The Recall Desk

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

About this hazard tag

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826–850 of 1691

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1612-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Getinge Custom Tubing Sets Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 4917 Mercy Medical Versa-Pack Material: 709000368
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1583-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Getinge Cardioplegia Packs Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific Cardioplegia Packs because a design feature may prevent sterilization gas from reaching all parts of the device.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-BEQ-T 4963 CARDIOPLEGIA PACK Material: 701067203
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1523-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Pediatric ECC Tubing Sets Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific pediatric extracorporeal circulation tubing sets because a design feature may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 31000 PEDIATRIC ECC Material:701052843
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1611-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Getinge-T 8030 High Flow Pigtail Tubing Recalled for Sterility Assurance Issues

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific Custom Tubing Sets for Extracorporeal Circulation because a design configuration may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-T 8030 4 in High Flow Pigtail Material: 709000366
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1531-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Getinge Custom Tubing Sets Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design flaw may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 33704 ECC 1/4" PACK Material: 701054150
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1499-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Cardiovascular Recalls Custom Tubing Sets for Extracorporeal Circulation

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling specific custom tubing sets for extracorporeal circulation because a design flaw may prevent proper sterilization, potentially compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge-BEQ-TOP 8013 ECC QUADROX iD Pack RF32 Material: 701047962
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1643-2019·2019-06-05

    Maquet Getinge ECC Tubing Sets Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

    Maquet Cardiovascular is recalling BEQ-TOP 32200 ECC Packs because a design flaw may prevent sterilization gas from reaching all fluid paths, compromising sterility.

    Product
    Maquet Getinge- BEQ-TOP 32200 ECC Pack Material: 701053319R01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1274-2019·2019-05-15

    Sagent Recalls Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Sagent Pharmaceuticals is recalling 75,825 vials of Ketorolac Tromethamine Injection because microbial growth was detected during a routine manufacturing simulation.

    Product
    KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE — KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1222-2019·2019-05-01

    CMC Enterprise Pharmacy Recalls Lidocaine Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    CMC Enterprise Pharmacy is recalling 40 syringes of Lidocaine 1% - Sodium Bicarb 8.4% 10:1 for intradermal use due to a lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    Lidocaine 1% - Sodium Bicarb 8.4% 10:1, 10 mL syringe, For Intradermal Use Only, Made by: Enterprise Pharmacy, 4400 Golf Acres Drive, Bldg. J Suite E, Charlotte, NC, 28208.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1178-2019·2019-04-24

    Serum Tears 30% Drops Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Serum Tears 30% Drops due to a lack of sterility assurance. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Serum Tears 30% Drops, 1 mL Droptainer, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1152-2019·2019-04-24

    FDA Recalls HCG 20,000 Units Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling HCG 20,000 units/vial products nationwide due to a lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    HCG 20,000 units/vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1149-2019·2019-04-24

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy Recalls HCG 23 Day Vials for Sterility Concerns

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling HCG 23 Day vials nationwide due to a lack of sterility assurance. Consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    HCG 23 Day, 2876 Units/4.6 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1150-2019·2019-04-24

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy Recalls HCG Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 57 vials of HCG 30 Day due to a lack of sterility assurance. The products were distributed nationwide.

    Product
    HCG 30 Day, 3750 Units/6 mL, 10 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN 1-800-263-8890
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1189-2019·2019-04-24

    FDA Recalls EDTA 1% Sterile Injection Due to Sterility Assurance Issues

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling EDTA 1% Sterile Injection (Preservative Free) nationwide due to a lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    EDTA 1% Sterile Injection (Preservative Free), Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1127-2019·2019-04-24

    MSM Nutraceuticals Recalls Dry Eye Eye Drops for Sterility Concerns

    MSM Nutraceuticals is recalling Dry Eye Eye Drops because the product was not terminally sterilized and was not tested per USP 71.

    Product
    Dry Eye, Eye Drops, Active Ingredients: OptiMSM, Glycerin USP, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyethylene Glycon, Net Wt. 15ml, 0.51 fl oz., Manufactured by: MSM Nutraceuticals, LLC, UPC 8 54582 00119 7.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1136-2019·2019-04-24

    FDA Recalls Volumex Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Iso-Tex Diagnostics is recalling 54 syringes of Volumex (Iodinated I-131 Albumin) because environmental monitoring results indicate sterility cannot be assured.

    Product
    VOLUMEX — VOLUMEX (IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1143-2019·2019-04-24

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Estradiol Cypionate Vials for Sterility Concerns

    Anderson Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 35 vials of Estradiol Cypionate 10 mg/mL due to a lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Estradiol Cypionate 10 mg/mL, 5 mL Vial, Anderson Compounding Pharmacy 310 Bluff City Hwy, Bristol, TN.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1097-2019·2019-04-17

    FDA Recalls Compounded Papaverine-Phentolamine-PGE1 Injectable Due to Insanitary Conditions

    Health Solutions Pharmacy Center is recalling compounded Papaverine-Phentolamine-PGE1 injectables because FDA inspectors observed insanitary conditions during the compounding of sterile drugs.

    Product
    PAPAVERINE-PHENTOLAMINE-PGE1 30-1.6 MG-16 MCG/ML* INJECTABLE, (a) 5ml, (b) 10ml, Professional Compounding Pharmacy, 996 NW Circle Blvd. #105 Corvallis, OR 97330 .
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1041-2019·2019-04-03

    Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves Recalled for Sterility Failure

    COVIDIEN LLC is recalling Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length) because they were distributed without undergoing sterilization.

    Product
    Kendall SCD Express Sterile Sleeves (Thigh Length), Model Number 9736
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    3 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1008-2019·2019-03-27

    FDA Recalls Volumex Iodinated I-131 Albumin Due to Sterility Concerns

    Iso-Tex Diagnostics is recalling 54 syringes of Volumex (Iodinated I-131 Albumin) because environmental monitoring results exceeded limits, meaning sterility cannot be assured.

    Product
    VOLUMEX — VOLUMEX (IODINATED I-131 ALBUMIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0508-2019·2019-02-27

    US Compounding Recalls Ephedrine Sulfate Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    US Compounding Inc is recalling 1,686 syringes of Ephedrine Sulfate 50 mg/10 mL because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

    Product
    Ephedrine Sulfate, 50 mg/10 mL, 10 mL Single Use Syringe, Rx only, US Compounding Pharmacy 1270 Don's Lane Conway, AR 800-718-3588, Barcode: 62295308407
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0471-2019·2019-02-20

    Promise Pharmacy Recalls Zinc Sulfate Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Promise Pharmacy, LLC is recalling specific lots of Zinc Sulfate injection due to a lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Zinc Sulfate, 5mg/mL injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0442-2019·2019-02-20

    Promise Pharmacy Recalls Methylcobalamin Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Promise Pharmacy is recalling 252 vials of Methylcobalamin Injection due to a lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Methylcobalamin lyophilized 50,000 mcg Injection, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0480-2019·2019-02-20

    Promise Pharmacy Recalls Zinc Sulfate Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    Promise Pharmacy is recalling three vials of Zinc Sulfate injection due to a lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Zinc Sulfate,10mg/ml injection, 10ml vial, Rx Only, Promise Pharmacy Compounding Specialists 31818 US Hwy 19N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide