Sterilisation failure triggers product recall
Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers will be contacted by Zoetis UK to arrange return of the affected batches.
VMD issues alert for Intramammary Suspension for Cattle
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has issued a product recall alert for Cefshot DC 250mg Intramammary Suspension for Cattle manufactured by Zoetis UK Ltd.
According to the VMD, Zoetis has identified that there is a small possibility that some syringes have not been correctly sterilised. As such, the following batches are being recalled from the market with immediate effect:
| Batch number | Pack size | Expiry date | Vm No. |
| ABE031A | Bucket of 120 syringes | April 2019 | 42058/4183 |
| ABE031A | Box of 24 syringes | April 2019 | 42058/4183 |
| ALSO18A | Bucket of 120 syringes | July 2019 | 42058/4183 |
| ALSO18A | Box of 24 syringes | July 2019 | 42058/4183 |
Veterinary surgeons and wholesale dealers will be contacted by Zoetis UK to arrange return of the affected batches.
If you have any queries about the recall or wish to report a suspected adverse reaction, contact Zoetis Technical Services on 0845 300 8034, option 1.
Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.
