New incident report
Incident Report Number: 2021-0392
Registrant Reference Number: 2020-US-037536, US-037544, US-037545 Linked cases
Registrant Name (Full Legal Name no abbreviations): The Hartz Mountain Corporation
Address: 400 Plaza Drive
City: Secaucus
Prov / State: New Jersey
Country: USA
Postal Code: 07094-3688
Domestic Animal
Country: UNITED STATES
Prov / State: WEST VIRGINIA
PMRA Registration No. PMRA Submission No. EPA Registration No. 2596-140
Product Name: Hartz UltraGuard Plus Flea and Tick Spray for Cats
Liquid
Yes
Unknown
Site: Animal / Usage sur un animal domestique
No
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Mediumhair
1
Male
1
10
lbs
Skin
Unknown / Inconnu
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On 18-Oct-2020, a 1 year old, approximately 10 pound, intact, male, Domestic Mediumhair cat, in unknown condition, with no known concomitant medical conditions, was administered 1 application of Hartz UltraGuard Plus Flea and Tick Spray for Cats (Methoprene / Tetrachlorvinphos) via the topical route by the animal owner. This was a first time use of the product. On 19-Oct-2020, the cat was unable to rise and then died an unspecified amount of time later. The cat had not been evaluated by a veterinarian, no treatment had been performed and it is unknown if a necropsy was pursued. No further information was received.
Death
Assessment: The active ingredients in this product are present in low concentration and has a wide margin of safety in cats. If a small amount was ingested, only minor GI upset would be expected. Other causes should be considered in this case including unknown trauma, underlying disease, and unknown exposure to a toxin. Without veterinary evaluation and diagnostics, including necropsy, this case cannot be evaluated further. The information contained in this report is based on self-reported statements provided to the registrant during telephone Interview(s). These self-reported descriptions of an incident have not been independently verified to be factually correct or complete descriptions of the incident. For that reason, information contained in this report does not and cannot form the basis for a determination of whether the reported clinical effects are causally related to exposure to the product identified in the telephone interviews.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Domestic Mediumhair
1
Male
1
10
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
>8 hrs <=24 hrs / > 8 h < = 24 h
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On 18-Oct-2020, a 1 year old, approximately 10 pound, intact, male, Domestic Mediumhair cat, in unknown condition, with no known concomitant medical conditions, was administered 1 application of Hartz UltraGuard Plus Flea and Tick Spray for Cats (Methoprene / Tetrachlorvinphos) via the topical route by the animal owner. This was a first time use of the product. On 19-Oct-2020, the cat developed vocalization. Approximately four hours later, the cat died. The cat was not evaluated by a veterinarian, no treatment had been performed and it is unknown if a necropsy was pursued. No further information was received.
Death
Assessment: The active ingredients in this product are present in low concentration and has a wide margin of safety in cats. If a small amount was ingested, only minor GI upset would be expected. Other causes should be considered in this case including unknown trauma, underlying disease, and unknown exposure to a toxin. Without veterinary evaluation and diagnostics, including necropsy, this case cannot be evaluated further. The information contained in this report is based on self-reported statements provided to the registrant during telephone interview(s). These self-reported descriptions of an incident have not been independently verified to be factually correct or complete descriptions of the incident. For that reason, information contained in this report does not and cannot form the basis for a determination of whether the reported clinical effects are causally related to exposure to the product identified in the telephone interviews.
Animal's Owner
Cat / Chat
Siamese
1
Male
0.15
3
lbs
Skin
>8 hrs <= 24 hrs / >8 h <= 24 h
>24 hrs <=3 days / >24 h <=3 jours
System
Persisted until death
No
No
Died
Treatment / Traitement
(eg. description of the frequency and severity of the symptoms
On 18-Oct-2020, an 8-week old, approximately 3 pound, intact, male, Siamese cat, in unknown condition, with no known concomitant medical conditions, was administered 1 application of Hartz UltraGuard Plus Flea and Tick Spray for Cats (Methoprene / Tetrachlorvinphos) via the topical route by the animal owner. This was a first time use of the product. This was extra label use as the product is not intended for use on cats under 12 weeks of age. On 19-Oct-2020, the cat developed vocalization. Approximately four hours later, the cat died. The cat was not evaluated by a veterinarian, no treatment had been performed and it is unknown if a necropsy was pursued. No further information was received.
Death
Assessment: The active ingredients in this product are present in low concentration and has a wide margin of safety in cats. Even in the event of misuse, severe signs and death are not expected. If a small amount was ingested, only minor GI upset would be expected. Other causes should be considered in this case including unknown trauma, congenital conditions, and unknown exposure to a toxin. Without veterinary evaluation and diagnostics, including necropsy, this case cannot be evaluated further. The information contained in this report is based on self-reported statements provided to the registrant during telephone interview(s). These self-reported descriptions of an incident have not been independently verified to be factually correct or complete descriptions of the incident. For that reason, information contained in this report does not and cannot form the basis for a determination of whether the reported clinical effects are causally related to exposure to the product identified in the telephone interviews.