Hazard
580 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 580 sterilization failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 38 (7%) are Severe.
Which agencies issued them
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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 Biomet is recalling specific lots of Gentle Threads Interference Screws because they were overexposed to ethylene oxide sterilization, which may compromise the sterile barrier.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 54 Gentle Threads Interference Screws because overexposure to ethylene oxide sterilization may compromise the sterile barrier, increasing infection risk.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 54 Gentle Threads interference screws because overexposure to ethylene oxide sterilization may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially leading to infection.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 54 Gentle Threads interference screws because overexposure to ethylene oxide sterilization may compromise the sterile barrier, potentially leading to infection.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 53 Gentle Threads Interference Screws because overexposure to ethylene oxide sterilization may have compromised the sterile barrier, potentially leading to infection.
Cook Inc. is recalling 629 StoneBreaker Exhaust Caps because the interior may not be sterilized to the appropriate level when following reprocessing instructions.
Cook Inc. is recalling 12,556 StoneBreaker Single Use Probes because the interior may not be properly sterilized. The recall covers units distributed in the US and 70 other countries.
Cook Inc. is recalling 470 StoneBreaker Sterilization Caps because the interior may not reach the required Sterility Assurance Level during reprocessing.
Zimmer GmbH is recalling Normed Charcot Osteotome Chisels because a gap between the handle and metal chisel may prevent proper disinfection or sterilization between uses.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling 14,461 TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Devices because gamma sterilization testing suggests the sterilization dose may be inadequate.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling TunneLoc Tibial Fixation Devices because testing suggests the sterilization dose may be inadequate. The devices are distributed nationwide.
AngioDynamics is recalling 28 Soft-Vu Omni Flush Angiographic Catheters because they were distributed before required post-sterilization release activities were completed.
Cosman Medical is recalling Nitinol TC Reusable Electrodes because epoxy damage after reprocessing can prevent the removal of blood and tissue residuals.
Medline Industries is recalling 190 units of pediatric elbow closed suction catheters because they were distributed before being sterilized.
Becton Dickinson is recalling 547,600 units of BD 10mL Syringes because several lots did not receive the specified dose of irradiation required to meet Sterility Assurance Level standards.
O-Two Medical Technologies is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Burn Relief hydrogel dressings because there is a lack of evidence validating the sterilization dose, posing a potential contamination risk.
Molnlycke Health Care is recalling 956 units of the Brennen Skin Graft Mesher because of a sterilization validation failure. The instruments were distributed domestically and internationally.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 18 units of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgical Packs due to inadequate sterilization validation and package integrity concerns.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 36 units of Laparoscopy-Gyn Surgical Packs due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 15 units of Plastic Surgery Packs (Catalog Number 9001402) distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 550 Dressing Change Trays distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 20 liver and pancreas surgery kits due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 304 Obstetrical Surgical Packs in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling 2,450 Urethral Catheter Trays (14FR) distributed in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.
Customed, Inc. is recalling Wound Manage II kits due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.