Neogen – Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution: Microbial Contamination
Neogen is recalling certain lots of Vet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution for microbial contamination that could cause infection in animals, especially if used incorrectly.
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Microbial Contamination
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What happened, in plain English
Neogen is recalling specific lots of Vet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution for microbial contamination. Using these contaminated vials could lead to infection in animals, particularly if used as an intraarticular injection or for wound management. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274708-neogen-vet-hycoat-hyaluronate-sodium-solution-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274708-neogen-vet-hycoat-hyaluronate-sodium-solution-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: FDA pet food announcement (Jan 2026)
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“Neogen Vet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Solution: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274708-neogen-vet-hycoat-hyaluronate-sodium-solution-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall pet food announcement (Jan 2026) (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/neogen-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-neogenrvet-hycoatr-hyaluronate-sodium-sterile-solution).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled vials contain microbial contaminants that can cause infection in animals. This risk is especially high when used as an intraarticular injection (which is not the intended use) or for wound management in surgical wounds, burns, ulcers, or autograft procedures.
Who’s affected
Pet owners and veterinarians who have the recalled vials (2mL/20mg or 10mL/50mg) for dogs, cats, or horses. Veterinarians using the product for intraarticular injections are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for vials with lot numbers listed: 2mL/20mg lots include 0236735, 0236736, 0336746, 0336747, 0536760, 0536761, 0636768, 0636769, 0836792, 0836785, 0836788, 0836789, 0936794, 0936795, 1036801, 1036802, 1036803, 1036804, 1136807, 1136808, 0246837, 0246838, 4L001B, 4L002; 10mL/50mg lots include 0136731, 0736777, 0346843, 5A001. The product is sold as a sterile solution for topical wound management.
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What to do — step by step
Discontinue Use
Stop using the recalled vials immediately to prevent potential infection in animals.
Quarantine Product
Keep the recalled vials separate from other products to avoid accidental use.
Contact Neogen for Returns
Reach out to Neogen Animal Safety Customer Support via email or phone for return shipping instructions.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
Neogen is recalling specific lots of Vet HYCOAT Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution due to microbial contamination that could cause infection in animals, especially if used incorrectly.
What is the risk of using the recalled product?
The recalled vials may contain microbial contaminants that can lead to infection in animals. This risk is higher when used as an intraarticular injection or for wound management, which are not the intended uses.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check the lot numbers: 2mL/20mg vials have specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, and 10mL/50mg vials have different lot numbers.
Can I still use the product safely?
Neogen states that the product is safe when used as labeled for topical wound management, but the recalled lots have microbial contamination that could cause infection.
Contact Neogen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Neogen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall petfood:neogen-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-neogenrvet-hycoatr-hyaluronate-sodium-sterile-solution — Neogen Hello, I own a Neogen – Vet HYCOAT® Hyaluronate Sodium Sterile Solution: Microbial Contamination that is covered by recall petfood:neogen-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-neogenrvet-hycoatr-hyaluronate-sodium-sterile-solution from Neogen. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall pet food announcement (Jan 2026) (January 28, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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