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Sterile Barrier Breach recalls

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

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26–50 of 140

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0024-2026·2025-10-08

    Reprocessed 1.7mm laser atherectomy catheters recalled over sterile barrier breaches

    Northeast Scientific is recalling 616 reprocessed 1.7mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.

    Product
    NES Reprocessed 1.7mm RX Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-417-156. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cle
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0021-2026·2025-10-08

    Reprocessed 2.0mm over the wire atherectomy catheters recalled for packaging breaches

    Northeast Scientific is recalling 199 reprocessed 2.0mm OTW Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.

    Product
    NES Reprocessed 2.0mm OTW Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-420-006. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cl
    Category
    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0025-2026·2025-10-08

    Reprocessed 2.0mm laser atherectomy catheters recalled for sterile packaging breaches

    Northeast Scientific is recalling 141 reprocessed 2.0mm RX Turbo Elite laser atherectomy catheters because of potential breaches in the sterile barrier packaging.

    Product
    NES Reprocessed 2.0mm RX Turbo Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter. Model Number: R-420-159. The NES Reprocessed Turbo-Elite Laser Atherectomy Catheter is indicated for use in the treatment, including atherectomy, of infrainguinal stenoses and occlusions. This model is not cle
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1886-2025·2025-06-11

    Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack Recalled

    Mozarc Medical is recalling Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Packs due to a potential breach of sterile barrier packaging that could compromise the catheter's sterility.

    Product
    Palindrome Precision HSI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack. Radiopaque urethane catheter.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1885-2025·2025-06-11

    Palindrome Precision Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack Recalled

    Mozarc Medical US LLC is recalling Palindrome Precision Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack units due to a potential breach of sterile barrier packaging. Affected units were distributed worldwide including the US, Canada, and Mexico.

    Product
    Palindrome Precision Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack. Radiopaque urethane catheter.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1889-2025·2025-06-11

    MAHURKAR Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter recalled for sterile barrier defect

    Mozarc Medical is recalling MAHURKAR Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack units due to a potential breach in sterile barrier packaging that could compromise the product's sterility.

    Product
    MAHURKAR Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack. Radiopaque urethane catheter.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1887-2025·2025-06-11

    Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sterile Barrier Recall

    Mozarc Medical US LLC is recalling Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters (Sport Pack) due to a potential breach of sterile barrier packaging. Approximately 95,938 units distributed nationwide and in Canada and Mexico are affected.

    Product
    Palindrome Precision SI Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack. Radiopaque urethane catheter.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1474-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore nasal dressing recall: compromised sterile barrier seals

    Stryker recalls Nasopore 4cm fragmentable nasal dressings due to potential blister seal damage that compromises the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution affected.

    Product
    Nasopore 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Firm Catalog Number 5400-020-004 and Forte Catalog Number 5400-020-004ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1476-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore FD nasal dressing recalled for potential sterile barrier breach

    Stryker Corporation is recalling 182,344 units of Nasopore FD nasal dressing nationwide due to potentially breached sterile seals that may allow product contamination.

    Product
    Nasopore FD fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Numbers 5400-020-108 and 5400-020-108ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1478-2025·2025-04-09

    Nasopore Nasal Dressing Recall Due to Breached Sterile Packaging

    Stryker Corporation is recalling Nasopore nasal dressings due to defects in blister seals that may compromise sterility. Affected products may have bubbles on the seal, indicating the sterile barrier has been breached.

    Product
    Nasopore Ex Firm 4cm fragmentable nasal dressing, Catalog Number 5400-030-004 and Nasopore Forte plus 4cm Catalog Number 5400-030-004ITL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1235-2025·2025-03-05

    Plato 17 Microcatheter Recall Due to Sterile Barrier Packaging Defect

    Scientia Vascular is recalling Plato 17 Microcatheter units due to manufacturing defects in the packaging seal that could compromise sterility during vascular procedures.

    Product
    Plato 17 Microcatheter REF PL17-160-090 To assist in delivery of therapeutic devices and embolization materials and infusion of diagnostic agents to the neuro and peripheral vasculature during interventional or diagnostic procedures.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1101-2025·2025-02-12

    Dental implants recalled for manufacturing defect affecting sterile packaging

    Nobel Biocare recalled N1 TiUltra TCC dental implants due to a manufacturing defect that may puncture the sterile blister packaging. The defect is a sharp pin created during injection molding that could compromise product sterility.

    Product
    . Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC RP 4.0x9mm . Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC RP 4.0x11mm . Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC RP 4.0x13mm Nobel Biocare N1 TiUltra TCC implants are intended for use as an endosseous dental implant in the maxilla or mandible for anchoring or supporting
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0944-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological Speculum Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological speculum kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL SM BX/25, Model Number 96-2603; 2) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL MD BX/25, Model Number 96-2605; 3) ECONO STERILE GRAVES SPEC STRL LG BX/25, Model Number 96-2607; 4) ECONO STERILE PEDER
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0929-2025·2025-01-22

    Surgical Retractor Kits Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Breach

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE surgical retractor kits due to packaging defects that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. 75 units nationwide have been affected.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR SH 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2201A; 2) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 2X3 4.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2203A; 3) ECONO STERILE WEITLANER RETR BL 3X4 5.5"CS25, Model Numbers: 96-2207A;
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0930-2025·2025-01-22

    Medical procedure kit recall due to sterile barrier packaging breach risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE nasal procedure kits due to packaging issues that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 175 units distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2236; 2) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC MD STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2237M; 3) ECONO STERILE VIENNA NSL SPEC LG STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2238; for nasal
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0935-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls Sterile Vein Hooks Due to Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 units of ECONO STERILE Vein Hooks due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier. Products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 1.5MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4020M; 2) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 2MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4021M; 3) ECONO STERILE VEIN HOOK 2.5MM STERILE CS/25, Model Number 96-4022M; venous proced
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0937-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Surgical Scalpel Handles for Sterile Barrier Risk

    Sklar Instruments recalls ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 surgical handles due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier. The 150-unit recall affects units distributed nationwide with lot code SK-125.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE SCALPEL HDL #3 W/METRIC CS/25, Model Number 96-3500M
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0949-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments ECONO STERILE surgical procedure kits recalled due to packaging defect

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE ALFONSO INFANT SPEC STRL sterile surgical procedure kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE ALFONSO INFANT SPEC STRL CS/10, Model Number 96-3814; eyelid surgery
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0951-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments iris hooks recalled for sterile packaging integrity issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE iris hook surgical kits due to packaging defects that may compromise sterile barrier integrity. No injuries reported.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE IRIS HOOK QK REL 4MM 9" STER25, Model Number 96-2224A; eye surgery
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0933-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Recalls ECONO STERILE Surgical Retractors Due to Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 1,050 ECONO STERILE surgical retractors nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise sterility. The affected kits have potential breaches in their sterile barriers.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE ARMY RETR (SET OF 2) STER CS25, Model Number 96-2243; 2) ECONO STERILE ARMY RETR (SET OF 2)STRL CS/25, Model Number 96-2243M; 3) ECONO STERILE SENN RETR DE BL 6.25"STRLCS/25, Model Number 96-2267; 4) ECONO
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0948-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments IUD Extractor Kits Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE IUD Extractor kits (Model 96-4146A) due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Nationwide distribution.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE IUD EXTRACTOR DBL HK 10.5"CS25, Model Number 96-4146A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0950-2025·2025-01-22

    Strabismus Surgical Scissors Kits Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Packaging Issues

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 350 strabismus surgical scissors kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may compromise the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2540; 2) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS CVD 4.5"STER 50, Model Number 96-2541; 3) ECONO STERILE STRABIS SCISS STR 4.5"STER 25, Model Number 96-2542; 4) ECONO STERILE STRABISM
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0946-2025·2025-01-22

    Gynecological dilator kits recalled for potential sterile barrier compromise

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE gynecological dilator kits nationwide due to packaging issues that may breach the sterile barrier, potentially affecting product safety.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 11&12MM STRLCS25Model Number 96-0960; 2) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 9&10MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0961; 3) ECONO STERILE HEGAR DILATOR 7&8MM STRL CS25Model Number 96-0962; 4) ECONO STERILE
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0940-2025·2025-01-22

    ECONO STERILE Procedure Kits Recalled for Sterile Barrier Breach Risk

    Sklar Instruments is recalling ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits (Model 96-4921A) due to packaging issues that may result in a breach of the sterile barrier. The kits should not be used.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: ECONO STERILE BLAKE GALLSTONE FCP CVD 8"CS25, Model Number 96-4921A
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    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0941-2025·2025-01-22

    Sklar Instruments Sterile Surgical Kits Recalled for Packaging Defects

    Sklar Instruments is recalling 252,865 sterile surgical kits nationwide due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, risking instrument contamination.

    Product
    ECONO STERILE medical procedure kits labeled as: 1) ECONO STERILE IRIS SCISS 4 1/2" CVD CASE/50,Model Number 941-0918; 2) ECONO STERILE METZENBAUM SCIS STR 9"STER C25,Model Number 941-1556; 3) ECONO STERILE MAYO SCISS STRT STRL 9" CS/25,Model Number 941-1613; 4) ECONO ST
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    Medical Device
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    Distributed nationwide