Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2010-5565
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 100108757
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-AUG-10
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: NEW YORK
6. Date incident was first observed.
16-AUG-10
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. 2724-454
Product Name: Zodiac Fleatrol Fogger
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration .09 %
- PERMETHRIN
- Guarantee/concentration .58 %
PMRA Registration No.
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No. 2724-404-270
Product Name: Bio Spot Flea and Tick Spray for Cats and Kittens
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration .27 %
- N-OCTYL BICYCLOHEPTENE DICARBOXIMIDE
- Guarantee/concentration .62 %
- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
- Guarantee/concentration .37 %
- PYRETHRINS
- Guarantee/concentration .2 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Liquid
Other (specify)
Aerosol
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Unknown
9. Application Rate.
10. Site pesticide was applied to (select all that apply).
11. Provide any additional information regarding application (how it was applied, amount applied, the size of the area treated etc).
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
Unknown
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Angora Mix
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
4
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
14
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
Unknown
9. What was the length of exposure?
>1 wk <=1 mo / > 1 sem < = 1 mois
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>1 wk <=1 mo / > 1 sem < = 1 mois
11. List all symptoms
System
- General
- Symptom - Other
- Specify - Smacking lips
- Symptom - Death
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Persisted until death
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Unknown
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Yes
14. b) How long was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
15. Outcome of the incident
Died
16. How was the animal exposed?
Other / Autre
specify Possible contact with treated area and treatment
17. Provide any additional details about the incident
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On August 16, 2010 the owner noticed that the cat was symptomatic. On August 19th, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) and took the cat to the veterinarian. The APSS veterinarian stated that with exposure to both products, a taste reaction or mild gastrointestinal upset may be seen; however, due to the time frame of use, clinical signs were not expected.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Death
19. Provide supplemental information here
On August 25, 2010 an APSS assistant contacted the pet owner to update the case. The pet owner informed her that the cat had died, at the veterinary clinic on August 20. The pet parent declined further consultation. The DVM suspects the cat was extremely allergic to fleas. According to the expert at APSS, the products were not related to the clinical signs.