FDA recall, , Moderate risk
Adequan Canine and Equine Injections
Adequan Canine and Adequan i.m. injections contain glass fibers that may cause irritation, swelling, or infection.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health recalled two lots of Adequan Canine Injection for dogs and two lots of Adequan i.m. Injection for horses because the products contain particulate matter including glass. The recall began July 31, 2026, and was announced the same day. The affected lots were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors, wholesalers, and veterinarians.
The Adequan Canine lots were distributed on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025, and the Adequan i.m. lots were distributed on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026.
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What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- Any person or entity with the recalled product lots should not use the products.
- Consumers and veterinary professionals with questions regarding this recall can contact American Regent Inc. using the below information.
- Consumers: Stop using the recalled products lots.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pets have experienced any problems that may be related to using the recalled products. Distributors and retailers: Stop distribution, return any leftover recalled product to the manufacturer, or discard. Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and other consignees: Return any unused product to the manufacturer or discard.
Is yours affected?
Affected if its lot code, best-by or expiration date and NDC are listed under that product.
An NDC (National Drug Code) is usually printed on the drug's label.
Adequan Canine Injection, 100mg/1 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
- NADA
- 141-038
- Lot code
- 3369
- Best-by or expiration date
- 10/31/2026
- Distribution
- 05/22/2024
- Lot code
- 25011
- Best-by or expiration date
- 12/31/2027
- Distribution
- 04/14/2025
Adequan i.m. Injection 500mg/5 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
- NADA
- 140-901
- Lot code
- 24416
- Best-by or expiration date
- 11/30/2027
- Distribution
- 05/08/2025
- Lot code
- 25265P
- Best-by or expiration date
- 03/31/2027
- Distribution
- 01/22/2026
Vial Label: Adequan Canine, polysulfated glycosaminoglycan
- Strength
- 100 mg/mL
- NDC
- 10797-975-01
- 10797-975-02
- Lot code
- 3369
- 25011
Vial Label: Adequan i.m. polysulfated glycosaminoglycan
- Strength
- 500 mg
- NDC
- 10797-995-01
- Lot code
- 24416
- 25265P
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
Adequan Canine Lot #’s 3369 and 25011 were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025 respectively and Adequan i.m. Lot #’s 24416 and 25265P were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026 respectively.
- Company
- American Regent, Inc.
- Hazard
- Contamination
- Risk
Moderate risk
It may cause short-term health problems in animals it is used on, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99522
- Recall numbers
- V-0188-2026 to V-0189-2026
All recalls from American Regent, Inc.
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall · Announced by the company
Listed on Recall Canary
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Classified by FDA
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