New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2007-7234
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.
Address: Suite 2100, 450 - 1st Street SW
City: Calgary
Prov / State: Alberta
Country: Canada
Postal Code: T2P 5H1
Domestic Animal
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ALBERTA
PMRA Registration No. 14879 PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Lorsban 4E
Unknown
Unknown
Medical Professional
Dog / Chien
German Shepard
1
Male
12.5
100
lbs
Skin
Oral
<=15 min / <=15 min
>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h
System
>30 min <=2 hrs / >30 min <=2 h
No
No
Died
Accidental ingestion/Ingestion accident.
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
German Shepherd Dog named Ziggy (Canine Domestic) Signalment 12.5 yr neutered male weighing 100.0 lb. Was in good health previously. Agent Exposure Lorsban 4E Insecticide (Canadian Product) (evidence agent id) Possible exposure occurred on Aug 13, 2007 at 09:30 AM CDT (evidence ). Exposure involved unknown amount dermally and orally. The exposure was accidental, and occurred at animal owner yard. [Note : Owner spilt some of the diluted product onto some gravel and there is a chance the dog may have walked through the diluted product before it dissipated down below the surface area. Two hours following the spill, the owner noticed "Ziggy" panting, but didn't think much about it since the dog was still fairly active for its 12.5 years (and owner simply assumed the dog had been running around). A short time later the dog was laying down in the shed with the owner; when the owner looked over, he noticed that "Ziggy" had died. "Ziggy" had been taking medication for an irregular heart beat for the past 2-3 months, according to the owner. (by (name) on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:21 AM)] Because the amount was poorly consistent, the patient was considered to be at low risk of developing clinical signs. If signs develop, there is low risk that those signs will be life-threatening. [Note : With dermal and/or oral exposure to the diluted product, "Ziggy" could develop mild, self-limiting GI upset (hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhea). In exposures to the concentrated form (which did not occur in this case) the develoment of CNS signs could additionally occur. (by (name) on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:21 AM)] Clinical Status Panting {Respiratory} Time Observed: Aug 13, 2007 at 11:30 AM CDT Status: Mild Death {General Disorders} Permanent: Aug 13, 2007 at 12:00 PM CDT Status: Death Potential Causes Lorsban 4E Insecticide (Canadian Product) Because the time course was not consistent, the amount was poorly consistent, and the findings were not consistent, this substance was considered to have not related likelihood of causing the clinical situation. [Note : Signs are not consistent with exposure to the product. Suspect the dog died of heart failure. (by (name) on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:21 AM)] Acute Congestive Heart Failure Because the time course was unknown consistent and the findings were generally consistent, this condition was considered to have high likelihood of causing the clinical situation. Patient Care Planned/Recommended Care No Treatment Necessary Purpose: Other; Importance: Not indicated Who: Not asked ; Willingness: Not asked Recommended Outcome Died , EPA max illness designation: D-A [Note : Taking enacard (low dose) for irregular heartbeat -- for 2-3 months. (by (name) on Aug 15, 2007 at 10:21 AM)]
Death