Hazard
2,228 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 2,228 sterility compromise recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 255 (11%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all sterility compromise 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.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays (ENDOSCOPY-LF and SEPTO/ENDO) because sterile blades may puncture the outer foil layer of the sterile packaging. The recall affects units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the outer foil sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays because sterile blades may puncture the outer packaging foil, potentially compromising sterility. No injuries have been reported.
Medline Industries recalls sterile surgical procedural trays because blades inside could puncture the outer sterile packaging, potentially compromising kit sterility.
Medline Industries recalls sterile pelviscopy trays because blades inside may puncture the protective foil packaging, potentially compromising sterility. 316 units distributed worldwide are affected.
Medline Industries recalls sterile procedural trays (Wound Closure Tray and Wound Pack) distributed worldwide because sterile blades may puncture the outer foil packaging.
Medline is recalling sterile procedural trays labeled GENERAL ENDOSCOPY because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the outer foil layer of sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Medline Industries is recalling multiple sterile procedural trays because blades within the kits can potentially puncture the outer foil packaging, compromising sterility. The recall affects approximately 215,456 units distributed worldwide.
Medline Industries is recalling Sterile Procedural Trays (LS MS PACK) because the sterile blade inside can potentially puncture the outer packaging layer, compromising sterility.
Medline Industries recalls sterile surgical procedural trays because blades within the kits could puncture the sterile outer packaging, potentially compromising sterility during surgical use.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the protective foil packaging. Approximately 12,964 cases (23,379 units) distributed worldwide are affected.
Medline Industries is recalling multiple sterile procedural trays because blades within the kits can puncture the outer foil packaging. The products were distributed worldwide.
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural trays (Rhinoplasty Pack, OSC Otology Pack-LF, and Rhyzotomy) distributed worldwide because sterile blades within the kits may puncture the outer foil layer of sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Medline recalls sterile surgical trays (Universal Plastic and Knee Arthroscopy Pack) because sterile blades can puncture the outer foil packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Medline Industries recalls non-sterile Total Knee procedural trays because sterile blades inside can puncture the outer foil packaging. This could compromise sterile blade integrity.
Medline Industries is recalling non-sterile procedural trays containing sterile blades that may damage sterile packaging due to blade puncture risk. Lot 22IBQ980. No illnesses reported.
Pharmacy Innovations is recalling magnesium chloride hexahydrate injectable (5 mL vials) distributed nationwide due to insanitary facility conditions that compromise product sterility assurance.
Henry Shein CYSTO SET UP PACK units are being recalled due to potential pinhole leaks in the outer bag that could compromise the sterility of the kit.
International Medical Industries recalls 228,000 Prep-Fill Guarded Luer Connectors due to unsealed blister packages compromising product sterility. The Class II recall affects medical devices distributed nationwide.
Stradis Healthcare is recalling Foley Catheter Insertion Trays due to potential pinhole leaks in the outer bag that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 920 units distributed across multiple US states.
STRADIS HEALTHCARE WECKCELL EYE SPEARS surgical kits (Item 9430, 9431) are recalled due to incomplete outer bag sealing that may compromise kit sterility. Approximately 80 kits distributed in the US and Canada are affected.
Owens & Minor Distribution recalls Aero Blue Performance Surgical Gowns due to potential open seal pouches that could compromise sterility and result in non-sterile products being used in surgery.
Corin Ltd is recalling the Unity Total Knee System due to potential damage to internal packaging that could compromise device sterility. No injuries have been reported.
ICU Medical is recalling 137,120 bags of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection because bags may leak and potentially compromise sterility. The affected lot (5829936) was distributed nationwide.
Medline is recalling 240 Radiology Procedure Packs because some breather pouches show seal openings that could compromise sterility. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.