A nationwide recall has been issued for dog and horse medication after glass fibers were found floating in injection vials.
American Regent Inc. announced that select lots of Adequan Canine Injection and Adequan i.m. Injection joint medication are affected by the recall.
The recall includes two lots of Adequan Canine Injection, which is used to treat joint dysfunction in dogs, and two lots of Adequan i.m. Injection, which is for treating joint dysfunction and lameness in horses.
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Both products are clear and colorless to slightly yellow solutions administered by intramuscular injection.
The company said the glass fibers were found during routine testing.
American Regent Inc. said it has not received any reports of an injury related to the recall.
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Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled product lots and to throw them away or return them to the manufacturer. Consumers should also contact a veterinarian if their pets have experienced any problems that may be linked to using the medication.
“The administration of an intramuscular injectable product containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, may result in local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection, or abscesses,” the company said in its recall notice.
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Veterinary hospitals, distributors and retailers are also instructed to return any unused product to the manufacturer or discard the item.
“American Regent, Inc. is committed to the safety of patients who rely on its products and is taking this precautionary action to protect public health,” the company said.
Editor’s note: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that the recall was initiated after fiberglass was found in the vials.
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