Hazard
2,235 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 2,235 sterility compromise recalls we have scored against our rubric, 4 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 260 (12%) 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.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling Maximum Barrier Insertion Trays because potential friction holes may affect the product's sterility.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling the Maximum Barrier Tray (Product Code MCITX-1) because potential friction holes may affect the product's sterility.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling 16,520 PICC Trays because potential friction holes may affect the sterility of the product.
Microline Surgical is recalling specific lots of ReNew Endocut Scissor Disposable Tips because the sterile barrier may be compromised.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling 16,520 PICC Insertion Trays because potential friction holes may affect the product's sterility.
Vygon U.S.A. is recalling 16,520 PICC Kit units (Product Code AMS-7063-1) because potential friction holes may compromise product sterility.
Parker Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Sterile Aquasonic 100 Ultrasound Transmission Gel because the packet seals may leak.
Tornier is recalling Aequalis Humeral Nail Drill Bits because the tips may puncture sterile packaging, potentially compromising sterility.
Stryker is recalling T4 Zipper Toga sterile personal protection garments because material layers may separate, creating a risk of exposure to contaminants.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19,483 Pressure Sentinel Intramedullary Reaming System Guide Wires because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19,483 Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wires because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wires due to potential failure of the sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19,483 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wires because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Humeral Guide Wire Ball Tips because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising the device's sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling ZMS Intramedullary Fixation Smooth Guide Wires because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19,483 Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wires because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 19,483 M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Humeral Guide Wires because of a potential failure of the sterile packaging seal.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling Smooth Guide Wire Bullet Tip products because the sterile packaging seal may fail, potentially compromising sterility.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 1,200 sterile thoracentesis and paracentesis kits because their packaging integrity may be compromised.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 14,200 Jamshidi (TJ) needles because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling specific lots of Illinois needle aspiration devices because their sterile packaging integrity is potentially compromised.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 4,240 units of sterile manometers because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling sterile Jamshidi bone marrow needles because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.
Carefusion 2200 Inc is recalling 790 units of Jamshidi Needle Biopsy devices because the integrity of the sterile packaging is potentially compromised.
Arrow International is recalling specific lots of Arrowg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kits because the catheters may not be completely sealed, compromising sterility.