Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2012-0094
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 110049208
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.
25-APR-11
5. Location of incident.
Country: CANADA
Prov / State: ONTARIO
6. Date incident was first observed.
23-APR-11
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. 28598
PMRA Submission No.
EPA Registration No.
Product Name: Vet Kem Ovitrol Dual Action Collar For Cats And Kittens
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).
On April 23, 2011 the owner applied the product to her 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
Persian
4. Number of animals affected
1
5. Sex
Male
6. Age (provide a range if necessary )
8.0
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
10.0
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
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
- Eye
- Symptom - Tearing
- Symptom - Conjunctivitis
12. How long did the symptoms last?
<=30 min / <=30 min
13. Was medical treatment provided? Provide details in question 17.
Unknown
14. a) Was the animal hospitalized?
Unknown
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
On April 23, 2011 the owner noticed her cat was symptomatic. The owner removed the collar shortly after and flushed the cat's eyes with water. The signs ended after the collar had been removed. On April 25, 2011 the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) to obtain help. The APSS veterinarian stated that severe signs were not expected. The APSS assistant recommended that the owner consult with a veterinarian about what flea products to use in the future.
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.