Question 1

Is Spectinomycin Hydrochloride, USP, Non-Sterile for Veterinary Use Only, for Manufacturing, Processing or Repacking; an Rx antibiotic for veterinary use; Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064 U.S.A. recalled?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 12,217 units of Spectinomycin Hydrochloride, USP (Non-Sterile for Veterinary Use) have been recalled. This prescription antibiotic, used for manufacturing, processing, or repacking veterinary medicines, was labeled with a 60-month expiration date; however, stability testing only supports an expiration date of 24 months. Using the product after the 24-month mark may mean it is no longer effective for treating animal infections.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Check your inventory for 'Spectinomycin Hydrochloride, USP, Non-Sterile for Veterinary Use Only' manufactured by Abbott Laboratories with Recall Number V-084-5. Identify the labeled expiration date on the product packaging; note that any product older than 24 months from its manufacture date is considered expired, regardless of the 60-month label. Immediately stop using the affected product for manufacturing or treatment if it has surpassed the 24-month stability window. Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance regarding animal health and to discuss alternative treatments. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Abbott Laboratories at 14th & Sheridan Rd, North Chicago, Illinois for specific return instructions. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Abbott Laboratories: Spectinomycin Hydrochloride Veterinary Antibiotic Recalled for Mislabeled Expiry

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