Virbac AH, Inc: IVERHART PLUS Flavored Chewables Recalled Due to Sub-Potency

Agency Publication Date: September 16, 2003

Summary

Virbac AH, Inc. has recalled approximately 7,029 displays and 409 towers (totaling 470,820 tablets) of IVERHART PLUS (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables for small dogs up to 25 pounds. The recall was initiated because a lot tested as sub-potent during stability testing, meaning the medication may not contain the full required strength of active ingredients. This product was distributed to domestic accounts in Puerto Rico and 22 U.S. states including TX, FL, CA, and NY.

Risk

Sub-potent medication may fail to provide the intended level of protection against heartworms and other parasites in dogs. This reduced effectiveness could leave pets vulnerable to parasitic infections that the medication is designed to prevent.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have IVERHART PLUS (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables for Small Dogs (up to 25 pounds) in your possession.
Check your product packaging for Recall Number V-303-3 to determine if your specific lot is part of this recall.
Immediately contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss the effectiveness of the medication your pet has received and to determine the next steps for their parasite prevention plan.
Return any unused tablets or displays to the pharmacy or veterinary clinic where they were purchased for a full refund.
Contact the manufacturer, Virbac AH, Inc., at their Fort Worth, Texas headquarters for further instructions regarding this recall.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 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 and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: IVERHART PLUS (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables up to 25 pounds (Small)

Model:

V-303-3

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 26939

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Virbac AH, Inc

Sold By: domestic accounts

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 7029 display (421,740 tablets) & 409 towers (49,080 tablets)

Distributed To: Puerto Rico, Texas, Hawaii, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico, Washington, Oklahoma, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, New York, Arizona

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have IVERHART PLUS (ivermectin/pyrantel) Flavored Chewables for Small Dogs (up to 25 pounds) in your possession.

Check your product packaging for Recall Number V-303-3 to determine if your specific lot is part of this recall.

Immediately contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider to discuss the effectiveness of the medication your pet has received and to determine the next steps for their parasite prevention plan.

Return any unused tablets or displays to the pharmacy or veterinary clinic where they were purchased for a full refund.

Contact the manufacturer, Virbac AH, Inc., at their Fort Worth, Texas headquarters for further instructions regarding this recall.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 240-402-7002.