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.
3,034 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Sep 23, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Jul 1, 2015
ULTRA-FAST FIX Knot Pusher Suture Cutters Product Number: 72201537 Intended for Meniscal Repair.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Smith & Nephew, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 1, 2015
Cambridge House Royal Smoked Salmon Sliced Side Products are packaged in Reduced Oxygen Package (ROP). Product is…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 24, 2015
BVI Custom Eyes¿ Ophthalmic Procedure Kits with the component -Devon Light Glove Part Number: 584569 Ophthalmic…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Beaver-Visitec International Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 24, 2015
T.A.L.O.N (Tactically Advanced Lifesaving Intraosseous Needle) 15G x 38.5 mm 10 NEEDLE SET STERILE EO Single Use Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vidacare Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 20, 2015
Shirk's Meats Recalls Pork and Beef Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Timberline Meats, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 17, 2015
1-lb, 2-lb and 10-lb bags of Soybean Sprouts in clear plastic bags labeled GOODSEED Soy Bean Sprouts Keep Refrigerated
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Good Seed, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2015
Gyrus ACMI Diego Elite Tubeset; intended for cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, and removal of bone, and soft…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2015
Alprostadil (PFE1), Solution, 10 mcg/mL, injectable, 5 mL vial, Rx only, compounded by Montana Compounding Pharmacy,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Montana Compounding Pharmacy
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2015
enGen Laboratory Automation System (enGen System), Product Code ENGEN, configured with all of the following system…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2015
ORTHOFIX Firebird Spinal Fixation System 6.5mm x 55mm Multi-Axial Screw, Standard Implant Grade Titanium Alloy Rx Only…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Orthofix, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 10, 2015
ActCel advanced bleeding control Topical Hemostatic Dressing 2in X 2in (5cm X 5cm) 4in X 4in Sterile Contents Soluble…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coreva Health Science LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 4, 2015
Quincy Street, Inc. Recalls Pork Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Quincy Street, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 3, 2015
CYANOCOBALAMIN (PARABEN WATER) (10ML, 30ML VIAL) 2000MCG/ML INJECTABLE, Advanced Compounding Pharmacy, 7225 Fulton…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Advanced Physician Solutions, Inc.
17 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2015
D-fend, (p/n 876446-HEL), and D-fend+ (p/n 881319-HEL) water trap. Used with Compact Airway Modules E/M-C(Ai)O(V)(X)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.GE Healthcare
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2015
LACTATED RINGER'S IRRIGATION, USP, 3000 mL flexible container bag, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2015
Oregano, Mediterranean ground, stock code 03355, packaged in 0.2 lb., .75 lb., 0.8 lb., 1 lb., 4 lbs., 10 lbs., 15…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Regency Group, Inc., The
10 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2015
Channel Island Old Fashioned Smoked Atlantic Salmon Keep Refrigerated Exclusively Distributed By Gourmet Foods, Rancho…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2015
Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls 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.Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 27, 2015
Today's Harvest(TM) Field Peas w/Snaps, GRADE A SELECT, NET WT. 2 LBS., (907 g), KEEP FROZEN, packed by Greystone…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Greystone Foods LLC
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 27, 2015
Mucolytic Agent 1 pint/473 ml; 1 gallon/3.8 l Product Usage: A mucoliquefying preservative designed for use in the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Richard-Allan Scientific Company
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 27, 2015
Simply Balanced Organic Chopped Spinach NET WT 10 OZ (283g) steam-in-bag Needs to be fully cooked Keep frozen
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Superior Foods
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2015
ThermoFlo 1 HME, Disposable, Non-sterile, Expiry date 04/17. Used as a humidifier in a breathing circuit.
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Arc Medical Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2015
Tapered HD Upgrade Set, REF TSKHDUS, Non-Sterile, Rx Only, Product Usage Usage: Surgical instruments used in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2015
VenaSeal, Sapheon Closure System, Model # SP-101, VS-301 and VS-402. For vascular use.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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