Veterinary Medicinal Product Batch Defect Alert: Genta-Equine
- The problem
- The VMD has issued a batch recall for Genta-Equine 100mg/ml solution for injection for horses.
- What to do
- Check the batch number on the pack. Stop using affected batches and return them to where you bought them, or ask your vet or pharmacist for advice.
The VMD has been made aware of a product defect with one batch of Genta-Equine 100mg/ml solution for injection for horses Vm 33848/4000, an injectable antibiotic containing Gentamicin, marketed by Franklin Pharmaceuticals Ltd and distributed by Dechra Veterinary Products.
Serious adverse events resulting in anaphylactic reactions in horses have been reported following use of this product batch. Investigations into the cause of these events are in progress.
The affected batch is 6054-81A with the expiry date January 2018.
The VMD advises that this batch should not be used and a batch recall to veterinary practice level is in progress.
For more details contact Andrew Parkinson, Quality Director, Dechra Veterinary Products; email: Andrew.parkinson@dechra.com.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 14 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.