The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sterile Barrier recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
43
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-06-24

Of the 43 sterile barrier recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all sterile barrier 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.

26–43 of 43

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1247-2026·2026-02-11

    Disposable forceps and cannulas recalled over voids in pouch seals

    Vortex Surgical is recalling 14,789 units because there may be voids in the seal of the Tyvek pouches, which compromises the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Vortex Disposable Forceps and Cannula 1. 23GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.23 2. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Adaptive VS0740.25 3. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM VS0744.25 4. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps ILM -Myopic VS0744.25-35 5. 25GA ACTU8 Forceps Pro-Grip VS0713.25 6. 25GA ACTU8
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1250-2026·2026-02-11

    Internal delivery devices recalled over voids in sterile pouch seals

    Vortex Surgical is recalling 14,789 units because there may be voids in the seal of the Tyvek pouches, which compromises the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Vortex Surgical 25GA I.D.D. Internal Delivery Device, VS0250.25
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1244-2026·2026-02-11

    Single use vitrectomy lenses recalled over voids in pouch seals

    Vortex Surgical is recalling 14,789 units because there may be voids in the seal of the Tyvek pouches, which compromises the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Volk Single Use Vitrectomy Lenses 1. Flat Vitrectomy Lens, Catalog VFD 2. Volk Magnifying Lens, Catalog VMD
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1252-2026·2026-02-11

    Injection kits recalled over voids in sterile Tyvek pouch seals

    Vortex Surgical is recalling 14,789 units because there may be voids in the seal of the Tyvek pouches, which compromises the sterile barrier.

    Product
    Vortex Surgical I2 Injection Kit, VS0500
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1219-2026·2026-02-04

    Central line dressing kits recalled over open swabstick applicator seals

    LSL Healthcare is recalling 1,400 Central Line Dressing Kits because the BD ChloraPrep Triple Swabsticks inside exhibit an open seal on the applicator packaging.

    Product
    LSL Healthcare, Central Line Dressing Kit, Model/Catalog Number: 2519CP, medical procedure convenience kit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1145-2026·2026-01-28

    Endoluminal vision probe bags recalled over compromised sterile pouch seals

    Intuitive Surgical is recalling 110,580 Ion Vision Probe Bags because the probe bags may have a compromised or incomplete sterile pouch seal.

    Product
    Brand Name: EDAN Product Name: Patient Monitor Model/Catalog Number: iM50, iM60, iM70, iM80 Product Description: The iM series Patient Monitor including iM50, iM60, iM70 and iM80 can perform long-time continuous monitoring of multiple physiological parameters. Also, it is capa
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2165-2025·2025-07-30

    Biofinity XR Toric contact lens blisters may have a leaking seal

    Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lenses are being recalled because lens blisters may have an incomplete or leaking seal, which may render them unsterile. 397 units are affected.

    Product
    Biofinity XR Toric Contact Lens
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2166-2025·2025-07-30

    Biofinity Toric Multifocal contact lens blisters may have a leaking seal

    Biofinity Toric Multifocal Contact Lenses are being recalled because lens blisters may have an incomplete or leaking seal, which may render them unsterile. 827 units are affected.

    Product
    Biofinity Toric Multifocal Contact Lens
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2110-2025·2025-07-16

    Alcon Custom Pak surgical kits may have damaged lidding compromising sterility

    Alcon Custom Paks, customer-designed sterile surgical kits, are being recalled because some units within specific lots may have been damaged during manufacture in the lidding area. 15,557 kits affected.

    Product
    Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Custom Pak Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' Software Version: N/A Product Description: Alcon Custom Paks are customer-designed sterile surgical procedure packs / convenience kits intende
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2109-2025·2025-07-16

    Alcon Constellation procedure packs may have damaged lidding compromising sterility

    Alcon Constellation Vision System Combined Procedure Paks are being recalled because some units within specific lots may have been damaged during manufacture in the lidding area. 89,495 units affected.

    Product
    Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Constellation Vision System Combined Procedure Pak Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' Software Version: N/A Product Description: Surgical procedure pack to interface with Alcon Constellati
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2105-2025·2025-07-16

    VersaCross transseptal sheath kits may have a punctured sterile barrier pouch

    VersaCross Transseptal Sheath Kits are being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units affected.

    Product
    VersaCross Transseptal Sheath Kit (VXS) Product Description/IDs VXS0201 VXS 63CM/45DEG/D0 SHEATH VXS2112 VERSACROSS SHEATH (63CM 45DEG D0)-J Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, includ
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2104-2025·2025-07-16

    VersaCross RF wire lots may have a punctured sterile barrier pouch

    The VersaCross RF Wire is being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units are affected.

    Product
    VersaCross RF Wire (VXW). Indicated for creation of an atrial septal defect in the heart. Product ID VXW0002 Device approved and commercialized in Japan only.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2108-2025·2025-07-16

    Alcon Constellation vitrectomy packs may have damaged lidding compromising sterility

    Alcon Constellation Vision System Vitrectomy Procedure Paks are being recalled because some units within specific lots may have been damaged during manufacture in the lidding area. 198,205 units affected.

    Product
    Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Constellation Vision System Vitrectomy Procedure Pak Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' Software Version: N/A Product Description: Surgical procedure pack to interface with Alcon Constella
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2106-2025·2025-07-16

    Torflex transseptal guiding sheath kits may have a punctured sterile pouch

    Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kits are being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units affected.

    Product
    Torflex Transseptal Guiding Sheath Kit (TFK-M) TF85-32-63-45 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 45DEG TF85-32-63-55 TORFLEX 8.5F 63CM 55DEG Used for the percutaneous introduction of various types of cardiovascular catheters and guidewires to all heart chambers, including the left atri
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2103-2025·2025-07-16

    VersaCross access kits may have a hole in the sterile pouch

    VersaCross Access Solution kits are being recalled because of a potential hole in the Tyvek layer of the sterile barrier pouch, which may compromise device sterility. 14,724 units affected.

    Product
    VersaCross Access Solution (VXSK), Product Description and ID: VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0101 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1) VXSK0102 VXSK (180J RF WIRE 63CM/55DEG/D0) VXSK0103 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D0) VXSK0121 VXSK (180P RF WIRE 63CM/45DEG/D1)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2069-2025·2025-07-09

    Apex Knee System components recalled over loss of sterile packaging integrity

    Apex Knee System components are being recalled because the age of the nylon packaging material has caused a loss of integrity of some pouches. 341 units are affected.

    Product
    Apex Knee System. Model Numbers: KC-50090, KC-50097, KC-50110, KC-50117, KC-50130, KC-50135, KC-50137, KC-50150, KC-50155, KC-50157, KC-50170, KC-50175, KC-50177, KC-50190, KC-50197, KC-52104, KC-52554, KC-52574, KC-52774, KC-55223, KC-55243
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1579-2022·2022-08-31

    Baxter Syringe Tip Caps Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Failure

    Baxter Healthcare Corporation is recalling 168,390 units of DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps because the packaging may not maintain a sterile barrier, creating a contamination risk.

    Product
    Baxter DISCPAC Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, Green: a) 25 pack, REF H93869025, b) 100 pack, REF H938674100, c) 100 pack, REF H93869100
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2532-2021·2021-09-29

    SureStep Foley Catheter Tray Recalled for Packaging Defects

    C.R. Bard is recalling 18,060 units of SureStep Foley Catheter Trays due to potential packaging defects that may compromise the sterile barrier. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Catalog A800365, SureStep" Foley Tray, Bard LubricathTM Foley Catheter Tray
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide