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 Dec 11, 2013
Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP, (25mg/mL), 250 mg, 10mL Fill, Single dosage Flip top Vial, (C-II), (NDC 0409-1135-02),…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 11, 2013
Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4fFl.oz Tube, UPC code:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.W.S. Badger Company Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 4, 2013
Ortho Molecular Products DigestzymeV. Dietary Supplement. Gastrointestinal health. 90 (product code 128090 and 128090U)…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ortho Molecular Products Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 4, 2013
Plum Organics Broccoli & Apple Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouch; Flexible pouch with Re-sealable spout. Packaged for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Plum Inc.
29 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 27, 2013
BIOMET Spine, 5.5 TI 5.5x50mm Translation Screw Polaris 5.5 TI Spinal System. Rx Only. Non-Sterile. Intended for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ebi, LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 27, 2013
Reprocessed Diagnostic Electrophysiology (EP) Catheters and Diagnostic EP Catheter Cables, Model Numbers: D6-DR-252-RT,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Sustainability Solutions
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 20, 2013
DePuy Mitek FMS Intermediary Tubing with One-Way valve Product Code: 281142 Product Usage: The Intermediary Tubing for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DePuy Mitek, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Co.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 20, 2013
Prostiva RF Therapy Hand Piece Kit, REF 8929, Rx only, sterilized using Ethylene Oxide. The Prostiva RF Model 8929 Hand…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Urologix, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 13, 2013
Ropinirole, extended-release tablets, 2 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd, for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sandoz, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 6, 2013
Baxter CLEARLINK System Non-DEHP Three Lead Extension Set. 6.0" (15 cm), 1.0 mL, Luer Activated Valve, male Luer Lock…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Baxter Healthcare Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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)
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