Hazard
91 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 91 sterilization error 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 error 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.
AVID Medical, Inc. is recalling 40 packs of Halyard LAVH PACK kits because a component was improperly sterilized, potentially causing leaks.
Smith & Nephew is recalling 12 TRIGEN intramedullary nail sleeves because a manufacturing error led to improper re-sterilization of the polyethylene material.
COVIDIEN LLC is recalling 240 units of the Endo Grasp Auto Suture Grasper 5mm because the sterilization method used was not consistent with the labeling and approved method.
Medline Industries is recalling 120 units of sterile suction catheters that were distributed before being sterilized.
Encore Medical is recalling 13 LIMA Modular Revision Hip Stems because they were inadvertently re-sterilized, which may compromise the integrity of the safety screw.
Bacterin International is recalling 63 Instrument Kits for OsteoSponge SC grafts because the instructions for use contain incorrect sterilization parameters.
Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp is recalling 243 hemodialysis catheters and PICCs because a duplicate sterilization process may have rendered included drug products ineffective.
Intuitive Surgical is recalling 1,034 da Vinci Si Wall Charts because they contained incorrect sterilization dry time information inconsistent with the User Manual.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3mm Peritoneal Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Fundus Grasper instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Hasson Cannula 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 Mini Metzenbaum Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic manual instruments because the provided instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 5mm Insert Biopsy Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Endo Metzenbaum Scissors 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 Debaney Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Mini Metzenbaum Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 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 provided 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 Dorsey Grasper instruments because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling Maryland Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Bowel Grasper Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.