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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Medications & Supplements/Veterinary Medicines

Bimeda, Inc.: Sustain Calf Bolus Recalled for Dissolution Failure

Agency Publication Date: December 11, 2009
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Summary

Bimeda, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,253 units of Sustain III and AGRIpharm Supra Sulfa III Antibacterial Sulfamethazine Sustained Release Calf Boluses. These medications are intended to provide a slow release of treatment over 72 hours, but routine testing discovered that some tablets dissolve too quickly (more than 60% in 15 minutes). This recall specifically affects 1,200 jars of the AGRIpharm brand and 1,053 jars of the Bimeda brand from a single production lot.

Risk

The medication dissolves faster than intended, which may lead to the animal receiving an inappropriately high dose of Sulfamethazine too quickly rather than a steady release over three days. This could reduce the effectiveness of the 72-hour treatment plan or potentially cause adverse reactions in the calves.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your supply for 50-count jars of AGRIpharm Supra Sulfa III (Product No. 1SUS018 8SUS033-1101) or Bimeda Sustain III (Product No. 1SUS033 8SUS025-1004).
  2. Verify the lot number on the packaging; only Lot 13330220 is included in this recall.
  3. Immediately stop using any boluses from the affected lot for calf treatment.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or animal healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments and to discuss any health concerns for calves previously treated with this lot.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda, Inc. for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of the affected medication.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Drug recall baseline remedy

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: AGRIpharm Supra Sulfa III Antibacterial Sulfamethazine Sustained Release Calf Bolus (50 boluses)
Model:
1SUS018
8SUS033-1101
NADA 120-615
Lot Numbers:
13330220
Product: Bimeda Sustain III Antibacterial Sulfamethazine Sustained Release Calf Bolus (50 boluses)
Model:
1SUS033
8SUS025-1004
NADA 120-615
Lot Numbers:
13330220

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 53870
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bimeda, Inc.
Sold By: Agripharm Products; Bimeda, Inc.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1200 units ( Agripharm 50 count); 1053 units ( Bimeda 50 count). Each unit consists of one jar containing 50 boluses.
Distributed To: Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Kansas, Texas

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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