Vancomycin HCl 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 Vancomycin HCl, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 8 mg/0.8mL (10 mg/mL) (vancomycin equival…

Recall number

D-0424-2022

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

Vancomycin HCl, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution for Injection, Preservative Free, 8 mg/0.8mL (10 mg/mL) (vancomycin equivalent), 0.8 mL per syringe, Single Use Syringe, For Intraocular Injection, Edge Pharma LLC, 856 Hercules Dr., Colchester, VT, 05446, NDC 05446-0736-01