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 Sep 11, 2013
Steinmann Pin, packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 pouches/sales unit.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 11, 2013
Potter's Crackers, Classic White, Net Wt 5 ounces, UPC 6 80569 15877 2, Potters Fine Foods LLC, 100 S. Baldwin, Madison…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Potters Fine Foods, LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 11, 2013
SC2316, Distal Femoral Augment with Screw Total knee replacement due to osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, rheumatoid…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stelkast Co.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 11, 2013
1) terrafina Natural Roasted Salted Pistachios, Net wt. 2.25 oz(63g) UPC 847938032112, 2) terrafina Natural Roasted…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Terrafina
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 11, 2013
CARBOplatin Injection, 600 mg/60ml, MultiDose, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618 NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 4, 2013
Avastin, (0.05 ml, 1.25 mg/0.05ml), single unit dose syringes, Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy, Augusta, GA
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 4, 2013
Garbanzo Iced Lemon Grass Ginger Tea 3 oz foil portion packs
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Custom Co-Pak, LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 4, 2013
Ketorolac Tromethamine Inj., USP, 30 mg vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA, NDC 0409-3795-01
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 28, 2013
Distributed in USA: Product Number: 40-2894: Reinforced Wound Closure, Latex Free Sterile EO Rx, 1/4" X 4 ", 6 mm X100…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 28, 2013
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc. Monitor Drape REF: PFSD-V0001, Rx only, Sterile EO. Product Usage: The intended use of…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Blue Belt Technologies MN
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 28, 2013
Eyebright Concentrate Topical Eye Rinse, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 & 32 fl oz bottles, Produced and distributed by: Wise Woman…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Earthlabs, Inc. dba Wise Woman Herbals
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 28, 2013
GENESIS(R) II CRUCIATE RETAINING ARTICULAR INSERT, TRIAL, SIZE 3-4, A/P 48 MM, M/L 68 MM, QTY 1, NON-STERILE, REF…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Smith & Nephew Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 21, 2013
Ranitidine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 150 mg, OTC, a) Equate brand Maximum Strength Acid Reducer, 65 count bottle…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 21, 2013
Acetylcysteine Ophthalmic Solution, compounded by Pallimed Solutions Pharmacy, Woburn, MA
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pallimed Solutions
24 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 21, 2013
Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Shoreline Fruit Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 21, 2013
REEVA (triclosan) Antibacterial Hand Soap and Dishwashing Liquid, Green Apple, 0.10%, 24 fl oz. bottle, Distributed by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Showline Automotive Products, Inc. dba US Soaps Mfg. Company
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (125 mcg/2.5 mL), 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc.,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apotex Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
CVS Pharmacy Wound Closure Adhesive Surgical Tape Strips 30 strips 1/4 in. x 4 in. Sterile latex free UPC #…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Aso, LLC
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Nestle Nutrition, Compat, Enteral Feeding Tube, sterile, 8 French (REF 08310400), 10 French (REF 08310600), and 12…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
Non-sterile Viscot Surgical Skin Markers Part Number 1437-100 Non-sterile Viscot Part Number 143-100 Surgical Skin…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Precision Dynamics Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 14, 2013
VENTANA (a member of the Roche Group) BenchMark ULTRA; REF/MU 750-600; Research Use Only Product Usage: Research Use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ventana Medical Systems Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda a) Net Wt. 1 LB. (454 g) UPC 3320001130 b) Net Wt. 8 oz. (277 g) UPC 3320001110 Church &…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Church & Dwight Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
10-inch Supreme Chocolate Layered Cake; 12 units per shipping case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.CSM Bakery Products North America
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 7, 2013
Custom Spine ISSYS LP Inverted Screw System. 8.5MM X 45 MM ISSYS LP Screw Rx Non-Sterile. Custom Spine, Inc. 9 Campus…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Custom Spine, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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