The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0397-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Ceftazidime Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Lacks Sterility Assurance

Edge Pharma is recalling Ceftazidime sterile ophthalmic solution for intraocular injection due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 168 syringes distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a sterile injectable drug product with a contamination risk (lack of sterility assurance). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the hazard involves a high-risk sterile product for intraocular injection, meeting the rubric criterion for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling Ceftazidime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free (11.25 mg/0.5 mL) in 0.5 mL single-use syringes for intraocular injection. The recalled product was manufactured under NDC 05446-0733-01 with lot codes 09-2021-01@6 (dated 12/14/2021) and 10-2021-27@4 (dated 01/01/2022).

The recall is due to lack of assurance of sterility of the product. A total of 168 syringes were distributed nationwide.

Patients who have received this product should contact their healthcare provider. Healthcare providers should review patient records to identify those who may have received the recalled product and take appropriate clinical action.

The recalled product

Product
Ceftazidime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free (11.25 mg/0.5 mL (22.5 mg/mL), 0.5mL single use syringe for Intraocular Injection, Edge Pharma, LLC, 656 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT 05446, NDC 05446-0733-01
Manufacturer
Edge Pharma, LLC
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • contamination-risk

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)

  • 09-2021-01@6 12/14/2021 & 10-2021-27@4 01/01/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.