Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2011-0019
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 090128133
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.
16-NOV-09
5. Location of incident.
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
6. Date incident was first observed.
16-NOV-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. 28199
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Zodiac Powerband Plus Dual Action Flea and Tick Collar for Cats
7. b) Type of formulation.
Application Information
8. Product was applied?
Yes
9. Application Rate.
1
Other Units: collar
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 November 16, 2009 the owner applied the collar onto the cat.
To be determined by Registrant
12. In your opinion, was the product used according to the label instructions?
Yes
Subform III: Domestic Animal Incident Report
1. Source of Report
Animal's Owner
2. Type of animal affected
Cat / Chat
3. Breed
Domestic Shorthair
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Female
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
0.27
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
8
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
Oral
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
<=30 min / <=30 min
11. List all symptoms
System
- Nervous and Muscular Systems
12. How long did the symptoms last?
Unknown / Inconnu
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
Unknown/Inconnu
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 November 16, 2009 the APSS veterinarian stated signs could be consistent with a taste reaction, or possibly stress from having to wear a collar. The APSS veterinarian recommended the owners prevent further exposure to the collar, monitor the cat closely at home, call back with questions, discontinue product usage, and call the manufacturer to discuss other flea control options.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Minor
19. Provide supplemental information here
Signs were expected to be mild and self-limiting.