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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176–200 of 1691

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-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 (Drugs)·D-0974-2023·2023-08-09
Heparin IV Bags Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling heparin IV bags due to lack of sterility assurance and missing validation data for decontamination cycles. The recall affects 358 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
heparin 2500 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 250mL, CONCENTRATION = 10 units/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-8000-1
Category
Drug
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 N
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 (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
Category
Drug
Distribution
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
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0968-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 2,914 bags of vancomycin IV medication nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility caused by missing validation data for decontamination cycles.
Product
vancomycin 1.5 g/250mL added to 5% dextrose, 6 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6075-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2298-2023·2023-08-09
Medical procedural kits recalled due to sterility concerns with ultrasound gel
Medline recalls 76,870 procedural kits because the ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility standards. Kits were distributed nationwide and internationally from April 2020 through April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CRMC MINOR IR PROCEDURE PK-LF, Model Numbers: DYNJ61099B, DYNJ61099C; b. CRMC TUNNEL CATH TRAY-LF, Model Numbers: DYNJ61118C, DYNJ61118F; c. CUSTOM ANGIO TRAY, M
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
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
Category
Drug
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 (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
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2318-2023·2023-08-09
Medical Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Ultrasound Gel Sterility Risk
Medline Industries is recalling 1,182 sterile and non-sterile 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. CATH LAB BASIN PACK, Model Number: DYNJ69864A; b. DELNOR VASCULAR BASIN PACK, Model Number: DYNJ82257; c. FLAP PACK, Model Number: DYNJ60224C;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1061-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Solution Recalled for Sterility Validation Failure
Central Admixture recalls 8,146 bags of fentanyl injection due to lack of sterilization cycle validation. This Class II recall affects patients nationwide who may receive contaminated IV medication.
Product
fentaNYL in 0.9% sodium chloride, 2500 mcg/250 mL, (10 mcg/mL), 250 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-2071-5
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1014-2023·2023-08-09
Neonatal TPN Starter Bags recalled due to sterility assurance failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 80 Neonatal TPN Starter Bags due to lack of sterile assurance. Decontamination cycle validation data was not available, creating a potential contamination risk.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 6%/Dextrose 10% with CALCIUM and HEPARIN, IV Bag, total volume = 250mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0423-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0953-2023·2023-08-09
IV Medication Recall: dilTIAZem Bags Lack Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 3,699 bags of dilTIAZem IV medication due to lack of assurance of sterility and missing validation data for decontamination cycles. The affected medication was distributed nationwide.
Product
dilTIAZem 125mg/125mL (1 mg/mL), added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6055-1
Category
Drug
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-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 K
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2316-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure in Ultrasound Gel
Medline is recalling 6,733 custom procedural kits due to potential sterility failure in the Turkuaz ultrasound gel component. The gel may not meet required sterility specifications.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CVC PACK, Model Number: DYNJ46967F; b. ENDOVENOUS ABLATION PACK, Model Number: DYNJ64059; c. ENDOVENOUS CORE PACK: DYNJ62557; d. TVS4000 ENDOVENOUS
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2319-2023·2023-08-09
Medline sterile procedural kits recalled for potentially non-sterile gel
Medline is recalling 83,541 procedural kits because the included ultrasound 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. 7F, 20CM TRIPLE LUMEN CVC BUNDLE, Model Number: ECVC4740; b. A V GRAFT, Model Number: DYNJ36212C; c. AAA, Model Number: DYNJ905651, DYNJ905651A, DYNJ905651B;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1010-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Neonatal TPN Bags for Inadequate Sterility Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 192 bags of Neonatal TPN Starter Bag distributed nationwide due to lack of sterilization validation. The company cannot assure the product's sterility.
Product
Neonatal TPN Starter Bag, Amino Acids (trophamine) 4%/Dextrose 10%, total volume = 250mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0408-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0961-2023·2023-08-09
Phenylepherine IV bags recalled due to sterility assurance concerns
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling over 8,300 phenylepherine IV bags nationwide because sterilization procedures were not adequately validated. Sterility cannot be assured for the affected units.
Product
PHENYLephrine 20mg/250ml added to 0.9% sodium chloride, IV Bag, Rx Only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7025-1.
Category
Drug
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 (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
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2293-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Potential Sterility Failure
Medline has recalled approximately 29,277 procedural kits containing ultrasound gel because the gel component may not meet sterility specifications. The recall covers kits 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.18G CPNB 20G STYLETED CATHETER, Model Number: DYNJRA1869; b. ACUTE PAIN BLOCK TRAY, Model Number: DYNJRA0949C; c. ANESTHESIA BLOCK KIT, Model Number: DYNJRA
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide