Hazard

Processing Error recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total: 13
Critical: 0
Severe: 2
Most recent: 2021-04-21

Of the 13 processing error recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 2 (15%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–13 of 13

ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1380-2021·2021-04-21
Arthrex Recalls Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plates Due to Processing Error
Arthrex, Inc. is recalling 32 units of Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plates because five parts were incorrectly processed as a different model.
Product
Tibial Opening Wedge Osteotomy Plate, Titanium, 15.0 mm - Product Usage: use in treatment of non-union, mal-union, and fractures of the proximal tibia and distal femur.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Food)·F-0151-2021·2020-11-25
Mayer Brothers Recalls Apple Cider Due to Pasteurization Error
Mayer Brothers Apple Products is recalling specific apple cider products because a processing error mixed pasteurized and raw cider. Consumers in MD, MA, and MI should check their products.
Product
1. Giant brand " Premium Apple Cider*** 64 fl. oz. (Half Gal) 1.89L***Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD 20785" 2. "Nature's Nectar 100% Fresh Apple Cider***128 fl. oz.***Distributed by Aldi, Inc. Batavia, IL 60510" 3. Open Acres Honeycrisp Apple Cider, 128 fl.
Category
Food
Distribution
3 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0800-2018·2018-05-16
Kroger Recalls Lupron Depot Due to Lack of Processing Controls
Kroger Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Lupron Depot 22.5 mg 3 month Kits due to a lack of processing controls. The recall affects lots dispensed in MS, LA, AR, IL, and FL between December 2017 and February 2018.
Product
Lupron Depot 22.5 mg 3 month Kit NDC 00074-3346-03 84 days supply
Category
Drug
Distribution
5 states
SevereFDA (Food)·F-3545-2017·2017-09-20
Monster Energy Recalls Java Monster Loco Moca Coffee Due to Processing Error
Monster Energy Company is recalling Java Monster Loco Moca Coffee & Energy because the product was distributed without undergoing the required retort step.
Product
Java Monster Loco Moca Coffee & Energy, Net Wt. 15 fl. oz. (443 mL); UPC 0 70847 81271 5; INGREDIENTS: BREWED COFFEE (FILTERED WATER., COFFEE, CONDENSED SKIM MILK. SUGAR, HEAVY CREAM. GLUCOSE. NATURAL FLAVORS. TAURlNE,. SODIUM CITRATE, MICiOCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE. PANAX GI
Category
Food
Distribution
8 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3076-2017·2017-09-06
BioMérieux Recalls VITEK 2 Compact 30 Software and Reagent Cards
BioMérieux is recalling VITEK 2 Compact 30 software and reagent cards because a software update prevents test cards from finalizing results, potentially disrupting laboratory processing.
Product
VITEK¿ 2 Compact 30, REF numbers: 27530 and 27530R (clinical), and 27630 and 17630R (industry) software and reagent cards designed for the identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of bacteria and yeast.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
0 states
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0059-2015·2014-10-15
Sterilmed Recalls Reprocessed SOUNDSTAR eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters
Sterilmed is recalling 22 reprocessed diagnostic ultrasound catheters because they were incorrectly processed. The affected units were distributed in Washington and California.
Product
Biosense Webster's Reprocessed SOUNDSTAR¿ eco Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheters, Catalog Nos: M-5723-115, Model Number BIO10438577.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
2 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2736-2014·2014-10-08
Nanosphere Recalls Verigene BC-GN Kits Due to Processing Error Risk
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene BC-GN Kits because a specific lot of extraction trays may cause processing errors in the device.
Product
Verigene BC-GN Kit (Catalog number 20-005-021); 1) 20 Verigene BC-GN Test Cartridges; are qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic tests for simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-positive (BC-GP) and gram-negative (BC-GN) bacteria and resistance markers.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2735-2014·2014-10-08
Nanosphere Verigene BC-GP Kit Extraction Tray Recall
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene BC-GP Kit extraction trays because a specific lot may cause processing errors and tips to drop into the processor.
Product
Verigene BC-GP Kit (Catalog number 20-005-018); 1) 20 Verigene BC-GP Test Cartridges; are qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic tests for simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-positive (BC-GP) and gram-negative (BC-GN) bacteria and resistance markers.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2685-2014·2014-10-01
Nanosphere Verigene Enteric Pathogens Test Recalled for Processing Errors
Nanosphere is recalling 220 units of the Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test due to increased processing errors caused by Tip Holder Assemblies.
Product
The Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and identification of common pathogenic enteric bacteria and genetic virulence markers from liquid or soft stool preserved in Cary-Blair media, collected from indiv
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
25 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2682-2014·2014-10-01
Nanosphere Recalls Verigene Clostridium difficile Test Due to Processing Errors
Nanosphere is recalling 80 units of the Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test due to increased processing errors caused by Tip Holder Assemblies.
Product
The Verigene Clostridium difficile Nucleic Acid Test (CDF) is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the rapid detection of toxin A (tcdA), toxin B (tcdB), and tcdC gene sequences of toxigenic strains Clostridium difficile and for presumptive identification of PC
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
25 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2684-2014·2014-10-01
Nanosphere Recalls Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus Test Due to Processing Errors
Nanosphere is recalling Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus tests because Tip Holder Assemblies caused increased processing errors on the Processor SP.
Product
The Verigene Respiratory Virus Plus Nucleic Acid Test (RV+) on the Verigene System is a qualitative nucleic acid multiplex test intended to simultaneously detect and identify multiple respiratory virus nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimens from individuals with sign
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
25 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2683-2014·2014-10-01
Nanosphere Recalls Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Test Due to Processing Errors
Nanosphere is recalling 4,440 units of the Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test because Tip Holder Assemblies caused increased processing errors.
Product
The Verigene Gram-Positive Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-UP) performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System is a qualitative, multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of potentially pathogenic gram-positive bacteria which
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
25 states
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2681-2014·2014-10-01
Nanosphere Recalls Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Test Kits
Nanosphere is recalling 400 units of the Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test due to an increased rate of processing errors caused by tip holder assemblies.
Product
The Verigene Gram Negative Blood Culture Nucleic Acid Test (BC-GN), performed using the sample-to-result Verigene System, is a qualitative multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test for the simultaneous detection and identification of selected gram-negative bacteria and resistance mark
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
25 states