Hazard

Sterility Failure recalls

1,691 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,691
Critical: 12
Severe: 931
Most recent: 2026-07-29

Of the 1,691 sterility failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 12 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 931 (55%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

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251–275 of 1691

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0738-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Diphenhydramine Injectable for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 3,999 units of diphenhydramine injectable due to sterility assurance concerns identified during an FDA inspection. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
diphenhydrAMINE 50 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 71285-7090-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0763-2023·2023-05-31
Nafcillin Injectable Medication Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling Nafcillin for Injection, USP 2 gram vials nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility in the manufacturing process. This FDA Class II recall affects multiple lots distributed across the United States.
Product
Nafcillin for Injection, USP, 2 gram per vial, Rx only, Mfd. for SAGENT Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195. NDC: 25021-140-10
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0724-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Injectable Phenylephrine Solution Due to Sterility Assurance Issue
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 14,205 bags of injectable phenylephrine solution nationwide following FDA inspection findings regarding sterility assurance. The product is prescription-only with nationwide distribution.
Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride, 40 mg/250 mL* (160 mcg/mL), 250 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-6092-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0653-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution Over Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate 4:1 due to lack of sterility assurance identified during an FDA inspection. The recall affects 338 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Reperfusate 4:1 low potassium, 15 mEq K, packaged in 477.5 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0008-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0662-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility after an FDA inspection questioned the product's sterility.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Maintenance 4:1 low potassium/low tromethamine, 36 mEq K, packaged in 1000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0104-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0696-2023·2023-05-31
Neonatal TPN Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 259 neonatal TPN bags nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility following FDA inspection.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (Trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 5% with low 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 71285-0427-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0637-2023·2023-05-24
FDA Recalls Apollo Care Norepinephrine Injections Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling 1,617 bags of Norepinephrine 8 mg intravenous injection distributed in Missouri due to lack of assurance that the product meets sterility requirements.
Product
Norepinephrine 8 mg added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-550-25
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0597-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin and Sulbactam Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection recalled nationwide due to failure to assure sterility. Over 1 million vials affected; patients should not use recalled units.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 3 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-207-41
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0634-2023·2023-05-24
Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care's fentanyl 50 mcg/mL injectable syringes are recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The 790-syringe batch distributed in Missouri may pose contamination risks if administered.
Product
FentaNYL 50 mcg/mL (2,500mcg Total Dose), 50 mL Syringe, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-910-25
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0591-2023·2023-05-24
Injectable Antibiotic Ampicillin and Sulbactam Recalled Over Sterility Concerns
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection lacks assurance of sterility, posing potential infection risk. The FDA is recalling 419,680 vials distributed nationwide.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 3 gram per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Civica Inc. Lehi Utah 84043, NDC 72572-022-10
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0628-2023·2023-05-24
Antibiotic Injection Vials Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Astral SteriTech is recalling approximately 138,610 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 4.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-218-41
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1601-2023·2023-05-24
Surgical Optical Trocars Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Surgical Innovations Ltd is recalling 2380 YelloPort Elite optical trocars due to inability to guarantee sterility. Patients using contaminated surgical instruments may develop serious infections.
Product
YelloPort Elite, REF: EO0507005, 5x70 Optical Trocar, , Rx Only, SterileR
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0598-2023·2023-05-24
Ampicillin and Sulbactam Injection Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Failure
The FDA is recalling 11,555 bottles of Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The nationwide recall affects all lots within expiry.
Product
Ampicillin and Sulbactam for Injection, USP 15 grams per Pharmacy Bulk Package, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017 USA, NDC 66794-208-15
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0627-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Astral SteriTech recalls 223,590 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assured sterility. Patients and healthcare providers should stop use and consult their provider.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 3.375 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfg. for: Piramal Critical Care, Bethlehem, PA 18017, NDC 66794-217-41
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0631-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Astral SteriTech recalls approximately 393,930 vials of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility, per FDA Class II classification.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 4.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-080-02
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0638-2023·2023-05-24
Vancomycin Injectable Drug Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling 1,113 bags of Vancomycin 1.25g injection in 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects product distributed in Missouri.
Product
VANComycin 1.25g added to 250 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-284-25
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0636-2023·2023-05-24
Vancomycin injection recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Vancomycin 1.5g in 0.9% saline solution being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. Product distributed in Missouri with lot numbers AC-016629 and AC-016646.
Product
VANComycin 1.5g added to 500 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-185-50
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0633-2023·2023-05-24
Succinylcholine Injection recalled for lack of sterility assurance
Apollo Care, LLC is recalling Succinylcholine Cl Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lot was distributed in Missouri.
Product
Succinylcholine Cl Injection, 100 mg per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), Single-Use Syringe, Rx only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-020-05
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0616-2023·2023-05-24
Ceftriaxone Injectable Antibiotic Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
Astral SteriTech's 66,125-vial ceftriaxone injection is being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility in manufacturing. The product is distributed across the United States.
Product
Ceftriaxone for Injection, USP 250 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, NDC 70594-094-02
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0625-2023·2023-05-24
Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection due to lack of sterility assurance. The recalled product may pose an infection risk to patients if used.
Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 4.5 grams per vial, Rx only, Mfd for Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Chicago, IL 60631, NDC 71288-004-51
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0646-2023·2023-05-24
FDA Recalls Fentanyl and Ropivacaine Injectable for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Apollo Care, LLC recalled 308 bags of fentanyl and ropivacaine injectable solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product was distributed in Missouri only.
Product
FentaNYL 500 mcg (2mcg/mL) and Ropivacaine HCL 250 mg (0.1%) added to 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, Rx Only, Apollo Care, LLC, 3801 Mojave Ct., Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-950-25
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0538-2023·2023-04-26
Compounded Semaglutide Injection Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Vital Care Compounder is recalling C-Semaglutide 5mg/mL injection in 0.5mL vials due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 45 vials distributed in Mississippi.
Product
C-Semaglutide 5mg/mL injection, 0.5mL vials, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder 115 South 40th Ave, Suite A Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0358-2023·2023-03-08
Injectable Norepinephrine Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Failure
FDA recalls norepinephrine bitartrate injection (270,291 bottles nationwide) due to lack of sterility assurance. The injectable medication from Nephron Sterile Compounding Center poses infection risk if used.
Product
Norepinephrine Bitartrate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 16 mg/250 mL (64 mcg/mL*), 250 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-315-25.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0355-2023·2023-03-08
Diltiazem HCl Injectable Drug Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center is recalling Diltiazem HCl injectable due to lack of sterility assurance. The FDA Class II recall affects 4,743 bottles distributed nationwide.
Product
Diltiazem HCl in 0.7% Sodium Chloride Injection, 125 mg/125 mL (1 mg/mL), 125 mL Single-Dose Container bottle, packaged in 15 x 1 IV Bottles per carton, Rx Only, Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility, 4500 12th St. Extension, West Columbia, SC 29172, NDC 69374-997-15.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0300-2023·2023-02-22
Lactated Ringers IV Solution Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Sentara Infusion Services is recalling Lactated Ringers IV solutions (NDC 00338-0117-03) due to lack of sterility assurance. The recall affects 25 bags dispensed nationwide with a Beyond Use Date of December 24-31, 2022.
Product
Lactated Ringers packaged in volume of 1000ML, 2500ML, 3000 ML, 3600 ML, 500ML (NDC 00338-0117-03)hydration, Rx Only, use with Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide