Adequan veterinary injections recalled for visible glass fibers
American Regent, Inc. Animal Health recalled four specific lots of Adequan Canine Injection (for dogs) and Adequan i.m. Injection (for horses) after discovering glass fibers in the products during internal testing. No adverse events have been reported to date.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All American Regent recalls
What to do
- If you have one of the recalled lots (Canine: #3369 or #25011; i.m.: #24416 or #25265P), stop using it immediately.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet has experienced pain, swelling, or infection at an injection site.
- Return unused product to the manufacturer or discard it.
- Call American Regent Customer Service at 800-645-1706 (Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM EST, Fri 8 AM–4 PM EST) with questions.
Is yours affected?
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Details
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
In the FDA's words
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 31, 2026 – Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots ( 25011 and 3369 ) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots ( 24416 and 25265P ) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples.
Risk Statement : The administration of an intramuscular injectable product containing particulate matter, such as glass fibers, may result in local irritation, swelling, inflammation, injection site pain, infection, or abscesses. To date, American Regent, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled lots.
Both Adequan Canine and Adequan i.m. are clear, colorless to slightly yellow solutions. The products are for intramuscular injections and are to be used by or under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.
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Adequan Canine is a prescription medication used in the treatment of non-infectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction in dogs.
Adequan i.m. is a prescription medication used in the treatment of noninfectious degenerative or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness in horses.
Adequan Canine Lot #’s 3369 and 25011 were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025 respectively and Adequan i.m. Lot #’s 24416 and 25265P were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026 respectively.
Product Description
NADA
Lot #
Distribution Date
Expiration Date
Adequan Canine Injection, 100mg/1 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
141-038
3369
05/22/2024
10/31/2026
Adequan Canine Injection, 100mg/1 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
141-038
25011
04/14/2025
12/31/2027
Adequan i.m. Injection 500mg/5 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
140-901
24416
05/08/2025
11/30/2027
Adequan i.m. Injection 500mg/5 mL 5 mL multi-dose vial
140-901
25265P
01/22/2026
03/31/2027
Any person or entity with the recalled product lots should not use the products.
Consumers : Stop using the recalled products lots. Contact your veterinarian if your pets have experienced any problems that may be related to using the recalled products.
Distributors and retailers : Stop distribution, return any leftover recalled product to the manufacturer, or discard.
Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and other consignees : Return any unused product to the manufacturer or discard.
CONTACT AMERICAN REGENT INC.
Consumers and veterinary professionals with questions regarding this recall can contact American Regent Inc. using the below information.
Area of Support
Contact Center
Contact Information
For detailed return/replacement/credit information
American Regent, Inc. Customer Service
Phone: 800-645-1706 (8:00AM-6:00PM EST, Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM-4:00PM EST, Friday) Email: cs@americanregent.com
To report adverse events
American Regent, Inc. Pharmacovigilance
Phone: 888-354-4857 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) Email: animalhealth@americanregent.com
For product quality complaints
American Regent, Inc. Product Quality Complaints
Phone: 888-354-4855 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) Email: pqc@americanregent.com
For medical questions
American Regent, Inc. Medical Information
Phone: 888-354-4857 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) Email: animalhealth@americanregent.com
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA at 1-888-FDA-VETS or online at http://www.FDA.gov/reportanimalae .This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
American Regent, Inc. is committed to the safety of patients who rely on its products and is taking this precautionary action to protect public health.