The Recall Desk

Hazard

Product Degradation recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
49
Critical
0
Severe
2
Most recent
2025-03-12

Of the 49 product degradation 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 (4%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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26–49 of 49

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1051-2022·2022-06-15

    Glucagon Emergency Kit Recalled for Temperature Abuse During Manufacturing

    McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Glucagon Emergency Kits nationwide due to temperature abuse during manufacturing, which may affect drug efficacy. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial Diluent for Glucagon, 1ml syringe, Rx only, MFG: Eli Lilly, NDC 0002-8031-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0554-2022·2022-02-09

    HARDY DIAGNOSTICS CatScreen diagnostic kit recalled due to improper storage

    HARDY DIAGNOSTICS CatScreen test kits (Model HADZ110) are recalled because units were stored in temperature-controlled settings instead of refrigeration. Improper storage may compromise product effectiveness.

    Product
    HARDY DIAGNOSTICS CatScreen, 25dsk/vial
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0772-2021·2021-09-01

    Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled for Temperature Abuse

    KVK-Tech, Inc. is recalling Atovaquone Oral Suspension due to temperature abuse that caused unusual grittiness in the product. The defect may affect the medication's quality and safety.

    Product
    ATOVAQUONE ORAL SUSPENSION — ATOVAQUONE ORAL SUSPENSION (ATOVAQUONE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2101-2021·2021-07-28

    Stryker Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material Recalled for Temperature Storage Violation

    Stryker Spine recalled Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material due to a 12-hour temperature excursion at the distribution center that could have compromised product sterility and efficacy.

    Product
    Cortoss Bone Augmentation Material 10cc Cartridge, Catalog Number 2101-0010, GTIN 00808232000979
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0607-2021·2021-06-16

    DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse

    Fresenius Medical Care is recalling DELFLEX Peritoneal Dialysis Solution (1.5% Dextrose with exchange set) distributed nationwide because the product was exposed to temperatures outside specified limits.

    Product
    DELFLEX — DELFLEX (DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LACTATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0475-2021·2021-06-02

    Cardinal Health Recalls Prenatal Tablets Due to Temperature Excursions

    Cardinal Health is recalling 41 bottles of prenatal tablets due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage. The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

    Product
    Prenatal Tablets Gluten Free Multivitamin/ Multimineral Dietary Supplement for Pregnant and Lactating Women UD 100 Tablets (10x10) NDC 77333-715-10 GenDose Pharmaceuticals
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    3 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0443-2021·2021-06-02

    Cardinal Health Recalls Lotemax Eye Gel Due to Temperature Excursions

    Cardinal Health is recalling 463 boxes of Lotemax eye gel distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

    Product
    LOTEMAX SM (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel) 0.38% 5GM; NDC/UPC 24208-0507-07; RX; GEL
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0095-2021·2020-10-21

    Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Packs Recalled for Latex Glove Degradation

    Alcon is recalling 16,971 Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health PROTEXIS Latex Micro Surgical Gloves due to a degradation defect that could cause holes or tears.

    Product
    Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-3054-2020·2020-10-07

    Medline Triage BNP Calibrator Recalled for Improper Refrigeration

    Medline Industries is recalling 118 units of Triage BNP calibrators shipped with ice instead of dry ice, risking product degradation.

    Product
    Control, Calibrator Verified, Triage BNP, Model ALR88755
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    14 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1375-2020·2020-07-15

    Somerset Therapeutics Recalls Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution

    Somerset Therapeutics is recalling Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2% due to a slow leaching process from the product label that may impact the product over its shelf life.

    Product
    BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE — BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE (BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1374-2020·2020-07-15

    Somerset Therapeutics Recalls Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution

    Somerset Therapeutics is recalling Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2% due to a slow leaching process from the product label that may impact the product over its shelf life.

    Product
    BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE — BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE (BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0601-2019·2018-12-19

    Tosoh Recalls Hemoglobin A1c Control Material Due to Potential Degradation

    Tosoh Bioscience is recalling Hemoglobin A1c Control material due to potential degradation that may cause testing delays.

    Product
    Hemoglobin A1c Control, Part no. 220232 for use as quality control material to monitor the precision of laboratory testing procedures for HbA1c quantitation.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1374-2018·2018-04-25

    Tornier Recalls Phantom Fiber Sutures Due to Potential Strength Loss

    Tornier, Inc. is recalling 32,253 units of Phantom Fiber sutures because improper storage may cause the raw material to degrade, leading to a loss of suture strength.

    Product
    Fornier Phantom Fiber(TM) Sutures: Item Number Description SMB000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMB000525 5.5 MM PHANTOM FT BIOCOMPOSITE SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000425 4.5 MM PHANTOM FT PEEK SUTURE ANCHOR WITH NEEDLES SMP000525 5.5 MM PHA
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0415-2018·2018-02-21

    Famciclovir Tablets Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse During Distribution

    Hetero Labs Limited is recalling 8,436 bottles of Famciclovir 500 mg tablets because high temperatures during distribution caused the tablets to become wet, stuck together, and disintegrated.

    Product
    FAMCICLOVIR — FAMCICLOVIR (FAMCICLOVIR)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2492-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N328), IVD, REF 418630, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2486-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N327), IVD, REF 418515, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2546-2017·2017-06-21

    Medtronic Recalls USPACK Suture Kits Due to Potential Seal Defects

    Medtronic is recalling USPACK-SUTURE KITs (Item US1672) because an incomplete inner package seal may cause the suture material to degrade prematurely.

    Product
    USPACK-SUTURE KIT; Item Number: US1672
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2413-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because container integrity issues may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N243), REF 413392, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2417-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards Due to Moisture Risk

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially degrading antibiotic potency.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN66), REF 413398, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2526-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN04), IVD, REF 22000, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2383-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised container integrity may expose the product to moisture, potentially causing antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-N193), REF 412604, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2380-2017·2017-06-21

    Biomerieux Recalls VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility Cards

    Biomerieux Inc is recalling VITEK 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility cards because compromised containers may expose the product to moisture, leading to antibiotic degradation.

    Product
    VITEK¿ 2 Gram Negative Susceptibility card (AST-GN49), REF 412091, 20 cards per carton.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1066-2013·2013-10-09

    AmeriSource Bergen Recalls Ifosfamide Injection Due to Temperature Abuse

    AmeriSource Bergen is recalling specific lots of Ifosfamide Injection because they were not refrigerated at certain distribution centers.

    Product
    Ifosfamide Injection 3g/60 mL, Single dose vial, Rx only, Sterile, For Intravenous Use, Refrigerate at 2-8 degrees celcius, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, NDC 0069-4496-22
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide