Hazard

Sterility Failure recalls

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

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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
Category
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 (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.
Category
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
Category
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-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
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
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2291-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Anesthesia Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure
Medline Industries recalls 1,130 anesthesia procedural kits over concerns that the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The kits were distributed worldwide including the US from April 2020 to April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ANESTHESIA CVL KIT-LF, Model Number: DYNJ52283C; b. ANESTHESIA OH TOTE, Model Number: DYNJ61476;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2297-2023·2023-08-09
Procedural kits containing Turkuaz ultrasound gel recalled for sterility failure
Medline Industries recalls approximately 97,677 procedural kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel due to potential sterility specification failures. The affected kits were distributed worldwide from April 1, 2020 to April 28, 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. (13) STC IVC FILTER/ANGIOGRAM, Model Number: DYNJ908249A; b. 16CM 3L 7FR CVC INSERTION BUNDLE, Model Numbers: ECVC7410A; c. 16CM 7F 3L CVC MAX BARRIER INSERTION,
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2292-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits may contain non-sterile ultrasound gel
Medline is recalling 4,900 sterile procedural kits used for arterial line insertion because the ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ART LINE KIT ICH OR, Model Number: ART900; b. ART LINE SECUREMENT KIT W/LIDOCAINE, Model Number: DT22570; c. ARTERIAL BUNDLE NO CATHETER, Model Number: ART
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2322-2023·2023-08-09
Custom procedural kits recalled for potential sterility failure in ultrasound gel
Medline recalled 134,514 custom surgical procedural kits due to potential sterility failure in the Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel component. The affected kits were distributed worldwide from April 1, 2020 through April 28, 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. 18GX6" FEMORAL ART LINE KIT, Model Number: ART960; b. 20Gx3" RADIAL ART LINE KIT, Model Number: ART970; c. 20GX6" FEMORAL ART LINE KIT, Model Number: ART1165;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2334-2023·2023-08-09
Medline sterile procedural kits recalled for potential sterility specification failures
Medline is recalling custom sterile and non-sterile procedural kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel due to potential sterility specification failures. The kits were distributed worldwide to hospitals and medical facilities.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. C V MINOR PACK, Model Number: DYNJ64862A; b. DBD-C SECTION ADM, Model Number: DYKL1816; c. FETAL SURGERY, Model Number: DYNJ908118A;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2306-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits recalled for potential sterility failure in ultrasound gel
Medline Industries is recalling 148,445 procedural kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel over potential sterility failure of the gel component, which could lead to infections if used in sterile procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. SHY IR PICC PACK, Model Number: DYNJ57112; b. STANDARD PICC II-LF, Model Number: DYNJSPICC2, PICCNC002; c. SUPERFICAL VENOUS PROCEDURE, Model Number: DYNJ
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2310-2023·2023-08-09
Custom Procedural Kits with Ultrasound Gel May Not Meet Sterility Standards
Medline recalls 4,618 custom sterile procedural kits distributed worldwide from April 2020 through April 2023. The Turkuaz ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications, posing a potential infection risk in surgical procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. DBD-PACK FETOSCOPY, Model Number: DYNJ906905B; b. FETOSCOPY CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS840215O; c. PACK,FETOSCOPY, Model Number: DYNJ906905A; d. US BR
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2330-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure in Ultrasound Gel
Medline Industries is recalling 7,040 custom sterile procedural kits containing ultrasound gel because the gel component may not meet sterility specifications, creating a potential infection risk.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. KIT TRIAGE ADMIT, Model Number: DYKA1456; b. KIT,ANTE PARTUM, Model Number: DYKL1844; c. MATERNAL ADMIT KIT, Model Number: DYKM2091
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2328-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kit Ultrasound Gel Sterility Specification Failure
Medline Industries is recalling procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. The affected kits were distributed to healthcare facilities worldwide from 2020 to 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. DR MOTT DRAPE PACK, Model Number: DYNJ42065B
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2333-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Surgical Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Sterility Concerns
Medline Industries is recalling approximately 7,462 custom surgical procedural kits containing ultrasound gel because the gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The recall affects kits distributed worldwide since April 2020.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CHN OR DAVINCI PROSTATE, Model Number: DYNJ902540N; b. CUSTOM GYN, Model Number: DYNJ63257B; c. DBD-AMNIOCENTESIS PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0771979C;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2313-2023·2023-08-09
Sterile Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Potential Ultrasound Gel Sterility Failure
Medline Industries is recalling Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel because the gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The kits are distributed worldwide for dialysis procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. DIALYSIS ACCESSORY PACK W/O CATHETER, Model Number: MNS10750A; b. STD INSERTION/DIALYSIS INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: CVI3845;
Category
Medical Device
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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2305-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits with ultrasound gel may not meet sterility specifications
Medline Industries recalls 146,157 custom procedural kits distributed April 2020 to April 2023 because the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. A V FISTULA, Model Number: DYNJ65711; b. ACCESS CATHETER, Model Number: DYNJ64141A; c. ACCESS PICC PACK, Model Number: DYNJ40682B; d. ADULT EPIV INSERTION T
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2290-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Probe Cover Kits recalled for potential sterility specification failure
Medline is recalling 1,231,480 Probe Cover Kits distributed worldwide due to potential sterility specification failures in the ultrasound gel component.
Product
Medline Probe Cover Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel, Labeled as the following: a. COVER, PROBE, W/GEL AND BANDS, 4X48 - Model Number DYNJE5900; b. COVER, PROBE, W/GEL AND BANDS, 6X24 - Model Number DYNJE5910; c. COVER, PROBE, W/GEL AND BANDS, 6X48 - Model Numbe
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2309-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits with Ultrasound Gel Recalled for Sterility Risk
Medline is recalling 3,431 procedural kits because the ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The affected 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. CAROTID, Model Number: DYNJ54287A; b. CAROTID PACK, Model Number: DYNJ66190; c. CAROTID SUPPLY, Model Number: DYNJ905622C; d. CAROTID-LF, Model Numb
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2314-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits with potentially non-sterile ultrasound gel recalled
Medline Industries is recalling 80 custom procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. Kits were distributed worldwide from April 2020 to April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. PACK ENDO AAA HYBRID CHRG, Model Number: DYNJ60126B;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2296-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Specification Failure
Medline has recalled 63,823 custom procedural kits due to potential sterility specification failure of the ultrasound gel component. The affected kits were distributed worldwide from April 2020 through April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ANGIO, Model Number: DYNJ902507B; b. ANGIO BASIN SET, Model Numbers: DYNJ46043D, DYNJ46043F; c. ANGIO CATH COMBINED PACK, Model Numbers: DYNJ43609K, DYNJ43
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide