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Alert: Fresenius Medical Care 0.9% sodium chloride solution
Fresnius Medical Care recalls several lots of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, 1 L bags, 12 bags/pack, due to lack of assurance of sterility.
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From Congress to the courtroom, AVMA advocates for veterinarians
The AVMA’s advocacy on behalf of its members covers practically every aspect of veterinary medicine and takes place in the federal government,…
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Alert: AuroMedics Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500 mg per 10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL single dose vial
Eugia US LLC recalls lot number AC22006 of AuroMedics Acyclovir Sodium Injection 500 mg per 10 mL (50 mg/mL), 10 mL single dose vial due to a…
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Alert: Baxter Clearlink Basic Solution Set with Duovent
Baxter Healthcare recalls over half a million Clearlink Basic Solution Sets with Duovent (used for chemotherapy) due to a risk of leaks that may…
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‘Vet for a Day’ gives students an up-close look at veterinary medicine
For a group of high school students from Philadelphia and Newark, AVMA Convention 2022 delivered hands-on veterinary experience – plus a lot of great…
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Blood-derived products demystified for equine practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Infectious Disease Committee recently updated the association’s white paper on equine blood, plasma,…
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Alert: Covidien, LLC (Medtronic) Palindrome and Mahurkar Hemodialysis Catheters
Covidien, LLC (Medtronic) is recalling the Palindrome and Mahurkar catheters due to a hub defect that may cause leaking within the hub, resulting in…
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Alert: Baxter DiscPac Syringe Tip Caps
Baxter recalls certain packages of DiscPac Syringe Tip Caps, Self-Righting, Luer Slip, because of the potential for the packaging to fail to maintain…
AVMA news
AVMA honors four veterinary scientists
The Association hailed Drs. Yrjö Gröhn, Stephen White, Stanley Marks, and Mike Nolan for promoting animal and human health through their notable…
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Alert: Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol) - 2nd lot
Hospira recalls a second lot of 100 mL vials containing propofol injectable emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol) due to potential presence of…
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Alert: Akorn PrednisoLONE oral solution (15 mg/5mL, 240 mL bottles)
Akorn recalls one lot of PrednisoLONE oral solution (15 mg/5mL, 240 mL bottles) due to defective containers.
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Alert: Lupin Pharmaceuticals rifampin capsules (150 mg, 30 capsules/bottle)
Lupin Pharmaceuticals recalls rifampin capsules (150 mg, 30 capsules/bottle) due to deviations in Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations.
AVMA news
HOD discusses constraints of providing emergency care, updates to model practice act
The AVMA House of Delegates discussed the responsibility to provide emergency care as well as needed updates to the AVMA Model Veterinary Practice…
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Delegates pass policies on raw milk, drugs, agricultural animals
The AVMA House of Delegates revised the AVMA policy on “Raw Milk” for clarity and accuracy, and an HOD reference committee requested that educational…
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Alert: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food
The FDA cautions pet owners not to feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products raw cat food after samples from these lots tested…
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Alert: Medfusion 3500 and 4000 syringe infusion pumps
Smiths Medical recalls certain Medfusion 3500 and 4000 syringe infusion pumps due to software malfunctions that may impact infusion delivery.
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Alert: Nephron IV bags and prefilled syringes containing analgesics, anesthetics, and other pharmaceuticals
Nephron Sterile Compounding Center recalls IV bags and prefilled syringes containing analgesics, anesthetics, & other pharmaceuticals due to sterility…
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Alert: GE Healthcare Aisys CS2, Avance CS2, and Avance CS2 Pro Anesthesia Systems
GE Healthcare recalls Aisys CS2, Avance CS2, and Avance CS2 Pro Anesthesia Systems due to potential reversal of the O2 and air cylinder pressure…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Alert: Golden State Medical Supply enalapril maleate 90-tablet bottles
Golden State Medical Supply recalls several lots containing 90-tablet bottles of enalapril maleate due to deviations in Current Good Manufacturing…
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Alert: Palmaz Genesis transhepatic biliary stents mounted on a balloon catheter (Opta Pro)
Cordis US has recalled selected Palmaz Genesis transhepatic biliary stents mounted on a balloon catheter (Opta Pro) due to potential stent…
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Alert: Sun Pharmaceuticals testosterone cypionate (200 mg/mL) 1 mL vials
Sun Pharmaceuticals recalls 1 mL vials containing testosterone cypionate (200 mg/mL) due to deviations in Current Good Manufacturing Practice.
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Alert: Propofol Injectable Emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol)
Hospira recalls one lot of 100 mL vials containing propofol injectable emulsion, USP (containing benzyl alcohol) due to potential presence of…
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Alert: Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps dog treats
Stormberg Foods LLC recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps products for dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips dog treats
Stormberg Foods LLC recalls Chicken Strips and Chicken Crisps Products for Dogs due to possible Salmonella contamination.