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.
FDA is recalling sterile Major Kits containing Devon Light Gloves due to splits or holes that compromise sterility.
The FDA is recalling specific lots of Devon Light Gloves because splits or holes may compromise sterility. The recall affects 559,108 kits distributed worldwide.
The FDA is recalling non-sterile Devon Light Gloves because they contain splits or holes that compromise sterility. The recall affects lots with numbers beginning 508xxxx or lower.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific bone marrow aspiration needles because a potential defect in the blister packaging may compromise the sterility of the product.
The FDA is recalling sterile Devon Light Gloves because splits or holes compromise their sterility. The recall covers 26,108,946 units distributed worldwide.
The FDA is recalling 114,813 surgical kits containing Devon Light Gloves due to splits or holes that compromise sterility.
FDA is recalling Minor Surgical Kits containing Devon Light Gloves with splits or holes that compromise sterility.
The FDA is recalling non-sterile Hysto Packs because they contain splits or holes that compromise sterility. The recall affects units distributed worldwide.
Argon Medical Devices is recalling specific T-Lok bone marrow biopsy needles due to a potential defect in the blister packaging that may compromise sterility.
FDA is recalling specific non-sterile subassemblies from Covidien LLC because they contain splits or holes that compromise sterility.
Omnilife Science Inc. is recalling 146 Apex ARC Hip Stems because the sterile packaging may breach during shipping or handling.
Alcon Research is recalling Accurus vitreous probes due to insufficient outer packaging seals that may compromise sterility.
Smith & Nephew is recalling Ultra-Fast Fix Knot Pusher Suture Cutters because the device's sterility may be compromised.
Beaver-Visitec International is recalling 621 ophthalmic procedure kits because the included Devon Light Glove may have holes or slits that compromise sterility.
Beaver-Visitec International Inc. is recalling 268 ophthalmic procedure kits because the included Devon Light Gloves may have holes or slits that compromise sterility.
Beaver-Visitec International is recalling 585 ophthalmic procedure kits because the Devon Light Glove component may have holes or slits that compromise sterility.
Beaver-Visitec is recalling 384 ophthalmic procedure kits because the included Devon Light Gloves may have holes or slits that compromise sterility.
Beaver-Visitec is recalling 214 ophthalmic procedure kits because the included Devon Light Gloves may have holes or slits that compromise sterility.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 1,147 Scorpio femoral components because the inner blister peel strength may be below validated requirements, potentially affecting sterile barrier shelf life.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics is recalling 1,147 Triathlon femoral components because the inner blister seal strength may be below validated requirements, potentially affecting sterile shelf life.
Stryker Howmedica is recalling 1,147 RESTORATION Acetabular Augment System components because the inner blister seal strength may be below validated requirements, potentially affecting sterile shelf life.
Civco Medical Instruments is recalling 120 sterile ultrasound transducer covers because leaks were detected that may compromise sterility.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 48,874 units of 5% Dextrose Injection because missing closures or leaks may compromise sterility.
Baxter Healthcare is recalling 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to reports of missing closures and leaks that may compromise sterility.
Mylan Institutional LLC is recalling specific lots of Haloperidol Decanoate Injection due to leaking vials that compromise sterility assurance.