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Product defect recall alert for Purevax® RCP and Eurican Herpes products

Product batch recall alert for Purevax® RCP, Purevax® RCP FeLV and Eurican Herpes 205.

We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd has initiated a Class II recall for certain batches of Purevax® RCP, Purevax® RCP FeLV and Eurican Herpes 205.

The reason for the recall is the potential presence of microcracks at the neck of some vials.

This recall is for the below mentioned batches only.

Product Name Vm Batch number Expiry date
Purevax® RCP FeLV lyophilisate and solvent for suspension for injection 04491/5054 F36880 F45117 06/11/2024 24/11/2024
Purevax® RCP lyophilisate and solvent for suspension for injection 04491/5053 F36877 F47461 30/11/2024 13/12/2024
Eurican Herpes 205 Powder and Solvent for Emulsion for Injection 04491/5008 F48040 20/06/2025

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd is contacting veterinarians and wholesalers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, contact Veterinary Technical Services on +44 01344 746 957 or email vetenquiries@boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Published 26 March 2024