Disinfectant, Medical Devices

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2024-02-22Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  These wipes are saturated with 0.65% bleach solution. These wipes are antimicrobial, disinfectant with sporicidal, virucidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal activites. MEDLINE MICRO-KILL Bleach GERMICIDAL BLEACH WIPES: a) MSC351400AN/Z (7 X 8 , 150 ct canister), b) MSC351410AN/Z (6 x 5 , 150ct canister), c) MSC3560012 (private-labeled 6 x 5 , 150ct canister), d) MSC351450AN (12" x 12", 110ct bucket), e) MSC351450BG4 (12" x 12", 110ct bag)

  There is stability concern for products dated with a 24-month shelf life. Product is safe and effective up to 12 months shelf life.

• 2022-09-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control

  a. DYNAREX Nice'n Fresh WIPE, BABY WET 6X6.75" (140/CN12CN/CS) Catalog # 1313. b. DYNAREX DynaCare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE ADULT 9X13" (24/PK 24PK/CS) Catalog # 1322. c. DYNAREX dynacare WIPE, WET FLUSHABLE JR 5X8" (42/BX 12BX/CS) Catalog # 1324

  Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.

• 2022-08-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control

  Palmero Healthcare, LLC DisCide Ultra Surface Disinfectant Cleaner Quaternary Based Manual Pour Liquid 1 gal. Jug Herbal Scent NonSterile Model Number: 3565G

  Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.

• 2022-08-26Open, ClassifiedEnvironmental control

  a. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 1GL (4/CS) METREX, Model Number: 13-5000. b. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE 8OZ SPRAY MX-1008 METREX Model Number: 13-1008. c. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE GL MX-1000 METREX Catalog #13-1000. d. METREX RESEARCH CORP CaviCide DISINFECTANT, CAVICIDE PUMP SPRAY 24OZ METREX Catalog #13-1024. e. CaviCide1 DISINFECTANT, CLNR CAVICIDE1 24OZ (12/CS) METREX Catalog #13-5024. f. METREX RESEARCH CORP DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE 24OZ(12/CS) METREX Model Number: 13-3324. g. METREX RESEARCH CORP Envirocide DISINFECTANT, ENVIROCIDE GL(4/CS)MX-3300 METREX Model Number: 13-3300

  Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.

• 2022-03-01Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  MEDLINE Micro-Kill Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes

  Micro-Kill Bleach Wipes contain out of specification (low) levels of Sodium Hypochlorite.

• 2017-03-03TerminatedPackaging process control

  CaviWipes1 Extra Large, Part No. 13-5150 The brand name of the device is CaviWipes1 Extra Large, a surface disinfectant. The device has been assigned the product code LRJ (General Purpose Disinfectant) by the FDA and is classified as a Class I Medical Device. CaviWipes1 Extra Large is intended to be used to disinfect surfaces.

  Metrex is recalling the CaviWipes Extra Large because they may have been contaminated during the packaging process.

• 2013-11-19TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  Ready to Use Thymo-Cide, Germicidal Detergent, containing 0.051% thymol, packaged in 1-qt. bottles. The firm name on the label is Wexford Labs, Inc., Kirkwood, MO. For disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces (floors, walls, tables, etc.) in operating rooms, intensive care, nurseries, emergency areas, dental operatories, police, EMS, and all health care facilities.

  Expired active ingredient was used in the manufacture of the product.

• 2012-08-24TerminatedComponent change control

  CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of Cavicide: Backscratchers Cavicide, part number: 13-4800. MaxiSpray Plus, part numbers: 13-7400 and 13-7405. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant, part numbers: 13-7525 and 13-7500. Z3 Surface Disinfectant, part number: 13-7900. CaviCide is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner for use on hard, non-porous inanimate surfaces. CaviCide is a bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and tuberulocidal which is available in a ready-to-use, liquid form typically contained in 1 gallon bottles, 2.5 gallon bottles, 25 oz. spray bottles, or 55 gallon drums (depending on the item number). CaviCide may also be branded as a private label (see (1)(vi) below for names and Table 1 above for additional details). The product may be used (1) for precleaning non-instrument surfaces prior to disinfection; (2) for precleaning instruments prior to disinfection; (3) as a virucide on non-instrument surfaces; (4) as a disinfectant on non-instrument surfaces; (5) as a virucide on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments and implements; and (6) as a disinfectant on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments, and instruments. It is useful in health care settings such as hospitals, emergency medical settings, surgical centers, isolation areas, neonatal units, patient care areas, ophthalmic and optometric facilities, dental offices, dental operatories, animal care facilities, salon settings, emergency vehicles, schools, health club facilities, kitchens, bathrooms, prisons, morgues, and other critical care areas.

  Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of product containing this fragance has caused an increase in reported health reactions in some individuals such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort.

• 2010-06-22TerminatedProcess control

  CaviBleach Wipes; a disinfectant medical device, active ingredient Sodium hypochlorite 0.525%; a single 9" x 9" towelette, pre-moistened with 0.525% - 0.656% sodium hypochlorite, packaged in a flexible poly foil pouch, 50 wipes per dispenser box, 8 boxes per case; Manufactured for Metrex Research Corporation, 28210 Wick Road, Romulus, MI 48174. General purpose disinfectant wipe for hard, non-porous surfaces, patient care equipment and point of care equipment.

  The disinfectant wipes were found out of specifications for the disinfectant activity prior to the expiration date.

• 2005-08-30TerminatedOther

  ITW Dymon Medaphene Plus Disinfectant Spray, Pseudomonacidal, Virucidal, Mildewcidal, Fungicidal, Staphylocidal, Tuberculocidal, packaged in 20-oz. steel aerosol cans, net wt 16-oz. (1-lb.), 12 cans/case, containing 0.19% o-phenylphenol and 68.00% ethyl alcohol, Product 34720. The firm name on the label is ITW Dymon, Olathe, KS. The product is also sold under the following private labels: (1) Renown Disinfectant Deodorant II, Product REN05013, Distributed by AmSan, LLC, Deerfield, IL; (2) Decon Aerosol Disinfectant, Catalog #8617, Manufactured For Decon Labs, Inc., Bryn Mawr, PA; (3) New Jax Medaphene Plus Disinfectant Spray, Sold By Newell Paper Company, Hattiesburg, MS, Columbus, MS, Meridian, MS; (4) San-O-Phene Plus Disinfectant Spray, Sold By San Joaquin Supply Co., Fresno, CA; (5) Sterling Quality Hospital Use Micro II Disinfectant Spray, Distributed By Sterling Sanitary Supply Corporation, Woodside, NY; (6) Ball-Phene Spray Disinfectant, Reorder #3U037, Manufactured for W.W. Grainger, Inc., Lake Forest, IL; (7) Area Two-In-One Disinfectant Spray Original, Sold By Area Distributors, Inc., Quincy, IL; (8) Benefax Disinfectant Spray, Exclusively Sold By Biotek Corporation, Melrose Park, IL; (9) Pheno-Cen Spray Disinfectant/Deodorant, Sold By Central Solutions, Inc., Kansas City, KS; (10) Clark Bio-Phene Plus Disinfectant/Spray, Sold By Clark Paper Plus Inc., Carteret, NJ; (11) LOGIChem Hosp-I-Septic Disinfectant Spray, Distributed Exclusively For Edmar, Woodside, NY; (12) Morcept Hospital Disinfectant, Sold By Moore Research, Inc., St. Louis, MO; (13) Pro Chem Deocept Purity Hospital Disinfectant, Sold By Pro-Chem, Inc., Alpharetta, GA; (14) Select Specialty Products Spectrum II Hospital Type Disinfectant, Sold By Select Specialty Products, Charlottesville, VA.

  Failed EPA required efficacy testing; may not perform as intended.