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Here is another post with the fda link
December 23, 2009. Ketamine is the most widely used veterinary
anesthetic. The FDA approves its use for cats and primates (including
humans). It is used for dogs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets other small
mammals, cattle, swine, sheep, reptiles, goats and even birds.
If any of your pets are scheduled to undergo anesthesia, make
absolutely certain your veterinarian is well aware of this Ketamine
recall issued 12/21 << http://www.fda. gov/Safety/ Recalls/ucm19511 8.htm
:
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market
withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the
media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the
product or the company.
Teva Animal Health, Inc. expands a volunt ary nationwide recall of
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials
Contact:
Denise Bradley
Tel: 215-591-8974
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 21, 2009 - Teva Animal Health, Inc.
is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride
Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within
their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. This product had
previously been recalled to the distributor level and is being
expanded as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events
associated with this product.
Veterinarians who have this product in their possession are instructed
to cease using the product immediately and return it to their
distributor.
Ketamine Hydrochloride is a rapid acting, non-narcotic, non-
barbiturate agent for anesthetic use in cats and for restraint in
subhuman primates. This recall is being conducted as a result of an
increased trend in seriou s adverse events associated with this
product, including lack of effect, prolonged effect, and death and
involves all lot numbers within expiration.
Teva Animal Health, Inc is voluntarily recalling the aforementioned
product. The FDA has been apprised of this action.
Consumers with questions may contact 800-759-3664 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
CST Monday-Friday.
please pass along
Here is another post with the fda link
December 23, 2009. Ketamine is the most widely used veterinary
anesthetic. The FDA approves its use for cats and primates (including
humans). It is used for dogs, rabbits, rodents, ferrets other small
mammals, cattle, swine, sheep, reptiles, goats and even birds.
If any of your pets are scheduled to undergo anesthesia, make
absolutely certain your veterinarian is well aware of this Ketamine
recall issued 12/21 << http://www.fda. gov/Safety/ Recalls/ucm19511 8.htm
:
Recall -- Firm Press Release
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market
withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the
media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the
product or the company.
Teva Animal Health, Inc. expands a volunt ary nationwide recall of
Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials
Contact:
Denise Bradley
Tel: 215-591-8974
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- December 21, 2009 - Teva Animal Health, Inc.
is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride
Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within
their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. This product had
previously been recalled to the distributor level and is being
expanded as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events
associated with this product.
Veterinarians who have this product in their possession are instructed
to cease using the product immediately and return it to their
distributor.
Ketamine Hydrochloride is a rapid acting, non-narcotic, non-
barbiturate agent for anesthetic use in cats and for restraint in
subhuman primates. This recall is being conducted as a result of an
increased trend in seriou s adverse events associated with this
product, including lack of effect, prolonged effect, and death and
involves all lot numbers within expiration.
Teva Animal Health, Inc is voluntarily recalling the aforementioned
product. The FDA has been apprised of this action.
Consumers with questions may contact 800-759-3664 from 8:00am – 5:00pm
CST Monday-Friday.
