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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201–225 of 1691

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-2324-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Medical Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Ultrasound Gel Sterility Failure
Medline Industries recalls 19,907 procedural kits 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. CENTRAL LINE INSERT KIT W/O CA, Model Number: CVI3755; b. CENTRAL LINE KIT, Model Number: DYNDC2582, DYNDC2582A; c. CENTRAL LINE PACK-COMPANION, Model Num
Category
Medical Device
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 (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-2339-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Ultrasound Gel in Surgical Kits May Not Meet Sterility Standards
Medline is recalling approximately 9,017 breast biopsy and ultrasound surgical kits due to potential sterility failures in the included ultrasound gel component. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. BREAST BIOPSY KIT, Model Number: DYNDA1224A, DYNDA1224B; b. BREAST BIOPSY TRAY, Model Number: SPEC0130C; c. BREAST IMAGING TRAY, Model Number: MNS11895;
Category
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
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-2311-2023·2023-08-09
Procedural Kits Containing Ultrasound Gel Recalled for Sterility Concerns
Medline Industries is recalling 130 custom procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that 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. LIVER 2018, Model Number: DYNJ905655A;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2304-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potentially Non-Sterile Gel
Medline Industries is recalling 1,218 procedural kits because the sterile ultrasound gel component may not meet sterility specifications, potentially posing an infection risk in invasive procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. 16CM CENTRAL LINE BUNDLE, Model Number: STCVC2020; b. ARTERIAL LINE TRAY, Model Number: ART905; c. CATHETERLESS INSERTION KIT, Model Number: CVI4510;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0969-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV bags recalled due to sterility assurance failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 6,782 bags of vancomycin IV bags distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for decontamination cycles, which compromises sterility assurance.
Product
vancomycin 1.75g added to 0.9% sodium chloride 500mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-7060-1
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2307-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits with Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel Recalled for Sterility Concerns
Medline is recalling custom sterile procedural kits containing Turkuaz ultrasound gel due to potential sterility specification failures. 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. ABLATION/DRAINAGE PACK, Model Number: DYNJ53658B; b. BASIC BIOPSY TRAY, Model Number: DYNDH1534; c. BIOPSY PACK, Model Number: DYNDH1124, DYNJ50485;
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-2325-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled for Potential Sterility Failure
Medline is recalling 13,881 sterile procedural kits worldwide due to potential sterility failure in the ultrasound gel component. The affected kits are used in various medical insertion procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. CVC INFANT INSERTION PACK, Model Number: CVI4770A; b. INSERTION BUNDLE, Model Number: DT21275; c. MIDLINE DRESSING CHANGE KIT, Model Number: EBSI1464;
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2323-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits with Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel May Not Meet Sterility Requirements
Medline is recalling 218,163 sterile procedural kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel that may not meet sterility specifications. Kits distributed April 2020-April 2023 are used in invasive medical procedures.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ADULT EPIV INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: DYNDA2482; b. ARTERIAL LINE START KIT, Model Number: ART920; c. CENTRAL LINE INSERTION TRAY, Model Number: DT19810;
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 (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 (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-2326-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Medline Procedural Kits Due to Potential Sterility Failure
Medline Industries is recalling 22 procedural kits because the included ultrasound gel may not be sterile as labeled. The kits were distributed worldwide.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. PREMIUM CLOSUREPLUS PACK, Model Number: DYNJ54326A.
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1076-2023·2023-08-09
Rocuronium Syringes Recalled for Lack of Sterility Validation
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling rocuronium syringes due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which cannot assure sterility. The recall affects 10,065 syringes distributed nationwide.
Product
rocuronium, 50 mg /5 mL, (10 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6010-1
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 (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 (Drugs)·D-0933-2023·2023-07-26
Norepinephrine injectable recalled due to lack of sterility assurance
SterRx is recalling 92,148 bags of norepinephrine injectable due to lack of assurance of sterility. The prescription medication was distributed nationwide.
Product
Norepinephrine 16 mg per 250 mL (64 mcg per mL) in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 250 mL Single Dose bag, packaged in 250 mL x 12 units per carton, Rx only, SterRx, 141 Idaho Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12903, NDC 70324-602-01.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1690-2023·2023-06-14
Presource Laparoscopy Kit Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Cardinal Health is recalling Presource Kit laparoscopy surgical packs due to being released without sterility assurance. Affected units may harbor contamination and pose a risk during surgical procedures.
Product
Presource Kit, SMA21LPUHJ GYN Laparoscopy Pack. Convenience kit used for Laparoscopic surgery
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
1 state
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0754-2023·2023-05-31
FDA Recalls HyperLyte CR Injection for Lack of Sterility Assurance
The FDA recalled HyperLyte CR Injection because the manufacturer could not assure the product met sterility requirements. The recall affects 554 bags distributed nationwide.
Product
HyperLyte CR Injection, 500 mL bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-8094-1, code 7128580941.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0662-2023·2023-05-31
Cardioplegia Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution nationwide due to lack of assurance of sterility after an FDA inspection questioned the product's sterility.
Product
Cardioplegia Solution, Maintenance 4:1 low potassium/low tromethamine, 36 mEq K, packaged in 1000 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., Lehigh Valley, 6580 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-0104-1.
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide