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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Medications & Supplements/Veterinary Medicines

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: Factrel and Torbugesic Injectables Recalled for Potential Sterility Issues

Agency Publication Date: March 18, 2009
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Summary

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc is recalling approximately 39,198 vials of Factrel (gonadorelin) and Torbugesic (butorphanol tartrate) veterinary injections because a manufacturing equipment malfunction may have compromised the sterility of the glass vials. Factrel is used to treat cystic ovaries in cattle, while Torbugesic is an analgesic for horses. Using a non-sterile injectable product can lead to serious infections or localized abscesses in the treated animals. Consumers should immediately check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed below and contact their veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance.

Risk

A malfunction in the manufacturing equipment means the company cannot guarantee that these injectable drugs are sterile. If a non-sterile medication is injected into an animal, it can introduce bacteria or other contaminants, causing severe infections, inflammation, or systemic illness.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your animal health supplies for Factrel (gonadorelin injectable) 20 mL vials with NDC 0856-4311-02 and lot numbers 431413 or 431414.
  2. Check your animal health supplies for Torbugesic (butorphanol tartrate injection) 50 mL vials with NDC 0856-2033-20 and lot number 454473.
  3. Immediately stop using any vials that match the affected lot numbers.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to discuss alternative treatments and to report any adverse health effects in your animals.
  5. Return any unused vials to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc at their facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions regarding this recall, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Veterinary drug return for refund.

How to: Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Factrel (gonadorelin injectable) (20 mL vial)
Model:
NDC 0856-4311-02
NADA 139-237
Lot Numbers:
431413
431414
Product: Torbugesic (butorphanol tartrate injection) (50 mL vial)
Model:
NDC 0856-2033-20
NADA 135-780
Lot Numbers:
454473

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 51289
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc
Sold By: veterinary clinics; animal health distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (32,596 vials; 6,602 vials)
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 · Raw API Response