Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2008-5839
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 080106883
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.
24-SEP-08
5. Location of incident.
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
6. Date incident was first observed.
23-SEP-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. 26494
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Power Spot Flea And Tick Control For Dogs Under 14kg
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- PERMETHRIN
7. b) Type of formulation.
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
1
Units: mL
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).
On September 21, 2008 the owner inappropriately applied the product to the cat as a form of prevention.
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
Medical Professional
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
11
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
9.2
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
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
- Symptom - Muscle tremors
- Symptom - Lameness
- Specify - Dragging rear legs
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
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
Not recovered / Non rétabli
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 September 24, the owner took the cat to the veterinarian where fluid therapy was started and atropine was given. The APSS veterinarian recommended that the veterinarian administer methocarbamol and diazapam, bathe the cat with liquid dishwashing detergent, provide thermoregulation, and call back with any questions.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Moderate
19. Provide supplemental information here
The clinic staff member stated that the tremors had ended on an unknown date at an unknown time. The staff member was unable to say whether or not the cares that the APSS had recommended were implemented or not. This product was not used according to label directions: consult a veterinarian before using on sick, aged or pregnant animals or animals receiving drugs or other pesticide treatment.