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 Mar 18, 2015
DICOPANOL (diphenhydramine hydrochloride in 5 mg/mL oral suspension kit) FusePaq, 150 mL Kits, Rx Only. Fusion…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 18, 2015
- NTL-30 30ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) - NTL-60 60ml Nutrio Enteral Feeding Syringe (sterile) -…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medela Inc. EF Division
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2015
Vacuum Source Tubing Set for the EndoWrist Stabilizer for da Vinci S (IS2000) and Si (IS3000); Part number 420187-05.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2015
Roach dry eviscerated salted Fish (Rutilus rutilus), Weight 0.365 Kg. Product is held in plastic packaging & shipped in…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.S&S Food Import Corp.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2015
Atracurium Besylate Injection, USP, 50 mg per 5 mL (10 mg per mL), Rx Only, 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, For Intravenous…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 11, 2015
Zip 8i Surgical Skin Closure Device; for incisions up to 8 cm. Product number PS2080 Indicated for use during and after…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zipline Medical
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2015
Rio Tex Wholesale Meats Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Products Due To Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Rio Tex Wholesale Meats
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 4, 2015
Pacific Coast Selections Lime Chipotle Marinade, UPC 0 98487 10045 0; Saucy Mama Lime Chipotle Marinade, UPC 0 47281…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Barhyte Specialty Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2015
Set Screw 5.5 mm Rod - Model #7703-1600. Product Usage: The titanium alloy set screw is used to seat a 5.5 mm titanium…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet Spine, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2015
NAMIC Convenience Kit, LEFT HEART KIT, UPN H7496001001111, REF/Catalog No. 600100111, STERILE, Rx ONLY For single use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Navilyst Medical, Inc.
59 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2015
CoCr Femoral Head - A modular head component is used in conjunction with a femoral stem component for replacement of…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer GmbH
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 19, 2015
Kenosha Beef International Recalls Beef Product Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kenosha Beef International, Ltd.
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 18, 2015
Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Akorn, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 18, 2015
CARDIOSAVE Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump and CS300 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump; and, non-sterile, not for human use,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Maquet Datascope Corp. - Cardiac Assist Division
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 18, 2015
System 6 Aseptic Housing. The Stryker System 6 Aseptic Housings provide a sterile enclosure for the Stryker Non-sterile…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 11, 2015
Cobas b 221 (versions 5 and 6) Blood Gas and Electrolytes Analyzer
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 4, 2015
Chopped walnuts packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 28, 2015
Virazole (Ribavirin for Inhalation Solution, USP), Sterile Lyophilized For Administration by Aerosol Inhalation Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 28, 2015
Liposomal Amphotericin B 130 mg in dextrose bags
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Walgreens Infusion Services
35 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 28, 2015
Washington Firm Recalls Boneless Beef Trim Product Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Washington Beef, LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 21, 2015
TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Co.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 21, 2015
Harvest Blend, Net Wt. 4 oz. (113g) Best If Enjoyed By: 12/05/2014, DISTRIBUTED BY 7-ELEVEN, INC., DALLAS, TX 75201 UPC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Del Monte Fresh Produce NA, Inc.
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 21, 2015
Civco, MTSR02 Shoulder Retractor with Sherpa Wrist Loops Kit with Base, Non-sterile re-usable wool wrist strap, REF:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Med Tec Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 21, 2015
Perfect Bar Peanut Butter, size 2.5 oz, UPC 8-55569-00302-9, 144 units/case
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Perfect Foods Bar
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
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