Reference: 2024/009
Published date: 17 May 2024
Identifying features:
Name: PENETHAJECT ANTIBIOTIC INJECTION APVMA
Registration Number: 59193
APVMA Label Number: 124360
Batch Numbers: Lot# NZ45969 (powder) E101591 (cow 6 pack)
Reason for recall:
There have been some reports of issues in resuspending the powder in diluent resulting in large particles of undissolved powder. This recall is limited to the above-mentioned batch numbers.
Hazard:
Inability to withdraw the re-suspended product from the vial may lead to lower dosing and possible lack of efficacy.
What to do:
Do not use Penethaject Antibiotic Injection from batch NZ45969 (powder) E101591 (cow 6 pack).
Retailers and wholesalers should immediately quarantine all the stock on hand of the recalled product and contact Elanco Australia to arrange return and credit for the affected units. End users are advised to contact the retailer from which you purchased the product for replacement or refund.
For further information
Please direct all calls and any queries concerning this voluntary recall to
Elanco Customer Service on 1800 226 324.
Traders who sold this product: Veterinary retailers
Where the product was sold: Nationally
Date available for sale: Between 4 May 2023 to 15 May 2024
Product category: Veterinary