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 Aug 8, 2012
WE-24541 Vit/Min Premix Toddler (1-4 yr old) w/o DHA*ARA, NET WEIGHT 22.68 KG
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.The Wright Group dba Wright Enrichment, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 8, 2012
Nextgen Complete Knee Solution Femoral and Provisional Impactor/ Extractor, REF 00-5901-026-00, Non-Sterile Zimmer,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Zimmer Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2012
BridgePoint Medical, Stingray Catheter, REF M - 1000, Sterilized with Ethylene Oxide Gas, Prescription Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bridgepoint Medical
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2012
Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch; crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits and a blend of buttermilk and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Clorox Co. (The)
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2012
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60 mL bottle with applicator, Rx only. E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera…
Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2012
Tibial Punch Tower Assembly. Non-Sterile. CAT NO. 8000-1089. Howmedica Osteonics Corp., 59 Route 17, Allendale, NJ…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Aug 1, 2012
Oto Ease by Westone, labeled as a bacteria free, greaseless lubricant. Sold in 0.5 oz consumer sized semi transparent…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Westone Laboratories, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 25, 2012
Probitotic Dietary Supplement. : iFlora¿ Kids Multi-Probiotic¿
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nutri-Health Supplements Llc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 25, 2012
SP Standard Process, Cataplex ACP (Product #0700 and 0750) , Dietary supplement, 90 & 360 Tablets, Proprietary Blend:…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Standard Process, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 25, 2012
SunOpta, Canadian Harvest Oat Fiber, Oat Fiber 300-33, Manufactured by SunOpta Ingredients, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SunOpta Ingredients Group (Corporate HQ)
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jul 18, 2012
CIVCO VirtuTRAX Instrument Navigator, Reusable non-sterile general purpose driveBAY, trakSTAR, electromagnetic sensor…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Civco Medical Instruments Inc.
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 18, 2012
Kleenex Luxury Foam Hand Sanitizer, (Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1%), in a) 1 Liter (33.8 fl oz.), b) 1.2 Liters (40.5 fl…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Kimberly-Clark Corporation
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 11, 2012
Microbiologics 217 Osseo Avenue North, St. Cloud, MN 56303, Gram Stain Control Slides, SLO3-10, ATCC Licensed…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Microbiologics Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 11, 2012
AirLife¿ MiniSpacer¿ MDI Dispenser Adapter. Dual-Spray MiniSpacer¿ Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Dispenser/Adapter with 15…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Thayer Medical Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 4, 2012
Ethicon Surgiflo Hemostatic Matrix Kit with Thrombin Plus Flex Tip Distributed by Ethicon Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ethicon, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 4, 2012
Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese Flavor angel hair pasta in a Parmesan sauce with other natural flavors; Net Wt. 5.1 oz.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 27, 2012
Covidien ROTICULATOR 55-3.5 Single Use Stapler REF# 017612 The RETICULA TOR TM Single Use Staplers have applications in…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Covidien LP
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 27, 2012
seprafilm¿ Procedure Pack ADHESION BARRIER Re-order Number: 5086-02 Product Usage: Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Genzyme Corporation
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 27, 2012
Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium); 40 mg, 30 TABLETS, Rx only, Repacked & distributed: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Physicians Total Care, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 20, 2012
Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 20, 2012
T5 Hytrel Zipper Toga. Product Usage: The togas are intended to provide a barrier between the operating room and the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Instruments Div.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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