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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.

Drugs

Reported Oct 8, 2014

All sterile drugs compounded between 2/21/14 and 2/24/14.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

New England Home Therapies, Inc.

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

Drugs

Reported Oct 8, 2014

Zoledronic Acid Injection 5 mg per 100 mL (0.05 mg/mL), 100 mL single-use bag packaged in a foil overwrap, Rx only,…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Sagent Pharmaceuticals Inc.

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

Meat & poultry

Reported Oct 4, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Ground Beef Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Texas Firm

USDA FSIS

Food

Reported Oct 1, 2014

4C GRATED CHEESE HOMESTYLE 100% NATURAL PARMESAN, NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g) glass jars, UPC Number:0-41387-32790-8.…

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

4 C Foods, Corp.

FDA (openFDA food enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Oct 1, 2014

eye-pak 7407 Tray Support Cover REF 8065740745

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Alcon Research, Ltd.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Oct 1, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP BD PosiFlush(TM) SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL REF#306553 used in Centurion…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Centurion Medical Products Corporation

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Food

Reported Oct 1, 2014

Dehydrated minced green onion sold under the Silva brand and packaged in 28 lb. box.

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Silva International, Inc.

FDA (openFDA food enforcement)

Meat & poultry

Reported Sep 30, 2014

Recall Notification Report 063-2014 (Ground Beef Chub)

Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.

Recalling firm not stated

USDA FSIS

Meat & poultry

Reported Sep 25, 2014

Louisiana Firm Recalls Frozen Chicken Breast Strips For Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Case Farms, Processing

USDA FSIS

Meat & poultry

Reported Sep 25, 2014

Texas Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Caviness Beef Packers, Ltd.

USDA FSIS

Medical devices

Reported Sep 24, 2014

ZOLL Pro-padz Sterile Adult Multi-Function Electrodes Part number: 8900-4012 These MFE Electrodes are used in…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Bio-Detek, Inc.

2 more products in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Food

Reported Sep 24, 2014

Swanson 100% Certified Organic, Carob Powder, Raw Chocolate Substitute, Net wt 1 lb (454 grams), in round 1000 cc High…

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Swanson Health Products, Inc.

FDA (openFDA food enforcement)

Drugs

Reported Sep 24, 2014

NORepinephrine 4 mg in 250 mL Sodium Chloride0.9%, For IV Use Only, Flexible Bag, Rx only, UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICALS,…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd.

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 24, 2014

Volcano TrakBack II Disposable Pullback Device; Sterile and nonpyrogenic; Single Use. TrakBack II is used to move the…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Volcano Corporation

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Drugs

Reported Sep 17, 2014

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 500 mL, VIAFLEX Plastic Container, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Baxter Healthcare Corp.

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 17, 2014

DualCap IV Pole Strips Disinfectant Caps for Luer Access Valves, REF 500-LB, Sterile. When left in place for five (5)…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Catheter Connections, Inc.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 17, 2014

PROXIMATE Skin Stapler. PROXIMATE RH Rotating-Head Skin Stapler (Model PRR35), PROXIMATE PX Fixed-Head Skin Stapler…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Drugs

Reported Sep 10, 2014

Paroxetine HCL Controlled-Release Tablets 12.5 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, RTP, NC…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Apotex Inc.

8 more products in this recall

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 10, 2014

Customed Angiodrape Pack convenience pack include multiple components: syringe 10cc and 30cc, gauze, denture cup,…

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Customed, Inc.

232 more products in this recall

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 10, 2014

iTRACK250A Canaloplasty Microcatheter Kit; Catalogue number: iT-250A; Rx only, sterile. Indicated for fluid infusion…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Ellex iScience, Inc.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Food

Reported Sep 10, 2014

Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob Powder***NET WT 16…

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Live Superfoods

FDA (openFDA food enforcement)

Medical devices

Reported Sep 10, 2014

STREAMLINE CT CERVICO-THORACIC SYSTEM; SET SCREW REF 26-SETSCREW NON-STERILE, SINGLE USE, RX ONLY

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.

FDA (openFDA device enforcement)

Food

Reported Sep 10, 2014

Organic Carob Powder; Certified Organic, Product of Italy. Store in Cool, Dark place. Packaged in 16 oz., 5 lb., 20 lb…

High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

River Canyon Retreat

FDA (openFDA food enforcement)

Drugs

Reported Sep 10, 2014

Comfort Shield Barrier Cream Cloths with dimethicone a) 8 count NDC 53462-915-80, b) 24 count NDC 53462-915-60, OTC,…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Sage Products Inc.

FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)

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