Hazard
29 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 29 sterilization risk 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 risk 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 a uretero-renoscope surgical device (REF 27003L) because the reprocessing instructions in the product documentation have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 59 units of its uretero-renoscope due to instructions for use containing reprocessing procedures that the FDA has not reviewed or approved for safety and efficacy.
FDA recalls 190 units of Karl Storz grasping forceps due to inadequate evidence validating safe reprocessing and sterilization of the instruments.
Olympus Corporation recalls 1,403 ENDOEYE Flex endoscopic videoscopes due to deviations in reprocessing instructions. Affected devices may not be reprocessed properly for safe reuse in surgical procedures.
Teleflex recalls the Pilling LOWSLEY PROSTATIC TRACTOR STR due to incomplete pre-cleaning instructions in the product manual. The issue affects 32 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Teleflex LLC is recalling 170 units of the Pilling Lowsley Prostatic Retractor due to incomplete pre-cleaning instructions in the user manual. Incomplete instructions may prevent proper sterilization of the surgical instrument.
Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling approximately 4,933 metal sterilization trays distributed worldwide. The trays were provided with instructions for use that were not specific to individual tray models regarding sterilization methods.
Xintec Corp is recalling OptiLITE laser surgery products because reprocessing instructions may not meet new standards for cleaning and sterilization.
Novadaq is recalling 110 PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging Systems because the operator's manual lacks validated sterilization parameters for specific components.
American Medical Systems is recalling 16,710 disposable fiber strippers because cleaning and sterilization validation data do not meet FDA guidance for reusable products.
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 Mixter Forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic fixation clamps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Serrated Operating Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Metzenbaum Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 3mm Alligator Graspers because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of laparoscopic biopsy forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 Pennington Forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of 5mm x 45cm Peritoneal Scissors because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 laparoscopic trocars 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 Metzenbaum Scissors 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 Babcock Forceps units because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.
Stryker Endoscopy is recalling 180,573 units of Needle Nose Forceps because the instructions for use do not support specific sterilization methods.