Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Recalled: Microbial Contamination
Date: January 29, 2026 Recall type: Voluntary Company: Neogen Corporation Product: Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution Species: Dogs, cats, horses Reason: Microbial contamination in certain lots of 10 mL/50 mg vials Distribution: Nationwide (veterinarian level)
What Was Recalled
Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution, a topical wound management system packaged in two sizes: 2 mL/20 mg vials (UPC 726087089386) and 10 mL/50 mg vials (UPC 726087089393).
Affected lot numbers:
All lots within expiry, specifically:
2 mL/20 mg: 0236735, 0236736, 0336746, 0336747, 0536760, 0536761, 0636768, 0636769, 0836792, 0836785, 0836788, 0836789, 0936794, 0936795, 1036801, 1036802, 1036803, 1036804, 1136807, 1136808, 0246837, 0246838, 4L001B, 4L002
10 mL/50 mg: 0136731, 0736777, 0346843, 5A001
Why
Microbial contamination was identified in certain lots of the 10 mL/50 mg vials. The product is manufactured by a third party and distributed by Neogen. The 2 mL/20 mg vials are included as a precautionary measure while the investigation is ongoing.
Risk
Recalled lots should no longer be considered sterile. Contaminated vials could result in infection. Neogen received reports of adverse events in horses following intraarticular injection, which is inconsistent with the product’s labeled use as a topical wound management system. No adverse events have been reported when used consistent with labeled use.
What To Do
- Check inventory for HYCOAT vials in surgical suites, treatment areas, wound care supplies, and equine field kits
- Stop use and quarantine all recalled product immediately
- Contact Neogen at 859-254-1221 (Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM EDT) or AnimalHealth@neogen.com for return instructions
- Report adverse events to FDA via Form FDA 1932a or 1-888-FDA-VETS
Source
Neogen Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Neogen®Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution — FDA, January 29, 2026