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Recall notice for one batch of Finadyne® 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection (VPA10996/228/001)

Notice type: Recall

Date: 07/12/2023

 We wish to advise you that one batch of the veterinary medicine Finadyne® 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection is being recalled by MSD Animal Health. 

This recall is going to veterinary and wholesale level. 

The veterinary medicine is being recalled due to the presence of precipitated active substance in the vials.. 

Veterinarians / Pharmacists can download a copy of the Veterinarian recall letter.
Wholesalers can download a copy of the Wholesaler recall letter.
 

Product name or type:
Finadyne® 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection

Authorisation Number:
VPA10996/228/001

Serial Or Batch Number And Expiry Date:
Batch: 3044, Expiry Date: 31.12.2025

Authorisation Holder:
Intervet Ireland Limited

Prescription Required:
Yes

Recall Classification:
Veterinary/Pharmacy level recall

Target Audience:
Veterinarians / Pharmacists and Wholesalers

Actions To Be Taken:

Information for Veterinarians / Pharmacists:
Veterinarians / Pharmacists are requested to carry out the following actions:
1. Identify and quarantine all units of Finadyne® 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection Batch 3044 in your possession or which may be returned to you.

2. If you have supplied units from this batch to any other veterinary surgeon, clinic or pharmacy, please forward them a copy of the letter and request that they return any unused units to you.

3. Veterinary surgeons should immediately stop any ongoing administration of units from Batch 3044.

4. Use the attached Recall Confirmation Form (Attachment 1 in the veterinarian recall letter) to indicate the number of vials of the batch that you have in your inventory. The form should be returned even if you have no impacted product in your inventory, The form should be returned by 18 December 2023.

5. Return all impacted unopened bottles to your supplier.

There is unaffected stock available to order.


Information for Wholesalers:
Wholesalers are requested to carry out the following actions:
1. Identify and quarantine any units of Finadyne® 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection Batch 3044 in your inventory, or which are returned to you.

2. If you have supplied units from this batch to any other wholesaler/distributor, please forward a copy of the letter to them, and request that they return any unused units to you. A separate communication has been sent to pharmacists and veterinary surgeons requesting them to return any unused units to their supplier.

3. Use the attached Recall Confirmation Form (Attachment 1 in the Wholesaler recall letter) to indicate the number of vials of the batch that you have in your inventory. The form should be returned even if you have no impacted product in your inventory. The form should be returned by 18 December 2023.

4. MSD Animal Health will contact you in due course to arrange up-lift of impacted stock.

5. The last date by which recalled stock will be received back by MSD Animal Health for credit is 10 January 2024

There is unaffected stock available to order.

Information for animal owners:
If you have this product in your posession and have any concerns, please contact your veterinarian for further guidance.

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