The Recall Desk

Hazard

Shelf Life recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
74
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-04-15

Of the 74 shelf life recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

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51–74 of 74

  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1910-2017·2017-05-10

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Radial Osteotome Blades Due to Shelf Life Data

    Smith & Nephew is recalling 1,416 units of Renovation Radial Osteotome Blades because stability data does not support the labeled 10-year shelf life.

    Product
    RENOVATION, RADIAL OSTEOTOME BLADE, SIZE 12, REF 71369312, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1909-2017·2017-05-10

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Radial Osteotome Blades Due to Shelf Life Data

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Radial Osteotome Blades because stability data does not support the labeled 10-year shelf life.

    Product
    RENOVATION, RADIAL OSTEOTOME BLADE, SIZE 10, REF 71369310, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1917-2017·2017-05-10

    Smith & Nephew Recalls Renovation Thin Osteotome Blades Due to Shelf Life

    Smith & Nephew is recalling Renovation Thin Osteotome Blades because stability data does not support the labeled 10-year shelf life.

    Product
    RENOVATION, THIN OSTEOTOME BLADE, 8 MM X 5 INCH, REF 71369408, STERILE R, QTY: (1)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1525-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Vancomycin Strips Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Vancomycin antimicrobial susceptibility testing strips because their shelf-life claims are not supported by internal testing.

    Product
    ETEST Vancomycin VA 256 FOAM packaging, Product Name: ETEST Vancomycin VA 0.016-256. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1521-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Ceftazidime Strips Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Ceftazidime TZ256 strips because their shelf-life claims are not supported by internal testing.

    Product
    ETEST Ceftazidime TZ256 Foam packaging, Product Name: ETEST Ceftazidime TZ 0.016-256. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1522-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Cephalothin CE 256 Foam Packaging Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Cephalothin CE 256 Foam packaging because current shelf-life claims are not supported by internal testing.

    Product
    ETEST Cephalotin CE 256 Foam packaging, Product Name: ETEST Cephalothin CE 0.016-256. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1530-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Gentamicin Strips Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Gentamicin antimicrobial susceptibility testing strips because their shelf-life claims are not supported by internal testing.

    Product
    ETEST Gentamicin GM256 FOAM packaging, Product Name: ETEST Gentamicin GM 0.016-256(low). ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1532-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Ceftriaxone Strips Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Ceftriaxone strips because their shelf-life claims are not supported by internal testing. The products were distributed worldwide.

    Product
    ETEST Ceftriaxone TXL32 FOAM packaging, Product Name: ETEST Ceftriaxone TX 0.002-32(low). ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcu
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1526-2017·2017-03-29

    BioMerieux Recalls ETEST Doripenem Strips Due to Stability Issues

    BioMerieux SA is recalling ETEST Doripenem DOR32 FOAM packaging strips because internal testing does not support the current shelf-life claims.

    Product
    ETEST Doripenem DOR32 FOAM packaging, Product Name: Etest Doripenem DOR 0.002-32. ETEST is a quantitative technique for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility of Gram-negative and Gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus and E
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0731-2016·2016-02-10

    Baxter RAPIDFILL Syringe Strips Recalled for Shelf Life Packaging Claim

    Baxter is recalling RAPIDFILL Syringe Strips because the packaging claims a 12-month shelf life without supporting evidence.

    Product
    Baxter, RAPIDFILL Syringe Strip, 10 ml. For use with RAPIDFILL Automated Syringe Filler (ASF)
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2459-2015·2015-09-02

    Advanced Sterilization Products Recalls CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution

    Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution because it may lack adequate data to support its 24-month shelf life.

    Product
    CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution, 4 bottles/case, P/N: 2266
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1535-2015·2015-05-06

    Biocare Medical Recalls CD99 In Vitro Diagnostic Reagent Lots

    Biocare Medical is recalling specific lots of CD99 in vitro diagnostic reagents because staining intensity has decreased over time, potentially affecting shelf life.

    Product
    CD99 Catalog number PM008 AA; For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Product Usage: Provides adjunctive diagnostic information following the primary diagnosis of a neoplasm by conventional histopathology methods.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0483-2015·2014-12-03

    Beevers Cannulaide Respirator Recalled for Improper Pouch Seal

    Beevers Manufacturing recalled Cannulaide respirators due to improper pouch seals that could affect device shelf life.

    Product
    Cannulaide, Model 101, 102, 103. Respirator. The Cannulaide product is composed of die-cut hydrocolloid-coated polyurethane film with an integral hook strip (i.e., Velcro) to allow for the use of a loop material to help secure a nasal interface. The Cannulaide is applied
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    7 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1614-2014·2014-05-21

    Greatbatch Recalls Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kits Due to Shelf Life Documentation Issues

    Greatbatch Medical is recalling Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kits because documentation does not support the claimed five-year shelf life.

    Product
    Coaxial Micro-Introducer Kit. Greatbatch Part Number/Bard Access Systems Order Number/Part Description 10636-001 8004011 Kit Coax 10 Pack 4FR Bard 10636-002 8005011 Kit Coax 10 Pack 5FR Bard 10636-007 8004012 Kit Coax 10 Pack 4FR Bard 10636-008 8005012 Kit
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0498-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling certain microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with use-by dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand EXCELSIOR SL-10 150CM 2 TIP, Catalog Number: M0031681890, Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0507-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with use-by dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 20MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04200; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intend
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0512-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with 'use by' dates that exceed available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 7MM X 15MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC07150; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0505-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with use-by dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand COMPLIANT 4MM X 10MM, Catalog Number: M003SRC04100; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intend
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0504-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Medical Devices Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with 'use by' dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand GDC VORTX 2MM X 3MM, Catalog Number: M00335302340; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are intende
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0511-2014·2013-12-25

    Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters Recalled for Incorrect Use-By Dates

    Stryker Neurovascular is recalling specific microcatheters and coils because they were shipped with use-by dates exceeding available shelf-life data.

    Product
    Stryker brand SUPER COMPLIANT 4MM X 7MM, Catalog Number: M003SSC04070; Product is manufactured by Stryker Neurovascular, Cork, Ireland and distributed by Stryker Neurovascular, Fremont, CA Excelsior SL-10/Excelsior 1018 Microcatheter: Stryker Neurovascular Microcatheters are
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2118-2012·2012-08-08

    Exactech Recalls Shoulder and Spine Devices Due to Labeling Error

    Exactech is recalling Equinoxe and Octane-C devices because labeling incorrectly states a ten-year shelf life for parts qualified for five years.

    Product
    Equinoxe Reverse Shoulder Fracture Adapter Tray Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2120-2012·2012-08-08

    Exactech Recalls Orthopedic Devices Due to Incorrect Shelf Life Labeling

    Exactech is recalling specific orthopedic implants because the labeling incorrectly states a ten-year shelf life, while the packaging is only qualified for five years.

    Product
    Octane-C Cervical, 6¿ Lordotic Intended for anterior cervical spine intervertebral body fusion procedures at one level (C3-C7).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2115-2012·2012-08-08

    Exactech Recalls Shoulder Arthroplasty Devices Due to Labeling Error

    Exactech is recalling Equinoxe shoulder arthroplasty devices because the labeling incorrectly states a ten-year shelf life instead of the qualified five-year shelf life.

    Product
    Equinoxe Anatomic Replicator Plate Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2119-2012·2012-08-08

    Exactech Recalls Equinoxe Shoulder Arthroplasty Devices Due to Labeling Error

    Exactech is recalling Equinoxe shoulder arthroplasty devices because the labeling incorrectly states a ten-year shelf life, while the packaging is only qualified for five years.

    Product
    Equinoxe Reverse Glenosphere Locking Screw Intended for Primary and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    27 states