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 Sep 19, 2012
Tip Cover for 8mm Monopolar Curved Scissors (Hot Shears)Accessory, Disposable, 8mm MCS, Box of 10. The intended use of…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 19, 2012
Omnilife Science Apex Knee System Modular Tibia Augment, Size 1 x 4mm Ref: KC-54010. The Apex Knee System is intended…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Omni Life Science
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 19, 2012
The product listed below is prepared at Whole Foods Market and distributed in their retail chef's case or on the…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ron Stockman Whole Foods
30 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 12, 2012
Fresh Select Brussels Sprouts, 6x8oz, 9x12oz. Item # 22986, 22707, UPC 0 11110 91610 5, 7 09351 32222 8.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Apio, Inc. dba Apio Fresh LLC
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 12, 2012
"SAFEWAY farms White Sliced Mushrooms***DISTRIBUTED BY SAFEWAY INC.***PLEASATON, CA***PRODUCT OF CANADA***NET WT 8 OZ…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Safeway Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 12, 2012
100 ft roll of tubing inside a cardboard box. Medical devices are sealed into the tubes prior to ethylene oxide…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Steris Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 12, 2012
Dole Mushroom, packaged in a retail package, net wt. 8 oz. The UPC is 0 33383 67600 5.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.United Salad Company
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Apelo Modular Screwdriver labeled in part: "APELO PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM***Modular Screwdriver***Atlas Spine,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Atlas Spine, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Eco-Dent Sparkling Clean Mint Ultimate Essential MouthCare, Natural Daily Rinse and Oral Wound Cleanser/Oral Debriding…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Capco Custom Packaging Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Organic Pinenuts. 5lb bag: Organic Pine nuts packed into plastic bag with a twist tie with a White stick on label with…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Honey Heaven Wholesale, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
CosMedix Serious Protection, Natural SPF 28 Sunscreen, 3.3 fl.oz/100mL (100 g), Distributed by CosMedix, LLC, Atlanta,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Island Kinetics dba Covalence
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Aussie-Style Lucky Country Soft Licorice in 1.5 lb. bags. The product is packaged 1.5lb x 18 bags per tray.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lucky Country, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Oasis Age Essential (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouthwash, 0.06%, 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle, Oasis Consumer Healthcare…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Natural Essentials Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Sep 5, 2012
Product is labeled in part: "***MEDLINE***Extended PTFE Needle 6.5" (16.51cm) Length***Reorder: ES0016***Contents: 1…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Unimed Surgical Products, Inc.
10 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 29, 2012
Whiskey Pecan Cookies, packaged in cellophane sleeve wrap, 9.6 oz each. Sold in individual sleeves or in a case of 6…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Breadfarm
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 29, 2012
Custom Access Tray, Sterile, contains Sodium Chloride 0.9% 50 mL, Re-order #: CMS-1667-R2(94-2478), Manufactured for KM…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Custom Medical Specialties, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 29, 2012
The Instructions For Use for the following: Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 45 mm STANDARD POST SCREW Stryker TRIO+ 4.5 x 50 mm…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Spine
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 22, 2012
ACETAZOLAMIDE, LYOPHILIZED 500MG INJECTABLE10 VIAL, 4 VIAL, 5 VIAL, 6 VIAL, 8 VIAL (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
197 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 22, 2012
The NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate System NCB screws 26mm: 02.03155.026, non-sterile Product is implantable screws…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer, Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 15, 2012
Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 0.083%, 2.5 mg/3 mL Sterile Unit-Dose Vials, 60-count (60 x 3 mL Sterile…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 8, 2012
Estradiol Hemihydrate M20 EP/USP Powder, packaged in a) 1.5 kg and b) 2.5 kg fiber drums, Rx only, Art. No. 165811,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 8, 2012
INSTRUMENT ARM DRAPE IS2000, 20 PACK: Product Usage: The intended use of the Instrument arm drape is to protect…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 8, 2012
Nestle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor, chocolate beverage powder, New Wt 48.7 OZ. Product labeling reads in part:"***Nestle…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Nestle USA
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 8, 2012
Perkin Elmer Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) Product Code: 2021-0010 Product Usage: The GSP instrument is a fully…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Perkinelmer
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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