Virbac AH, Inc: Suprelorin F Ferret Implants Recalled for Severe Temperature Exposure

Agency Publication Date: October 6, 2014

Summary

Virbac AH, Inc. is recalling 120 units of Suprelorin F (deslorelin acetate) 4.7 mg Implants specifically for use in ferrets. These products were exposed to severe temperature excursions while being transported from Australia to the United States, which can damage the medication's effectiveness or safety. Because this is a veterinary drug product, you should contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider if your pet was treated with an implant from these specific lots. This product is only marketed for use in ferrets and must not be used in animals intended for human or animal food.

Risk

Severe temperature changes during transit can degrade the active ingredients or compromise the delivery mechanism of the implant. This may result in the product failing to work as intended or causing unforeseen health complications for the ferret.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking for Suprelorin F (deslorelin acetate) 4.7 mg Implants with lot numbers SCV281B21 or SCV281B51.
Check the recall number V-006-2015 and the FDA Index number MIF 900-013 on the packaging to confirm the affected batch.
If you are a veterinarian or pet owner in possession of an unused implant from these lots, do not administer it to any animal.
Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider immediately for guidance and to discuss potential health impacts if your ferret has already received an implant from these lots.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Virbac AH, Inc. at 3200 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas for further instructions.
For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine 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

Affected Products

Product: Suprelorin F (deslorelin acetate) 4.7 mg Implant

Model:

MIF 900-013

V-006-2015

Lot Numbers:

SCV281B21

SCV281B51

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 69171

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Virbac AH, Inc

Sold By: Veterinary clinics; Specialty retailers

Manufactured In: Australia, United States

Units Affected: 120 Units

Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking for Suprelorin F (deslorelin acetate) 4.7 mg Implants with lot numbers SCV281B21 or SCV281B51.

Check the recall number V-006-2015 and the FDA Index number MIF 900-013 on the packaging to confirm the affected batch.

If you are a veterinarian or pet owner in possession of an unused implant from these lots, do not administer it to any animal.

Contact your veterinarian or healthcare provider immediately for guidance and to discuss potential health impacts if your ferret has already received an implant from these lots.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact Virbac AH, Inc. at 3200 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas for further instructions.

For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 240-402-7002.