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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876–900 of 1691

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0166-2019·2018-11-07

    Pharm D Solutions Recalls Lipo MIC-12 Compound Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pharm D Solutions is recalling Lipo MIC-12 Compound Injectable vials nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    Lipo MIC-12 Compound Injectable a) NDC 69699-1603-10; b) 30 mL Stock Solution Compound Injectable NDC 69699-1603-30, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0164-2019·2018-11-07

    Pharm D Solutions Recalls HCG Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pharm D Solutions is recalling 442 vials of HCG 6000 unit injectable nationwide due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    HCG 6000 unit/0.3 gm Mannitol Lyopholized 6000 IU/vial injectable, Pharm D Solutions, Houston, Texas --- NDC 69699-1739-06
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0011-2019·2018-10-10

    Ellex iScience Recalls Canaloplasty Microcatheter Kits Due to Sterility Failure

    Ellex iScience is recalling 90 units of the iTRACK 250A Canaloplasty Microcatheter Kit because a sterility failure was found in one unit of the lot.

    Product
    ellex I.Science iTRACK 250A, Canaloplasty Microcatheter Kit, for single use, REF iT-250A, Rx. The firm name on the label is Ellex iScience, Inc., Fremont, CA. Used in ophthalmic surgery.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1163-2018·2018-09-05

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Testosterone Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Auro Pharmacies is recalling 43 vials of Testosterone Cypionate/Enanthate injectable because inadequate processes and equipment failed to assure product sterility.

    Product
    Testosterone Cypionate/Enanthate injectable, 126/54 mg/mL, packaged in a) 3 mL and b) 5 mL Multiple Dose vials, Rx only, Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, 520 W. La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1161-2018·2018-09-05

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Methyl-Cobalamin Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Auro Pharmacies, Inc. is recalling 90 vials of Methyl-Cobalamin injectable because inadequate processes and equipment were used to assure sterility.

    Product
    Methyl-Cobalamin injectable, 5 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose vial, Rx only, Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, 520 W. La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1165-2018·2018-09-05

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Auro Pharmacies is recalling 11 vials of Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate injectable because the manufacturer could not assure the sterility of the product.

    Product
    Testosterone Enanthate/Cypionate injectable, 126/54 mg/mL, packaged in a) 3 mL and b) 5 mL Multiple Dose vials, Rx only, Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, 520 W. La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1149-2018·2018-09-05

    Pharmcore Recalls Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pharmcore Inc. is recalling 355 vials of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 20000 IU due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 20000 IU Vial Lyophilized 1109 East Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1150-2018·2018-09-05

    Pharmcore Recalls Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

    Pharmcore Inc. is recalling 3,070 vials of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 2500 IU due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall is nationwide.

    Product
    Human Chorionic Gonadotropin 2500 IU Vial Lyophilized 1109 East Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1164-2018·2018-09-05

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Testosterone Cypionate/Enanthate Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Auro Pharmacies is recalling 32 vials of Testosterone Cypionate/Enanthate injectable because inadequate processes and equipment failed to assure the sterility of the product.

    Product
    Testosterone Cypionate/Enanthate injectable, 200/50 mg/mL, packaged in a) 5 mL and 8 mL Multiple Dose vials, Rx only, Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, 520 W. La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1157-2018·2018-09-05

    Auro Pharmacies Recalls Calcium Gluconate Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Auro Pharmacies is recalling 167 vials of Calcium Gluconate injectable because processes and equipment were inadequate to assure sterility.

    Product
    Calcium Gluconate injectable, 10%, 50 ml Single Dose vial, Rx only, Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, 520 W. La Habra Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1081-2018·2018-08-22

    Ranier's Compounding Laboratory Recalls DMSO 6.25% Opth Sol for Sterility Concerns

    Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling DMSO 6.25% Opth Sol due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed within Pennsylvania.

    Product
    DMSO 6.25% Opth Sol, 10 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1080-2018·2018-08-22

    Ranier's Compounding Laboratory Recalls Atropine 0.01% Opth Solution

    Ranier's Compounding Laboratory is recalling Atropine 0.01% Opth Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed within Pennsylvania.

    Product
    Atropine 0.01% Opth Solution, 5 mL droptainer, Rx only, Ranier's Rx Laboratory, 1107 Lowry Avenue Suite A, Jeannette, PA 15644.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0953-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Morphine Bags Due to Potential Leakage and Sterility Concerns

    Avella of Deer Valley is recalling 130 bags of Morphine 1 mg/mL due to potential bag leakage and lack of assurance of sterility.

    Product
    MORphine 1 mg/mL (Morphine Sulfate, USP 250mg, 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP 250 mL). Volume 255 mL. Single dose bag. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054. NDC 42852-241-25
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0929-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls CeFAZolin Bags Due to Potential Leakage and Sterility Concerns

    Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 2,500 bags of ceFAZolin 2 gm in NS 100mL due to potential bag leakage that compromises sterility.

    Product
    ceFAZolin 2 gm in NS 100mL. ceFAZolin Sodium (USP) 2gm, 0.9% Sodium Chloride (USP) 100mL. Volume 110 mL. Single dose bag. Avella of Houston 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 NDC: 42852-604-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0923-2018·2018-07-25

    La Vita Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

    La Vita Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 191 vials of Glutathione 200mg/mL Injection because production methods raised questions about the sterility of the drug product.

    Product
    Glutathione 200mg/mL Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1.5% in Sterile Water), 30 mL vial, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0949-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Hydromorphone Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Avella of Deer Valley is recalling 480 single-dose hydromorphone syringes due to potential bag leakage and lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    HYDROmorphone 1 mg/mL (HYDROmorphone HCL (USP) 30 mg, 0.9% Sodium Chloride (USP) QS 30 mL) Volume: 30mL. Single dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX. NDC 42852-222-63
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0944-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Fentanyl and Bupivacaine Cassettes Due to Sterility Concerns

    Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 15 cassettes of fentanyl and bupivacaine due to potential bag leakage and lack of sterility assurance.

    Product
    fentaNYL 3 mcg/mL, 0.1% Bupivacaine, Fentanyl Citrate, USP 750 mcg, Bupivacaine HCL PF, USP, 250 mg, 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP QS 250 mL. Volume: 250mL. Single dose Cassette. For: Methodist St. John Hospital, By: Advanced Pharma, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054. NDC 15082-250-8
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0930-2018·2018-07-25

    Avella Recalls Ephedrine Syringes Due to Potential Sterility Issues

    Avella of Deer Valley is recalling specific lots of ePHEDrine 50mg syringes because bags may leak, compromising sterility.

    Product
    ePHEDrine 50mg, 50 mg/10 mL (5 mg per mL) (Ephedrine Sulfate, USP 50mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USPQS 10mL. 10 mL-Sterile use dose syringe. Avella of Houston, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054 NDC 42852-805-61
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0801-2018·2018-05-16

    Coast Quality Pharmacy Recalls MAA Kits Due to Sterility Concerns

    Coast Quality Pharmacy LLC is recalling 52 vials of Macroaggregated albumin (MAA) kits due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected products were distributed to six states.

    Product
    Macroaggregated albumin (MAA) kit (for the preparation of Tc99m MAA), Aggregated and non-Aggregated Human Serum Albumin 2.5-5 mg Sodium Acetate Sol 200 mL/0.125 mL lyophilized powder in 10 mL glass vial, Rx only, AnazaoHealth, Tampa, FL
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    6 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0731-2018·2018-05-16

    Vitalab Pharmacy Recalls Sterile Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

    Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc. is recalling a sterile injectable drug product because airflow patterns may not support aseptic production, raising sterility concerns.

    Product
    Methionine 25mg/Inositol 50mg/Choline 50mg/Cyanocobalamin 1mg/ml, Sterile injectable, Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0709-2018·2018-05-09

    AuroMedics Recalls Levofloxacin IV Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling 308,112 bags of Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection due to a lack of assurance of sterility and a confirmed report of mold.

    Product
    LEVOFLOXACIN — LEVOFLOXACIN (LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0703-2018·2018-05-09

    AuroMedics Recalls Linezolid Injection Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Linezolid Injection bags due to a lack of assurance of sterility and a confirmed report of leaking bags with mold.

    Product
    LINEZOLID — LINEZOLID (LINEZOLID)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0704-2018·2018-05-09

    AuroMedics Recalls Levofloxacin IV Bags Due to Sterility Concerns

    AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling specific lots of Levofloxacin in 5% Dextrose Injection due to a lack of assurance of sterility and a confirmed report of leaking bags with mold.

    Product
    LEVOFLOXACIN — LEVOFLOXACIN (LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1590-2018·2018-05-09

    Cook Inc. Recalls StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter Due to Sterility Concerns

    Cook Inc. is recalling 751 units of the StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter because the device may not be properly sterilized during reprocessing.

    Product
    StoneBreaker Pneumatic Lithotripter, Catalog number: SBL-KIT1; GPN: G52604 UDI:(01)00827002526044
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1592-2018·2018-05-09

    Cook Inc. Recalls StoneBreaker Exhaust Lines Due to Sterility Concerns

    Cook Inc. is recalling 760 StoneBreaker Exhaust Lines because the interior may not be properly sterilized during reprocessing.

    Product
    StoneBreaker Exhaust Line, Catalog number: SBA-EL; GPN: G52600; UDI: (01)00827002526006
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide