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Recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection

Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses due to a discrepancy in processing settings.

We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Dechra has initiated a Class II recall to Veterinary level with immediate effect for certain batches of Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses. Authorisation numbers Vm 16849/5002 and Vm 16849/3002, previously Vm 16849/4048 by Dechra.

The reason for the recall is potential leakage from the vials due to a discrepancy in processing settings. This recall is for these batches only:

Batch Number Expiry date
144611 30/10/2025
149131 30/06/2026
150269 31/10/2026

Dechra is contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall please email Laura.Eveson@dechra.com or Tracey Smith tracey.smith@dechra.com. Alternatively call 01939 211200.

Published 13 March 2024