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 is recalling 96 sterile surgical kits (REF DYNJ50099C, Lot 22DBL482) distributed nationwide due to complaints of openings in breather pouches that compromise sterility and increase contamination risk.
Medline is recalling 240 Radiology Procedure Packs because some breather pouches show seal openings that could compromise sterility. The affected kits were distributed nationwide.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Fixed Core Wire Guide devices due to a potential breach in the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Rosen Curved Wire Guide guidewires due to a complete breach of the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility. Affected devices were distributed nationwide in the US and worldwide.
Collagen Matrix Inc is recalling Collagen Dental Wound Dressing products because packaging may not be sealed, potentially compromising sterility. Affected products were distributed to medical distributors in six states.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Movable Core Wire Guide (Tefcor) guidewires due to a packaging defect where the chevron seal may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Heavy Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide devices due to potential packaging seal breach that may compromise sterility. Affected products were distributed domestically and worldwide.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Hydrophilic Guidewires due to potential packaging seal breaches that may compromise device sterility. Affected devices were distributed in the United States and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Fixed Core Wire Guide products due to potential breach of sterile packaging seals. Affected devices may have compromised sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Wire Guide devices due to a breach in packaging's chevron seal that may compromise sterility. Affected devices should not be used.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Torq-Flex Wire Guide guidewires because the packaging chevron seal may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility. The affected units were distributed domestically and internationally.
Cook Incorporated recalls Roadrunner PC Wire Guide devices due to packaging seal breaches that may compromise sterility. Devices were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Amplatz extra Stiff Wire Guides because packaging seals may be completely breached, potentially compromising device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Bentson Wire Guide guidewires due to packaging seal failures that may compromise sterility. The recall affects over 5,500 units distributed in the U.S. and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Roadrunner PC Wire Guide guidewires due to a complete breach of the sterile packaging seal. The breach may compromise device sterility, affecting 202 units in the US and 11 internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Bentson Plus Wire Guides due to potential packaging seal breaches that may compromise device sterility. Affected devices may not maintain proper sterility before use.
Cook Incorporated recalls Roadrunner PC Wire Guide devices due to a potential packaging seal breach that may compromise sterility. The recall affects 115 units distributed domestically and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Lunderquist Ring Torque Wire Guides due to a complete breach in the chevron seal of the packaging, which may compromise device sterility. The recall affects multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide and internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling fixed core wire guide devices due to packaging defects that may compromise device sterility. Approximately 5,669 units were distributed in the US and 5,286 internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling certain Newton Wire Guide surgical guidewires because packaging seals may be breached, potentially compromising device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Coons Interventional Wire Guide devices because the chevron seal on packaging may be completely breached, compromising sterility. 1,236 units were distributed.
Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Movable Core Wire Guide guidewires due to a potential breach of the packaging seal that may compromise device sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling specific lots of Double Flexible Tipped Wire Guide Guidewire devices due to a complete breach of the packaging chevron seal, which may compromise sterility.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Cope Mandril Wire Guide stainless steel guidewires because the packaging chevron seal may be completely breached, compromising device sterility. Affected lots total 2,748 units in the US and 302 internationally.
Cook Incorporated is recalling Cope Mandril Wire Guide (Nitinol) devices because the packaging's chevron seal may be completely breached, potentially compromising sterility. The recall affects 1,501 US units and 380 international units.