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Intervet Schering-Plough announces PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine recall
May 4, 2010
Updated: May 24, 2010
On May 17, Intervet Schering-Plough sent a second letter to veterinarians, urging them to return all lots of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses. The letter stated "the recall is being conducted because Intervet has identified an increased incidence of adverse events related to currently marketed serials. Reported Adverse Events include acute anaphylaxis, systemic-type reactions, such as colic or respiratory distress and death following vaccination, alone and in conjunction with other products."
Intervet Schering-Plough has announced an urgent recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses due to an increased number of adverse event reports associated with the use of these vaccines. According to a letter distributed by the manufacturer, the USDA has been alerted of this recall.
The recalled serial numbers include one-dose and five-dose vials of the vaccine, and are listed below:
| PreveNile One-Dose |
PreveNile Five-Dose |
| 91669001 |
91669003 |
| 91669002 |
91669004 |
| 91669005 |
91669008 |
| 91669006 |
91669009 |
| 91669007 |
91669010 |
| 91669012 |
91669011 |
| 91669013 |
91660003 |
| 91669014 |
91660004 |
| 91669015 |
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| 91669016 |
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| 91660001 |
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| 91660002 |
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Veterinarians with any of these serial numbers in stock should contact their distributor to arrange for the product's return. If you have questions about this recall, contact the Intervet Schering-Plough Technical Service Department at 866-349-3497.
PreveNile® West Nile Virus Vaccine Recall Frequently Asked Questions (Intervet Schering-Plough Web site) (PDF)
Letter to veterinarians from Intervet Schering-Plough (updated May 17, 2010) (PDF)
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