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Consumer Product Safety

Incident Report

Subform I: General Information

1. Report Type.

New incident report

Incident Report Number: 2017-6650

2. Registrant Information.

Registrant Reference Number: 170144591

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.

21-AUG-17

5. Location of incident.

Country: UNITED STATES

Prov / State: TENNESSEE

6. Date incident was first observed.

17-AUG-17

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 Dogs And 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 August 16, 2017 the owner lightly misted the cat with the product to treat a condition.

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

Domestic Mediumhair Cat

4. Number of animals affected

1

5. Sex

Female

6. Age (provide a range if necessary )

10.0

7. Weight (provide a range if necessary )

17.0

lbs

8. Route(s) of exposure

Skin

9. What was the length of exposure?

>3 days <=1 wk / >3 jours <=1 sem

10. Time between exposure and onset of symptoms

Unknown / Inconnu

11. List all symptoms

System

  • Gastrointestinal System
    • Symptom - Anorexia
  • General
    • Symptom - Lethargy
  • Nervous and Muscular Systems
    • Symptom - Ataxia
  • General
    • Symptom - Hiding
    • 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 August 17, 2017 the cat developed signs that continued until August 20, 2017 when the cat passed away. On August 21, 2017, the owner contacted the Animal Product Safety Service (APSS) whose veterinarian stated that if animals are heavily saturated, there can be risks for central nervous system (CNS) depression and ataxia and if ingested, there can be signs of hypersalivation and nausea. The APSS veterinarian further stated that death to the cat would not be expected and that other possible rule outs could be underlying cardiac disease, renal disease, and anemia from heavy flea infestation. The APSS technician recommended the owner call 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

The APSS veterinarian stated that the substance was not considered to be related to causing the clinical situation. At the time of this report, a necropsy is not pending.