Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc.: Various Sterile Animal Injections Recalled for Assured Sterility Concerns

Agency Publication Date: May 20, 2013

Summary

Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. is recalling approximately 34,709 bottles of veterinary injectable products, including Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2%, Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution, and 50% Dextrose Injection, USP. The recall was initiated because the sterility of these products cannot be guaranteed, which is critical for injectable medications used in animals. These products were distributed nationwide, specifically reaching locations in Kansas and Wisconsin.

Risk

Using an injectable product that is not sterile can introduce bacteria or other contaminants directly into an animal's bloodstream or tissues. This poses a significant risk of infection, inflammation, or life-threatening systemic reactions in treated animals.

What You Should Do

Locate any bottles of Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2% (1000 mL), Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution (500 mL), or 50% Dextrose Injection (500 mL) in your inventory.
Check the product labels for the following specific identifying codes: for Saline, look for Lot 2J041 (Exp: 14 SEP); for Calcium Gluconate, look for Lot 2J029A (Exp: 14 SEP); and for Dextrose, look for Lot 2J028 (Exp: 15 SEP).
Immediately stop using any products that match these lot numbers and expiration dates.
Contact your veterinarian, healthcare provider, or pharmacist to discuss alternative treatments and guidance on any animals that may have already received these injections.
Return any unused bottles to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of affected stock.
For additional information or questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2%; Sterile - Preservative Free (1000 mL)

Model:

1HYP009 - VETONE

V-192-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J041 (Exp: 14 SEP)

Product: Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution; Sterile Preservative Free (500 mL)

Model:

1CAL028

V-193-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J029A (Exp: 14 SEP)

Product: 50% Dextrose Injection, USP; Sterile Preservative Free (500 mL)

Model:

1DEX012

V-194-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J028 (Exp: 15 SEP)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 64903

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc.

Sold By: VETONE; Bimeda Inc.

Manufactured In: Canada

Units Affected: 3 products (8,447 bottles; 19,560 bottles; 6,702 bottles)

Distributed To: Kansas, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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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 · Raw API Response

Summary

What You Should Do

Locate any bottles of Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2% (1000 mL), Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution (500 mL), or 50% Dextrose Injection (500 mL) in your inventory.

Check the product labels for the following specific identifying codes: for Saline, look for Lot 2J041 (Exp: 14 SEP); for Calcium Gluconate, look for Lot 2J029A (Exp: 14 SEP); and for Dextrose, look for Lot 2J028 (Exp: 15 SEP).

Immediately stop using any products that match these lot numbers and expiration dates.

Contact your veterinarian, healthcare provider, or pharmacist to discuss alternative treatments and guidance on any animals that may have already received these injections.

Return any unused bottles to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of affected stock.

For additional information or questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Affected Products

Product: Hypertonic Saline Solution 7.2%; Sterile - Preservative Free (1000 mL)

Model:

1HYP009 - VETONE

V-192-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J041 (Exp: 14 SEP)

Product: Calcium Gluconate 23% Solution; Sterile Preservative Free (500 mL)

Model:

1CAL028

V-193-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J029A (Exp: 14 SEP)

Product: 50% Dextrose Injection, USP; Sterile Preservative Free (500 mL)

Model:

1DEX012

V-194-2013

Lot Numbers:

2J028 (Exp: 15 SEP)