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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0238-2021·Announced 2021-01-27

Edge Pharma Recalls Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling 48 syringes of Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution because the media used for sterility testing was expired, compromising the assurance of sterility.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility for a product intended for intraocular injection, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or hospitalization if contaminated.

Plain-English summary

Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling 48 syringes of Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection Preservative Free 11.25mg / 0.5ml (22.5mg/ml). The product is a compounded drug intended for intraocular injection and was distributed nationwide in the USA.

The recall was initiated due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The source text notes that the media used to conduct post-compounding sterility testing for the Methotrexate product was expired. This expired media compromises the validity of the sterility testing results for the affected lot.

Healthcare facilities and patients who have received this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or Edge Pharma, LLC for further instructions. The product is not for resale and is intended for hospital or office use only.

The recalled product

Product
Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection Preservative Free 11.25mg / 0.5ml (22.5mg/ml) 0.5ml per syringe. KEEP FROZEN UNTIL USE AND PROTECT FROM LIGHT SINGLE USE SYRINGE FOR INTRAOCULAR INJECTION Edge Pharma, LLC is an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility. This
Manufacturer
Edge Pharma, LLC
Affected units
48

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 02-2020-04@4

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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