Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2008-4224
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar case 1-16302718
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): The Hartz Mountain Corporation
Address: 400 Plaza Drive
City: Secaucus
Prov / State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Postal Code: 07094-3688
3. Select the appropriate subform(s) for the incident.
Domestic Animal
4. Date registrant was first informed of the incident.
19-JUN-08
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: TEXAS
6. Date incident was first observed.
18-JUN-08
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. 2596-84
Product Name: UltraGuard Flea and Tick Collar for Large Dogs White
- Active Ingredient(s)
- TETRACHLORVINPHOS
- Guarantee/concentration 14.55 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Other (specify)
Collar treated with active ingredient
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
Unknown
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).
The product was applied on 6/15/08. It was not used according to the label - it was designed for large dogs with necks up to 26 inches, yet it was placed on a small 8.5 lb. dog.
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
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Female
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
3
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
8.5
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
11. List all symptoms
System
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Persisted until death
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Yes
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
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
1-16302718: The reporter called on 6/19/08 to report the application of a topical flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Tetrachlorvinphos to her 3 year old dog 4 days previously. According to the reporter, she had applied the collar to the pet on 6/15. The dog had been asymptomatic until 6/18, when it had laid down and refused to move. The dog had been taken to a veterinarian and had had several (2) seizures while under the veterinarian¿s care. The dog had passed away the night of 6/18. The company sponsored necropsy was discussed but the reporter declined.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Death
19. Provide supplemental information here