Hazard

Contamination Risk recalls

997 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 997
Critical: 2
Severe: 114
Most recent: 2026-09-30

Of the 997 contamination risk recalls we have scored against our rubric, 2 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 114 (11%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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376–400 of 997

HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2317-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Ultrasound Gel Sterility Defect
Medline Industries recalled 11,436 procedural kits with Turkuaz ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. The affected kits were distributed worldwide from April 2020 to April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. (54) KIT STC PLASTIC FREE FLAP, Model Number: DYNJ909031; b. BREAST, Model Number: DYNJ904598B; c. BREAST DBL PROCED SUPPLEMENT, Model Number: DYNJ63893…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1074-2023·2023-08-09
Lidocaine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterilization Assurance Concerns
CAPS Inc. is recalling 9,517 lidocaine 2% injectable syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterilization validation data. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
lidocaine 2%, 100 mg /5 mL, (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6006-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0962-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Phenylephrine IV Bags Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling phenylephrine IV bags nationwide due to insufficient sterility assurance and lack of validation data for decontamination cycles used in manufacturing.
Product
phenylephrine, 25mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7011-1.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1047-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,216 fentanyl 2500 mcg/50 mL syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which cannot assure sterility.
Product
fentaNYL, 2500 mcg/50 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-3
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1063-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,044 bags of fentanyl injectable solution due to lack of validated sanitization procedures that could compromise sterility assurance. The product affects healthcare facilities nationwide.
Product
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 5000 mcg/250 mL, (20 mcg/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2074-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0990-2023·2023-08-09
Potassium Phosphate IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling potassium phosphate intravenous bags due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination processes. The recall affects 234 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
potassium phosphate, 30 mmole added to 0.9% sodium Chloride 500mL, IV Bag, RX Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7016-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0936-2023·2023-08-02
Oxacillin for Injection recalled nationwide due to sterility concerns
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling Oxacillin for Injection USP due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects multiple lots distributed nationwide.
Product
Oxacillin for Injection, USP, 2 grams per vial, For IV or IM Use, Rx only, labeled as a) NDC 25021-162-24 and b) novaplus NDC 25021-162-68, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. Made in India.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2160-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barriers
Medline is recalling 173,449 sterile probe cover kits due to inadequate seam barriers that may compromise sterility. The affected units were distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) ANGIOGRAPHY DRAPE PACK, Model Number 00-400305R; b) ANGIO HOLLAND PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ0037936C; c) ANGIO HOLLAND PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ0037936D; d) ANGIOGRAM, Model Number…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2183-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Seam Defects
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits containing sterile ultrasound gel due to an inadequate seam barrier. The defect may compromise sterility during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) IV SECUREMENT KIT, Model Number DYNDV2407A; b) USG IV START KIT, Model Number DYNDV2435; c) ULTRASOUND GUIDED IV START KIT, Model Number DYNDV2518; d) VI PACK, Model Number…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2156-2023·2023-07-26
FDA Recalls Medline Probe Cover Kits Due to Seam Defects
Medline is recalling probe cover kits used in diagnostic ultrasound procedures. The probe covers may have an inadequate barrier at the seams, which could compromise sterility during procedures.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) BLOCK PACK, Model Number DYNJ81722; b) PAIN BLOCK TRAY, Model Number DYNJRA0827A; c) PAIN PREP TRAY W/PROBE COVER, Model Number DYNJRA0881; d) PAIN PREP TRAY W/PROBE COVER, Model…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2169-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits recalled for inadequate seam barrier
Medline is recalling 770,147 ultrasound probe cover kits worldwide due to inadequate barriers at the seams. The defect could allow contamination during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) FETAL SURGERY CDS-LF, Model Number CDS840214Q; b) MINOR PROCEDURE TRAY, Model Number DYNDA2418; c) CLOSUREFAST PROCEDURE PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ0365463J; d) BARIATRIC PACK, Model…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2188-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barriers
Medline Industries is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits due to inadequate barriers at the seams. The defect may allow contaminants to reach the patient during diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: CHN OR DAVINCI PROSTATE, Model Number DYNJ902540N
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2164-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barrier
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits containing sterile gel due to inadequate barriers at the seams, which may fail to maintain sterility during diagnostic procedures.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) MHC VASCULAR HYBRID PK-LF, Model Number DYNJ53433K; b) VEIN SPECIALISTS PACK, Model Number DYNJ53616A; c) SUMMIT SKIN AND VEIN PACK, Model Number DYNJ54014B; d) VEIN PACK, Model Number…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2197-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Probe Cover Kits recalled for inadequate barrier at seams
Medline is recalling Probe Cover Kits (Model MNS10750A) used in diagnostic ultrasound procedures because the probe covers may have an inadequate barrier at the seams, potentially affecting protective effectiveness.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: DIALYSIS ACCESSORY PACK W/O CATHETER, Model Number MNS10750A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2205-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits recalled for inadequate seam barrier
Medline Industries is recalling 4,500 Probe Cover Kits because the covers have inadequate barriers at the seams, which may compromise sterility.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) TOTAL JOINT, Model Number CDS985555S; b) TOTAL KNEE, Model Number CDS985566Q; c) MAJOR ORTHO-LF, Model Number DYNJ0949139I; d) BSHR TOTAL KNEE-LF, Model Number DYNJ24525K; e) BSHR…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2171-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barriers
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits for an inadequate barrier at the seams that could compromise sterility. The recall affects 1,130 units distributed worldwide.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: STERILE SET FOR IMPLANT-LF, Model Number OST011F
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2190-2023·2023-07-26
Medline ultrasound probe cover kits recalled for inadequate seam barriers
Medline probe cover kits used in diagnostic ultrasound procedures may have inadequate barriers at the seams. The recall affects 540 units distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: CATH LAB PACK, Model Number DYNJ58351A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2168-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barrier
Medline is recalling multiple probe cover kits used in diagnostic ultrasound and vascular access procedures due to inadequate barriers at the seams. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) PORT PACK, Model Number DYNJ64675; b) PICC LINE TRAY, Model Number DYNJ64725B; c) VEIN OHH, Model Number DYNJ65560C; d) PORT PICC TUNNEL PACK, Model Number DYNJ65775; e) ENSEMBLE POWER…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2192-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Sterile Barrier
Medline Probe Cover Kits used during ultrasound procedures may have an inadequate barrier at the seams that could compromise sterility. The manufacturer is recalling 180 units distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: ARTHROSCOPY PACK, Model Number DYNJ44322G
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2187-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Covers Recalled for Seam Barrier Defects
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits with sterile gel due to inadequate seam barriers that may compromise sterility during diagnostic procedures. Approximately 8,974 units distributed worldwide from 2017 to 2023 are affected.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) VAD/PICC IV KIT, Model Number DYNDV2200; b) ULTRASOUND PIV KIT, Model Number DYNDV2397; c) VAD ACCESS, Model Number DYNJ24276C; d) FETAL INTERVENTION, Model Number DYNJ66041; e)…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2174-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barrier
Medline is recalling Probe Cover Kits (model DYNJ60126B) with an inadequate barrier at the seams that may compromise sterile protection during ultrasound procedures. The kits were distributed worldwide between December 2017 and May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: PACK ENDO AAA HYBRID CHRG, Model Number DYNJ60126B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2170-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barriers
Medline is recalling probe covers used in ultrasound procedures that may have inadequate seam barriers. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Model Number DYNDA1224B; b) U/S CORE BIOPSY KIT, Model Number DYNDH1121C; c) BIOPSY PACK, Model Number DYNDH1124; d) REVAMP BIOPSY TRAY, Model Number DYNDH1147A…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2162-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barrier
Medline is recalling ultrasound probe cover kits due to inadequate barrier protection at the seams, which may allow contamination during diagnostic procedures. The recall affects multiple model numbers distributed worldwide from December 2017 through May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) CATH PACK, Model Number DYNJ83105; b) TESIO, Model Number DYNJ83251; c) ANGIOGRAPHY PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ83508; d) OR ANGIOGRAM PACK-LF, Model Number DYNJ83656; e) FERRELL-DUCAN…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2178-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Covers Recalled for Inadequate Seam Barriers
Medline is recalling 2,304 probe cover kits because the seams may not provide adequate barrier protection during ultrasound procedures. Affected kits were distributed worldwide from December 2017 to May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: CATH LAB BASIN PACK, Model Number DYNJ69864A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2194-2023·2023-07-26
Medline Ultrasound Probe Cover Kits Recalled for Inadequate Barrier Seals
Medline is recalling 10,080 ultrasound probe cover kits because the seams may not seal properly, potentially compromising barrier protection. The kits were distributed worldwide from December 2017 through May 2023.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing sterile Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a) VANTEX CVC BNDL, 3L 7F 16CM W MICROCLAVE, Model Number ECVC1320; b) CENTRAL VENOUS CATH INSERTION BUNDLE PI, Model Number ECVC1345A; c) TRIPLE LUMEN CVC INSERTION TRAY, Model Number…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide