Hazard
53 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 53 sterilization recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.
Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all sterilization 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.
Karl Storz is recalling 78 endoscopes because their instructions for use contain reprocessing modalities that have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.
Olympus revised OER-Pro labeling because two endoscope models (LF-V, LF-P) are no longer compatible. Sterilization parameters and cleaning procedures have also changed.
Olympus revised labeling for the OER-Mini endoscope reprocessor. The company removed LF-V and LF-P endoscopes from the list of compatible devices and updated sterilization procedures.
DeRoyal procedure packs distributed across multiple U.S. states are being recalled because they contain previously recalled 3M Steri Drapes. Affected healthcare facilities should stop using the packs and contact the manufacturer.
Olympus Corporation is issuing updated reprocessing instructions for the BF-1T60 bronchofiberscope to comply with FDA 2015 guidance on device reprocessing in health care settings.
Anewmed Corporation is recalling 1,749 medical devices because the contract sterilizer lacked adequate packaging data to support the 2-year shelf life.
SPS Sterilization, Inc. is recalling two Boston Scientific Wallstent Endoprosthesis Tracheobronchial Self-Expanding Stents because the expiration date on the labeling exceeds the validated shelf life.
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 Fiber Stripper tools because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3mm Bullet Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of the Fixable Cone for 11mm Hasson because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling specific Park Forceps instruments because the instructions for use do not support certain sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3mm PEEK Multi-Function Handles because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Strong Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic cannulas because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 fenestrated forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic grasper forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Alligator Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of bipolar forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic needle holders because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Metzenbaum scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic manual instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic instruments because the provided instructions do not support specific sterilization methods.