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.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 47,682 units of 6.5 mm Cancellous Screws because they failed a leak test due to damage of the inner cavity.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 47,682 units of Magna-Fx Cannulated Bone Screws because they failed leak tests due to inner cavity damage.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling 47,682 units of 6.5 mm Cancellous Trauma Screws because they failed leak tests due to inner cavity damage.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 496 boxes of Disposable StrykeFlow Tips because a deformed blister pouch could compromise the product's sterility.
CareFusion is recalling 23,000 ChloraPrep applicators because immediate product pouches may not be properly sealed, potentially compromising sterility.
Vascular Technology, Inc. is recalling 34 sterile Doppler probes because the sterile barrier may have been penetrated, potentially rendering the devices unsterile.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Prostheses with Kinectiv Technology because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches.
Zimmer, Inc. is recalling M/L Taper Hip Stems because black residue was observed in the sterile pouches. The recall covers 1,487 units distributed worldwide.
Medical Action Industries is recalling sterile suture sets because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall involves 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling sterile laceration and suture removal kits because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling Max Barrier Kits because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling Safety Laceration Kits because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling Port-A-Cath Trays because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling sterile laceration trays because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling sterile laceration kits because incomplete seals may compromise sterility. The recall affects 474 cases distributed across 15 states.
Medical Action Industries is recalling 474 cases of McKesson Medi-Pak Laceration Trays because some sterile kits may have incomplete seals that could compromise sterility.
CooperSurgical is recalling 1,180 units of the Tampa Catheter because unsealed pouches may compromise the device's sterility.
Davol, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Bard Ventralight ST Mesh because the sterile packaging may be open or have a weak seal, potentially compromising sterility.
Davol, Inc. is recalling Bard Ventralight ST Mesh because the sterile inflation assembly pouch may be open or have a weak seal.
Davol, Inc. is recalling Bard Composix LIP Mesh with Echo PS because the sterile inflation assembly packaging may be open or have a weak seal.
Davol, Inc. is recalling Bard Ventralight ST Mesh with Echo PS due to potential pouch seal failures that could compromise sterility.
Davol, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Bard Ventralight ST Mesh because the sterile pouch holding the inflation assembly may be open or have a weak seal.
Davol, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Bard Ventralight ST Mesh because the sterile pouch holding the inflation assembly may have an open or weak seal.
Davol, Inc. is recalling Bard Ventralight ST Mesh with Echo PS 8" Circle because the sterile pouch holding the inflation assembly may be open or have a weak seal.
Davol, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Bard Ventralight ST Mesh because the sterile inflation assembly pouch may be open or have a weak seal.