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.
3,091 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Nov 18, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Mar 23, 2022
Wright Medical Technology, Inc. ORTHOLOC Non-Locking Screw 2mm x 8mm, REF 5201120008, non-sterile, a component of the…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2022
Dispensing Pins for Air Inlet Filter, Product Catalog No. 412005, DP2500 Dispensing Pin W/Valve. A valve for aspiration…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.B. Braun Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2022
Alprazolam C-IV 1 mg 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Dist. By: Par Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 Packaged and…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Direct Rx
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Mar 16, 2022
NeuMoDx Flu A-B/RSV/SARS-CoV-2 Vantage Test Strip, Ref # 300900 (marketed under EUA202947). Distributed in boxes of 6…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.NeuMoDx Molecular Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 10, 2022
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Salad Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dressing that has been Recalled due…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.R & G Fine Foods, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 9, 2022
Bronchial Microbiology Brush, Catalog Number 4310 and 4320. Microbial sampling is performed by compressing a spring as…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hobbs Medical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 9, 2022
OPAQUE Herrick Lacrimal Plugs, HP3, 0.3 mm, HP5, 0.5mm, HP7, 0.7.mm, STERILE, EO, Rx only, CE Dry eye treatment
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Lacrimedics Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 9, 2022
NavitrackER Kit A: Knee, Model Number 20-8000-000-07,
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Orthosoft, Inc. dba Zimmer CAS
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 4, 2022
Boyd Specialties, LLC Recalls Jerky Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Boyd Specialties LLC
USDA FSIS
Reported Mar 2, 2022
DuraMatrix-Onlay Collagen Dura Substitute Membrane 4 inches x 5 inches (10.0cm x 12.5cm) REF: CDSLM45
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Collagen Matrix, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Mar 2, 2022
Diastatic Malt Powder 50lb bag - up to 50 bags per pallet Malt Products Corporation
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Malt Products Corporation
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 23, 2022
PARAGARD T380A (intrauterine copper contraceptive), 1 unit per carton together with an insertion tube and solid white…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.CooperSurgical, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 23, 2022
Steamable by Lidl Chopped Spinach NET WT 12 OZ (340 g) UPC 4 056489 34380 6. Frozen product.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Frozen Food Development Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 23, 2022
NaturesPlus Advanced Therapeutics Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM Ultra Rx- Joint Cream, 4 oz tubes, Manufactured for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Organics Corporation
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 23, 2022
HCG 6,000iu (lyo) Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Inj., For Sub-Q or IM Use Only, Not For IV Use, Vial, Rx Only,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Revive Rx LLC dba Revive Rx Pharmacy
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 18, 2022
Family Dollar, Inc. recalls Numerous brand names Numerous human food, animal (pet) food, medical devices, and drug products due to Potential Salmonella…
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Family Dollar, Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Feb 16, 2022
Gentueri Viral Transport Medium Kit with 8cm Breakpoint Swab
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gentueri Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 9, 2022
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Injection, IM, 150 mg/mL, packaged in 1 ml Single Dose Vial, RX Only, Ideal Pharmacy, 2333…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ideal Specialty Apothecary, Inc. dba Ideal Pharmacy
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 2, 2022
Bake Crafters - Maple Waffle WG Chicken Sausage Packaged into cardboard containers 126 units per case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bake Crafters
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 2, 2022
ALUM Concentrate (Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Dodecahydrate in Sterile Water (PF) 30 g/300 ml, IV bag, Rx Only, Edge…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Edge Pharma, LLC
55 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Feb 2, 2022
PIVO Blood Collection Device 20G, REF: 202-0005
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Velano Vascular
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 28, 2022
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 26, 2022
SENNA Syrup (sennosides) 8.8 mg/ 5 mL unit-dose cups, packaged in 24 cups per carton, Mfg for: AvKARE, TN 38478, NDC…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Lohxa, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 26, 2022
KWIK-STIK 2 Pack, Catalog #0894P; KWIK-STIK 6 Pack, Catalog #0894K; and LYFO DISK, Catalog #0894L; Microsporum canis…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Microbiologics Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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