Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2009-2581
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 090054492
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.
19-MAY-09
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: FLORIDA
6. Date incident was first observed.
17-MAY-09
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: BioSpot Spot On Flea And Tick Control For Puppies, Toys and Miniatures
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration 3 %
- PERMETHRIN
- Guarantee/concentration 45 %
PMRA Registration No.
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No. 2724-493-270
Product Name: Adams Plus Flea and Tick Collar For Large Dogs
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration 2.1 %
- PROPOXUR
- Guarantee/concentration 10 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Liquid
Other (specify)
collar
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).
On April 1, 2009, and May 1, 2009, the owner applied the wrong dose of Spot On product to the dog to treat a flea infestation. On April 30, 2009, the owner applied the wrong sized collar to the dog to treat a flea infestation.
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
Shih Tzu
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
9
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
16
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
>1 mo <= 6 mos / > 1 mois < = 6 mois
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>1 mo <=2 mos / > 1 mois < = 2 mois
11. List all symptoms
System
- Respiratory System
- Symptom - Runny nose
- Specify - Nasal Discharge
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 May 18, 2009, the dog began eating again. On May 19, 2009, the owner found the dog dead. The APSS technician stated that no significant signs would be expected from this exposure. She recommended a necropsy.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Death
19. Provide supplemental information here
The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was considered to have a doubtful likelihood of causing the clinical situation. The owner declined a necropsy because the body was no longer available. The incorrect size collar and the incorrect dose of Spot On was used.