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 Nov 11, 2015
Stryker UniVise Spinous Process Fixation Plate System Inserter, Stryker Spine, Non-Sterile. Reference Number 48590100.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Spine
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 11, 2015
Organic Roquefort Papillon cheese packaged in clear plastic wrap
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Whole Foods Market
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 4, 2015
PROSTAGLANDIN PGE-1 40MCG/ML, 10mL vial, Rx only, Park Compounding Pharmacy 280 N. Westlake Blvd., Ste. 100 Westlake…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Chen Shwezin, Inc. dba Park Compounding Pharmacy
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 4, 2015
ALPROSTADIL, Injectable Solution, 40 MCG/ML, 10 mL vials, Rx only, JD & SN Inc, DBA Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.JD & SN Inc., dba Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy
100 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 4, 2015
Regard, Item Number 830019, CV0214H -Custom surgical kit for cardiovascular surgery.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC
7 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 1, 2015
All American Meats, Inc. Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.All American Meats, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Oct 28, 2015
Ackawi Cheese 12oz., 16 oz., 25 lb. UPC Codes: 7 96252 00123 9, 7 96252 01123 8, 7 96252 00325 7, 7 96252 02223 4, 7…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Karoun Dairies
24 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 28, 2015
Taco Seasoning #87469 Net Wt. 9 oz. MFG By Major Products Co., Inc., Little Ferry, NJ 07643 no upc code
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Major Products Company, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 28, 2015
Smith & Nephew MOSAICPLASTY DP- Disposable Harvesting System 3.5 mm, Sterile Part Number: 7209234 Intended Use: For…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Smith & Nephew, Inc., Endoscopy Div.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2015
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, packaged in a) 1.7 mL bottle (NDC 60505-0595-05), b) 2.5 mL bottle (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2015
Methylcobalamin (preservative Free) 1 mg/mL Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bedford Pharmacy
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2015
Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg) Pain Reliever tablets, 20-count tablets in blisters per box,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Midway Importing, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2015
Ipratropium Bromide 0.5 mg and Albuterol Sulfate 3 mg Inhalation Solution, packaged in 30x3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 21, 2015
Fenofibric Acid Tablets, 35 mg, 30-count bottles, labeled as a) FIBRICOR (fenofibric acid) Tablets, NDC 13310-101-07,…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Tribute Pharmaceuticals US Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 14, 2015
Sermorelin 6mg/6mL Lyophilized Powder, Sterile Compound for Subcutaneous Injection, Diabetes Corporation of America dba…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Diabetes Corporation
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 14, 2015
Ortho OS Solutions UltOS 3.5mm locking screw 12mm to 50mm Ortho Solutions LTD, Unit 5 West Station Business Park,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ortho Solutions Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 14, 2015
regard Item Number: 800091, Sterile, LD0692 - C Section - surgical kit containing cover light handle soft, RX. The…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC
76 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 7, 2015
Arrow Kits with Medtronic Covidien 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringes
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 7, 2015
Prolotherapy with Phenol (Dextrose 25%, Glycerin 10%, Lidocaine HCl 10%, Bupivacaine HCl 0.625%, Phenol 1%, QS SWI), 5…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hartley Medical Center Pharmacy, Incorporated
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 7, 2015
All Products Intended to be Sterile, mediStat Pharmacy, 110 East Azalea Ave., Foley, AL 36535, 844*737*2550. An…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medistat RX LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 7, 2015
Histolock Resection Device, US Endoscopy. An electrosurgical device designed to be used to endoscopically grasp,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.US Endoscopy Group Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 2, 2015
Aspen Foods Recalls Frozen, Raw, Stuffed & Breaded Chicken Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Aspen Foods
USDA FSIS
Reported Sep 30, 2015
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mL MINI-BAG VIAFLEX Container, Single Dose Container, Rx Only, Baxter…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corporation
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 30, 2015
Microtek Medical, Inc. ORS Fluid Warming and Slush Drapes, Model #'s ORS-100, ORS-110, ORS-130, ORS-300, ORS-301,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ecolab Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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