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 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)
Reported Feb 4, 2014
Texas Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Texas Firm
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 29, 2014
Civco Belly Board, Reusable non-sterile carbon fiber belly board with cushion, REF 125012, packaged 1 per box. Product…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Civco Medical Instruments Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
BD Interlink threaded lock cannula This is a locking blunt plastic cannula specifically designed for IV connection to…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Becton Dickinson & Company
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
Pepper Smoked King Salmon. Product sold in vacuum packed plastic packages, net weight from 0.5 to 1 lb., with label…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Big Blue Fisheries
10 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream. Net Wt. 2 oz tube, OTC, Manufactured for and Distributed by NewMarket Health…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Mariposa Labs, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
Sitka Sound Seafoods Hickory Smoked Salmon (Coho, King, or Sockeye) is hot smoked salmon, vacuum packaged, random net…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.North Pacific Seafoods, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
PEGASPARGASE ONCASPAR Injection, 3750 International Units Per 5mL vial, Rx ONLY, sigma-tau PHARMACEUTICALS INC, 9841…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
Acetylcysteine (PF) 20 % Opthalmic, Rx only, Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy, 350 S Lafayette, South Lyon, MI…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Specialty Medicine Compounding Pharmacy
50 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 22, 2014
Weck, Electrosurgical Coagulation Suction Tube 6 (15.2cm), 11 French, with Stylet, Teleflex Medical, Research…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teleflex Medical
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 17, 2014
Illinois Firm Recalls Sliced Spiral Hams for Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Carl Buddig and Company
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 15, 2014
IMT Wellness Legume Digest 2.0** Dietary Supplements 120 Vegetarian Capsules *** Distributed by: ANAT, LLC Bloom field,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Anat, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2014
Sandel Healthcare Safety Devices Weighted Safety Scalpel #3 Disposable Safety Handle with #10 Blade Manufactured for:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ansell Sandel Medical Industries LLC
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2014
Arthrocare SPORTS MEDICINE, Knot Pusher, REF 25-3011, LOT #1049402, CON 1, 2013-10, NON-STERILE, Rx only
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ArthroCare Medical Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2014
Triple Mix Injectable (aka Dr Ungers Triple Rx; Dr Tortora's Triple Rx; Dr Bennett's Triple Rx; Dr Neighbors Triple Rx…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Compounding Centre At Blue Ridge
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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