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Critical RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: ProHeart 6 Sustained Release Injectable Recalled for Serious Health Concerns

Agency Publication Date: November 18, 2004
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Summary

Fort Dodge Laboratories is recalling ProHeart 6 (moxidectin) Sustained Release Injectable for Dogs, affecting over 43,000 packs including 17,207 5-unit packs and 26,364 10-unit packs. The recall was requested by the FDA due to serious health concerns regarding the safety of the medication when administered to dogs. This injectable product consists of a 17 ml sterile vehicle used to constitute moxidectin microspheres and was distributed to veterinary clinics nationwide and internationally. Because this is a prescription veterinary medication, pet owners should consult their veterinarian regarding their pet's health and any necessary next steps.

Risk

The FDA requested this recall due to serious health concerns, meaning the product may cause severe adverse health reactions or safety issues in dogs that receive the injection.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pet's medical records or contact your veterinarian to determine if your dog received the Fort Dodge ProHeart 6 (moxidectin) Sustained Release Injectable.
  2. Identify the product by looking for packaging labeled as Fort Dodge ProHeart 6, Wyeth ProHeart 6 (in Canada), or Fort Dodge Guardian SR (in Europe), specifically in 5-unit or 10-unit packs.
  3. If your dog has received this injection, monitor them for any unusual symptoms and contact your veterinarian or a healthcare provider immediately to discuss potential risks.
  4. Veterinary clinics should stop using the affected injectable product immediately and sequester any remaining stock.
  5. Contact your veterinarian or the manufacturer, Fort Dodge Laboratories, for guidance on returning unused product and to receive a refund.
  6. For additional questions or to report adverse events, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-888-FDA-VETS.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Veterinary guidance and product refund.

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

Affected Products

Product: Fort Dodge ProHeart 6 (moxidectin) Sustained Release Injectable for Dogs (17 ml)
Model:
NADA 141-189
V-004-5
Product: Wyeth ProHeart 6 (moxidectin)
Model:
V-004-5
Product: Fort Dodge Guardian SR
Model:
V-004-5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 29976
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc
Sold By: distributors; veterinary clinics
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 17,207/5-packs and 26,364/10-packs
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response