Three batches of Crovect ectoparaciticide for sheep are being recalled due to a possible pack defect, which may cause caps to split.
A batch-specific, product defect recall alert has been issued for Crovect 1.25% w/v pour-on solution for sheep (Vm 00879/4017) by Elanco Animal Health.
VMD statement
A statement from the VMD read: “We wish to make wholesalers aware Elanco Animal Health has issued a recall of Crovect 1.25% w/v pour-on solution for sheep (Vm 00879/4017).
“The recall is due to the possible presence of a defect in the pack, which may cause the caps to split.“
The issue impacts the following batches of 0.8L bottles only (product, batch and expiry date):

• Crovect 1.25% w/v pour-on solution for sheep, 20556, 04/2019
• Crovect 1.25% w/v pour-on solution for sheep, 20723, 07/2019
• Crovect 1.25% w/v pour-on solution for sheep, 20822, 04/2019