Sterility and contamination recalls
Sterility recalls cover injectable medication, surgical and wound-care supplies and the equipment used with them. A breach of sterility does not mean anyone was harmed; it means the product can no longer be assumed safe for its use, so the notice usually asks clinicians and distributors to quarantine remaining stock.
3,090 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Apr 6, 2016
IMCO brand Conforming Stretch Gauze Bandages, 4 x 4.1 Yds/10 cm x 3,7 cm, Reorder No. 704-IMC, Bar code 6 86864 04351…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Amd Ritmed
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 6, 2016
Zoledronic Acid Injection, 5 mg/100 mL (0.05 mg/mL), 100 mL Single Use Bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Gland Pharma Limited…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Apr 6, 2016
Wellco Super Elixir Pouches The Super Elixir 150g, 300g
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Healthy Solutions LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 6, 2016
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw Cashew Pieces NET Wt. 18 oz (1 LB) UPC Code: 0050 5154 Product of Thailand, Vietnam, & India…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Heritage International
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Apr 6, 2016
The S.C.O.R.E.S. Unit (self contained operating room equipment sterilization unit)
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pmbs, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 6, 2016
Cefazolin 50 mg/mL Ophth Solution, 10mL bottle, Rx only, Walter's Pharmacy, 401 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 610-435-4706,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Walter's Pharmacy
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 30, 2016
Ambu, Aura Gain - Single Use Laryngeal Mask- Sterile for use as an alternative to a face mask for achieving and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ambu Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 30, 2016
BioTex Reusable Adapter Kit, Part Number 401-021-1010, packaged non-sterile in a dedicated case for steam sterilization…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 30, 2016
NP Nutra Spinach Powder Organic SKU: 790 Net Weight: 22.72kg Gross Weight: 24kg Product of USA
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.NP Nutra
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 30, 2016
Fluconazole Injection, USP (in 0.9% Sodium Chloride), 200 mg per 100 ml, Single-Dose Container Bag, Rx only, Mfd. for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 23, 2016
Wilderness Family Naturals Coconut Milk, Powdered, Organic packaged in the following sizes: 1) 16 oz foil pouch, UPC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Wilderness Family Naturals, LLC
15 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2016
Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2016
BD Intelliport Medication Management System Sensor The system is indicated for use by healthcare professionals in a…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2016
Morphine Sulfate 6 mg/ml/Bupivacaine HCL 32 mg/ml, vol. 22 ml syringe, Rx only, Hartley Med Ctr Pharmacy, Long Beach, CA
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, Incorporated
29 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2016
Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Nuts, 4 oz. plastic pouch. Certified Organic
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Living Tree Community Foods
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 9, 2016
Heartland Flax 14 Mesh Brown RCM Flax Certified Organic, Net WT 50 lbs. Product packaged in 50 lb Food Grade Plastic…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Heartland Products, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 9, 2016
(Stryker) AccuPlace Straight Level Needle Guide; Assists the user with inserting a needle at a predetermined angle for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 9, 2016
Baclofen, 2.5 mg/mL INJ, in 100 mL vial, Rx Only, TexasStar Pharmacy, Plano, Texas 75023
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.TexasStar Pharmacy
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 7, 2016
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Imported Chicken Product For Foreign Matter Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 2, 2016
Labeled "CSFISHERY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FISHERY Wild Albacore Tuna, 64 oz.., Ingredients: Oregon Albacore Tuna, Sea…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Csfpdx, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 2, 2016
EkoSonic Endovascular System, Catalog Number 500-56112. It consists of three main components, a single use EkoSonic…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.EKOS Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 2, 2016
Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray, 2%,12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml.) bottle, Distributed by Keystone…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Keystone Laboratories Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 2, 2016
CDI H/S Cuvette, non-sterile, Manufactured by Terumo Cardiovascular Group, Perfusion Pack or Smart Perfusion Pack.…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Sorin Group USA, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 2, 2016
Stryker Vitallium Wire (6 Pack) Non Sterile. For use in bone procedures.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
18 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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