Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2007-8898
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 070097092
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): Wellmark International
Address: 100 Stone Road West, Suite 111
City: Guelph
Prov / State: Ontario
Country: Canada
Postal Code: N1G5L3
3. Select the appropriate subform(s) for the incident.
Domestic Animal
4. Date registrant was first informed of the incident.
11-SEP-07
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: MISSOURI
6. Date incident was first observed.
11-JUL-07
Product Description
7. a) Provide the active ingredient and, if available, the registration number and product name (include all tank mixes). If the product is not registered provide a submission number.
Active(s)
PMRA Registration No.
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No. 2724-497-270
Product Name: Bio Spot Spot On Flea And Tick Control For Dogs <15 lbs 2724-497-270
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration 3 %
- PERMETHRIN
- Guarantee/concentration 45 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Liquid
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
.034
Units: oz (fl) / oz (liquide)
10. Site pesticide was applied to (select all that apply).
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
11. Provide any additional information regarding application (how it was applied, amount applied, the size of the area treated etc).
From July 11, 2007 until September 6, 2007 the owner applied the product, once monthly, to the animal as a form of treatment.
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
No
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Dog / Chien
3. Breed
Chihuahua Dog
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
1
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
8
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
<=30 min / <=30 min
11. List all symptoms
System
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
- Gastrointestinal System
- Symptom - Vomiting
- Symptom - Diarrhea
- Symptom - Bloody diarrhea
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Persisted until death
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
No
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
No
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
15. Outcome of the incident
Died
16. How was the animal exposed?
Treatment / Traitement
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On July 11, 2007, the owner noted that the animal was hyperactive. On August 11, 2007, the owner noted that the animal had tremors. The hyperactivity and tremors were both isolated events that resolved on their respective day. On September 11, 2007, the owner noted that the animal had died. On September 11, 2007 the APSS veterinarian stated: "Would not expect blood in the stool from this exposure".
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Death
19. Provide supplemental information here
A necropsy was recommended but the animal was already buried. The product was not used according to label directions - label states if signs of sensitivity occur, bath immediately and consult your veterinarian. Owner continued to use product on the animal after it exhibited signs.