Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc.: Ivermax (Ivermectin) 1% Sterile Solution Recalled for Labeling Error

Agency Publication Date: September 29, 2014

Summary

Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. has recalled 1,022 bottles of Ivermax (Ivermectin) 1% sterile solution due to a labeling error on the outer carton. The carton incorrectly lists May 2014 as the manufacturing date, when it is actually the product's expiration date. This error may lead users to believe the product is newer and safer to use than it actually is, potentially resulting in the use of an expired medication on cattle or swine.

Risk

Using expired Ivermectin may result in reduced effectiveness of the medication, potentially failing to treat parasitic infections in livestock. Additionally, the chemical stability of the product cannot be guaranteed past its true expiration date of May 2014.

What You Should Do

Check your supplies for Ivermax (Ivermectin) 1% sterile solution in 500 mL plastic bottles with Item Number 1IVE038 and Lot Number 2E055.
Compare the dates on the outer carton with the dates on the individual bottle; if the carton says 'MFG MAY 2014', be aware that this is actually the expiration date.
Stop using any product from Lot Number 2E055 immediately, as it has been expired since May 2014.
Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and to report the use of any expired product.
Return any unused bottles to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Product return and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Ivermax (Ivermectin) 1% sterile solution (500 mL)

Model:

1IVE038

V-166-2014

Lot Numbers:

2E055

Date Ranges: Expired May 2014

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 69164

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc.

Sold By: veterinary distributors

Manufactured In: Canada

Units Affected: 1,022 bottles

Distributed To: Iowa, Minnesota

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your supplies for Ivermax (Ivermectin) 1% sterile solution in 500 mL plastic bottles with Item Number 1IVE038 and Lot Number 2E055.

Compare the dates on the outer carton with the dates on the individual bottle; if the carton says 'MFG MAY 2014', be aware that this is actually the expiration date.

Stop using any product from Lot Number 2E055 immediately, as it has been expired since May 2014.

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and to report the use of any expired product.

Return any unused bottles to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Bimeda MTC Animal Health Inc. for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.