Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, Div. of Pfizer, Inc.: Convenia Veterinary Injectable Recalled for Incorrect Expiration Date

Agency Publication Date: March 26, 2010

Summary

Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, a division of Pfizer, Inc., has recalled 5,326 vials of Convenia (cefovecin sodium), an injectable antibiotic for pets. The recall was initiated because certain vials from lot 0A6C2 were incorrectly labeled with an expiration date of 05/2012 when they actually expire in 05/2011. Using the medication after its true expiration date could mean the drug is less effective than intended.

Risk

The primary risk is reduced drug potency after the actual expiration date of May 2011. If the medication is administered to an animal between May 2011 and May 2012, it may not effectively treat the underlying infection, potentially leading to a worsening of the animal's condition.

What You Should Do

Check your pet's medication records or the vial itself for 'Convenia (cefovecin sodium) sterile powder for reconstitution, Injectable, 80 mg/mL, in 10 mL vials.'
Specifically look for lot number 0A6C2 and the expiration date 05/2012 printed on the label.
If you identify an affected vial, do not use it for any future treatments after May 2011.
Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to determine if your product is affected and to discuss alternative treatment options.
Return any unused vials from this lot to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Pfizer Animal Health for further instructions.
For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

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: Convenia (cefovecin sodium) sterile powder for reconstitution, Injectable, 80 mg/mL (10 mL vial)

Model:

NADA 141-285

Recall #: V-060-2010

Lot Numbers:

0A6C2 (Exp 05/2012)

Date Ranges: 05/2012 (Incorrectly labeled), 05/2011 (Actual expiration)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 54717

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, Div. of Pfizer, Inc.

Sold By: Pfizer Animal Health; veterinary clinics

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5326 vials

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pet's medication records or the vial itself for 'Convenia (cefovecin sodium) sterile powder for reconstitution, Injectable, 80 mg/mL, in 10 mL vials.'

Specifically look for lot number 0A6C2 and the expiration date 05/2012 printed on the label.

If you identify an affected vial, do not use it for any future treatments after May 2011.

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to determine if your product is affected and to discuss alternative treatment options.

Return any unused vials from this lot to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Pfizer Animal Health for further instructions.

For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.