Spectranetics Recalls Medical Devices Due to Compromised Sterile Packaging
Spectranetics is voluntarily recalling the Turbo Elite Atherectomy Catheter, ELCA Coronary Atherectomy Catheter, and Bridge Occlusion Balloon because their outer sterile packaging may be compromised.
Product
Bridge Occlusion Balloon. Model: 590-001 Temporary vessel occlusion of the superior vena cava in applications including perioperative occlusion and emergency control of hemorrhage. Any use for procedures other than those indicated in the instructions is not recommended.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1626-2016·2016-05-18
Stryker Launcher Guiding Catheter Recalled for Unsealed Packaging
Stryker is recalling two units of the Launcher Guiding Catheter because the device packaging may not be sealed.
Product
Launcher Guiding Catheter Model #LA6EBU30. Used in the coronary or peripheral vascular system..
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2424-2015·2015-08-26
International Biophysics Corp. Recalls IBC Vascular Loops Due to Seal Issues
International Biophysics Corp. is recalling 771 IBC Vascular Loops because heat seals on sterile pouches may not meet strength criteria.
Product
IBC Vascular Loop Catalog Number CH111, CH112, CH113, CH114, CH115, CH116, CH118 Product Usage: The IBC Vascular Loop is a single-use, disposable loop used in occluding, retracting, and identifying arteries, veins, tendons, and nerves in surgical procedures.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2426-2015·2015-08-26
Stryker Recalls rHead and uHead Implants Due to Packaging Integrity Concerns
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling specific rHead, uHead, and other radial implants because their sterile packaging may be compromised by transportation.
Product
rHead Lateral Stem, Size 1, Do Not Reuse, Sterile. Intended for replacement of the proximal end of the radius.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2427-2015·2015-08-26
Stryker Recalls uHead and Other Ulnar Implants Due to Packaging Concerns
Stryker is recalling specific ulnar implants because the sterile packaging may be compromised by transportation.
Product
uHead, Ulnar Implant, Standard Stem, Size 1, Sterile, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal radioulnar joint following ulnar head resection arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2430-2015·2015-08-26
Stryker Recalls Sigmoid Notch Radial Plates Due to Packaging Integrity Concerns
Stryker is recalling Sigmoid Notch Radial Plates because the sterile packaging barrier may be compromised during transportation.
Product
Sigmoid Notch, Radial Plate, Small, Sterile, Do Not Reuse, Rx Only. Intended for replacement of the distal radio-ulnar joint following ulnar head resection arthroplasty.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2525-2014·2014-10-08
Goya and Jibarito Pink Beans Recalled for Can Seam Defect
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya and Jibarito Pink Beans due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Product
Pink Beans sold under two brand names Goya and Jibarito (see labels description below) Goya Pink Beans Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g) El Jibarito Habichuelas Rosadas 15.5 oz. (439g)
Category
Food
Distribution
10 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2530-2014·2014-10-08
Goya Black Bean Soup Recalled for Possible Can Seam Defect
Tradewind Foods is recalling Goya Black Bean Soup due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Product
Goya Black Bean Soup Prepared with Olive Oil, Bell Pepper & Onion 15 oz. (425g)
Category
Food
Distribution
10 states
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2524-2014·2014-10-08
Goya Whole Green Peas Recalled for Possible Can Seam Defect
Goya Whole Green Peas are being recalled due to a possible can seam defect that may compromise product integrity.
Product
Goya Whole Green Peas Chicharos 15.5 oz (439g)
Category
Food
Distribution
10 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2469-2014·2014-09-10
Customed Transverse Laparotomy Surgical Packs Recalled for Packaging Integrity Concerns
Customed, Inc. is recalling Transverse Laparotomy Packs because packaging integrity may be compromised, potentially leading to product contamination or loss of sterility.
Product
TRANSVERSE LAPAROTOMY PACK (8) CUSTOMED CONTENT: (1) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITHffAPE (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (1) DRAPE LAP TRANSVERSE (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" (1) GOWN SURG. REINFORCED
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide