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.
3,092 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
MINERAL IV Injection, compounded by Abrams Royal Pharmacy, Inc., Dallas, TX
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Abrams Royal Pharamacy
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
PEDIATRIC CARDIOPLEGIA, 255 mL, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Livonia, MI 48150
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
CollectEVAC, Sterile device with tubing and adaptor for use with ACMI and STORZ/Wolf resectoscopes. Part number…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Civco Medical Instruments Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
Tiny Isle Chocolate Truffles: Gluten Free, Raw, Vegan; Sold in 4 pack box - 4 oz: Flavors: Sea Salt, Coconut, Macadamia…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Florimont, Inc.
13 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
ORGANIC TRADITIONS SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER NET WT. 8 oz. and 16 oz., UPC 854260006162, item number AHM616 and UPC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Health Matters America Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 3, 2014
Organic Raw Carob Powder is shipped in original twenty pound case from supplier or re-packaged and sold in five pound…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Honey Heaven Wholesale, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
CYTARAbine for Injection USP, lyophiled in glass vials, 1 gram per vial, Rx only, Distributed by Bedford Laboratories,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ben Venue Laboratories Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
Vanguard 360 Femoral Boss Reamer, Label: REF 32-488474 VANGUARD 360 1NSTRUMENT FEMORAL BOSS REAMER NON-STERILE, BIOMET…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
CaCoCo Superfood Drinking Chocolate; Global Warrior - Flavor Melody: Dark, Bitter-sweet, Medicinal, Energizing Raw…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.CaCoCo, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
Gyrus ACMI Falope-Ring Dilator, item 000878-4. The Falope-Ring Dilator is a conical plastic device that is a component…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
fentaNYL 1500 mcg/30 mL (50 mcg/mL) in prefilled syringe, COMPOUNDED DRUG For Institutional or Office Use Only--Not for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Healix Infusion Therapy, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
CAP Change Kit w/MicroClave Clear, Item No. B78109 BD prefilled syringes are co-packaged into a kit with ICU devices…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ICU Medical, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 27, 2014
New Jersey Firm Recalls Breaded Chicken Product For Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.New Jersey Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Aug 27, 2014
Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL Sterile Injection, 50 mL Multi-dose Vial, Rx only, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, NJ 07869.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Pharmacy Creations
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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