New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-0619
Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-17060260
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
Human
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: MAINE
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-140
Product Name: UltraGuard Plus Flea/Tick Spray for Dogs 16 fl oz
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Res. - In Home / Rés. - à l'int. maison
Unknown
Data Subject
Sex: Female
Age: >19 <=64 yrs / >19 <=64 ans
System
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown
Unknown
Non-occupational
Other
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
1-17060260: A reporter called on 12/09/2008 to report the exposure of herself and a hamster to a flea and tick spray containing the active ingredients Tetrachlorvinphos and Methoprene. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the carpet and the dog's bedding on 12/08/2008. The hamster was in the room where the product was sprayed. The hamster (1st Subform III) was found dead on 12/09/2008. No signs were noted prior to the hamster's death. The reporter wondered if the product could be responsible for the hamster's death. The reported (1st Subform II) also mentioned that she developed a headache on 12/09/2008 and wondered if she had inhaled the product. The reporter was advised that the hamster's death is not expected following use of the product. The reporter was also informed that studies conducted in rodents have shown them to be very tolerant of the active ingredients. The reporter was advised that individuals who find an odor strong or unpleasant may develop general symptoms such as nausea, headache, and respiratory irritation. The reporter was also advised that these symptoms are generally self-limiting and resolve with removal of the odor. A recommendation was made to ventilate the treated area by opening windows and running fans. The reporter was also advised that treated surfaces could be washed with an appropriate household cleaner if necessary. The reporter was advised to call back with any further questions or concerns. No further information was obtained.
Minor
Animal's Owner
Other / Autre
specify Rodent
Teddy Bear Hamster
1
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown / Inconnu
Unknown / Inconnu
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Other / Autre
specify Unknown
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
1-17060260: A reporter called on 12/09/2008 to report the exposure of herself and a hamster to a flea and tick spray containing the active ingredients Tetrachlorvinphos and Methoprene. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the carpet and the dog's bedding on 12/08/2008. The hamster was in the room where the product was sprayed. The hamster (1st Subform III) was found dead on 12/09/2008. No signs were noted prior to the hamster's death. The reporter wondered if the product could be responsible for the hamster's death. The reported (1st Subform II) also mentioned that she developed a headache on 12/09/2008 and wondered if she had inhaled the product. The reporter was advised that the hamster's death is not expected following use of the product. The reporter was also informed that studies conducted in rodents have shown them to be very tolerant of the active ingredients. The reporter was advised that individuals who find an odor strong or unpleasant may develop general symptoms such as nausea, headache, and respiratory irritation. The reporter was also advised that these symptoms are generally self-limiting and resolve with removal of the odor. A recommendation was made to ventilate the treated area by opening windows and running fans. The reporter was also advised that treated surfaces could be washed with an appropriate household cleaner if necessary. The reporter was advised to call back with any further questions or concerns. No further information was obtained.
Death