The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sterile Barrier Compromise recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
123
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-05-20

Of the 123 sterile barrier compromise recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (1%) are Severe.

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26–50 of 123

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0649-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kit recalled due to sterile barrier compromise risk

    Abiomed is recalling Introducer Kits (part 0052-3021) with holes in the outer pouch that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to infection. The kits were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Abiomed Introducer Kit, 23 Fr, w/Hlx Vlv Sterile Individual, and Part of Pump Set (004334, 0046-0035, 0052-0002) Part Number: 0052-3021. Intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0653-2024·2024-01-17

    Oscor Intro Catheter Introducer Kit: Compromised Sterile Barrier

    Abiomed is recalling Oscor Intro Introducer Kits due to holes in the outer pouch that may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to harmful bacteria and infections including bacteremia and sepsis.

    Product
    Oscor Intro Kit, 14Fr x 13 and 25 cm Part of Pump Set (0048-0040)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3025
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0647-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Oscor Introducer Kit Recalled Due to Sterile Barrier Compromise

    Abiomed is recalling its Oscor Introducer Kit due to holes in the outer pouch that may compromise the sterile barrier. Non-sterile introducers could expose patients to infection, bacteremia, or sepsis.

    Product
    Oscor Introducer Kit, 14Fr x Short Individual (0052-0001)- Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3014
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0650-2024·2024-01-17

    Abiomed Introducer Kit Sterile Barrier Compromise Risks Infection

    Abiomed introducer kits may have holes in the outer pouch, compromising sterility and exposing patients to potential microbial contamination. This could lead to serious infections including bacteremia or sepsis.

    Product
    Abiomed Kit, 14Fr Introducer, 13cm, Long Taper Individual (0052-0038)-Introducer(s) are intended for introduction of the Impella Catheter into the body. Part Number: 0052-3052
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1636-2023·2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls QUADROX-i Small Oxygenator Due to Packaging Integrity Issues

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling 1,784 QUADROX-i Small Oxygenators due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier, risking infection and other serious complications.

    Product
    BEQ-HMO 50000-USA/ QUADROX-i Small, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067905
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1641-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-i Pediatric Oxygenator Packaging Defects Compromise Sterile Barrier

    FDA Class II recall of QUADROX-i Pediatric oxygenators due to packaging defects—creases, holes, cracks—that compromise sterile barriers, risking infection and sepsis during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

    Product
    QUADROX-i Pediatric, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 30000-USA 701070384 HMO 31000-USA 701070388
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1662-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-iR Heart-Lung Oxygenator Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Defect

    Maquet Medical is recalling QUADROX-iR oxygenators used in heart-lung bypass procedures due to potential pinholes in packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier, creating risk of serious infection.

    Product
    QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 Small Adult with filter, with BIOLINE coating BEQ-HMO 71100-USA 701067880 Adult with filter, with
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1637-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-i Small Adult Oxygenator Recall Due to Sterile Packaging Defects

    Maquet is recalling QUADROX-i Small Adult Oxygenators due to packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. Exposure to non-sterile product could cause infection, sepsis, and ischemia.

    Product
    QUADROX-i Small Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 50000-USA 701067891 HMO 51000-USA 701067895
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1639-2023·2023-06-07

    Maquet QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenator recalled for packaging damage compromising sterile barrier

    Maquet Medical Systems is recalling QUADROX-i Adult Oxygenators due to potential packaging damage that may compromise sterile barriers, risking infection during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

    Product
    BEQ-HMO 71000-USA /QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067829
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1635-2023·2023-06-07

    Oxygenator devices recalled due to packaging damage compromising sterile barrier

    Maquet Medical Systems USA recalls 15,880 QUADROX-iD oxygenators nationwide due to packaging damage that may compromise sterile barriers, potentially exposing patients to infection.

    Product
    BEQ-HMOD70000-USA/QUADROX-iD, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067859
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1634-2023·2023-06-07

    Cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenator recalled due to sterile barrier packaging defects

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling 8,670 HMOD 70000-USA/QUADROX-iD Adult oxygenators used in cardiopulmonary bypass due to packaging defects that may compromise sterile barriers and expose devices to contamination.

    Product
    HMOD 70000-USA/QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Item no. 701067840
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1656-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-iD Adult Oxygenator recalled for packaging defect compromising sterile barrier

    Maquet Medical Systems USA recalls 24,250 QUADROX-iD Adult Oxygenators due to small pinholes in product packaging that may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing patients to non-sterile devices during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery.

    Product
    QUADROX-iD Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMOD 70000-USA 701067840 BEQ-HMOD70000-USA 701067859
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1657-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-i Small Adult Oxygenator Recalled Due to Packaging Sterile Barrier Defect

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling 1,784 QUADROX-i Small Adult Oxygenators used in heart bypass surgery because product packaging may contain tiny pinholes that compromise sterile integrity, potentially allowing non-sterile exposure.

    Product
    QUADROX-i Small Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. BEQ-HMO 50000-USA 701067905 HMO 50000-USA 701067891 HMO 51000-USA 701067895
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1660-2023·2023-06-07

    QUADROX-i Neonatal Oxygenator packaging may compromise sterile barrier

    QUADROX-i Neonatal Oxygenators may have small pinholes in packaging that compromise the sterile barrier, potentially exposing the device to non-sterile conditions and risk of infection, sepsis, or ischemia.

    Product
    QUADROX -i Neonatal, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. HMO 10000-USA 701070412 HMO 11000-USA 701070416
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1643-2023·2023-06-07

    Maquet QUADROX-iR Cardiopulmonary Bypass Device Recalled for Packaging Damage

    Maquet Medical Systems USA is recalling QUADROX-iR cardiopulmonary bypass devices due to damaged packaging that may compromise sterility. This could result in infection, sepsis, or ischemia.

    Product
    QUADROX-iR, used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item No. Description BEQ-HMO 51100-USA 701067936 Small Adult with filter, with BIOLINE Coating BEQ-HMO 71100-USA 701067880 Adult with filter, with BIOLINE Coating HMO 5
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1638-2023·2023-06-07

    Cardiac Oxygenator QUADROX-i Adult Recalled for Sterile Barrier Packaging Defects

    Maquet is recalling QUADROX-i Adult cardiopulmonary bypass oxygenators (Models HMO 70000-USA and HMO 71000-USA) due to packaging defects including holes, cracks, and improper placement of accessories that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    QUADROX-i Adult, Oxygenator used during cardiopulmonary bypass Model Item no. HMO 70000-USA 701067820 HMO 71000-USA 701067823
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1478-2023·2023-05-10

    FDA Recalls injeTAK Adjustable Tip Needles for Damaged Packaging

    Labories Medical Technologies is recalling injeTAK Adjustable Tip Needles because packaging damage may compromise the sterile barrier, creating a risk of contamination.

    Product
    injeTAK Adjustable Tip Needles Needle Sheath diameter 6Fr with 35-50cm in length Stainless-stell needle cannula is 25 gauge
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1468-2023·2023-05-03

    Mani Trocar Kits Recalled for Packaging Defect Compromising Sterility

    Mani Trocar Kits (Models MTK23S and MTK25S) are being recalled due to a packaging defect that may compromise the sterile barrier. The recall affects 45 kits distributed to one consignee in Missouri.

    Product
    Mani Trocar Kit, Model MTK23S and Model MTK25S There are 3 kits contained in one box, and sterile 1 kit consists of 3 pcs. trocar with the valved cannula and 1 pc. infusion cannula.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1325-2023·2023-04-12

    Medtronic Grafton Flex bone graft products recalled for packaging integrity defects

    Medtronic is recalling Grafton Flex demineralized bone matrix products due to potential packaging non-conformances that could compromise sterile barrier integrity. Approximately 2,987 units were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Medtronic Grafton Flex: a) DBM S42090 GRAFTON 1.5CM X 1.5CM FLEX, REF S42090; b) DBM T42090 1.5CMX1.5CM FLEX GRAFTON, REF T42090; c) DBM T42090INT 1.5CMX1.5CM FLEX GRAFTON, REF T42090INT; d) DBM T42100 2.5CMX10CM FLEX GRAFTON, REF T42100; e) DBM T42100AUS 2.5CMX10CM FLEX G
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1018-2023·2023-02-01

    Oxford Partial Knee System Recalled for Compromised Sterile Barrier

    Biomet is recalling 7 units of the Oxford Partial Knee System due to improper packaging that compromises the sterile barrier. Incorrect carton sizing forced the device pouch to be folded, creating creases that breach the sterile protection.

    Product
    Oxford Partial Knee System, Fixed Lateral Tibial Construct- Intended to replace part of a knee joint when used in conjunction with a femoral and tibial component Item Number: 154341
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0500-2023·2022-12-21

    Stradis Healthcare Introducer Kit Micro recalled for potential sterility compromise

    Stradis Healthcare is recalling 180 units of its Introducer Kit Micro cardiovascular devices due to potential incomplete sealing of outer bags that may compromise sterility.

    Product
    STRADIS HEALTHCARE, Introducer Kit Micro, Item No.525-038, cardiovascular
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0511-2023·2022-12-21

    Surgical Procedure Trays Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Compromise

    Stradis Medical is recalling 104 units of Henry Schein ENT surgical procedure trays due to incomplete sealing of the outer bag, which may compromise the sterility of the kit.

    Product
    HENRY SCHEIN, ENT PACK, Item No.570-2718
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1677-2022·2022-09-14

    CARTO VIZIGO Guiding Sheath Recalled Due to Water-Damaged Sterile Packaging

    Biosense Webster is recalling 98 units of CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F guiding sheaths due to water damage to packaging that may have compromised the sterile barrier, creating a potential infection risk.

    Product
    CARTO VIZIGO 8.5F Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, REF: D138501. Used to introduce various cardiovascular catheters into the heart.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1580-2022·2022-08-31

    Baxter Syringe Tip Caps Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Barrier Risk

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps because the packaging may not maintain a sterile barrier. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Pink, 100 pack, REF H938676100
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1577-2022·2022-08-31

    Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps recalled for packaging sterility concerns

    Baxter Healthcare is recalling DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps due to potential packaging failures that could compromise the sterile barrier on 10,140 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, White REF H938671100
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide