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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

GentaMed Soluble Powder Recalled Due to Low Potency

Agency Publication Date: April 17, 2024
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Summary

Bimeda, Inc. is recalling 1,924 jars of GentaMed Soluble Powder (gentamicin sulfate), an antibiotic used for animal health. Testing revealed that the product's active ingredient levels fell below the required specifications during a 12-month stability check. This means the medication may be less effective than intended for treating infections in animals.

Risk

The reduced potency of the antibiotic may result in ineffective treatment of bacterial infections in animals, potentially allowing the illness to persist or worsen. No specific incidents or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your animal health supplies for GentaMed Soluble Powder (Gentamicin Sulfate) in 360 g (12.7 oz) jars.
  2. Identify if your product is affected by looking for Lot 54270064 and ANADA # 200-494 on the label.
  3. If you have animal health concerns regarding a animal that received this medication, contact your veterinarian.
  4. Stop using the recalled product. Contact Bimeda, Inc. or your distributor to arrange return or proper disposal.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled product. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return or proper disposal.

Affected Products

Product: GentaMed Soluble Powder (Gentamicin Sulfate) (360 g)by GentaMed
Model:
ANADA # 200-494
Lot Numbers:
54270064

Quantity: 1,924 bottles; Manufactured by Bimeda, Inc., Le Sueur, MN 56058.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94360
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bimeda, Inc.
Sold By: veterinary distributors; animal health suppliers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,924 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 24, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response