KETAMINE RECALL

by
Robert Jay Russell, Ph.D.,
Coton de Tulear Club of America President,

_www.cotonclub.www_ (http://www.cotonclub.org/)
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(607) 693-2828

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.http://www.http://www.fda.http:_
(http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm195118.htm) :

Recall -- Firm Press Release
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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 voluntary 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 serious
adverse events associated with this product, including lack of effect,
prolonged effect, and death and involves all lot numbers within expiration.