The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sterility Breach recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
473
Critical
0
Severe
27
Most recent
2026-09-23

Of the 473 sterility 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 27 (6%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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226–250 of 473

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2113-2020·2021-02-03

    Stryker Recalls Mislabeled Intracardiac Ultrasound Catheters Due to Expiration Date Error

    Stryker is recalling 101 intracardiac ultrasound catheters labeled with incorrect expiration dates, posing risks of sterility breach or component breakdown.

    Product
    Cardiovascular Reprocessed ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter, REF D087031, OM St. Jude Medical, Size 9F (3.2mm), Length 90 cm, Sterile EO, Rx Only, Quantity 1, UDI: 07613327376067
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    16 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0633-2021·2020-12-23

    Maquet Cardiovascular Recalls HLS Set Advanced Due to Sterility Breach

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling the HLS Set Advanced because of breaches in the product's sterility barrier. The device is used with the CARDIOHELP system for cardiac and pulmonary support.

    Product
    HLS Set Advanced, Model: BEQ-HLS 7050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 7.0 Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2794 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the CARDIOHELP system in order to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0632-2021·2020-12-23

    Maquet Cardiovascular Recalls HLS Set Advanced Due to Sterility Breaches

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling HLS Set Advanced devices used for cardiac support due to breaches in the product's sterility barrier.

    Product
    HLS Set Advanced Model Name: BEQ-HLS 5050 USA; HLS Set Advanced 5.0, Product Code/Part Number: 70105.2797 - Product Usage: These devices are used with the CARDIOHELP system in order to provide extracorporeal circulation for cardiac support and/or pulmonary support.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0172-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls HEALICOIL Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    HEALICOIL RSB SA 5.5MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203708
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0153-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls OSTEORAPTOR Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling OSTEORAPTOR absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    OSTEORAPTOR 2.9 W. 2 UB WHITE / BLACK -Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201996
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0139-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 6.5mm absorbable suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED ULTRABRAID- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210712
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0156-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 W/3 UB Absorbable Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 5.5 W/3 UB-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202603
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0174-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Microraptor Regenesorb Suture Anchors for Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Microraptor Regenesorb Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete pouch seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    MICRORAPTOR REGENESORB SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72204983
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0170-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls HEALICOIL Absorbable Suture Anchors for Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/2 UB-BL CBR BL-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203706
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0144-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Ultra Fast-Fix Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly curved absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - CURVED-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201494
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0164-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA HA Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA HA absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA HA 6.5 W/2 UB (BLUE & BLK)- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202631
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0162-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA HA Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA HA absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA HA 4.5 W/2 UB BLUE & BLK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202624
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0138-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 5.0MM AB Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210711
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0140-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Suture Anchors Due to Packaging Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 6.5mm suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX 6.5MM AB PRELOADED SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210713
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0171-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls HEALICOIL Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete pouch seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    HEALICOIL RG SA 5.5MM W/3 UB-BL CB BL BK- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203707
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0167-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls HEALICOIL Absorbable Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling HEALICOIL absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BL- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203697
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0136-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX 5.0mm suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX 5.0MM AB SUTURE ANCHOR WITH TWO Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 7210309
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0142-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX AB 5.0 Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX AB 5.0 Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX AB 5.0 SUTR ANCHR W/2 38 DURAB-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72200785
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0145-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Ultra Fast-Fix Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY-REVERSE CURVE-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201495
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0175-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Microraptor RegenSorb Suture Anchors for Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Microraptor RegenSorb Suture Anchors because improper or incomplete pouch seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    MICRORAPTOR REGENESORB SUTURE ANCHOR- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72204984
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0161-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA Suture Anchors Due to Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA HA 6.5MM W/ NEEDLES- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202620
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0169-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Healicoil Suture Anchors Due to Packaging Seal Issues

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Healicoil absorbable suture anchors because improper or incomplete packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    HEALICOIL RSB SA 4.75MM W/1 UT & 1 UB BK-- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72203705
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0147-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Raptormite Suture Anchors Due to Seal Defects

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Raptormite suture anchors because improper packaging seals may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    RAPTORMITE 3.7MM AB W/ NEEDLES AND TWO-Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72201805
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0143-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Ultra Fast-Fix Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra Fast-Fix AB Assembly suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSEMBLY - STRAIGHT-Absorbable Suture anchors Product Number: 72201493
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0158-2021·2020-10-28

    Smith & Nephew Recalls TWINFIX ULTRA Absorbable Suture Anchors

    Smith & Nephew is recalling TWINFIX ULTRA absorbable suture anchors due to improper or incomplete packaging seals that may breach the sterile barrier.

    Product
    TWINFIX ULTRA PLLA/HA 6.5 W/3 UB- Absorbable Suture anchor Product Number: 72202610
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide