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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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-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-1050-2023·2023-08-09
Fentanyl Injectable Solution Recalled for Unvalidated Sterilization Cycles
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling 848 bags of fentanyl injection nationwide due to lack of validated sterilization processes that assure product sterility. Multiple lots distributed to healthcare facilities are affected.
Product
fentaNYL, 2500 mcg/50 mL, (50 mcg/mL), 100 mL bag, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 7935 Dunbrook Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA 92126, NDC: 71286-2003-4
Category
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
Category
Drug
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 (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-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-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-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
Category
Drug
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-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-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-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-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-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-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 (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
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 (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 (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
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-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, DYN
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-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 (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