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Consumer Product Safety

Incident Report

Subform I: General Information

1. Report Type.

New incident report

Incident Report Number: 2009-5260

2. Registrant Information.

Registrant Reference Number: Prosar 1-20496606

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.

22-OCT-09

5. Location of incident.

Country: CANADA

Prov / State: ONTARIO

6. Date incident was first observed.

21-OCT-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. 25923      PMRA Submission No.       EPA Registration No.

Product Name: UltraGuard Flea/Tick Drops for Dogs/Puppies Under 30 lbs (Canada)

  • Active Ingredient(s)
    • PERMETHRIN

7. b) Type of formulation.

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 canine product was applied to 12 cats on 10/20/2009. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use on cats.

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 )

10

7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )

7

lbs

8. Route(s) of exposure

Skin

9. What was the length of exposure?

Unknown / Inconnu

10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms

>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h

11. List all symptoms

System

  • Nervous and Muscular Systems
    • Symptom - Muscle tremors
    • Symptom - Semi comatose
    • Specify - "Semi-comatose"
  • General
    • Symptom - Hypothermia
    • Symptom - Dehydration

12. How long did the symptoms last?

>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours

13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.

Yes

14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?

Yes

14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?

Unknown

15. Outcome of the incident

Fully Recovered / Complètement 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

1-20496606: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 10/22/2009 to report the exposure of 12 cats to a canine flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Permethrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the cats on 10/20/2009. Within 24 hours, Cat #1(1st Subform III) developed tremors. The owner bathed the cat, and it presented to the reporter on 10/22/2009 with tremors, dehydration, hypothermia and in a semi-comatose state. The reporter had given fluids at the time of the report. The other 11 cats (2nd Subform III) had developed ataxia and had been bathed at home, but the signs persisted. The 11 cats had not been brought to the reporter for evaluation. The reporter was advised that concentrated canine pyrethrin products can result in severe problems if used inappropriately on cats. Signs of toxicity typically develop within 30 minutes to 3 hours, but may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Signs of pyrethrin toxicity were discussed. A recommendation was made to bathe Cat #1 in hand dish soap like Dawn to ensure thorough decontamination. After decontamination, symptomatic and supportive care is warranted including methocarbamol for tremors, phenobarbital for seizures, and monitoring of body temperature and hydration. A recommendation was made to monitor the cat for 48-72 hours as signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon. The reporter was also advised to have the owner re-bathe the 11 cats at home with hand dish soap. The 11 cats should be evaluated and treated as discussed should their signs not resolve following bathing. On follow up, a veterinary clinic employee reported that Cat #1 was re-bathed and treated with Valium and fluids. He was discharged on 10/22/2009. The 11 cats at home were re-bathed and their signs resolved without having been evaluated by the veterinarian. The veterinary clinic employee was advised that signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon so monitoring for 48-72 hours is advised. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use on cats.


To be determined by Registrant

18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification

Moderate

19. Provide supplemental information here

Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report

1. Source of Report

Medical Professional

2. Type of animal affected

Cat / Chat

3. Breed

Unknown breed

4. Number of animals affected

11

5. Sex

Unknown

6. Age (provide a range if necessary )

Unknown

7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )

Unknown

8. Route(s) of exposure

Skin

9. What was the length of exposure?

Unknown / Inconnu

10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms

>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h

11. List all symptoms

System

  • Nervous and Muscular Systems
    • Symptom - Ataxia

12. How long did the symptoms last?

>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours

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

Fully Recovered / Complètement 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

1-20496606: A reporter (veterinarian) called on 10/22/2009 to report the exposure of 12 cats to a canine flea and tick product containing the active ingredient Permethrin. According to the reporter, the product was applied to the cats on 10/20/2009. Within 24 hours, Cat #1(1st Subform III) developed tremors. The owner bathed the cat, and it presented to the reporter on 10/22/2009 with tremors, dehydration, hypothermia and in a semi-comatose state. The reporter had given fluids at the time of the report. The other 11 cats (2nd Subform III) had developed ataxia and had been bathed at home, but the signs persisted. The 11 cats had not been brought to the reporter for evaluation. The reporter was advised that concentrated canine pyrethrin products can result in severe problems if used inappropriately on cats. Signs of toxicity typically develop within 30 minutes to 3 hours, but may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Signs of pyrethrin toxicity were discussed. A recommendation was made to bathe Cat #1 in hand dish soap like Dawn to ensure thorough decontamination. After decontamination, symptomatic and supportive care is warranted including methocarbamol for tremors, phenobarbital for seizures, and monitoring of body temperature and hydration. A recommendation was made to monitor the cat for 48-72 hours as signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon. The reporter was also advised to have the owner re-bathe the 11 cats at home with hand dish soap. The 11 cats should be evaluated and treated as discussed should their signs not resolve following bathing. On follow up, a veterinary clinic employee reported that Cat #1 was re-bathed and treated with Valium and fluids. He was discharged on 10/22/2009. The 11 cats at home were re-bathed and their signs resolved without having been evaluated by the veterinarian. The veterinary clinic employee was advised that signs can re-emerge if therapy is discontinued too soon so monitoring for 48-72 hours is advised. No further information was obtained. NOTE: This product is not labeled for use on cats.


To be determined by Registrant

18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification

Moderate

19. Provide supplemental information here