Question 1

Is Fort Dodge Vetisulid Injection, Sodium Sulfachlorpyridazine Injection, 21.5% (215 mg per mL), packaged in a 250-ml. multiple-dose vial, For Use in Calves Only, NADA 33-318.  The label shows the product is Manufactured by Phoenix Scientific, Inc., St. Joseph, MO, Fort Dodge Animal Health, Fort Dodge, IA. recalled?

Accepted Answer

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc. is recalling 9,023 vials of Vetisulid Injection (sodium sulfachlorpyridazine injection, 21.5%), a medication used for calves. The recall was initiated because the product failed stability testing, showing lower-than-required potency levels. These 250-ml multiple-dose vials were distributed nationwide to veterinary drug distributors.

Question 2

What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Identify the product by checking the label for 'Fort Dodge Vetisulid Injection, Sodium Sulfachlorpyridazine Injection, 21.5% (215 mg per mL)' in a 250-ml multiple-dose vial. Check the manufacturer information on the label, which should list Phoenix Scientific, Inc. (St. Joseph, MO) and Fort Dodge Animal Health (Fort Dodge, IA) with NADA number 33-318. Immediately stop using any affected vials from this recall batch (Recall #: V-274-2009). Contact your veterinarian or animal healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments and to report the use of the sub-potent medication. Return any unused product to the veterinary drug distributor or place of purchase for a refund and contact Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc. for further instructions. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 240-402-7002.

Question 3

How do I get a refund or replacement?

Accepted Answer

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

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: Vetisulid (Sodium Sulfachlorpyridazine) Injection Recalled for Low Stability

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