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 Mar 26, 2014
Dental Abutment labeled in part: "4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA 1-800-342-5454***EDAZ , EDAZx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet 3i, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 19, 2014
Navigator Surgical Kit Product Usage: Molded plastic tray used in holding various dental instruments for autoclave…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet 3i, LLC
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 19, 2014
Boston Scientific, RunWay Guide Catheter, UPN H749389696640, Catalog Number 38969-664.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Boston Scientific Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 19, 2014
Gyrus ACMI Disposable Falope-Ring Band Applicator Kits. REF 006889-901 and REF 005280-901 (with 8 mm Disposable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 19, 2014
Cannabinoids DAU Calibrator Control Level 1 (37.5 ng/mL) This solution is prepared from non-sterile urine and should be…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lin-Zhi International Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 19, 2014
Dextrose* Vial In Sterile Water, 50%, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, P.C.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 12, 2014
a) Walgreens Lansoprazole Delayed Release Capsules, USP 15 mg/Acid Reducer, 14 capsules per Bottle, Dist by Walgreen…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 12, 2014
Greatbatch Medical, Offset Cup Impactor. Part Numbers: P9485, T10243, T10281, T10287, T10484, T10491, T10507, T10600,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Greatbatch Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 12, 2014
Lidocaine 4% Urethral Gel
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center
47 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 5, 2014
Azure Anterior Cervical Plate System, 2-Level Plate, 36 mm, Implant Grade Titanium and Nitinol, Orthofix Inc., RX Only…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Orthofix, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 5, 2014
Oxoid Legionella BCYE Growth Supplement, For 500 ml of medium, SR0110C, packaged 10 vials/box, lyophilized. The firm…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Remel Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 5, 2014
VirtuoSaph¿ Plus Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting System, Part number: VSP550, Sterile***Rx Only*** Product Usage: The…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 5, 2014
The Cultured Kitchen Herb Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients.…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Cultured Kitchen
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 5, 2014
Cactus Leaves (Nopales), 44 lbs.
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Tijuana'S Produce Co.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 26, 2014
BACA'S GC Hot 12-13oz Z, Product Item Number 1010-0. Packaged in plastic containers. All packed in cardboard shipper…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.El Encanto, Incorporated
38 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 19, 2014
Stryker Orthopaedics Navigation Compatible Accolade Broach Handle 1 single unit to a package Howmedica Osteonics Corp.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 15, 2014
Washington Firm Recalls Dried Egg Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Washington Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Feb 12, 2014
The firm is recalling all lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are within expiry.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apothecure, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 12, 2014
Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment, OTC a) 0.33 oz (9g) (NDC 11527-162-47); b) 1 oz (22g) (NDC 11527-163-55)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 12, 2014
Dicopanol FusePaq Kit for Oral Suspension, 5mg/ML
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fusion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 5, 2014
Aminosyn 3.5% M Sulfite-Free, A Crystalline Amino Acid Solution* with Maintenance Electrolytes with Phosphorus, 1000 mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 5, 2014
Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain and itching of minor cuts,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Humco Holding Group, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 5, 2014
HCG (Lyophilized) Stock # 21714, 5000 IUnits-5 mL vial, Compounded by NuVision Pharmacy Dallas, TX 75244
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.NuVision Pharmacy, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 5, 2014
ROHTO Redness Relief, arctic, Redness Reliever, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, Net. Wt. 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL). UPC 3 10742…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.The Mentholatum Co.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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