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Nationwide Ketamine Recall

Teva Animal Health, Inc. is expanding a nationwide voluntary recall of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, USP CIII 100mg/mL in 10mL vials for all lot numbers within their expiration dates to the Veterinary Level. This product had previously been recalled to the distributor level and is being expanded as a result of an increased trend in serious adverse events associated with this product. Adverse events have included lack of effect, prolonged effect, and death.

It's important to note that Teva Animal Health manufactures ketamine products for other companies under various brand names. Regardless of the brand name, if you have ketamine hydrochloride (100mg/ml in 10 ml vials) in your clinic, look at the lot number:

  • If the lot number is 6 numeric digits, the product is NOT part of the recall
  • If the lot number is 7 numeric digits, the product should be returned
  • If the lot number starts with "5401", regardless of the number of digits or the presence of letters in the lot code, the product should be returned

Veterinarians with questions may contact 800-759-3664 from 8:00am - 5:00pm CST Monday-Friday.

Sources:
FDA Press Release, December 21, 2009
AVMA Press Release, December 28, 2009