The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sterility Assurance recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
663
Critical
0
Severe
261
Most recent
2026-08-26

Of the 663 sterility assurance recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 261 (39%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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276–300 of 663

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0297-2025·2025-04-02

    Compounded Fentanyl-Ropivacaine Epidural Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    QuVa Pharma is recalling 1,765 cassettes of compounded epidural injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lots were distributed nationwide to institutional and office locations.

    Product
    fentaNYL Citrate PF 200 mcg/100 mL (2 mcg/ml) /0.2% ROPivacaine HCl 200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 ml in NS Yellow CADD FSFF, Injection for Epidural Use (Not intended For IV Use), Compounded, For Institutional or Office Use Only, QuVa Pharma, 1075 West Park One Drive, Suite 100, Su
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1406-2025·2025-03-26

    Cranial Surgery Procedure Kit Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Failure

    American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 91 CRANI PACK cranial procedure kits because a critical component cannot be confirmed to meet sterility requirements, making them unsuitable for surgical use.

    Product
    CRANI PACK, Model/Catalog Number WECR41D, medical procedure kit.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0173-2025·2025-01-08

    Ketamine injection syringes recalled due to missing tamper-evident seals

    Hikma Injectables is recalling 1,800 ketamine injection syringes nationwide because tamper-evident seals are not attached to several syringes, compromising sterility assurance.

    Product
    ketamine inj 50 mg per 1 mL, Rx Only, 1 mL fill in a 3mL pre-filled syringe, For IV or IM Use, Hikma Injectables USA Inc., 36 Stults Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, This is a Compounded Drug. Hospital/Office Use Only. NDC 63037-137-25
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0174-2025·2025-01-08

    Injectable phenylephrine recalled due to defective tamper-evident seals nationwide

    Hikma Injectables is recalling phenylephrine injections nationwide because tamper-evident seals on some syringes were not properly attached. Affected lot 243120003D has a use-by date of 03/11/2025.

    Product
    phenylephrine in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Inj, 1mg per 10 mL (100 mcg/mL), Rx only, Hikma Injectables USA Inc., 36 Stults Road, Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 63037-173-25
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0548-2024·2024-06-19

    FDA Recalls Eye Suspension Medication for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Imprimis NJOF, LLC is recalling one lot of a compounded ophthalmic suspension due to failure of sterility assurance. The product may be contaminated and pose a risk of serious eye infection.

    Product
    Prednisolone-Moxifloxacin-Bromfenac Sterile Ophthalmic Suspension, 1%, 0.5%, 0.075%, 5mL, Quantity: 20mL, Rx Only, Compounded by: Imprimis NJOF, LLC. 1705 Route 46 West, Unit 6B Ledgewood, NJ NDC 71384-310-05
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1807-2024·2024-05-22

    Medline Namic Fluid Delivery Set Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Medline Industries is recalling Namic Fluid Delivery Sets (lot 0000113381) because they lack sterility assurance, which could allow contamination during medical procedures.

    Product
    Namic FLUID DELIVERY SET, REF 91300040
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0479-2024·2024-05-08

    EYLEA injection recalled for sterility concerns and syringe breakage complaints

    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals recalled over 251,000 EYLEA (aflibercept) injection syringes distributed nationwide due to complaints of syringe breakage and concerns about sterility assurance in specific lots.

    Product
    EYLEA — EYLEA (AFLIBERCEPT)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0436-2024·2024-04-10

    Injectable Fentanyl Vials Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

    SSM Health Care is recalling 140 vials of fentanyl citrate injection because the manufacturer did not perform required process validation to ensure sterility.

    Product
    FentaNYL citrate, 10 mcg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1 mL Vial (10 mcg/mL), 1.5 mL Total Volume per Vial, Intravenous, Rx Only, Hospital/Office Use Only, SSM Health Care Corporation Outsourcing Facility, 1015 Bowles Ave, Fenton, MO 63026-2394. NDC: 60652-9010-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0395-2024·2024-04-03

    Fentanyl Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    SCA Pharmaceuticals recalls fentanyl 2,500 mcg/250 mL injection (548 bags) nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product may not meet pharmaceutical sterility standards required for injectable drugs.

    Product
    fentaNYL 2,500 mcg/250 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection (Concentration = 10 mcg/mL), 250 mL Bag, Rx only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd., Windsor, CT 06095, 877.550.5059, NDC 70004-0229-40 BAR code 70004022940
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0415-2024·2024-04-03

    Phenylephrine Injectable Drug Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    SCA Pharmaceuticals is recalling phenylephrine HCl injection syringes nationwide due to inability to assure sterility. Patients using recalled lots should contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    PHENYLephrine HCl 500 mcg/5 mL in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, (Concentration = 100 mcg/mL), 5 mL fill 12 mL Syringe, Rx Only, SCA Pharmaceuticals, 755 Rainbow Rd. Windsor, CT 06095, NDC 70004-0810-11, Bar Code 70004081011
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1079-2024·2024-02-28

    Surgical Kit with Saline Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Issue

    Windstone Medical Packaging is recalling a surgical kit due to inability to guarantee sterility of the included saline. The recall affects 1,528 units distributed in Florida, Illinois, and California.

    Product
    Aligned Medical Solutions, Local Lower Extremity Pack I, AMS10833, STERILEEO
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0054-2024·2023-10-25

    Calcium Gluconate Inhalation Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling Calcium Gluconate 2.5% inhalation solution due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients should stop using affected syringes and contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    Calcium Gluconate 2.5% solution for inhalation, 5mL pre-filled syringes, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0057-2024·2023-10-25

    Cefuroxime Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling 4,972 syringes of Cefuroxime injectable medication due to lack of assurance of sterility. The compounded antibiotic was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Cefuroxime 4mg /0.4 mL (10 mg/mL), 1mL syringe, Rx only, Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0005-2024·2023-10-11

    Phenylephrine injectable drug recalled due to sterility assurance failure

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc is recalling 3,384 phenylephrine syringes due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    PHENYLephrine in 0.9 sodium chloride, 400 mcg/10 mL, (40 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6007-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0030-2024·2023-10-11

    Hydromorphone Syringe Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc. is recalling hydromorphone syringes due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 274 syringes distributed nationwide.

    Product
    HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5%, 3 mg/30 mL, (0.1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2013-2
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0017-2024·2023-10-11

    Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Injectable Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc. is recalling fentanyl-bupivacaine injectable solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 190 units (250 mL bags) distributed nationwide.

    Product
    fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL and bupivacaine 0.125% PF in 0.9% sodium chloride / Total Volume = 250 mL, Total fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL, bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2082-2
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0023-2024·2023-10-11

    FDA Recalls Fentanyl Injectable for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling fentanyl 50 mcg/mL injectable nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in 100 mL bags (lot 17-275322, expires 10/3/2023).

    Product
    fentaNYL, 5,000 mcg/100 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 100 mL Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-5
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0032-2024·2023-10-11

    FDA Recalls HYDROmorphone Syringes for Sterility Assurance Issue

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services has recalled approximately 398 HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5% injectable syringes nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

    Product
    HYDROmorphone in dextrose 5%, 0.5 mg/5 mL, (0.1 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2012-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2589-2023·2023-09-27

    Flexible Intubation Endoscopes Recalled Due to Unconfirmed Sterility

    Karl Storz Endoscopy is recalling 218 units of Five S 5 3x65 flexible intubation endoscopes because sterility assurance cannot be confirmed. The affected devices were distributed worldwide including throughout the United States and Canada.

    Product
    Five S 5 3x65, REF: 0915612-06, sterile for single use, Sterile EO, Rx Only
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1134-2023·2023-09-06

    OxyTOCIN IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Validation

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 298 bags of oxyTOCIN 40 units IV bags nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, creating potential sterility concerns.

    Product
    oxyTOCIN, 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 1000 mL, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8069-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1118-2023·2023-09-06

    Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Gaps

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 140 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. The injectable nutrition product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0420-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1123-2023·2023-09-06

    Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls Cardioplegia Solution due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which cannot assure product sterility.

    Product
    CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 25 mEq K, SUTTER CARDIOPLEGIA, Total Volume = 572.64 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0217-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1055-2023·2023-08-09

    Hydromorphone Injection Syringes Recalled for Sterility Validation Deficiency

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,389 hydromorphone injection syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for sterilization procedures, which prevents assurance of product sterility.

    Product
    HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 10 mg/50 mL, (0.2 mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2010-2
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1069-2023·2023-08-09

    Injectable Fentanyl-Bupivacaine Mixture Recalled for Sterility Validation Failure

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 295 bags of injectable fentanyl-bupivacaine solution nationwide because the sterilization process lacked proper validation documentation.

    Product
    fentaNYL 2 mcg/mL and bupivacaine 0.0625% PF in 0.9% sodium chloride, Total Volume = 250 mL, Total fentaNYL 500 mcg/250 mL, 250 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2081-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1054-2023·2023-08-09

    Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling approximately 2,082 fentanyl injectable syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which cannot assure product sterility.

    Product
    fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 500 mcg/50 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2071-3
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide