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 Sep 30, 2015
Regard Custom Surgical Pack, Item Number: 800628; Sterile, CV0805 - CABG B. Used in cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Resource Optimization & Innovation LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 23, 2015
ClomiPHENE CITRATE Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 10-count (2 foil sealed plastic trays of 5 tablets each) per carton, Rx only,…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.EMD Serono, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 23, 2015
Fluorescence Imaging Procedure Kits used with the da Vinci Si and Xi Surgical Systems; Model numbers: 950156-01,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 23, 2015
CIVCO Shoulder Retractors, Reusable non-sterile hand grip, REF 302070, packaged 1 set per box, RX. For use in patient…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Med Tec Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 23, 2015
5-Methyl Tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) 1 mg/ml Injectable, Sterile-Multi-Dose Vial, The Compounding Pharmacy of America,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.The Compounding Pharmacy
381 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 17, 2015
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Stuffed Chicken Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Sep 16, 2015
DuraPrep Surgical Solution Iodine Povacrylex (0.7% Available Iodine) and Isopropyl Alcohol (74% w/w) Patient…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.3M Company - Health Care Business
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 16, 2015
Elcam Medical Minimal Residual Volume Luer activated Swabbable stopcock (MRVLS) for pressure monitoring and intravenous…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Elcam Medical, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 16, 2015
Surgicept (Ethyl alcohol 70% w/w) WATERLESS Surgical Hand Scrub & Healthcare Personnel Handwash in 1150 mL bottles.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Healthpoint, Ltd.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 16, 2015
Felodipine Extended-Release Tablets, 2.5 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only, Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. Inc., Philadelphia,…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 16, 2015
Ropivacaine HCl 0.2% in 100 mL total volume in a 100 mL Yellow Cassette Res. Flowstop in Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmedium Services, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 16, 2015
2.4, 3.0, and 4.0 mm Gridlock Screw Driver Bit, Model Number 310-30-003, Lot Number TSL002605, NON-STERILE. For use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 9, 2015
Monoject 0.9% Saline Flush Prefill Double Pouch Item Code: 8881570129 Product Usage: Sterile Delivery are indicated for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
15 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 9, 2015
Bi-Est 80:20 Progesterone (estriol,estradiol, progesterone) capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Park Compounding,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 9, 2015
7 Hole VL Gridlock Fibula Plate, Part # 300-60-001 NON-STERILE SINGLE USE ONLY; 9 Hole VL Gridlock Fibula Plate, Part #…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Trilliant Surgical Ltd.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 8, 2015
Schrader Farms Meat Market Recalls Beef Product Due To Possible Non-O157 E. Coli Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Schrader Farms, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Sep 2, 2015
Bactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 2, 2015
Kenosha Beef Recalls Pork Sausage Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kenosha Beef International Ltd.
USDA FSIS
Reported Sep 2, 2015
Cyanocobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injectable, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Liberty Drug & Surgical
24 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 2, 2015
Dimension Vista B¿2-Microglobulin Flex Reagent Cartridge (B2MIC); Product Usage: The B2MIC method is an in vitro…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2015
Kapowsin Meats Recalls Pork Product Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kapowsin Meats
USDA FSIS
Reported Aug 26, 2015
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%, 1.7 mL Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Tampa, FL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 26, 2015
Getinge 86 Series Washer/Disinfector with G1 control system software, Model 8666 and Model 8668. For use in healthcare…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Getinge Disinfection Ab
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 26, 2015
Frozen Jamba, Fruit & Veggie Smoothies, Green Fusion, Green Apple, Mango, Pineapple, Kiwi, Banana, Broccoli and…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Inventure Foods
64 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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