The veterinary anesthetic drug, ketamine hydrochloride injectable (100mg/ml, 10 ml vials) manufactured by Teva Animal Health, Inc. was initially recalled by the manufacturer on December 21, 2009 due to a rise in "adverse effects" reported with use of this common veterinary drug.
According to the initial press release from the FDA:
"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."
A confusing recall for veterinarians
The AVMA updated their information today on the continuing ketamine recall, termed "voluntary" by the FDA. Veterinarians have been confused about the exact drugs being recalled, as Teva Animal Health also manufactures ketamine hydrochloride drug products that are sold under other company brand names.
Here are the other company names and brand names, according to the AVMA press release:
- AmTech Group, Inc. (Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP)
- Butler (KetaThesia)
- LLOYD Laboratories (VetaKet)
- Phoenix (Ketaject)
- RXV (Keta-Sthetic)
- VEDCO (KetaVed)
- Fort Dodge/Pfizer (Ketaset)
Please see the full AVMA press release for recalled lot number information.
For more on this story
The VIN News Service (part of the Veterinary Information Network Inc.) did an excellent job on covering this story and uncovering details about Teva that has led to much of the confusion about what drug products have had "adverse effects" for animals, including, in some unfortunate cases, death.
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Photo: 10 ml bottle of Ketamine Fort Dodge brand Ketaset courtesy Schlonz/Wikimedia Commons
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