Medications & Supplements/Veterinary Medicines

Bimeda, Inc.: Pro-Pen G Injection Recalled Due to Mislabeled Usage Directions

Agency Publication Date: April 15, 2005

Summary

Bimeda, Inc. is recalling 22,085 units of Pro-Pen G Injection (Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension) because the product labels contain incorrect directions for use. This injectable medication is used in veterinary care, and approximately 22,085 bottles of the 250 ml size are affected. Owners and veterinarians should immediately check their supplies for Item 1PRO302 to ensure they are not using the mislabeled product.

Risk

Incorrect directions for use on a medication label can lead to improper dosing or administration, which may result in ineffective treatment or adverse health reactions in the animals being treated.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for Pro-Pen G Injection (Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension), Item 1PRO302, in 250 ml bottles.
Review the directions for use on the product label to determine if they match the recall description of being mislabeled.
Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider immediately for guidance regarding animals that may have been treated using the directions on the mislabeled product.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda, Inc. for further instructions regarding disposal or replacement.
For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return product for refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Pro-Pen G Injection (Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension) (250 ml)

Model:

Item 1PRO302

NADA 65-505

V-082-5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 31608

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Bimeda, Inc.

Sold By: veterinary distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 22085

Distributed To: New York, South Dakota, Indiana, California, Iowa, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the label for Pro-Pen G Injection (Penicillin G Procaine Injectable Suspension), Item 1PRO302, in 250 ml bottles.

Review the directions for use on the product label to determine if they match the recall description of being mislabeled.

Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider immediately for guidance regarding animals that may have been treated using the directions on the mislabeled product.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda, Inc. for further instructions regarding disposal or replacement.

For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.