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.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling 255 Accolade and Restoration hip products because the inner and outer sterile barriers were not fully sealed.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 2.5 mm Reaming Rods because package seal defects may have compromised sterility. The devices are used in orthopedic surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 38,879 units of the 2nd Assist Knee Positioner because the sterile packaging barrier may be breached during distribution.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 200 units of 3-Way Standardbore Stopcocks because packaging adhesive issues may compromise product sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 396 units of LifeGuard Huber Needles because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Nutrisafe 2 syringes because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 300 units of CVC Tray Pediatrics because packaging adhesive gaps may compromise sterility.
Vygon is voluntarily recalling 156 units of 19Ga x 1 Huber Needle Sets because packaging adhesive issues may compromise product sterility.
Kalila Medical is recalling 99 Vado Steerable Sheaths because internal testing detected torn liner material at the proximal end, potentially caused by manufacturing damage.
Ecolab, Inc. is recalling Disposable Light Handle Covers because sterile packaging may contain gaps in the seal, potentially compromising sterility.
Somatex Medical Technologies is recalling TUMARK Q devices due to a potential risk of packaging puncture that could compromise sterility.
Owen Mumford USA is recalling Unifine Pentips pen needles because water exposure may have compromised sterility. Consumers should check for discoloration on the protective seal.
Owen Mumford USA is recalling Unifine Pentips pen needles because water exposure may have compromised sterility. Users should check for discoloration or yellowing of the protective seal.
Repro-Med Systems is recalling HIgH-Flo Subcutaneous Safety Needle Sets because gaps were found in the sterile barrier packaging during post-sterilization inspection.
Sterilmed Inc is recalling 112 reprocessed St. Jude Medical Agilis NxT Steerable Introducers due to inadequate seals caused by missing adhesive glue.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Slender Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.
Terumo Medical Corp is recalling specific lots of Glidesheath Introducer Sheaths because an incomplete seal may compromise sterility.