Hazard

Lack Of Sterility recalls

1,417 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,417
Critical: 3
Severe: 1,048
Most recent: 2026-07-29

Of the 1,417 lack of sterility recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1,048 (74%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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151–175 of 1417

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1070-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Injectable Recalled for Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,114 bags of fentanyl and bupivacaine injectable due to lack of validation data for sterilization. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL and bupivacaine 0.125% PF in 0.9% sodium chloride, Total Volume = 100 mL, Total FentaNYL 200 mcg/100 mL, 100 mL bag, Rx only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2082-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0976-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Oxytocin IV Bags Due to Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling oxytocin IV bags nationwide due to insufficient validation of sterilization decontamination processes. The recall affects 6,037 bags distributed across multiple lots.
Product
oxyTOCIN 20 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6043-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0979-2023·2023-08-09
Heparin IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 5,834 bags of heparin 5000 units/500mL IV bags nationwide due to insufficient validation of sterilization processes, creating potential contamination risk.
Product
heparin 5000 units/500mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7023-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0997-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Validation Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 356 neonatal TPN starter bags due to lack of validation data for decontamination cycles. The sterility of the affected lots cannot be assured.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10%, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0404-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1030-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution 122 mEq K Recalled for Sterility Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION 122 mEq K, Modified St. Thomas Formula High Potassium, Total Volume = 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0209-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1026-2023·2023-08-09
IV Transplant Solution Recalled Due to Inadequate Sterilization Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 12 IV bags of Transplant Solution nationwide (Lot 36-252141) because the sterilization decontamination cycles lack proper validation, creating a sterility assurance deficiency.
Product
TRANSPLANT SOLUTION, Plasma-Lyte A - 75 ml, MSA/MSG 0.92 Molar -60 ml, dextrose 70% 21.3 ml; IV Bag, Total Volume = 165 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0014-2
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0964-2023·2023-08-09
Phenylephrine IV bags recalled due to sterility validation gaps
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services has recalled 472 phenylephrine IV bags distributed nationwide due to insufficient validation data for sterilization processes.
Product
phenylephrine 50 mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250mL, CONCENTRATION = 200mcg/mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043. NDC:72196-7039-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1045-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injection Syringes Recalled for Sterilization Validation Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 150 fentanyl injection syringes nationwide because sterilization procedures were not properly validated.
Product
fentaNYL, 100 mcg/2 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 3 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1073-2023·2023-08-09
ePHEDrine Injectable Syringes Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Gaps
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 8,942 ePHEDrine syringes nationwide due to lack of validation data for sterilization procedures, creating a potential sterility risk for injectable medications.
Product
ePHEDrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 50 mg /5 mL, (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS Inc., Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6004-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1021-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls Cardioplegia Solution (Lot 36-253947) due to lack of sterility assurance and insufficient decontamination validation. Healthcare facilities should discontinue use and contact the manufacturer.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 25 mEq K, SUTTER CARDIOPLEGIA, IV Bag, Total Volume = 572.64 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0217-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0992-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Neonatal TPN Starter Bags because sterility cannot be assured and decontamination cycle validation data is lacking. The affected lot (36-254911) was distributed nationwide.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 2%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0401-1
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0937-2023·2023-08-02
Oxacillin for Injection Recalled Nationwide for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling Oxacillin for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed to healthcare facilities nationwide.
Product
Oxacillin for Injection, USP, 10 gram per pharmacy Bulk Package bottle, For Intravenous Use, Rx only, packaged as a) NDC 25021-163-99 and b) novaplus NDC 25021-163-68, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. Made in India.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0944-2023·2023-08-02
Testosterone Cypionate-Propionate Compounded Injectable Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
New Vitalis Pharmacy is recalling its Testosterone Cypionate-Propionate injectable medication due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 102 vials distributed nationwide.
Product
Testosterone Cypionate-Testosterone Propionate 180-20 mg/mL in cottonseed oil, Compounded Rx, For Intramuscular Use Only, a) 1 mL, b) 5 mL Multi-Dose Vial, New Vitalis Pharmacy, 4139 Cadillac Ct, Ste 201, Louisville, KY 40213
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0935-2023·2023-08-02
Oxacillin Injectable Recalled for Failure to Assure Sterility
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling Oxacillin for Injection (1 gram vials, Lot OXG301) due to lack of assured sterility. Approximately 65,710 vials distributed nationwide are affected.
Product
Oxacillin for Injection, USP, 1 gram per vial, For IV or IM Use, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. Made in India. NDC 25021-146-10.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0931-2023·2023-07-26
Norepinephrine injectable recalled due to sterility assurance concerns
SterRx is recalling norepinephrine injections due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 132,299 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
Norepinephrine 4 mg per 250 mL (16 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL Single Dose bag, packaged in 250 mL x 12 units per case, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-552-01.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0934-2023·2023-07-26
Norepinephrine Injectable Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
SterRx recalled 2,088 bags of Norepinephrine 32 mg per 250 mL (Lot #490100) distributed nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects a critical care medication used in intensive care settings.
Product
Norepinephrine 32 mg per 250 mL (128 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL Single Dose bag, packaged in 250 mL x 12 units per case, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-702-01.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0693-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Neonatal TPN Starter Bags for Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 747 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bags due to FDA sterility concerns. Products were distributed nationwide across the USA.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 4%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0422-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0700-2023·2023-05-31
Neonatal Parenteral Nutrition Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 175 bags of neonatal TPN solution nationwide due to FDA inspection findings that questioned the sterility assurance of the product.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 4.5%/Dextrose 10% with HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0432-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0764-2023·2023-05-31
Nafcillin for Injection Recalled Nationwide for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Sagent Pharmaceuticals has recalled Nafcillin for Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects approximately 370,200 bottles distributed nationwide.
Product
Nafcillin for Injection, USP, 10 gram per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. NDC: 25021-141-99
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0657-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Plasma-Lyte A Transplant Solution for Sterility Assurance Concerns
The FDA has recalled Plasma-Lyte A Transplant Solution (165 mL bags) due to lack of assurance of sterility following an FDA inspection. This recall affects nationwide distribution.
Product
Transplant Solution (Plasma-Lyte A), packaged in 165 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0014-2.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0689-2023·2023-05-31
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 92 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag nationwide after FDA inspection questioned product sterility assurance.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 2.5%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, packaged in 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0418-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0711-2023·2023-05-31
Oxytocin Injectable Drug Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 1,332 bags of oxytocin injectable solution due to FDA concerns about sterility assurance. The company could not confirm the product met sterility standards after an FDA inspection.
Product
oxyTOCIN 60 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6045-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0737-2023·2023-05-31
Diphenhydramine 25 mg intravenous bags recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 5,627 bags of diphenhydramine 25 mg intravenous solution nationwide. An FDA inspection called into question the sterility of the products intended to be sterile.
Product
diphenhydrAMINE 25 mg added to 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mL in 100 mL Partial Additive Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-7089-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0715-2023·2023-05-31
Phenylephrine Injectable Solution Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 6,407 bags of phenylephrine injectable solution nationwide because FDA inspection questioned the sterility assurance of the product.
Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mg/250 mL* (40 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6058-1.
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HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0666-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 613 bags of cardioplegia solution nationwide due to FDA inspection concerns about sterility assurance.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Induction 4:1 Plasma-Lyte/Tromethamine, High Potassium, packaged in 500 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0111-1.
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Distributed nationwide