Hazard

Sterility Failure recalls

1,693 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total: 1,693
Critical: 12
Severe: 938
Most recent: 2026-09-30

Of the 1,693 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 938 (55%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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151–175 of 1693

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 (Devices)·Z-2336-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Sterility Specification Concerns
Medline Industries is recalling 211 custom procedural kits (egg retrieval, fetal surgery, TVT packs) worldwide because the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. Kits were distributed between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. EGG RETRIEVAL PACK, Model Number: DYNJ66291B; b. FETAL SURGERY CDS-LF, Model Number: CDS840214P; c. TVT PACK SMGH-LF, Model Number: DYNJ41913C;
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…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0972-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Oxytocin IV Bags for Sterility Assurance Issues
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 1,937 bags of oxytocin 10 units in Lactated Ringer's IV bags nationwide due to insufficient sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles.
Product
oxyTOCIN 10 units added to Lactated Ringer's 500 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6036-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1058-2023·2023-08-09
HYDROmorphone Injection Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,077 syringes of HYDROmorphone injection (15 mg/30 mL) distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles. No adverse events have been reported.
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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1012-2023·2023-08-09
FDA recalls oxytocin-lactated ringer IV bags due to sterility concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls 33,073 bags of oxytocin 30 units with Lactated Ringer's 500 mL IV solution nationwide due to lack of validated sterilization. No illnesses reported.
Product
oxyTOCIN 30 units added to Lactated Ringer's 500 mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6039-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2303-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits recalled for ultrasound gel sterility defect
Medline recalls 100,549 procedural kits because the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. VASCULAR PACK, Model Number: DYNJ22350K, DYNJ22350L, DYNJ22676J, DYNJ23445F, DYNJ31902L, DYNJ31902M, DYNJ39432I, DYNJ39432J, DYNJ39432K, DYNJ41625B, DYNJ46246A…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2332-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Recalls Procedural Kits Over Sterility Specification Failure
Medline Industries is recalling 9,319 procedural kits worldwide because the labeled sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The affected kits were distributed between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. FETAL INTERVENTION, Model Number: DYNJ66041A, DYNJ66041B; b. FETAL INTERVENTION PACK, Model Number: DYNJ62319A, DYNJ62319B; c. ULTRASOUND PIV KIT, Model…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1017-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling a cardioplegia solution used in cardiac surgery due to lack of sterility assurance and missing decontamination validation data. The affected lot was distributed nationwide.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 30 mEq K, Induction 4:1, High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 415 mL, RX only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0106-1
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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
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1039-2023·2023-08-09
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 84 bags of Cardioplegia Solution (Lot 36-254906) due to lack of assurance of sterility and missing validation data for decontamination cycles.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, 36 mEq K, Maintenance 8:1, low Potassium / low dextrose, IV Bag, total volume = 500 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0108-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2321-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Ultrasound Gel Sterility Failure
Medline is recalling 233,638 procedural kits containing Turkuaz ultrasound gel that may not meet sterility specifications. The potentially non-sterile gel could pose infection risks during medical procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. PEDIATRIC CATH ANGIO PACK, Model Number: DYNJ54755B; b. PEDIATRIC MAX BARRIER KIT-LF, Model Number: DYNJ40306A; c. PERC PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0774759P…
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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…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0999-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 84 bags of neonatal TPN starter bags due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 3%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0405-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2315-2023·2023-08-09
Custom Procedural Kits May Contain Non-Sterile Ultrasound Gel
Medline is recalling sterile and non-sterile procedural kits because the ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications. Approximately 6,939 kits were distributed between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CENTRAL CATHETER INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: CVI680C; b. CVC INSERTION ACCESSORY KIT, Model Number: ECVC7880; c. CVL INSERTION TRAY, Model Number…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2327-2023·2023-08-09
Procedural Kits with Ultrasound Gel May Not Meet Sterility Specifications
Medline Industries is recalling 144 custom procedural kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel because the sterile gel component may not meet required sterility specifications.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. DBD-FLAP HARVEST PACK, Model Number: DYNJ58575C
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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…
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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…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2338-2023·2023-08-09
Medline procedural kits recalled for ultrasound gel sterility concerns
Medline is recalling 15,323 custom sterile and non-sterile procedural kits worldwide due to potential non-sterility of the Turkuaz ultrasound gel component. Kits were distributed between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ANGIOGRAPHY PACK, Model Number: DYNJ65963A; b. ARTHOGRAM TRAY, Model Number: PAIN1524B; c. ARTHROGRAM TRAY, Model Number: PAIN1524A; d. CARPAL TUNNEL…
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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…
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Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0947-2023·2023-08-09
Rocuronium Injection Syringes Recalled for Sterility Assurance Deficiency
FDA recalls 77,554 rocuronium syringes nationwide due to lack of sterility assurance and inadequate validation data for sterilization processes. The drug was repackaged by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Product
rocuronium50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL), Syringes Rx only, this drug was repackaged by CAPS Inc, 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ, NDC 72196-6010-1.
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1016-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution for Lack of Sterility Assurance
The FDA has recalled Central Admixture Pharmacy Services' Cardioplegia Solution 40 mEq K due to insufficient validation data for sterilization processes. The 80-bag lot may not meet sterility standards required for cardiac use.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION 40 mEq K, Warm Induction 4:1 High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 500mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0002-1
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1066-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls PHENYLephrine Syringes Due to Sterility Validation Failure
FDA is recalling 81,073 PHENYLephrine syringes manufactured by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services. The manufacturer lacks validation data for its sterilization processes, so the syringes may not be sterile.
Product
PHENYLephrine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 1000 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
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Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1065-2023·2023-08-09
Morphine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 720 syringes of morphine due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which creates uncertainty about product sterility. The product was distributed nationwide.
Product
morphine in 0.9% sodium chloride, 30 mg/30 mL, (1 mg/mL), 30 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2040-3
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0987-2023·2023-08-09
NORepinephrine IV Bags Recalled for Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling NORepinephrine 4 mg/250 mL IV bags due to lack of sterility assurance caused by insufficient validation of decontamination cycles. The affected lots were distributed nationwide.
Product
NORepinephrine 4 mg/250 mL added to 0.9% sodium chloride 16 mcg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8097-1
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Drug
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Distributed nationwide