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Low RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc: Torbutrol Veterinary Tablets Recalled for Unidentified Black Particles

Agency Publication Date: January 12, 2005
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Summary

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.

Risk

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.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected products: Fort Dodge Torbutrol (butorphanol tartrate) 10 mg tablets in 100-tablet bottles (NDC 0856-2027-60, NADA 103-390) or 5 mg tablets in 50-tablet bottles (NADA 103-390).
  2. Check the tablets for any visible black specks or particles that should not be present in the medication.
  3. If you have an affected bottle, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist immediately for guidance on continuing your animal's treatment and to arrange for a replacement medication.
  4. Return any unused bottles to the veterinary clinic or distributor where they were originally purchased to receive a refund.
  5. Contact Fort Dodge Laboratories at their headquarters in Fort Dodge, Iowa, for further instructions or specific questions regarding this quality issue.
  6. For additional questions or to report adverse events, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Veterinary drug refund and guidance

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 Torbutrol Butorphanol Tartrate Veterinary Tablets (10 mg, 100-tablet bottle)
Model:
NDC 0856-2027-60
NADA 103-390
Recall #: V-038-5
Product: Fort Dodge Torbutrol Tablets (5 mg, 50-tablet bottle)
Model:
NADA 103-390
Recall #: V-039-5

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 30477
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fort Dodge Laboratories Inc
Sold By: vet clinics; vet drug distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (2,013/100/50-mg. tablet bottles; 916/50/5-mg. tablet bottles)
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