Cefuroxime 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 Cefuroxime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 3mg/0.3mL (10 mg/mL), 0.3 mL single use syrin…

Recall number

D-0398-2022

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

Cefuroxime, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 3mg/0.3mL (10 mg/mL), 0.3 mL single use syringe for Intraocular Injection, Edge Pharma, LLC, 656 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT 05446 NDC 05446-1003-01