Batch-specific product defect recall for cat and dog antibiotic

A batch-specific recall for a cat and dog antibiotic has been posted by the VMD.

The directorate said: “We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Le Vet Pharma has issued a recall for batches of Clavubactin 50/12.5mg (Vm 19994/4028), Clavubactin 250/62.5mg (Vm 19994/4026) and Clavubactin 500/125mg (Vm 19994/4027) – all distributed by Animalcare and Dechra.

“During routine stability testing the above-mentioned products do not fulfil the mandatory testing requirements at 24 months. This recall is because the efficacy of the product cannot be guaranteed after 12 months.

“This only affects the batches mentioned below.”

Batches

The specific recall batches are:

Examine inventory

Clavubactin is an antibiotic for the treatment of infections in cats and dogs caused by bacteria sensitive to the combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

Le Vet Pharma is contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately, and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, contact the relevant distributor:

• Animalcare – Sameer Hashmi at [email protected]
• Dechra – Tracey Smith at [email protected]