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.
3,093 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
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)
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)
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