Ceftazidime recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

December 6, 2021

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Edge Pharma, LLC recalls Ceftazidime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free (11.25 mg/0.5 mL (22.5 mg/mL), 0.5mL single u…

Recall number

D-0397-2022

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Edge Pharma, LLC

Sold / distributed

nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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