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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: Hyalovet Veterinary Injections Recalled for Being Out of Specification

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2006
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Summary

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc has recalled approximately 80,068 units of Hyalovet (hyaluronate sodium), a veterinary injection used for horses. This recall affects 58,412 of the 2-ml. vials and 21,656 of the 2-ml. syringes because the liquid was found to be out of specification for viscosity. The product was distributed nationwide to over 200 retail and wholesale locations, as well as to accounts in Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.

Risk

The product does not meet the required thickness (viscosity) standards, which may impact its intended performance or effectiveness when administered into the joints of animals.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have Fort Dodge Hyalovet (hyaluronate sodium) Veterinary Injection by checking the product label for the product number V-129-6 and NADA 140-806.
  2. Examine your supplies to see if you have either the 2-ml. vials or the 2-ml. syringes containing 20-mg. of hyaluronate sodium per dose.
  3. Check the manufacturer label to confirm the product was distributed by Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, Iowa, and is labeled as a 'Product of Italy'.
  4. Immediately stop using any affected vials or syringes and contact your veterinarian or animal health specialist for guidance on alternative treatments.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc for further instructions regarding this recall.
  6. Contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine for additional questions at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider or pharmacist and return for refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Fort Dodge Hyalovet, Hyaluronate Sodium, Veterinary Injection (2-ml. vial)
Model:
NADA 140-806
V-129-6
Product: Fort Dodge Hyalovet, Hyaluronate Sodium, Veterinary Injection (2-ml. syringe)
Model:
NADA 140-806
V-129-6

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 35707
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc
Sold By: retail consignees; wholesale domestic consignees
Manufactured In: Italy, United States
Units Affected: 58,412/2-ml. vials and 21,656/2-ml. syringes
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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