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 Jun 6, 2018
Catheter Hemostasis Valve For use with .038" (.096 cm) dia. and smaller guide wires; Product Code: AI-07000
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Arrow International Inc.
75 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 6, 2018
Gyrus ACMI Reusable Active Cord for Bovie/ValleyLab Generators, Catalog No C650-129A (00821925008700) The cord consists…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Gyrus Acmi, Incorporated
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 6, 2018
Medical Action Industries Inc. Blue OR Towel Non X-Ray Detectable (6 Towels per Pack) / product # AVID266 Sterile This…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medical Action Industries Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 6, 2018
MEDLINE Sterile* Needle Counter, 100Ct. Double Magnet / Foam Block, reorder: DYNJNC100F Product Usage: A needle counter…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Medline Industries Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 6, 2018
MagNA Pure 24 System, GMMI: 07290519001 Product Usage: The MagNA Pure 24 System is a fully automated clinical sample…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported Jun 6, 2018
Ziyad Brand Tahini, 8oz, 16oz, ¿ gal, 32oz. , packed in glass jars
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Ziyad Brothers Importing, Inc.
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 31, 2018
Eddy Packing Co., Inc. Retira Producto De Salchicha Ahumada Debido A Una Posible Contaminacin Con Materia Externa
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Eddy Packing Co., Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 31, 2018
Ruiz Food Products, Inc. Retira Burritos De Desayuno Congelados En 12 Unidades Debido A Una Posible Contaminacin Con…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Ruiz Food Products, Inc.
USDA FSIS
Reported May 30, 2018
0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Rx Only, Fresenius Medical Care North America, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Fresenius Medical Care Renal Therapies Group, LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 30, 2018
Sorin Stockert Heater-Cooler System 3T, a) Item #: 16-02-81, 240 v/60 Hz; b) Item #: 16-02-82, 208 v/60 Hz; c) Item #:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.LivaNova USA
2 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 30, 2018
First Step Endoscopic Cleaning Pad, 100ml, Flexible Endoscope Bedside Pre-Clean Kit, Catalogue Number EP-3
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Madison Polymeric Engineering
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 30, 2018
Loxapine Capsules, USP 25 mg, packaged in 100 Unit Dose Capsules, Rx only, Manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 26, 2018
Hormel Foods Corporation Retira Productos De Pollo Y Cerdo Enlatados Debido A Una Posible Contaminacin Con Materia…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Recalling firm not stated
USDA FSIS
Reported May 23, 2018
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SEEKER(R) Crossing Support Catheter, 0.035", 150 cm, REF SK15035M. Intended to support a…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc.
1 more product in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 23, 2018
B Prox 10 Anti-blemish Wash, (Benzoyl peroxide 10%), 200 mL bottles, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
3 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 23, 2018
Southmedic Sterile Disposable Scalpel Rx only Scalpels are intended to be used in various medical procedures for…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Southmedic, Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Macroaggregated albumin (MAA) kit (for the preparation of Tc99m MAA), Aggregated and non-Aggregated Human Serum Albumin…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Coast Quality Pharmacy LLC
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Soozie s Doozies Sugar Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough, 16 ounce, plastic pouch, 6 pouches per case
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.National Foodworks Services
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Lipase, Catalog number: LI3837; GTIN: 05055273204230 and Catalog number: LI8361; GTIN: 05055273214284 Product Usage:…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Randox Laboratories Ltd.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Smoked Salmon Spread 5 lb. bulk units; Simply Superior Smoked Salmon Spread 5 oz units; and Morey s Smoked Salmon…
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.Superior Foods Company
FDA (openFDA food enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Transonic ADT1018 Flow QC Clear Advantage Tubing, Catalog No. ADT1018, ADT1018-40 The device is indicated for use as…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Transonic Systems Inc.
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
Methylcobalamin for injection, 1mg/mL and 10 mg/mL, Sterile injectable, Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc.
5 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
Reported May 16, 2018
PICC Kit, Product Code: AMS-7063-1 Convenience kit for the insertion of PICCs into the vascular system.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.Vygon U.S.A.
7 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA device enforcement)
Reported May 9, 2018
Linezolid Injection 600 mg per 300 mL (2 mg/mL) For Intravenous Administration, Rx only, Manufactured By: Aurobindo…
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.AuroMedics Pharma LLC
6 more products in this recall
FDA (openFDA drug enforcement)
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