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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76–100 of 473

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2541-2024·2024-08-14

    Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

    Olympus is recalling Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps due to fractures and breakages in packaging trays and Tyvek covers that may result in a sterility breach. Approximately 6985 units are affected and were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    The Everest Bipolar Cutting Forceps are intended to be passed through a 5-mm or 10-mm cannula, depending on the model/outer diameter size of the forceps. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy under visualization. The device is to be used with bipolar outputs of…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2229-2024·2024-07-10

    Surgical Convenience Kits Recalled for Weak Seals Affecting Sterility

    Medline Industries recalls 7,673 surgical convenience kits due to weak Pure Pouch seals that may compromise sterility. Kits were distributed nationwide to healthcare facilities.

    Product
    Nonsterile convenience kits: a. Medline Delivery, Pack #DYNJ901130I, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYND04000, O.R. Scissors, S/B, 5.5 Sterile. b. Medline C-Section, Pack DYNJ902938J, containing a Pure Pouch with component Reorder #DYND04000, O.R.…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2232-2024·2024-07-10

    Medline Surgical Convenience Kits Recalled for Weak Seal Compromise

    Medline recalled 7,673 surgical convenience kits nationwide due to weak seals in the Pure Pouch component that may compromise sterility of surgical instruments. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Non-sterile convenience kits: a. Medline CC Drawer 4 IV Circulation, Pack #ACC010254B, containing a Pure Pouch component DYND04000, O.R. Scissors S/B, 5.5 Sterile. b. Medline Code Cart Drawer 2 Adult Kit, Pack ACC010365A, containing a Pure Pouch component DYNJ04048, Kelly…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2225-2024·2024-07-10

    Sterile surgical kits recalled due to weak pouch seals risking contamination

    Medline sterile surgical kits are being recalled nationwide due to weak seals in the Pure Pouch component that may allow sterility breach. The recall affects 12,588 units distributed across 23 states.

    Product
    Sterile surgical convenience kit: Medline Retrograde PK-22025203-LF, Pack #DYNJ47873L, containing a Pure Pouch with component Sterile Curved Kelly Hemostat, Reorder #66175.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2224-2024·2024-07-10

    Medline surgical convenience kits recalled for weak seal defects

    Medline Industries is recalling 12,588 sterile surgical convenience kits due to weak seals on Pure Pouch components that may breach sterility. Products were distributed nationwide across 23 states.

    Product
    Sterile surgical convenience kits: a. Medline Cath Lab Special Procedure, Pack #00-RDF0360, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile. b. Medline Angiography Pack, Pack #DYNJ26488W, containing a Pure Pouch with…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2228-2024·2024-07-10

    Medline Surgical Kits Recalled for Weak Seals Compromising Sterility

    Medline is recalling 12,588 sterile surgical kits with Pure Pouch components that have weak seals, potentially compromising sterility and exposing patients and surgical teams to non-sterile instruments.

    Product
    Sterile convenience kits: a. Medline Retrograde PK-22025203-LF, Pack #DYNJ47873K, containing a Pure Pouch containing component Sterile Curved Kelly Hemostat, Reorder #66175. b. Medline Cath Lab Pack, Pack #DYNJ56141A, containing a Pure Pouch containing component Medline…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2227-2024·2024-07-10

    Medline Birthing Room Pack surgical kits recalled due to weak sterile seals

    Medline is recalling approximately 12,588 sterile surgical kits used for childbirth procedures because weak seals on Pure Pouch components may fail and compromise sterility.

    Product
    Sterile convenience kit: Medline Birthing Room Pack, Pack #DYNJ38429D, containing a Pure Pouch component Sterile Sharp/Blunt Scissors 5.5", Reorder #65945 and containing a Pure Pouch component Sterile 5.5" Episiotomy Scissors, Reorder #67645.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2226-2024·2024-07-10

    Medline Neuro IR Surgical Kit Recalled Due to Weak Seals

    Medline is recalling Neuro IR surgical convenience kits due to weak seals in the Pure Pouch component that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 12,588 kits distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Sterile surgical convenience kit: Medline Neuro IR Pack, Pack #DYNJ56073C, containing a Pure Pouch with component Medline Reorder #DYNJ04048, Kelly Forceps/STD STR Sterile.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2153-2024·2024-06-26

    Howmedica Gray Revision Instrument Tray Recalled for Design Enabling Instrument Reuse

    Howmedica is recalling the Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case due to a design flaw that may enable reuse and re-sterilization of single-use, sterile-packaged instruments.

    Product
    Gray Revision Instrument System Accessory Tray/Case, Catalog/Part Number: 6210-9-910
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1803-2024·2024-05-22

    Medtronic Intracoronary Shunts recalled for potential unsealed sterile packaging

    Medtronic Intracoronary Shunts may have compromised sterile packaging, potentially allowing contamination. The FDA Class II recall affects 1,410 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Medtronic Intracoronary Shunts: a) ClearView¿ 1.00 mm Intracoronary Shunt, Model Numbers: 31100; b) ClearView¿ 1.25 mm Intracoronary Shunt, Model Numbers: 31125; c) ClearView¿ 2.00 mm Intracoronary Shunt, Model Numbers: 31200
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1444-2024·2024-04-10

    Medline Centurion surgical scissors recalled due to weak seals

    Medline Industries is recalling Centurion surgical scissors due to potentially weak seals that may compromise sterility. Users cannot reliably detect the defect, creating risk if compromised instruments are used in surgery.

    Product
    Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE 4-1/2" S/S SCISSOR (SS5031), Product Code 65145; b) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 4-1/2" (I142), Product Code 65940; c) STERILE S/B SCISSOR 5-1/2" (I140), Product Code 65945; d) STERILE CURV IRIS SCISSOR (IC164), Product Code…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1427-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Sterile Trach Brush Recalled Due to Weak Seal

    Medline Industries is recalling 1700 Centurion Sterile Trach Brush devices due to a potential weak seal that may breach product sterility if the seal fails. The defect may not be obvious to users.

    Product
    Centurion STERILE TRACH BRUSH, Product Code 6225ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1463-2024·2024-04-10

    Coloplast Ureteral Dilators Recalled Due to Sterile Packaging Issue

    Coloplast Manufacturing is recalling 710 ureteral dilators due to a possible breach in sterile packaging detected during facility testing. The devices are distributed across multiple US states.

    Product
    Ureteral dilator, REF RBD014
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    9 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1441-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Surgical Instrument Kits Recalled for Potentially Weak Seals

    Medline is recalling Centurion manual surgical kits with potentially weak seals that may result in a breach of sterility if the seal fails. The weak seal may not be detectable by all users.

    Product
    Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) STERILE TUBE OCCLUDING FORCEP (TO8256), Product Code 66225; b) ST. KELLY HEMO W/TIPS (SK8039), Product Code 66565; c) STERILE BUTTERFLY PROBE (P837), Product Code 66810; d) STERILE PROBE (PR5), Product Code 66900; e)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1442-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Manual Surgical Kits Recalled Due to Weak Seal

    Medline Industries is recalling Centurion manual surgical kits due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. Approximately 7,950 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) ST. VIRTUS SPLINTER FORCEP 6" (SF8246), Product Code 66580; b) DEBRIDEMENT TRAY, Product Code I86630; c) BIOPSY INSTRUMENT PACK, Product Code I86690; d) DEBRIDEMENT TRAY, Product Code I86815; e) IR ADSON FORCEP & NEEDLE…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1431-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Dental Kits Recalled for Weak Seal Risk

    Medline has recalled Centurion dental kits due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Centurion kits: a) DENTAL INSTRUMENT KIT, Product Code DH760; b) STERILE COTTON DENTAL ROLLS 6/PK, Product Code 9125ST6; c) DENTAL INSTRUMENT KIT, Product Code DH760
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1448-2024·2024-04-10

    Medline Centurion Manual Surgical Kits Recalled for Weak Seal Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling 1700 units of Centurion Manual surgical kits due to potential weak seals that could compromise sterility. The weak seal may not be detectable by users.

    Product
    Centurion Manual surgical kits labeled as: a) 15ML SAMPLING TUBE WITH CAP, Product Code 15MLVLCP; b) STERILE 9X12 RECLOSABLE BAG, Product Code MG912ST
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1451-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion umbilical cord clamp cutter recalled for potential sterility breach

    Medline's Centurion umbilical cord clamp cutters may have weak seals that could compromise sterility. The defect may not be detectable during normal inspection.

    Product
    Centurion DISP.UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP CUTTER(CTR300), Product Code 67335
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1432-2024·2024-04-10

    Laryngeal Mirror Weak Seal May Breach Sterility

    Medline is recalling Centurion STERILE #5 Laryngeal Mirrors due to weak packaging seals that may not be detectable by users. The defect could result in a breach of the product's sterility if the seal fails.

    Product
    Centurion STERILE #5 LARYNGEAL MIRROR(505709), Product Code 67830
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1434-2024·2024-04-10

    Medline Centurion Surgical Retractors Recalled for Potential Sterility Breach

    Medline is recalling Centurion surgical retractor kits (760 units) due to a weak seal that could compromise sterility if it fails. The weakness may not be detectable by users.

    Product
    Centurion retractor kits labeled as: a) STERILE 6-1/2" SENN RETRACTOR (ST7185), Product Code 66795; b) STERILE RAGNELL RETRACTOR (RR602), Product Code 67525; c) ST. SENN RETRACTOR 3 PRG BLUNT (ST7085), Product Code 37535
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1436-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Scalpel Handles Recalled Due to Weak Seal Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling Centurion scalpel handle kits due to weak seals that may compromise sterility. Users cannot always detect the defect.

    Product
    Centurion scalpel handle kits labeled as: a) STERILE # 3 SCALPEL HANDLE, Product Code 66825; b) STERILE PAS #3 BLADE HANDLE (BH3PAS), Product Code I68290
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1445-2024·2024-04-10

    Suture Removal and Staple Remover Kits Recalled for Weak Seal

    Medline Industries is recalling suture removal trays and staple remover kits due to weak seals that may compromise product sterility. Approximately 23,290 units were distributed in the US, Panama, and Canada.

    Product
    Centurion manual surgical kits labeled as: a) SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, Product Code TRI55405; b) SUTURE REMOVAL SET, Product Code 60265 MEDLINE manual surgical kits labeled as: a) SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, Product Code 60280; b) SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY, Product Code 86125; c)…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1447-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion PICC Line Securement Kit Recalled for Weak Seal

    MEDLINE is recalling the Centurion PICC Line Securement Kit because its seal may be weak, potentially allowing sterility breach. Users may not be able to detect the weakness.

    Product
    Centurion PICC LINE SECUREMENT KIT, Product Code IVS565
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1438-2024·2024-04-10

    Centurion Hemostat Kits Recalled Due to Weak Seal Sterility Breach Risk

    Medline Industries is recalling Centurion Hemostat kits because weak seals may allow sterile contents to become contaminated. The weak seal may not be apparent to users before the instrument is used.

    Product
    Centurion Hemostat kits labeled as: a) STERILE CURV KELLY HEMOSTAT, Product Code 65340; b) STERILE CURV MOSQUITO HEMOSTAT (MHS103), Product Code 66145; c) STERILE STRT KELLY HEMOSTAT (SK8039), Product Code 66170; d) STERILE CURV KELLY HEMOSTAT (CK8040), Product Code…
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1455-2024·2024-04-10

    Medline Alcohol Swabsticks Recalled for Weak Seal Compromising Sterility

    Medline is recalling alcohol swabsticks that may have weak seals potentially compromising product sterility. The defect may not be visible to users.

    Product
    MEDLINE SWABSTICKS ALCOHOL 3PK, Product code DYNDA2723
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide