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 Mar 20, 2013
REF S313152 Straight Acetabular Inserter Handle Ringloc non-sterile Orthopedic manual surgical instrument
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 20, 2013
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 Mar 20, 2013
Jamba Multigrain Fruit Chips( Blueberry) 5ozx12 and 1.5ozx55
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Inventure Foods, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 20, 2013
Tausi Brand Salted Black Beans. Net Weight 180g (6.34 oz). Distributed by: V8 Commercial Co., Inc. San Juan, Metro…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Phil-Am Trading, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 20, 2013
Publix 7 inch Chocolate Cookies n Cream Cake Scale ID Number * 002-13584-00000 *The last five digits of the scale ID…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Publix Super Markets, Inc.
43 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 13, 2013
PSX PROXIMATE Skin Staple Extractor, ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. For routine skin closure in a wide variety of surgical…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 13, 2013
Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 13, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP, 100 mL Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 NDC 0409-7984-23,
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 Mar 6, 2013
VACUETTE Cellestis 1 ml QuantiFERON¿ - TB ANTIGEN; Shake 10x; REF 454074; HE0105; 13X75 50 pcs.,1200 pcs. in total;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cellestis Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2013
Citalopram tablets USP, 10mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2013
Clover sprouts, product is packaged in a 4 oz or 5 oz. clamshell containers, and 1 lb. bag or 2 lb. tray. Product is…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Giant Greens, Inc.
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2013
0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation, USP, 3000 mL, Sterile, Non pyrogenic, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2013
Furosemide Injection USP (10 mg/mL), 4 mL in 5 mL Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, IL --- NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 6, 2013
Technocut Plus, Sterile Single Use Safety Scalpel, Distributed by: Myco Medical.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Myco Medical Supplies Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 27, 2013
NEUROPATH 6Fx90 GUIDING CATH MPC Product Code: GMC60900000 Intended for use in the coronary, peripheral, and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
23 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 27, 2013
MEDRAD Hand Controller Sheath, Catalog number AVA 500 HCS/3010903, for cardiac catheterization procedures. The Sterile…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medrad Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 27, 2013
Crest PRO-HEALTH CPC Antigingivitis/Antiplaque Oral Rinse, 250 mL (8.4 fl oz),Dist. by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Procter & Gamble Hair Care LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 27, 2013
Vascular Solutions, SuperCross Microcatheter, Sterilized using ethylene oxide, Rx Only, Model numbers 5300 - 5307,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vascular Solutions, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 20, 2013
BREG Cold Therapy Combination Units containing Sterile Polar Pads. 02356 Rev M, PAD M/U XL STER, Mfg.Date: 112012.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Breg Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 20, 2013
12-Hour Sinus (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) Nasal Spray, 0.05%, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), labeled as a) 12 HOUR SINUS Nasal…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lee Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 20, 2013
The product is a lyophilized growth supplement for use with dehydrated culture media to prepare BCYE Medium used for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Remel Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 13, 2013
SeriScaffold Surgical Scaffold Product Number: SCF10X25AGEN. Surgical mesh for use in open or laparoscopic procedures.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Allergen Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 13, 2013
Diagnostic Hybrids, Inc., RhMK, Model #:49-0600, 49-0600A, 49-0102A, and 49-T075A. Culture media, used in the…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Diagnostic Hybrids Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 13, 2013
Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05%, 0.50 fl. oz. (15 mL) spray bottle, Developed and…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Matrixx Initiatives Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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