Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution recalled over sterility concerns
The recall affects a single batch of Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution for cattle, pigs and sheep.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Lydaxx 100mg/ml solution for cattle, pigs and sheep following sterility concerns.
The recall affects a single batch of the product - Batch No.0C3829 Expiry Date 03/12/2022 - manufactured by Vetoquinol UK Ltd.
The recall states: “We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Vetoquinol UK Ltd has initiated a Class I recall of Lydaxx 100 mg/ml solution for injection for cattle, pigs and sheep as a precautionary measure.
“Vetoquinol have identified that there is a potential for the sterility/stability of the product to be compromised due to a crimping problem of the aluminium cap. This recall is for the 100 ml bottles of the following batch only: Batch No.0C3829 Expiry Date 03/12/2022."
Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers are being contacted by Vetoquinol UK Ltd to examine their inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.
More information about the recall can be obtained from Vetoquinol’s Customer Services Department on +44 1280 814500 Option 1 or email: UK_office@vetoquinol.com
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