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 Jul 2, 2014
Gemcitabine For Injection USP, 1 g, (lyophilized), For Intravenous Use Only, Sterile Single Use Vial, Rx only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 2, 2014
Siemens Healthcare ADVIA Acid/Base Reagent 1 and 2 Kit containing ADVIA Centaur Acid Reagent bottles, lot number:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 27, 2014
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Deli Ham Product Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pennsylvania Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 25, 2014
TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured in Israel,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 25, 2014
Polidocanol 0.5% Solution for Injection, Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 5mg, 50 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist Inc, 110 20th…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.John W Hollis Inc.
18 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 18, 2014
BioDerm Liberty 3.0 External Male Catheter Specialty Type with integral collection chamber (Component: SKIN-PREP…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BioDerm, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 18, 2014
Cooper Surgical TAMPA CATHETER 5 French 33 cm. Intended for Hysterosonography. Model Number: 61-2005
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.CooperSurgical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 11, 2014
Missouri Firm Recalls Ribeye and Carcass Products That May Contain Specified Risk Materials
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Missouri Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 11, 2014
SBi RingFix Olive Wires Product Usage: These are temporary devices indicated for: osteosynthesis of fractures with…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Small Bone Innovations, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 4, 2014
ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 28, 2014
Esmark Elastic Bandage (Sterile), 4" x 9'. Item DYNJ05116A, Individually wrapped, 20 bandages per case. Packaged by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 28, 2014
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets, USP 5 mcg, Rx Only, a) 100-count bottle NDC 42794-018-02 and b) 1000-count bottle NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SigmaPharm Laboratories LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 21, 2014
Fernandez True Chile Flavor, Medium Hot Chile Molido Puro, 4 oz.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Fernandez Chile Company, Incorporated
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 21, 2014
Mucus Specimen Trap 40 cc, Specimen Trap 40 cc with additional transport cap; Product number DYND44140 (pack of 50),…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 21, 2014
Swanson Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander) Herbal Supplement, 60 capsules, 425 mg, SW1112. UPC 87614-11112
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Swanson Health Products, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 19, 2014
Michigan Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Wolverine Packing Co.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 14, 2014
Mangiacotti - Lemon Verbena Hand Sanitizer Spray, alcohol free, 0.5 fl. Oz., 15 mL spray bottle, UPC 870678005306,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Mangiacotti
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 7, 2014
Dianeal PD-2 Peritoneal Dialysis Solution with 1.5% Dextrose, 6000 mL Ambu-Flex II container, Rx only, Baxter…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Baxter Healthcare Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 7, 2014
Fluoxetine Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 7, 2014
Losurdo IMPORTED GRATED PECORINO ROMANO, NET WT. 80 OZ. (5 LB.) 2.27 Kg, UPC 0 75009 00232 4. Product packaged within…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Losurdo Foods Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 7, 2014
Holiday Foods, Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 4800308, UPC 70220748003081, 100 PCS, Not Fully Cooked - Cook Before Eating, Keep…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Schwan's Global Supply Chain, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 7, 2014
Fluoxetine Capsules USP, 20 mg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 50111-648-01), b) 500-count bottles (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 3, 2014
Missouri Firm Recalls Curry Chicken Salad for Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Missouri Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Apr 30, 2014
Glycopyrrolate (MDV) 0.2 MG/ML Injectable, 5 mL Vials, Sterile Serum Vials/Sterile Syringes, for use by a licensed…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Brookfield Prescription Center Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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