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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201–225 of 1693

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…
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…
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 (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-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-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-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-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 (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 (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-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-2331-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Sterility Specification Failure
Medline Industries recalls 15,945 Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits due to potential failure of the Turkuaz ultrasound gel component to 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. ANGIO, Model Number: DYNJ905151A; b. ANGIO/VENO PACK, Model Number: DYNJ58346A; c. ANGIOGRAPHIC PACK, Model Number: DYNJ57442C, DYNJ64081A; d.…
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0950-2023·2023-08-09
Vancomycin IV Bags Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 4,824 bags of vancomycin IV medication nationwide due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes. The manufacturer cannot confirm proper sterility.
Product
vancomycin 1.25 g/250 mL added to dextrose 5%, 5 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6073-1
Category
Drug
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-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 (Drugs)·D-1018-2023·2023-08-09
FDA Recalls Cardioplegia Solution Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling Cardioplegia Solution (High K) IV bags due to lack of sterility assurance from insufficient validation of decontamination processes.
Product
CARDIOPLEGIA SOLUTION, HIGH K, Induction 4:1 Plasmalyte, High Potassium, IV Bag, total volume = 542 mL, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-0212-1
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-1056-2023·2023-08-09
Succinylcholine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterility Validation Deficiency
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Inc recalls 12,239 succinylcholine injection syringes (200 mg/10 mL) distributed nationwide due to lack of validation data for sanitization cycles.
Product
succinylcholine, 200 mg/10 mL, (20 mg/mL), 10 mL syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC 71286-6011-2
Category
Drug
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2301-2023·2023-08-09
Medline Procedural Kits Recalled Due to Potential Sterility Specification Failure
Medline is recalling 41,123 procedural kits containing ultrasound gel that may fail to meet sterility specifications. The kits were distributed to healthcare facilities worldwide between April 2020 and April 2023.
Product
Custom Sterile and Non-Sterile Procedural Kits containing Turkuaz Ultrasound Gel. Labeled as the following: a. ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PACK-LF, Model Number: DYNJ0842825D; b. EMANUEL EP TRAY, Model Number: DYNJ49933I, DYNJ49933J; c. ENDO LASER ABLATION PK-LF, Model Number…
Category
Medical Device
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-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-1074-2023·2023-08-09
Lidocaine Injectable Syringes Recalled for Sterilization Assurance Concerns
CAPS Inc. is recalling 9,517 lidocaine 2% injectable syringes distributed nationwide due to lack of sterilization validation data. No illnesses have been reported.
Product
lidocaine 2%, 100 mg /5 mL, (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Syringe, Rx only, CAPS, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-6006-1
Category
Drug
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