Incident Report
Subform I: General Information
1. Report Type.
New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2015-6665
2. Registrant Information.
Registrant Reference Number: 150128809
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.
18-SEP-15
5. Location of incident.
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: NEW YORK
6. Date incident was first observed.
17-SEP-15
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. 2724-803-270
Product Name: Adams Flea And Tick Spray For Cats
- Active Ingredient(s)
- (S)-METHOPRENE
- Guarantee/concentration .1 %
- ETOFENPROX
- Guarantee/concentration .25 %
- PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
- Guarantee/concentration .75 %
7. b) Type of formulation.
Liquid
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 September 16, 2015 the owner applied the product onto the cat to treat for fleas.
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
Other
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 )
1.0
7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )
12.0
lbs
8. Route(s) of exposure
Skin
9. What was the length of exposure?
Unknown / Inconnu
10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
11. List all symptoms
System
- General
- Symptom - Lethargy
- Symptom - Death
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 September 17, 2015 the cat developed symptoms. Later that day, the owner found the cat dead. On September 18, 2015 the owner's friend contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS). The APSS veterinarian stated if the product was overused alcohol intoxication is possible. The APSS veterinarian also stated death is not expected. The APSS veterinarian recommended a necropsy and calling back with questions.
To be determined by Registrant
18. Severity classification (if there is more than 1 possible classification
Death
19. Provide supplemental information here
On September 18, 2015 an APSS technician called the owner's friend to let her know that the company would cover the cost of a necropsy if the remains have been appropriately kept. The APSS technician recommended the owner call the APSS to discuss the necropsy.