Schering Corp: Various Veterinary Injectable and Ophthalmic Products Recalled for Sterility Issues

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2003

Summary

Approximately 746,749 units of various veterinary medications manufactured by Schering Corp, including brands like Banamine, Nuflor, and Gentocin, are being recalled due to concerns regarding sterility assurance. The recall affects several types of sterile solutions used for injections in cattle, horses, dogs, and piglets, as well as ophthalmic ointments for eye treatments. These products were distributed nationwide through various distributors, hospitals, clinics, and veterinarians. Consumers should contact their veterinarian or the manufacturer immediately for instructions.

Risk

If a product intended to be sterile is contaminated, it can cause serious infections or abscesses at the injection site or in the eye, potentially leading to systemic illness or death in the treated animal.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected products: Garasol (80mL), Azium (100mL), Pro-Labs Flu-Nix (50mL, 100mL), Banamine (50mL, 100mL, 250mL), Betasone (5mL), Durvet Garacin Piglet (250mL), Gentocin Solution (100mL), Gentocin Ophthalmic Ointment (12-tube packs), or Nuflor (100mL, 250mL, 500mL).
Check the specific Recall Numbers associated with these items: V-031-3 through V-040-3.
Stop using these medications immediately and quarantine any remaining stock to ensure they are not administered to animals.
Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments and to report any adverse health events observed in treated animals.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase or pharmacy for a refund and contact Schering Corp at their Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ location for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Veterinary Medicine hotline at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Veterinary drug refund

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

Affected Products

Product: Garasol Injection, (Gentamicin Sulfate), 100mg/mL (80 mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-031-3

Product: Azium Injection Solution, 2mg/mL Dexamethasone (100mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-032-3

Product: Pro-Labs Flu-Nix Injectable Solution, Flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50mg/mL (50 mL and 100mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-033-3

Product: Banamine Injectable Solution, Flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50mg/mL (50mL, 100mL and 250mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-034-3

Product: Betasone Aqueous Suspension, 5mg/mL Betamethasone diporpionate / 2mg/mL Betamethasone sodium phosphate (5mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-035-3

Product: Durvet Garacin Piglet Injection, 5mg/mL Gentamicin base (250mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-036-3

Product: Garacin Piglet Injection, 5mg/mL Gentamicin base (250mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-037-3

Product: Gentocin Solution, 100mg/mL Gentamicin Base (100mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-038-3

Product: Gentocin Ophthalmic Ointment, 3mg/mL Gentamicin base (1/8oz tubes, 12-pack)

Model:

Recall #: V-039-3

Product: Nuflor Injectable Solution, 300 mg/mL Florfenicol (100mL, 250mL, and 500mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-040-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25053

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Schering Corp

Sold By: distributors; hospitals; clinics; veterinarians; Durvet, Inc.; Pro Labs Ltd.; Agri Labs

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 10 products (34776; 12944; 8700; 237161; 12630; 5338; 5385; 21861; 81864; 326090)

Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any of the affected products: Garasol (80mL), Azium (100mL), Pro-Labs Flu-Nix (50mL, 100mL), Banamine (50mL, 100mL, 250mL), Betasone (5mL), Durvet Garacin Piglet (250mL), Gentocin Solution (100mL), Gentocin Ophthalmic Ointment (12-tube packs), or Nuflor (100mL, 250mL, 500mL).

Check the specific Recall Numbers associated with these items: V-031-3 through V-040-3.

Stop using these medications immediately and quarantine any remaining stock to ensure they are not administered to animals.

Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments and to report any adverse health events observed in treated animals.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase or pharmacy for a refund and contact Schering Corp at their Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ location for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Veterinary Medicine hotline at 1-240-402-7002.

Affected Products

Product: Garasol Injection, (Gentamicin Sulfate), 100mg/mL (80 mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-031-3

Product: Azium Injection Solution, 2mg/mL Dexamethasone (100mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-032-3

Product: Pro-Labs Flu-Nix Injectable Solution, Flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50mg/mL (50 mL and 100mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-033-3

Product: Banamine Injectable Solution, Flunixin meglumine equivalent to 50mg/mL (50mL, 100mL and 250mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-034-3

Product: Betasone Aqueous Suspension, 5mg/mL Betamethasone diporpionate / 2mg/mL Betamethasone sodium phosphate (5mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-035-3

Product: Durvet Garacin Piglet Injection, 5mg/mL Gentamicin base (250mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-036-3

Product: Garacin Piglet Injection, 5mg/mL Gentamicin base (250mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-037-3

Product: Gentocin Solution, 100mg/mL Gentamicin Base (100mL Vial)

Model:

Recall #: V-038-3

Product: Gentocin Ophthalmic Ointment, 3mg/mL Gentamicin base (1/8oz tubes, 12-pack)

Model:

Recall #: V-039-3

Product: Nuflor Injectable Solution, 300 mg/mL Florfenicol (100mL, 250mL, and 500mL Vials)

Model:

Recall #: V-040-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 25053

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Schering Corp

Sold By: distributors; hospitals; clinics; veterinarians; Durvet, Inc.; Pro Labs Ltd.; Agri Labs

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 10 products (34776; 12944; 8700; 237161; 12630; 5338; 5385; 21861; 81864; 326090)