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 Feb 6, 2013
Chocolate Covered Coconut Balls is packaged in either 2-ounce packages (2 pieces per package) or in 0.5 lb and 1 lb.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Chocolate Decadence
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 6, 2013
Cordis, a Johnson and Johnson Company, ExoSeal(TM) 6F Vascular Closure Device, cat. No EX500, EX600, and EX700. Used…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cordis Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 6, 2013
HILLYARD, Alcohol Free Foaming Instant Hand Sanitizer, Benzalkonium Chloride 0.10%, 1.25 L plastic bottle, OTC,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hillyard GMP
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 23, 2013
Red Apple Slices 2.4 oz, Item #71746, 20 oz, Item # 71729 14 oz, Item # 71735. Item #71729 is sold under the brand name…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fresh Unlimited Inc.
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jan 23, 2013
I-C Drops, Eye Cleansing Agent, 15 ml ASN/Maxam P.O. Box 1277 Hood River, OR 97031
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.James G. Cole, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 9, 2013
Medtronic Intersept Custom Tubing Pack with or without coating ( Carmeda BioActive Surfact, Carmeda BioActive Surfact…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 9, 2013
Methylprednisolone Acetate (PF) 80 mg/ml Injection, supplied in 1 mL, 2 mL and 5 mL vials, manufactured by New England…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.New England Compounding Center
16 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 2, 2013
Cymevene 500 mg Powder for Infusion, (ganciclovir), 50 mg/mL ganciclovir (reconstructed), Rx only, 10 mL vials, Roche…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.F. Hoffmann-LaRoche Ltd.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 2, 2013
Zimmer Spine Ardis Inserter, Rx, non-sterile
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Zimmer, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 26, 2012
AutoTac Delivery Handle, REF 400-200, Rx Only, non-sterile, BIOHORIZONS, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244. Dental.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 26, 2012
Nalbuphine HCl Injection, 20 mg/mL, 10 mL Multiple-dose Fliptop Vial, Rx only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045,…
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 Dec 26, 2012
Medline Total Knee CDS; a single patient prescription procedure pack and disposables, including a back table cover;…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 26, 2012
Frozen Tuna Loins 3/5, 30lbs., UPC 8 29838 82310 7.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Unified Seafood Company., Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 19, 2012
Reusable, non-sterile, self-adhering electrodes for use with TENS/NMES, . Made in the U.S.A. Cutaneous electrode is an…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LLC dba Uni-Patch
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 12, 2012
Organic Gelato Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 liter, contained in plastic packaging, manufactured by Fresca Foods, CO.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Boulder Ice Cream
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 12, 2012
Colby , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 12, 2012
Stryker Orthopaedics FEMORAL OFFSET BUSHING TRITHION REVISION INSTRUMENTS REF 6543-1-600;NON-STERILE Howmedica…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 28, 2012
Limed Bone Gelatin, packaged in six 125 kg fiber drums and labeled in part PO NO.: P8095 GELATIN 75 BLOOM ITEM NO. RM…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.American Enterprises LLC dba Sterling Gelatin
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 28, 2012
Kalamata Tapenade packaged in 7 oz clear plastic and 5 lb white plastic capacity containers, manufactured by Sartori…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Sartori Inspirations, LLC
9 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 28, 2012
Superstat Modified Collagen Hemostatic Sponge.115mmx115mm Pledget, 1.5%, Part#9500-15. For use when hemostasis is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Superstat Corp.
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Nov 21, 2012
All Sterile Products manufactured by Ameridose LLC, Westborough, MA. A complete list of all products subject to this…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ameridose LLC
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Nov 21, 2012
Albertsons Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream, 1.5 QTS (1.42 L)(vanilla ice cream with peanut butter cup pieces, fudge and…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Dean Foods Company
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 21, 2012
Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Nov 21, 2012
All Sterile Products manufactured by NECC (New England Compounding Center), Framingham, MA. A complete list of products…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.New England Compounding Center
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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