FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0335-2021

Product

Betadine (Povidone-Iodine) 5%, 0.5mL per syringe Single Use Syringe Rx only, For Topical Ophthalmic Use (DO NOT INJECT) STERILE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, PRESERVATIVE FREE, Edge Pharma, LLC 856 Hercules Dr. Colchester, VT 05446 Customer Service (USA) 1-802-992-1178

Affected lot / code info
Lot 02-2021-16@4 BUD 5/31/2021

Why it was recalled

Defective container; syringe content migrating past the seal of the plunger may cause a lack of assurance of sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Edge Pharma, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
856 Hercules Dr, N/A, Colchester, Vermont 05446-8014

Distribution

Quantity
5850 syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-04-12
FDA classified
2021-04-19
Posted by FDA
2021-04-28
Terminated
2022-02-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0335-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.