Hazard

Injection Contamination recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 10
Critical: 0
Severe: 6
Most recent: 2024-04-10

Of the 10 injection contamination recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 6 (60%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–10 of 10

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0432-2024·2024-04-10
Fentanyl Citrate Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
IntegraDose Compounding Services LLC is recalling 187 cassettes of fentanyl citrate 2,500 mcg/50mL due to leaking bags that compromise sterility. Lot 20231020FEN-1 was distributed nationwide and expired April 17, 2024.
Product
fentaNYL Citrate 2,500 mcg/50mL in Sterile Water, 50 mL CADD for Injection, IntegraDose Compounding Services, LLC, 719 Kasota Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN. NDC 71139-6030-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0281-2023·2023-02-22
Cefoxitin injectable bags recalled nationwide for sterility assurance failure
Cefoxitin injectable antibiotic (1GM and 2GM) prepared by Sentara Infusion Services is being recalled nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected patients should contact their pharmacy immediately.
Product
CEFOXITIN (a) 1GM IN NS 50ML,(b) 2GM IN NS 100ML, used with a home pump. Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320,
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0118-2023·2023-01-18
TriMix Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Northern VA Compounders PLLC is recalling TriMix Injection (11.8mcg/18mg/0.6mg/mL) due to lack of assured sterility. Patients using affected vials should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Product
TriMix Injection (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate) 11.8mcg/18mg/0.6mg/mL INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0314-2022·2022-01-05
SterRx Norepinephrine Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
SterRx is recalling 1,428 bags of Norepinephrine in 5% Dextrose Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product is a prescription injectable medication.
Product
NOREPINEPHRINE in 5% Dextrose Injection, 8 mg per 250 mL (32 mg per mL) Injection, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-476-01.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0182-2022·2021-11-17
Testosterone Cypionate Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Testosterone Cypionate 25mg/mL Injectable due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in the United States including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
TESTOSTERONE CYPIONATE 25MG/ML INJ #1 IN ETHYL OLEATE INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0188-2022·2021-11-17
Tri-Mix Papaverine Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Lack
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Tri-Mix Papaverine 15/Phentolamine 1/PGE-1 10 injectable vials due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot (09082021:40, BUD 02/08/2022) was distributed throughout the United States including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 15/PHENTOLAMINE 1/PGE-1 10 INJ INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0215-2022·2021-11-17
Tri-Mix Papaverine Injectable Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Vita Pharmacy, LLC dba Talon Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Tri-Mix Papaverine 30/Phentolamine 2/PGE-1 60 Injectable due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in the United States, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Product
TRI-MIX PAPAVERINE 30/PHENTOLAMINE 2/PGE-1 60 INJ INJECTABLE, Rx only, Talon Compounding Pharmacy, 2950 Thousand Oaks Drive Ste 25, San Antonio, Texas 78247
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0061-2022·2021-11-03
Methylcobalamin Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Red Mountain Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL multi-dose vial injection due to lack of assurance of sterility identified during FDA inspection. The product was distributed to approximately 494 patients in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Montana, Texas, and Utah.
Product
METHYLCOBALAMIN 5000MCG/ML MDV INJ, Rx only, Red Mountain Compounding Rx
Category
Drug
Distribution
7 states
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0718-2021·2021-08-18
Compounded Progesterone Oil Recalled for Non-Sterility Risk
People's Custom Rx is recalling C-Progesterone Oil 100 mg/mL compounded vials due to non-sterility concerns. The recall affects 14 vials distributed in Mississippi and Tennessee.
Product
C-PROGESTERONE OIL 100 MG/ML, 10 mL vials, Compound, People's Custom Rx, Compounded, Rx only, People's Custom Rx, 785 E Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0796-2013·2013-02-13
Custom Breast Biopsy Tray Recalled for Potential Particulate Matter
Custom Healthcare Systems is recalling 80 breast biopsy trays because they may contain particulate matter in the pharmaceuticals used for injection.
Product
Custom Breast Biopsy Tray, Catalog # B 9-16261, packaged in bags, 1 tray/bag, 20 bags/case. Product Usage: A sterile medical device containing multiple components utilized by physician to perform a breast biopsy.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide