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 Jul 22, 2020
MagNA Pure 96 Instrument, clinical sample concentrator, Material number 06541089001 - Product Usage: This protocol is…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 20, 2020
LIQ-E S.A. de C.V. recalls Optimus Hand Sanitizer due to Potential Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.LIQ-E S.A. de C.V.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 15, 2020
Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.EMD Serono, Inc.
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jul 15, 2020
Prodimed Combicath catheters for mini bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-COMBICATH PE 60 cm x 2.7 mm Product Code: 58216 27US
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Prodimed Plastimed Division
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 14, 2020
AAA Cosmetica, S.A. de C.V. recalls bio aaa Hand Sanitizer due to Potential Undeclared Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.AAA Cosmetica, S.A. de C.V.
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 14, 2020
Soluciones Cosmeticas recalls Bersih Hand Sanitizer Gel due to Potential Methanol Contamination
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.Soluciones Cosmeticas
FDA (recalls & safety alerts)
Reported Jul 8, 2020
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Diced Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.BrucePac
USDA FSIS
Reported Jul 8, 2020
CODAN SWAN-LOCK Swabable Needlefree Connector, Catalog #BC1000N, REF 16.7220, individually packaged, 504/case, Sterile.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Codan US Corporation
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jul 1, 2020
Sterile Cannabidiol (CBD) 4mg/mL, 10mL vial
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.BIOTA Biosciences LLC
4 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported Jun 28, 2020
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Chicken Breast Nugget Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 24, 2020
Stryker Locking Screw, Fully Threaded S2 05x35 mm Catalog Number: 17965035S - Product Usage: Stryker implants are…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Stryker GmbH
14 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
Bin Butternut Squash, Bulk, Raw Product in Bins / 4, 5lb packages in each case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coastal Sunbelt Produce Co. Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (ID) Antigen; The IFU labeling is for multiple products which included Fungal Antigens,…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Immuno-Mycologics, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 17, 2020
STAINLESS STEEL REPROCESSING TRAY, 8MM ENDOSCOPE, IS4000, Model No. 400498-02 - Product Usage: is designed to enable…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 13, 2020
Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E.coli O157:H7 Contamination
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Lakeside Refrigerated Services
USDA FSIS
Reported Jun 3, 2020
ArtisanTM 70 cm 2 x 8 Surgical Lead Kit, part number M365SC8216700. 2 x 8 Surgical Paddle Lead Kit: (1) One Paddle Lead…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 3, 2020
Sprotte Needle, REF 32115130C w/ Intro 22 G x 3.5", distributed by Teleflex Medical The SPROTTE lumbar puncture needles…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Teleflex Medical Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 27, 2020
K2M, ALEUTIAN Interbody Spacer Systems, EN AN Lordotic Spreader, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile, Qty 1, Catalog #…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.K2M, Inc.
23 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 22, 2020
Conagra Brands, Inc. Retira Productos Congelados De Bol De Pollo Y Pavo No Listos Para Consumir Debido A Una Posible…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Conagra Brands (Conagra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC)
USDA FSIS
Reported May 20, 2020
BD PosiFlush SF Saline Flush Syringe 10 mL used in POWERWAND" ED Quick Kit 3FR 6cm. REF/UDI 72627/ 00859821006674 -…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Access Scientific LLC
11 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2020
EMPOWR Acetabular System, Non-Sterile, Model Numbers 803-15-023 803-15-026 803-15-027 803-15-028 803-15-029 803-15-030…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Encore Medical, LP
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2020
Inpeco FlexLab, ARCHITECT cSystem c8000/c16000 Interface Module, Part Numbers: FLX-208-00, FLX-208-10 - Product Usage:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Inpeco S.A.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 20, 2020
Finasteride Plus 1.25 mg Capsule, a) 30-count bottle, b) 90-count bottle, Compounded Product Not for Resale,…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.MasterPharm LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 13, 2020
NUVASIVE MAGEC 2 Rod X.X mm XX mm, REF MC2-XXXXS LOT 0000000 AAA - Product Usage: comprised of a sterile single-use…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.NuVasive Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
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