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Posted: 5th February 2021
Lidocaine content is marginally out of specification.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Otadex Skin Cream manufactured by PetLife International Ltd.
In a news release, the VMD writes: 'We wish to make retailers and veterinary surgeons aware that Petlife International Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to retail level for the product Otodex Skin Cream as the lidocaine content is marginally out of specification.
'Petlife International Ltd is contacting retailers, veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.'
The recall affects batches:
| Batch No. |
Expiry date |
| E001 | 31/03/2021 |
| E002 | 31/01/2021 |
For further information about the recall contact Dr J M Ballany on +44 1333 720257 or email johnballany@btinternet.com
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