Recall of Lactated Ringers Solution (LRS) and 5% Dextrose!
Hospira Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of One Lot Of Lactated Ringers And 5% Dextrose Injection, Usp, 1000 ML, Flexible Containers Due To Mold Contamination July 10, 2014 Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP), announced today it is initiating a voluntary nationwide user-level recall of one lot of Lactated Ringers and 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, 1000 mL, Flexible Container, NDC 0409-7929-09, Lot 35-118-JT, Expiry 1NOV2015 . This action is due to one confirmed customer report where particulate was...
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Tularemia, a potentially life-threatening disease, reported in Minnesota | Dr. Justine Lee
This information is provided by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health on July 9, 2014. On July 1, 2014, tularemia was confirmed in a cat from Dakota County, MN. The cat, a 2 year old indoor/outdoor neutered male, presented to an Apple Valley veterinary clinic with a temperature of 106.9, oral ulcers, anorexia, and lethargy. The cat was euthanized on June 25th at a local emergency clinic and submitted for necropsy at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Tularemia was...
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The Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act has passed Congress! | Dr. Justine Lee
Did you know that up to this point, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prevents us veterinarians from transporting controlled drugs (e.g., like euthanasia solution, analgesics, and soon-to-be-tramadol) across state borders? Well, good news for veterinarians in the United States! The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act unanimously yesterday on July 8, 2014. As Senators already approved this Act early in 2014, it means it can move on to the President...
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Feline Urethral Obstruction: Why is my Cat Licking Down There? | Dr. Justine Lee
Feline urethral obstruction: Why is my cat licking down there? If you have a male cat, pay heed to his kitty litter habits, as it can be life-threatening if you don’t. In my book, It’s a Dog’s Life… but It’s Your Carpet, I explain the ever-evasive question: “Why do dogs lick their balls?” (I’m a medical professional, so am allowed to use that word!). Sadly, there’s no smart excuse for it – it’s just because they can. Cats, on the other hand, don’t usually do this just...
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Tramadol: Now a schedule IV controlled drug | Dr. Justine Lee
According to the Drug Enforcement Adminstration (DEA), tramadol, a common pain medication used in both veterinary and human medicine, will become a schedule IV controlled substance effective August 18, 2014. What does this mean to you as a veterinary professional? For veterinarians who handle, stock, or dispense tramadol or tramadol-containing substances, they will be subject to the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule IV controlled...
Read MorePetrem recall of generic sevoflurane
If you use the generic form of sevoflurane called Petrem (made by Piramal Care), pay heed! Piramal Care is issuing a voluntary recall (e.g., not mandated by the FDA) due to one lot not meeting the “acidity/alkalinity specifications set forth in the USP monograph for sevoflurane.” This is a class III recall, meaning that use or exposure of the product is unlikely to cause any adverse medical or health consequences. This affects the following veterinarians, physicians, and...
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