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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126–150 of 1691

HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0055-2024·2023-10-25
FDA Recalls Compounded Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns
Pine Pharmaceuticals recalls Tropi-Phen ophthalmic solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The 15 mL droppers were distributed nationwide and customers should not use affected lots.
Product
Tropi-Phen (Tropicamide 1% phenylephrine HCl 2.5%) ophthalmic solution, 15 mL multi-use Droppers, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0050-2024·2023-10-25
Compounded Bevacizumab Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterility Assurance
Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 2,862 syringes of compounded Bevacizumab 1.25 MG/0.05 ML Solution for Injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
Bevacizumab 1.25 MG/0.05 ML Solution for Injection, 1 mL syringes, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0063-2024·2023-10-25
FDA Recalls Tropi-Phen Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Pine Pharmaceuticals has recalled 662 dropper units of Tropi-Phen ophthalmic solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lots were distributed nationwide.
Product
Tropi-Phen (tropicamide 1%, phenylephrine 2.5%) ophthalmic solution, 5mL multi-use dropper, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0018-2024·2023-10-11
Midazolam Injectable Solution Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling midazolam injectable solution syringes due to lack of assurance of sterility. Patients should not use the affected lots and consult their healthcare provider.
Product
midazolam in dextrose 5%, 50 mg/50 mL, (1 mg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-4036-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0025-2024·2023-10-11
Fentanyl injectable syringes recalled nationwide for sterility assurance failure
Fentanyl 1,250 mcg/25 mL syringes from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc are being recalled nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The manufacturer could not confirm that affected lots meet required sterility standards.
Product
fentaNYL, 1,250 mcg/25 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-7
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0021-2024·2023-10-11
FDA Recalls Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling fentanyl 2500 mcg/50 mL injections nationwide due to lack of assured sterility.
Product
fentaNYL, 2500 mcg/50 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 50 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-3
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0029-2024·2023-10-11
HYDROmorphone Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 4,550 syringes of HYDROmorphone due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
HYDROmorphone in 0.9% sodium chloride, 15 mg/30 mL, (0.5 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2011-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0007-2024·2023-10-11
Phenylephrine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc is recalling phenylephrine injectable syringes nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 19,510 units distributed across multiple lot numbers.
Product
PHENYLephrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 1,000 mcg/10 mL, (100 mcg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6009-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0020-2024·2023-10-11
Fentanyl Injectable Syringes Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Issues
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 174 fentanyl syringes nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected injectable medication presents a contamination risk.
Product
fentaNYL, 250 mcg/5 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Repackaged by CAPS Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-2
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0006-2024·2023-10-11
Phenylephrine Syringes Recalled Nationwide for Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 3,081 phenylephrine injectable syringes nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility. Affected lots expire between October 3-18, 2023.
Product
PHENYLephrine in 0.9 sodium chloride, 800 mcg/10 mL, (80 mcg/mL), 10 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6008-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1177-2023·2023-10-04
NEURACEQ diagnostic drug recalled for sterility assurance test failure
A batch of NEURACEQ (florbetaben F-18), a radioactive diagnostic drug, was recalled by Sofie after failing sterility assurance testing. The affected batch was distributed to one facility in Virginia.
Product
NEURACEQ — NEURACEQ (FLORBETABEN F 18)
Category
Drug
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1167-2023·2023-09-27
octiq Lubricating Eye Drops Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Defect
Innovus Pharmaceuticals recalled octiq Lubricating Eye Drops due to lack of assurance of sterility. The affected lot was distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Product
octiq Lubricating Eye Drops, Dextran 70.01%, Hypromellose 0.3%, 0.5 FL OZ Each (2X 15 mL Bottles), Manufactured for Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Englewood, CO 80112, Made in Jordan, NDC:57483-610-15.
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1162-2023·2023-09-27
TRP Natural Eyes Pink Eye Relief drops recalled for sterility assurance issues
TRP Natural Eyes Pink Eye Relief sterile eye drops (Lot FP001, expires 07/24) are being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. Consumers with this product should stop using it and consult their healthcare provider.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Pink Eye Relief PF, Sterile Eye drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502 NDC: 17312-094-19.
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1154-2023·2023-09-27
TRP Natural Eyes sterile eye drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
TRP Natural Eyes Blur Relief eye drops are being recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Blur Relief, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502, NDC: 17312-002-11.
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1163-2023·2023-09-27
TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief Recalled for Sterility Failure
TRP Natural Eyes Red Eye Relief sterile eye drops have been recalled due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 8,868 units distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Red Eye Relief, Sterile Eye drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502, NDC: 17312-058-15.
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1153-2023·2023-09-27
TRP Natural Eyes sterile eye drops recalled due to lack of sterility assurance
AMMAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES is recalling TRP Natural Eyes Allergy Relief eye drops due to inability to assure sterility. The recalled lot includes 8,810 units distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.
Product
TRP Natural Eyes, Allergy Relief PF, Sterile Eye Drops, Homeopathic 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL), Manufactured in Jordan, exclusively for TRP Company, Inc., 1575 Delucchi Lane, Reno, NV 89502, NDC: 17312-097-19.
Category
Drug
Distribution
2 states
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2514-2023·2023-09-20
FDA Recalls Medline Hudson RCI Addipak Inhalation Solution for Sterility Failure
Medline Industries is recalling HUDSON RCI Addipak 5mL sterile saline inhalation solution due to sterility failure. Approximately 18,000 units were distributed nationwide; the product was intended for scrap but was inadvertently shipped to customers.
Product
HUDSON RCI Addipak, UNIT DOSE VIALS, 5mL Sterile 0.9% NaCl Solution for Inhalation USP. REF RHUD59U
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1108-2023·2023-09-06
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 184 units of Cardioplegia Solution nationwide due to lack of validation data for sterilization cycles, which compromises sterility assurance in this injectable cardiac medication.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 60 mEq K, Induction 4:1, HIGH POTASSIUM, Total Volume = 830 mL, EVA Bag, RX only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0100-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1119-2023·2023-09-06
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled for Insufficient Sterilization Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 136 neonatal TPN starter bags due to lack of validated sterilization cycles. The recall affects bags distributed nationwide with lot numbers 36-262160 and 36-262146.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10% with **low calcium** and HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0428-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1128-2023·2023-09-06
Phenylephrine IV Injection Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls phenylephrine IV bags nationwide because the manufacturer lacks validated sanitization data to ensure sterility. Healthcare providers should identify and quarantine affected inventory.
Product
PHENYLephrine added to 0.9% sodium chloride 50 mg/250mL (200mcg/mL), IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043. NDC:72196-7039-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1112-2023·2023-09-06
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled for Lack of Sterility Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 786 bags of Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which affects sterility assurance.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution del Nido Formula, Total Volume = 1,052.8 mL, EVA Bag, PLASMA-LYTE A 1000 mL, Mannitol 20% 16.3 mL, Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% 13 mL, Potassium Chloride 2 mEq/mL 13 mL, Magnesium Sulfate 4.06 mEq/mL 4 mL, Lidocaine 2% 6.5 mL, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmac
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1133-2023·2023-09-06
Injectable Oxytocin Recalled Due to Unvalidated Sterilization Process
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls oxytocin IV bags due to inadequate validation of sterilization, raising sterility concerns for this injectable.
Product
oxyTOCIN 30 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 500 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, CAPS, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6044-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1131-2023·2023-09-06
EPINEPHrine IV bags recalled for sterility assurance failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalled 554 bags of EPINEPHrine added to dextrose 5% IV bags nationwide due to insufficient validation of sanitization procedures, creating a lack of sterility assurance.
Product
EPINEPHrine added to dextrose 5%, 4mg/250ml (16 mcg/mL), IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7018-1.
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1116-2023·2023-09-06
Neonatal TPN IV bags recalled due to lack of sterility validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 200 neonatal TPN IV bags (lots 36-262872 and 36-262873, expiring 8/27/2023) distributed nationwide due to lack of validated sanitization procedures.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3.5%/Dextrose 10%, Total Volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0406-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2337-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Potential Sterility Specification Failures
Medline Industries is recalling sterile procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. The kits were distributed worldwide between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CATH LAB PACK, Model Number: DYNJ58351A; b. PV CAROTID PACK, Model Number: DYNJ63341B;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide