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 Nov 6, 2013
Bevacizumab 25mg/mL, prepared as pre-filled syringes in 0.05 mL and 0.06 mL sizes, Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, Latham, NY…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fallon Wellness Pharmacy LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 6, 2013
Globus Medical MicroFuse Putty, 2.5cc and 10cc. Product Usage: MicroFuse Bone Void Filler is indicated only for bony…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Globus Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 30, 2013
Green Leaf Lettuce is sold in bulk cases under "Garre Farms" or "Rossi Farms" brand. There are 24 heads of green leaf…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Garre Farms
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Oct 30, 2013
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083% 2.5 mg/3 mL for Oral Inhalation Only, Rx Only, 25 x 3 mL Sterile…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 23, 2013
Getinge 46-Series Medical Washer-Disinfectors, Listing # E208196 Product Usage: The washer disinfector is used in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Getinge Disinfection
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 16, 2013
0.5% Bupivacaine HCl and Epinephrine 1:200,000 Inj., 10 mL, Single-Dose Vial, NDC 0409-9045-01, Hospira, Inc., Lake…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2013
Estradiol 1.25 mg, Progesterone 25 mg/mL injectable, 20 mL sterile vials, The Apothecary Shoppe, 6136 E. 51st St.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apothecary Shoppe
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 9, 2013
Sodium Phosphate Injectable, 150mM/50mL Phosphorus 200mEq/50mL Sodium, 50 mL Single Dose Vial, Rx only, Triangle…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Triangle Compounding
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Oct 2, 2013
ENDOPLUS; Precision Laparoscopic Instruments; REF 346VA; Description 5mm Atraumatic Grasper S/A, Standard; Non-sterile;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Endoplus, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Oct 2, 2013
Walgreens Progesterone in Ethyl Oleate 50 mg per mL Injection, 10 mL vial, Inject 1 mL Intramuscularly as directed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Walgreens Co.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
Bevacizumab 1.25 mg/0.05 mL PF, Avella Specialty Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 877-782-7684
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Avella
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
Acetylcysteine 20% Solution, Preservative Free, 4 mL Sterile Single Dose Vial, Not for Injection, Sterile Solution For…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.JCB Labs LLC
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
Dextrose 50% Preservative Free SDV Injection Solution, 50 mL Single dose vial, IV Administration, Compounded by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Leiter's Pharmacy
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
Testosterone Cyp 200 mg/mL, W/Pres. (Benzyl ETOH), 3 mL, Medaus pharmacy 1-800-526-9183
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medaus, Inc.
7 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
T8 REMOVAL HEAD, REF 8910641, QTY: 1 EA, Product Usage: The non-sterile T8 Removal Diriver is used with the Spire and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 25, 2013
Hydroxocobalamin MDV 5 mg/mL (5,000 mcg/mL) Inj., 10 mL vial X 3, Eastern States Compounding Pharmacy, Littleton, NH…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Northern New England Compounding Pharmacy LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
SODIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC/WATER FOR INJECTION 10%, all presentations, FOR INTRAVENO AND SQ USE ONLY, STERILE, RX ONLY,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C.
85 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Monoject 0.9% Sodium Chloride Flush Syringe, 12 mL Syringe with 10 mL Fill Product ID: 8881570121 Product Usage: Both…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Glutathione 100 mg/mL Injectable, 100mL Vial, Use as Directed, RX, Creative Compounds, Wilsonville, OR 97070.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Creative Compounds
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
"***Flo Trac Sensor Model MHD85***" Sterile, single use kit that monitors pressures when attached to pressure…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Lidocaine 1% PF Sterile Injection, 30 mL Single Dose Vial, Pharmacy Creations, Randolph, NJ.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pharmacy Creations
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Methylcobalamin Injection 5 mg/mL, For IM or SC Administration, Sterile 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Park Compounding,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.South Coast Specialty Compounding, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Testosterone Cypionate (Sesame Oil) 200mg/mL Injection, 10 mL Vial, University Compounding Pharmacy, 855-398-1800.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.University Compounding Pharmacy
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 18, 2013
Dexpanthenol 250mg/ml PF, Qty: 1mL, WELLNESS PHARMACY, 1-800-227-2627
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wellness Pharmacy, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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