The Recall Desk

Hazard

Subpotent Drug recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
405
Critical
19
Severe
137
Most recent
2026-09-02

Of the 405 subpotent drug recalls we have scored against our rubric, 19 (5%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 137 (34%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all subpotent drug recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

201–225 of 405

  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0259-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Concordia Nurse Bag Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling 51 cases of Concordia Nurse Bag Kits because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain less iodine than the label claims.

    Product
    Medline Concordia Nurse Bag Kit. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0280-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Suture Removal Tray Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling 700 cases of Suture Removal Trays because the iodine concentration is below the label claim.

    Product
    Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0290-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Skin Staple Remover Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Content

    Medline Industries is recalling Skin Staple Remover Kits because the iodine content is below the label claim of 0.85%.

    Product
    Medline Skin Staple Remover Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0308-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Incision and Drainage Tray Recalled for Subpotent Iodine

    Medline is recalling sterile incision and drainage trays because the povidone-iodine prep pads contain less iodine than labeled.

    Product
    Medline Incision and Drainage Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0295-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Recalls Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads Due to Subpotent Iodine Levels

    Medline Industries is recalling sterile Povidone-Iodine prep pads because the iodine content is below the labeled 0.85% claim.

    Product
    Medline General Purpose Instrument Set, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Incision and Drainage Tray Kits Recalled for Subpotent Iodine

    Medline Industries is recalling sterile incision and drainage tray kits because the povidone-iodine prep pads contain less iodine than labeled.

    Product
    Medline INCISION AND DRAINAGE TRAY Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0268-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline I&D Tray Kits Recalled for Subpotent Povidone-Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling I&D Tray Kits because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain less iodine than the label claims.

    Product
    Medline I&D Tray Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0275-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Circumcision Tray Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling Circumcision Tray Kits because the iodine concentration in the prep pads is below the labeled claim.

    Product
    Medline Circumcision Tray Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0276-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Catheter Insertion Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling sterile catheter insertion kits because the iodine concentration in the prep pads is below the labeled claim.

    Product
    Medline Catheter Insertion Kit, Sterile. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0302-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Incision and Drainage Tray Recalled for Subpotent Iodine

    Medline is recalling Incision and Drainage Trays because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain less iodine than labeled.

    Product
    Medline Incision and Drainage Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Suture Removal Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling Suture Removal Kits because the iodine concentration is below the labeled claim of 0.85%.

    Product
    Medline Suture Removal Kit, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0301-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Skin Biopsy Pack Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling Skin Biopsy Packs because the iodine concentration is below the label claim.

    Product
    Medline Skin Biopsy Pack-LF, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in USA by Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0315-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Incision Drainage Tray Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling specific lots of Incision Drainage Trays because the iodine concentration is below the label claim.

    Product
    Medline Incision Drainage Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0253-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline IV Circulation Pack Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Prep Pads

    Medline is recalling IV Circulation Packs because the iodine prep pads contain less iodine than labeled. The product was distributed in the US and 10 other countries.

    Product
    Medline CC Drawer 4 IV Circulation Pack, Contains Rx, Single Use Only, contains 2 Prep Pad PVPs. Packaged in USA for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0257-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Newborn Kit Recalled for Subpotent Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads

    Medline Industries is recalling 288 cases of Newborn Kits because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain subpotent iodine, falling below the 0.85% label claim.

    Product
    Medline Newborn Kit. Packaged for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60093
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0310-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Suture Removal Tray Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Content

    Medline Industries is recalling Suture Removal Trays because the Povidone-Iodine prep pads contain less iodine than labeled.

    Product
    Medline Suture Removal Tray, Sterile, Single Use Only. Packaged in Mexico by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0246-2018·2018-02-07

    JCB Laboratories Recalls Subpotent Cefuroxime Ophthalmic Injection Syringes

    JCB Laboratories is recalling 6,510 syringes of Cefuroxime Ophthalmic Solution for Injection because the product is subpotent prior to its expiration date.

    Product
    Cefuroxime, Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 0.3 mL single-use syringe. This is a Compounded Drug, Hospital & Office Use Only, Not for Resale. Fagron Sterile Services/JCB Laboratories, 7335 W. 33rd St. N., Wichita, KS 67205
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0252-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Recalls Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads Due to Low Iodine Content

    Medline Industries is recalling Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads because the iodine content is below the labeled claim.

    Product
    Aplicare Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad, Antiseptic, Sterile Solution, Active Ingredient: Povidone-iodine USP 10%. Aplicare, INC., Meriden, CT 06450 USA. NDC: 52380-0111-1
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0269-2018·2018-02-07

    Medline Sheath Removal Kit Recalled for Subpotent Iodine Concentration

    Medline Industries is recalling 40 cases of Sheath Removal Kits because the iodine concentration is below the labeled claim.

    Product
    Medline Sheath Removal Kit, Sterile, Single use only. Packaged in Mexico for Medline Industries, Inc., Northfield, IL 60063
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0220-2018·2018-01-24

    Pharmedium Recalls Subpotent Ephedrine Sulfate Syringes Nationwide

    Pharmedium Services is recalling 5,002 pre-filled ephedrine sulfate syringes nationwide because the drug was subpotent. The voluntary recall was initiated in October 2017.

    Product
    ePHEDrine Sulfate In 0.9% Sodium Chloride, 5 mg per mL (50 mg per 10 mL), 10 mL Total Volume pre-filled syringes, packaged in a) 5-count cartons, NDC 71030-0003-10 and NDC 71030-0003-20, and b) 25-count cartons, NDC 71030-0003-21 and NDC 71030-0003-12, Rx Only, PharMEDium Servic
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0154-2018·2018-01-17

    Allergan Recalls One Lot of Viokace Tablets Due to Stability Testing Failures

    Allergan is recalling one lot of Viokace tablets because stability testing results did not meet specifications for enzyme profile.

    Product
    Viokace (pancrelipase) tablets, 20,880 USP units, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by; Allergan USA Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, Manufactured in Canada, NDC 58914-117-10
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0115-2018·2017-12-27

    Advanced Pharma Recalls Subpotent Nitroglycerin Injection Syringes

    Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling Nitroglycerin injection syringes found to be subpotent, meaning they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    NitroGlycerin (2 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 10mL (200 mcg per mL), 10 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 (TWENTY FIVE) syringes per box, Rx only, Advanced Pharma, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 15082-863-61.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0114-2018·2017-12-27

    Advanced Pharma Recalls Subpotent Nitroglycerin Injection Syringes

    Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 320 syringes of Nitroglycerin injection that were found to be subpotent, meaning they contain less active ingredient than labeled.

    Product
    NitroGlycerin (1 mg/5 mL) 1 mg in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 5 mL (200 mcg per mL), 5 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 8 x 5 (FORTY) syringes per box, Rx only, Advanced Pharma, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 15082-863-67.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0113-2018·2017-12-27

    Advanced Pharma Recalls Subpotent NitroGlycerin Injection Syringes Nationwide

    Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling 550 syringes of NitroGlycerin injection found to be subpotent. The product was distributed nationwide to hospitals and medical facilities.

    Product
    NitroGlycerin 1 mg/10 mL in 5% Dextrose Inj, USP QS 10mL (100 mcg per mL), 10 mL Sterile single dose syringe, packaged in 5 x 5 (TWENTY FIVE) syringes per box, Rx only, Advanced Pharma, 9265 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054, NDC 15082-818-61.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0111-2018·2017-12-27

    Osmotica Recalls Subpotent Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets

    Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corp is voluntarily recalling 9,919 bottles of subpotent Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets distributed nationwide.

    Product
    METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE — METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide