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 Apr 10, 2013
LeMaitre Stent Guide: 1102-00 (100 strips); 1102-50 (50 strips); 1102-20 (20 strips). Intended to be placed on the skin…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 10, 2013
Zimmer NexPosure, retractor portals of the NexPosure MIS Access System, Part Numbers or REF numbers: N1830R80-100,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2013
Needle Counters; 11.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 cm; 20 Count/40 Capacity; Sterile; Removable Numbered Foam Block; Adhesive Area (Cat.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cardinal Health
8 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2013
Sepp, Compound Benzoin Tincture Packaged and Tincture 3,000 Bulk. Product Usage: Preoperative skin product
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.CareFusion 213, LLC
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2013
Microbiologics KWIK-QC SLIDES ( KWIK-QC Acid Fast Stain Slides and KWIK-QC Mycobacterium Slides). Slide preparations…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Microbiologics Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Apr 3, 2013
TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, CONCENTRATED, Rx Only, Packaged in a carton containing 1 vial TORISEL…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Pfizer Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2013
Specialist 2 IM Rod, Non-Sterile and associated Surgical Techniques: Sigma HP Instruments Classic Surgical…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2013
Extremity Medical - Disposable Orthopedic Surgical Instrument - 1.6 mm Guidewire - Reference Number 101-00006 -…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Extremity Medical LLC
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2013
METRONIDazole Injection, USP 500 mg (5 mg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Hospira, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045 (NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hospira Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 27, 2013
Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Stryker Orthopaedics Specialty Triathlon Left and Right A//P Sizer Adjustment Housing PER…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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)
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