The Recall Desk

Hazard

Seal Defect recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
117
Critical
1
Severe
4
Most recent
2026-08-12

Of the 117 seal defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 4 (3%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all seal defect recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

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101–117 of 117

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1305-2019·2019-05-15

    ConMed Anchor Tissue Retrieval System Recalled for Seal Defects

    ConMed is recalling Anchor Tissue Retrieval Systems because voids or partial seals may compromise the sterility of the product.

    Product
    ConMed Anchor Tissue Retrieval System 15 MM, 1550 ML (3/BX) Catalog Number: TRS175SB2 The Anchor Tissue Retrieval System" by CONMED is a sterile disposable pouch used with a dedicated introducer for the encapture and removal of an organ or tissue from the body cavity during
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2544-2018·2018-08-01

    Life Technologies Recalls Gibco DMEM Tissue Culture Medium Due to Seal Defect

    Life Technologies is recalling Gibco DMEM tissue culture medium because compromised seal integrity may allow media to leak and grow mold.

    Product
    Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, pyruvate, Model Number 11995115. Tissue and cell culture medium.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    11 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2547-2018·2018-08-01

    Life Technologies Recalls Gibco DMEM Cell Culture Medium Due to Seal Defect

    Life Technologies is recalling 70 units of Gibco DMEM cell culture medium because compromised fill port seals may allow media to leak and grow mold.

    Product
    Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM), high glucose, pyruvate, Model Number 11995123. Tissue and cell culture medium.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    11 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2481-2018·2018-07-25

    Cardinal Health Recalls Presource PBDS Kits Due to Gatorade Pouch Seal Defect

    Cardinal Health is recalling 8,928 Presource PBDS kits because a defect in the Gatorade pouch seal caused the pouch to leak within the kit.

    Product
    Presource PBDS, Kit, Common. Kit includes a exerciser volumetric 5000 ML device, two items of cloth, skin prep 2% CHG, a packet of 4 chlorhexidine gluconate antiseptic cloths, and Gatorade pouches. Product Usage: The kit is provided to a patient pre-surgery, as part of the
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2547-2017·2017-06-21

    Medtronic Recalls Custom Suture Packs Due to Potential Seal Defects

    Medtronic is recalling custom suture packs because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.

    Product
    CUSTOM SUTURE PACK; Item Number: US1540 and US1614
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2546-2017·2017-06-21

    Medtronic Recalls USPACK Suture Kits Due to Potential Seal Defects

    Medtronic is recalling USPACK-SUTURE KITs (Item US1672) because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.

    Product
    USPACK-SUTURE KIT; Item Number: US1672
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1633-2015·2015-05-27

    Stryker Howmedica Hip Prosthesis Components Recalled for Seal Defects

    Stryker Howmedica is recalling 1,147 RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System components because the inner blister seal strength may be below validated requirements, potentially affecting sterile shelf life.

    Product
    Stryker Howmedica Osteonics RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System; Howmedica Osteonics Corp., A subsidiary of Stryker Corporation Made in USA Sterile. Hip prosthesis component. The RESTORATION Acetabular Wedge Augments provide multiple options to address the wide range of bo
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0156-2015·2014-11-12

    Terumo Cardioplegia Delivery Set Recalled for Luer Connector Seal Defect

    Terumo is recalling specific Cardioplegia Delivery Sets because a defect in the luer connector can compromise the seal and introduce air into the tubing line.

    Product
    Terumo Custom Cardioplegia Delivery Set - Heat Exchanger Cardiopulmonary Bypass Item Numbers: 5852, 16010 Product Usage: This is a Cardioplegia Delivery System that is designed to delivery blood/solution to the patient undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The set i
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0161-2015·2014-11-12

    Terumo Custom Cardioplegia Delivery Sets Recalled for Luer Connector Seal Defect

    Terumo is recalling 24 units of Custom Cardioplegia Delivery Sets because a luer connector defect may compromise the seal and introduce air into the line.

    Product
    Terumo Custom Cardioplegia Delivery Sets Catalog Code: 204880 Product Usage: This is a replacement line to multiple Cardioplegia Delivery Sets-and includes the female luer connector" that is the subject of this correction/removal activity
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0158-2015·2014-11-12

    Terumo Cardioplegia Delivery Set Recalled for Luer Connector Seal Defect

    Terumo is recalling 777 Cardioplegia Delivery Sets because a defect in the luer connector can compromise the seal and introduce air into the tubing line.

    Product
    Terumo Cardioplegia Delivery Set- Item Number: 16130 Product Usage: The Cardioplegia Delivery Sets are indicated for delivery of cardioplegic solutions to the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0157-2015·2014-11-12

    Terumo Cardioplegia Delivery Set Line Recalled for Luer Connector Defect

    Terumo is recalling 165 units of a cardioplegia delivery set line because a luer connector defect can compromise the seal and introduce air into the line.

    Product
    Terumo Custom Integrated Cardioplegia Delivery Set-LINE FOR 15501/16015/5852 Item Number: 16110 Product Usage: This is a replacement line to multiple Cardioplegia Delivery Sets - and includes the female luer connector that is the subject of this correction/removal activi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0031-2015·2014-10-22

    Bumble Bee Recalls Pouched Albacore Tuna Due to Seal Defects

    Bumble Bee Foods is recalling specific codes of pouched Albacore tuna because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.

    Product
    Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 8660024011, 8660024031, 5763800424. Bumble Bee Premium Albacore Tuna In Water, Net Wt. 5oz, UPC 8660024016; UPC 8660024051, 5763800425.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-0039-2015·2014-10-22

    Bumble Bee Recalls Sun Dried Tomato Pouches Due to Seal Defects

    Bumble Bee Foods is recalling Sun Dried Tomato pouches because seal defects could allow contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens.

    Product
    Bumble Bee Sun Dried Tomato with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Olive Oil, Net Wt. 2.5oz, UPC 5763800430.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1952-2014·2014-05-28

    Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Drinks Recalled for Seal Defect

    H:20 Innovations is recalling Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Fruit and Strawberry Flavor drinks due to a seal defect identified during a complaint investigation.

    Product
    Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Fruit Flavor 8oz x 4 with Best by: 10/01/15; 24 bottles per case, 6-4packs
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1953-2014·2014-05-28

    Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Drinks Recalled for Seal Defect

    H:20 Innovations is recalling Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte drinks due to a seal defect identified during a complaint investigation.

    Product
    Meijer Baby Pediatric Electrolyte Strawberry Flavor 8oz x 4 with Best by: 10/02/15; 24 bottles per case, 6-4packs
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1443-2013·2013-06-12

    GE Healthcare Recalls CO2 Absorbent Canisters for Anesthesia Systems

    GE Healthcare is recalling 800 reusable CO2 absorbent canisters used with anesthesia systems because they may not seal properly.

    Product
    Canister: CO2 canister with GE part numbers 1407-3200-000, 1407-7004-000, or M1084850. Intended to provide general inhalation anesthesia and ventilatory support.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1290-2013·2013-04-10

    Bumble Bee Recalls Chunk White Albacore Tuna Due to Seal Tightness Issues

    Bumble Bee International is voluntarily recalling specific lots of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore in Water because the products do not meet the company's standards for seal tightness.

    Product
    Bumble Bee Brand 5oz Chunk White Albacore in Water
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide