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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

TEVA Animal Health Inc: Various Injectable Veterinary Medications Recalled for Particulate Matter

Agency Publication Date: May 9, 2009
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Summary

TEVA Animal Health Inc. is recalling 722,373 units of several injectable veterinary medications, including Lidocaine, Thiamine, Vitamin C, OvaCyst, Epinephrine, and Sterile Water. These prescription products, sold under various brand names like Vedco, Phoenix, and Aspen, may contain particulate matter (unintended solid particles) within the solution. Consumers should check their supplies for these specific injectable treatments used for various animal health conditions.

Risk

The presence of particulate matter in an injectable solution can cause serious health issues for animals, including inflammation, blood clots, or blockages in the circulatory system if the particles are injected into the bloodstream. No specific injuries have been reported, but the defect poses a risk of adverse vascular events and tissue damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your veterinary medicine supply for the following products: Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injectable 2%, Thiamine Hydrochloride Injection 200 mg/ml, Vitamin C Injectable Solution, OvaCyst (Gonadorelin Diacetate Tetrahydrate), Epinephrine Injection, and Sterile Water for Injection.
  2. Verify the brand name on the label to see if it is one of the affected distributors, which include Aspen Veterinary Resources, Phoenix Pharmaceutical, VEDCO, Butler, VetTek, AmTech Group, AgriLabs, or RXV.
  3. Identify the specific packaging sizes: Lidocaine (100ml, 250ml), Thiamine (100ml, 250ml), Vitamin C (100ml, 250ml), OvaCyst (12ml, 36ml vials), Epinephrine (30ml vials), and Sterile Water (100ml, 250ml vials).
  4. Immediately stop using any affected products and isolate them to prevent further use in animals.
  5. Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance regarding alternative medications and return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.
  6. Contact TEVA Animal Health Inc. (formerly IVX Animal Health) at their Saint Joseph, Missouri facility for further instructions on returning the product.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) 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: Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injectable 2% (100-ml and 250-ml)
Model:
V-175-2009
Product: Thiamine Hydrochloride Injection 200 mg/ml (100-ml and 250-ml)
Model:
V-176-2009
Product: Vitamin C Injectable Solution (100-ml and 250-ml)
Model:
V-177-2009
Product: OvaCyst (Gonadorelin Diacetate Tetrahydrate) 50 mcg/mL (12-ml and 36-ml)
Model:
V-178-2009
ANDA 200-069
Product: Epinephrine Injection (30-ml)
Model:
V-179-2009
Product: Sterile Water for Injection, USP, Nonpyrogenic (100-ml and 250-ml)
Model:
V-180-2009

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 51299
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: TEVA Animal Health Inc
Sold By: Aspen Veterinary Resources, Ltd.; Phoenix Pharmaceutical, Inc.; VEDCO, INC.; Butler Animal Health Supply; VetTek; AmTech Group Inc.; Agri Laboratories, Ltd.; RXVeterinary Products; Pro Labs Ltd.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 products (425,741/100-ml. btls. and 73,974/250-ml. btls.; 38,889/100-ml. btls. and 2,935/250-ml. btls.; 60,491/100-ml. btls. and 46,241/250-ml. btls.; 128,525/12-ml. vials and 192,989/36-ml. vials; 51,271/30-ml. vials; 17,456/100-ml. and 16,626/250-ml. vials)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response