Question 1

Is Excede, Ceftiofur Crystalline Fee Acid Sterile Suspension, 100 ml Equivalent to 200 mg/mL ceftiofur, NADA #141-209, Pfizer recalled?

Accepted Answer

Pfizer Inc. has recalled Excede (ceftiofur crystalline free acid) sterile suspension, a veterinary antibiotic medication, after stability testing showed the drug was not releasing at the required rate. This recall affects the 100 ml bottle size (equivalent to 200 mg/mL ceftiofur) used in veterinary care. Because the medication may not release correctly from the injection site, it may not provide the intended level of treatment to the animal.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the affected product by checking the label for 'Excede, Ceftiofur Crystalline Fee Acid Sterile Suspension, 100 ml' with NADA #141-209 and Recall Number V-077-2012. Check your supplies to see if you have any bottles from this specific 100 ml Pfizer production run. Immediately stop using the affected suspension and contact your veterinarian to discuss alternative treatment options for your animals. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, and return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact Pfizer Inc. at their New York headquarters by calling 1-212-733-2323 for further instructions on returning the product. For additional questions or to report adverse events, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

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

Pfizer Inc.: Excede (ceftiofur) Sterile Suspension Recalled for Stability Testing Failure

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