Hazard
574 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 574 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 34 (6%) are Severe.
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American Contract Systems is recalling the PACEMAKER PACK (Lot 2405112) due to an inoperable chart recorder that prevented confirmation of sterilization requirements. Affected units were distributed in MO, MN, MA, OH, and NE.
American Contract Systems, Inc. is recalling the Hand Pack AKHD97C medical convenience kit because an inoperable chart recorder caused humidity readings to fall outside specifications, preventing confirmation of sterilization assurance.
American Contract Systems is recalling Cath Lab Pack CECL02P medical kits because an inoperable chart recorder caused humidity readings to be out-of-specification, preventing confirmation that sterilization requirements were met.
American Contract Systems recalled its Cysto medical convenience kit (36 units, Lot 2405033) due to a humidity monitoring failure that prevented confirmation of adequate product sterilization.
American Contract Systems recalls the Neuro Vascular ANKV91A medical convenience kit due to inability to confirm sterilization. Affected units were distributed across MO, MN, MA, OH, and NE.
American Contract Systems is recalling Nasal Sinus Pack units due to manufacturing control failures that prevent confirmation of sterilization. Affected units were distributed to multiple states.
American Contract Systems is recalling Hand Pack convenience kits that may not be sterile due to insufficient aeration time during sterilization. Affected devices distributed in CA, KS, ME, MN, MO, NE, and SD may pose a safety risk.
American Contract Systems is recalling 224 Biopsy Drape Pack convenience kits due to insufficient aeration time during sterilization, which may have compromised the sterility of affected units. Lot 981241 distributed in CA, KS, ME, MN, MO, NE, and SD is affected.
American Contract Systems is recalling Cataract Pack convenience kits due to insufficient aeration time during sterilization. The affected units may not be properly sterilized.
Synergetics Inc is recalling Bausch+Lomb I-PACK Intravitreal Injection Kits because sterilization certificates could not be validated by the supplier. The FDA classified this as Class I.
Synergetics Inc is recalling 35 units of the BAUSCH+LOMB I-PACK Intravitreal Injection Kit because sterilization certificates could not be validated, creating an infection risk.
Synergetics Inc is recalling the Bausch+Lomb I-PACK Injection Kit nationwide because sterilization certificates could not be validated by the supplier. The unvalidated sterilization of this eye injection device poses a potential infection risk.
MICROspecialties is recalling the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit because sterilization cannot be confirmed, potentially causing post-operative wound or injection site infections. Affected units are lot P62764979R distributed in Missouri.
MICROspecialties recalls 780 units of the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit (Model 18069) because the company could not confirm proper sterilization, creating risk of post-operative or injection-site infections.
MICROspecialties is recalling 804 units of the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit due to inability to confirm proper sterilization, which could lead to post-operative wound infections or injection site infections.
MICROspecialties is recalling Synergetics I-Pack Injection Kits because some units may not have been properly sterilized, potentially causing post-operative wound or injection site infections.
Cardinal Health is recalling Jackson-Pratt 3-Spring Reservoir Kits after shipping specific lots before sterilization. The affected devices pose an infection risk if used without proper sterilization.
Cardinal Health is voluntarily removing Jackson-Pratt drainage kits (Lot 210751D6) that were shipped without sterilization. The unsterilized devices pose an infection risk if used in patient care.
Cardinal Health recalls Jackson-Pratt 3-Spring Reservoir Kits because specific lots were shipped before sterilization. Unsterilized surgical devices pose risk of infection.
Covidien is recalling Situate Laparotomy Sponges because some packs may contain improperly sterilized units lacking required RF detection features. Non-sterile sponges could cause infection, tissue trauma, and sepsis during surgery.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 11 TFNA Femoral Nails (Lot 3744P37) because the products are not sterilized or sterility cannot be confirmed, posing infection risk.
Synthes is recalling 30 Opal intervertebral cage spinal implants (Lot 427P153) because sterility cannot be confirmed. Patients with these devices should contact their surgeon immediately.
Synthes recalls 13 mm Titanium Hindfoot Arthrodesis Cannulated Nails (5 units) due to failed sterilization. These surgical implants were distributed worldwide and pose infection risk if implanted.
Paragon 28 has recalled the Phantom TTC Nail (11.5 X 250mm, RIGHT, REF: P31-615-250R) distributed in California prior to sterilization. Non-sterilized surgical implants pose a risk of infection.
Paragon 28 is recalling Phantom TTC Nails distributed before sterilization. Non-sterile surgical devices pose a potential infection risk if implanted.