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Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses - Recall alert

Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses.

We wish to inform veterinarians, wholesalers and retailers that Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC has initiated a Class II recall to veterinarian level for UK GB Vm 16849/5002 and UK NI Vm 16849/3002.

The reason for the recall relates to the identification of visible particles present in the vials.

This recall is for the below mentioned batches (50 ml vials) only:

Batch Number Date of manufacture Date of expiry
148221 May 2023 23 May 2026
149367 June 2023 09 June 2026
154100 Jan 2024 22 January 2027
156456 March 2024 25 March 2027

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC is contacting veterinarians, wholesalers and retailers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact Tracey Smith; tracey.smith@dechra.com, alternatively call 01939 211200.

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Published 17 July 2025