Hazard
255 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 255 sterile barrier breach recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 10 (4%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all sterile barrier breach 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.
A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.
LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 150 units of Vein Irrigation Cannulas with blunt tips because internal tests identified potential breaches in the sterile barrier.
LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 20 units of Sterile Standalone Connectors because internal tests identified potential breaches in the sterile barrier.
LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 420 units of sterile standalone connectors because internal tests identified potential breaches in the sterile barrier.
LivaNova USA Inc. is recalling 240 units of sterile standalone connectors because internal tests found potential breaches in the sterile barrier.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling da Vinci SP Instrument Arm Drapes because they may tear, compromising the sterile barrier.
ConvaTec is recalling specific lots of Feeding Tube Metric devices because an internal assessment found a potential breach in the sterile barrier.
ConvaTec is recalling 124,000 FilterFlow Suction Handles because an internal assessment found a potential breach in the sterile barrier.
ConvaTec, Inc. is recalling Forceps Blue, disposable sterile forceps, because an internal assessment confirmed the potential for a breach in the sterile barrier.
ConvaTec is recalling AbViser AutoValve IAP Monitoring Devices because bubble leak testing confirmed a potential pinhole breach in the sterile barrier.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Whipknot Soft Tissue Cinch sutures because packaging design flaws may allow sterile barrier breaches.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity NT Cardiotomy/Venous Reservoirs because of a possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch.
Medtronic is recalling Affinity NT Cardiotomy Venous Reservoirs due to a possible sterile barrier breach in the pouch.
Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling 60 custom surgical kits containing a recalled catheter component due to a potential sterile barrier breach.
Novadaq is recalling SPY-PHI PAQ kits because pinholes in the sterile drape may compromise the sterile barrier. The product is used in medical procedures.
Novadaq is recalling SPY-PHI Drapes because pinholes may compromise the sterile barrier. The product is used to cover surgical equipment, not patients.
Novadaq is recalling SPY-PHI Drapes because pinholes may compromise the sterile barrier. The product is intended for equipment coverage, not patient contact.
C.R. Bard is recalling 2,350 units of Bard Dispoz-A-Bag leg bags due to a reported cut in the side that may compromise the sterile barrier.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included Medtronic display sets may have pinholes in their packaging, creating a risk of sterile barrier breach.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included display sets may have packaging pinholes that compromise sterility.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included Medtronic display sets may have packaging pinholes, creating a risk of sterile barrier breach.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included Medtronic display sets may have packaging pinholes, creating a potential sterile barrier breach.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because they may contain Medtronic display sets with packaging pinholes that could breach the sterile barrier.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included display sets may have packaging pinholes that compromise sterility.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included Medtronic display sets may have packaging pinholes that compromise sterility.
LivaNova is recalling Perfusion Tube Sets because included Medtronic display sets may have pinholes in their packaging, creating a potential sterile barrier breach.