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 Jul 10, 2013
Custom Procedural Trays: Merit's Custom Angio Kits A custom procedural tray is a combination of legally marketed…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 3, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, Polyolefin Flexible Container, a) 500 mL (NDC 0409-7983-30), b) 1000 mL (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 26, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 250 mL single dose Flexible Plastic Container, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Berkshire Cheese LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Brand,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hazelnut Growers
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 19, 2013
Cefazolin, injection, 1 gram per vial, 25 vials per box, sterile, Rx only, single-use vial, Manufactured in Austria by…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sandoz Incorporated
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
FAST Procedure Kit. Intended for use as a Minor Surgical Procedures Tray.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.American Optisurgical Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
GYRUS ACMI, MYRINGOTOMY KNIFE DISPOSABLE, SICKLE BLADE FLAT HANDLE, REF 130715, Rx only, STERILE EO, GYRUS ACMI, INC.,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA,…
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 Jun 12, 2013
DiGiorno pizzeria, bianca/white pizza , Net Wt.18.0 OZ (510 g), UPC 71921-91484
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nestle USA, Inc. - Northbrook Pizza Head Office
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Proplete 34 - 39 KG (Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition composed of amino acids, dextrose and sterile water), in 330mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pentec Health
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Stryker Instruments 0400-710-000 T4 Pullover Toga (S/M) Sterile, EO; single use; Product Usage: Protection System and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
15 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
Methotrexate 25mg/mL Injectable, 10 mL vials, Compounded by The Compounding Shop, St. Petersburg, FL
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.The Compounding Shop, Inc.
24 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 12, 2013
The Zimmer Air Dermatome, REF 00- 8801- 001- 00 , Rx, non-sterile grafting instruments intended to provide variable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer Surgical Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 5, 2013
Bimix Inj 30 :1 Syr, 12x1.5 ml syr, 10x1.2 ml syr, 2x2 ml syr, 2x1 ml syr, 12x.05 ml syr Penile Injection,30 and 90 day…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc.
42 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 29, 2013
Krinos TAHINI ground sesame seeds, 1) Net. Wt. 1 lb (454g) in glass jars with gold lids packed 12 jars per case - UPC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Krinos Foods, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2013
Acetylcysteine Injection, all strengths and all presentations including 100 mg/mL in 30 mL vials and 200 mg/mL in 30 mL…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs
77 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2013
Glenmark Gabapentin Tablets, a) 600mg, 500- count bottle (NDC 68462-126-05), b) 800 mg, 500- count bottle (NDC…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2013
Methylprednisolone Preservative Free 40 mg/ml Injectible Suspension, 1 mL Vials and 2 mL Vials and 1 mL pre-filled…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Green Valley Drugs
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2013
Electrode, cutting, 24FR (27050G/6). Resectoscope accessories (ie. electrode, cutting loops and cold knives).
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Karl Storz Endoscopy America Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2013
Methylcobalamin (Buffered) Injection,1 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, Stock# 11126, Preservative Free, Compounded by NuVision…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.NuVision Pharmacy, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 15, 2013
Diazepam Injection, USP 5 mg/mL, 10 mL, Multiple-dose fliptop vial, RX only, HOSPIRA, INC. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 15, 2013
Plavix 75 mg, 30 count bottle, NDC (54868-4070-0), Rx only, Manufactured by Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Bridgewater, NJ…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 8, 2013
MediChoice¿ Rayon Tipped OB/GYN Applicator, 8 inch, Plastic Shaft, Non-Sterile, Item Numbers WOD5001 and WOD5002.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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