Approximately 2,929 bottles of Torbutrol (butorphanol tartrate) veterinary tablets have been recalled because they contain unidentified black particles. This recall includes 2,013 bottles of 10 mg tablets (100-count) and 916 bottles of 5 mg tablets (50-count) used for treating animals. The defect involves foreign matter found within the medication, which could impact the safety and quality of the drug. These products were distributed nationwide to veterinary clinics and distributors.
The presence of unidentified foreign material in medication can pose a health risk to animals or lead to inaccurate dosing if the particles interfere with the tablet's integrity.
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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response