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.
3,034 stored notices, reported between Jun 20, 2012 and Sep 23, 2026. Newest first.
Reported Feb 10, 2021
Ethicon Dermabond Advanced Topical Skin Adhesive-topical skin adhesive to hold closed easily approximated skin edges of…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ethicon, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 10, 2021
Pisiva Pea Protein 80% 20 kg (44 lbs) packaged in poly lined kraft paper bags.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Hill Pharma Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Feb 3, 2021
Cardiovascular Reprocessed ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter, REF D087031, OM St. Jude Medical, Size 9F (3.2mm), Length 90 cm,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker Sustainability Solutions
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Feb 2, 2021
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Beef Product Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Fsis
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 27, 2021
Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection Preservative Free 11.25mg / 0.5ml (22.5mg/ml) 0.5ml per syringe.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Edge Pharma, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 21, 2021
Bob Evans Farms Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BEF Foods, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 20, 2021
Methotrexate, USP Sterile Solution for Injection, Preservative Free 125mg/5ml (25mg/ml), 5 mL per syringe, Rx Only,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Edge Pharma, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 20, 2021
Paroex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473mL) NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Sunstar Americas, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 15, 2021
Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Nestlé Prepared Foods
USDA FSIS
Reported Jan 13, 2021
Zerbaxa (ceftolozane and tazobactam) 1.5g per vial for injection, Single-Dose vial, Rx only, Manuf. for: Merck Sharp &…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Merck Sharp & Dohme
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 13, 2021
Atropine Sulfate Injection, 0.8 mg/2 mL (0.4 mg/mL), 2 mL Single Dose Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.SCA Pharmaceuticals
31 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2021
Esomeprazole Magnesium for Delayed-Release Oral Suspension 10mg, packaged in unit dose packets, Rx only, Manufactured…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Cipla
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2021
Dexamethasone - Moxifloxacin PF Injection (1/5) mg/mL, Imprimis Rx Volume: 1mL/vial, Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Imprimis NJOF, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2021
Medtronic Ares Antibiotic-Impregnated Catheter, REF: 91101, Sterile, Rx Only. Used in the treatment of hydrocephalus as…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medtronic Neurosurgery
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2021
Product Code: K05T-02533, Custom Inflation Kit, Custom K05 Sterile EO, Rx Only, (01)00884450255803 For…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jan 6, 2021
Happy Ducts Compress, 3 oz. plastic jar, www.wishgardenherbs.com, Boulder, CO. 80301. UPC 6 56490 20223 5
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Wishgarden Herbs, Incorporated
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 31, 2020
Precision Dose Inc. recalls GUM Paroex Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 15 mL unit dose cups due to Potential contamination with Burkholderia lata
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Precision Dose Inc.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Dec 30, 2020
Viral Transport Medium, 3ml, Ref: R99, Container type: Tube, Packaged: 20 tubes/box, IVD, CVM Transport Media is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Hardy Diagnostics
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 30, 2020
42 IN (107 cm) Appx 5.0 ml, 20 Drop Admin Set, Spiros, REF: 20131-01; 31" (79 cm) Admin Set w/20 Drop Integrated Clave…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.ICU Medical, Inc.
12 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Dec 30, 2020
Organic fresh cut basil packaged in plastic clamshell containers The Fresh Market Organic Basil NET WT 0.5oz (14g),…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Shenandoah Growers, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 30, 2020
Organic Basil,15 bags, Net. Wt.15Lbs case.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vallarta Organics LLC
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
CJC-1295, 2000 MCG/ML, 5 ML vial, The Guyer Institute of Molecular Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Advanced Nutriceuticals, LLC
16 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
Kollidon CL-M Crospovidone Ph.Eur.Type B, USP/NF, JP, micronized, packaged in 30 kg plastic drums, Manufacturer: BASF…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BASF Corporation
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Dec 23, 2020
3.0mm Cannulated Screw System, BCS Cannulated Screw System (3.0, 4.0/5.0, 6.5/8.0mm), Item numbers 110009787 110009790,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Biomet, Inc.
15 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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