Hazard
462 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 462 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 21 (5%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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Alcon Research is recalling 82 units of PRECISION1 One-Day Contact Lenses in -2.25D because some units may have a weak seal that compromises sterility.
Medline IV START KIT LAB DRAW-SH convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 184 units affected.
Medline blood culture convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 15,700 units affected.
Medline C-SECTION PREP convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 48 units affected.
Medline LABOR TRIAGE KIT convenience kits are being recalled because they contain BD ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators that may exhibit an open seal, which may breach sterility. 960 units affected.
Mozarc Medical is recalling Palindrome Precision H Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Sport Pack units due to a potential breach of sterile barrier packaging. The affected catheter models were distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada and Mexico.
Onkos Surgical is recalling segmental stems used in the ELEOS LIMB SALVAGE SYSTEM due to potential breach of Tyvek seals. The breach could compromise the sterility of the medical device.
Onkos Surgical is recalling Segmental Stem, Canal Filling, Bowed 152MM components of the ELEOS Limb Salvage System due to potential breach of Tyvek seals. The defect could compromise the sterility of the device.
Medline Industries has recalled five sterile convenience kits for various neurosurgical and implant procedures due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used in packaging. The defect could compromise sterility of the devices.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile convenience kits with select breather pouches that may have open or weak seals, potentially compromising sterility. Affected units were distributed worldwide, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, and the Virgin Islands.
Medline Industries is recalling multiple convenience kit models due to potential open or weak seals on breather pouches used for packaging. The compromised seals may allow sterility to be compromised on these medical device kits distributed nationwide and internationally.
Stryker is recalling Nasopore Standard 4cm nasal dressings because the blister seals may develop bubbles, potentially compromising the sterility barrier. Affected units should not be used.
Stryker is recalling over 182,000 Nasopore nasal dressings due to potential bubbles in the blister seal that could compromise the sterile barrier. The affected units were distributed nationwide.
Stryker Corporation is recalling Otopore Square outer ear wound dressings nationwide because sterile packaging seals may develop bubbles, indicating a potential breach of the sterile barrier. Consumers should stop using affected units and contact their healthcare provider.
Stryker Corporation is recalling Nasopore nasal dressings due to potential breaches in packaging sterility seals that could compromise product sterilization. Approximately 182,344 units have been distributed nationwide.
Stryker Corporation is recalling 182,344 units of Hemopore 2PK nasal/sinus wound dressing due to potential bubbles in blister seals that indicate sterility breach. Affected lot numbers are 2024020221, 2024051720, and 2024082321.
Stryker is recalling 182,344 units of Nasopore Standard nasal dressings nationwide due to potential bubbles in blister seals that may breach the sterility barrier and increase contamination risk.
Stryker Corporation is recalling Nasopore nasal dressings due to potentially compromised sterile packaging seals. Affected units totaling 182,344 may have lost sterility, posing a contamination risk.
Stryker Corporation is recalling 182,344 units of Hemopore nasal/sinus wound dressing due to potential packaging seal defects that could compromise sterility. A bubble on the blister seal may indicate the sterile barrier has been breached.
Stryker's Nasopore 8cm nasal dressing is being recalled because packaging seals may have bubbles indicating the sterility barrier has been breached. The recall affects 182,344 units distributed nationwide.
Medline Industries is recalling Proxima Sterile Surgical Drape packs due to a potential breach in the pouch packaging that could lead to loss of sterility. The recall affects 1,490 units distributed nationwide.
Ethicon is recalling ETHIBOND EXCEL Polyester Sutures due to open packaging seals that could compromise sterility and allow pathogen contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
Ethicon is recalling PERMA-HAND Silk Sutures that may have open seals on packaging due to manufacturing defects, risking sterility compromise and patient infection. Approximately 78,792 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Ethicon is recalling PROLENE polypropylene sutures because some packages have open seals due to a manufacturing defect. Defective seals may allow pathogens to contaminate the sterile sutures, potentially causing infection.
Med Michigan Holding recalls SUC-4300S Rigid Intracardiac Suckers due to incomplete or partial pouch seals that may compromise sterility during cardiac surgery.