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Medications & Supplements/Veterinary Medicines

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: Nolvasan Antiseptic Ointment Recalled for Potency Stability Issues

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2003
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Summary

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc. is recalling approximately 9,107 jars of Nolvasan Antiseptic Ointment (1% Chlorhexidine acetate) because the product failed quality testing during a 15-month stability check. This failure, known as an out-of-specification assay result, means the medication may not maintain the correct concentration of its active ingredient over time. The recalled product is an antiseptic ointment for animals packaged in 16-ounce jars and was distributed nationwide to wholesale accounts.

Risk

When the concentration of an active ingredient like Chlorhexidine acetate falls below the required levels, the ointment may lose its effectiveness in treating or preventing infections. Using a sub-potent antiseptic can lead to untreated veterinary conditions or the development of more serious infections in animals.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate any 16-ounce jars of Fort Dodge Nolvasan Antiseptic Ointment (1% Chlorhexidine acetate) in your possession.
  2. Check the product label for the responsible firm name 'Fort Dodge Animal Health' and the application number 'NADA 009-782' to confirm it is the affected product.
  3. Immediately stop using the affected antiseptic ointment on animals.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or animal healthcare provider if an animal has experienced any adverse effects or worsening of conditions while using this product.
  5. Return any unused ointment to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc at their Fort Dodge, Iowa office for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of the product.
  6. For additional questions or to report concerns, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 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

Affected Products

Product: Fort Dodge Nolvasan Antiseptic Ointment, 1% Chlorhexidine acetate (16-oz. jars)
Model:
NADA 009-782
V-020-4

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 27040
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc
Sold By: wholesale accounts
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 9,107 jars
Distributed To: Nationwide

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 · Raw API Response