Fatroseal (Canada)

DRY COW INTRAMAMMARY TEAT SEALANT DEVICE

Veterinary Device.

For Veterinary Use Only.

Description

Fatroseal is an off-white smooth sterile paste containing 65% w/w bismuth subnitrate, in a mineral oil vehicle.

Fatroseal Indications

Fatroseal is a non antibiotic product indicated for closing the teat canal by forming a physical barrier in cows at drying off. This aids in preventing bacteria from entering the teat canal during the dry period which results in a reduced incidence of mastitis.

DOSAGE

Administer one syringe into each quarter of the udder immediately after the last milking at drying off.

It is recommended that Fatroseal be used as part of a herd approach to dry cow management and mastitis control.

ADMINISTRATION

As Fatroseal possesses no antimicrobial activity, it is essential the teat be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and allowed to dry before infusion, and care be taken to avoid contamination of the syringe nozzle.

After the last milking at drying off clean and disinfect the teats with the alcohol swabs provided and infuse the entire contents of a syringe of Fatroseal into each quarter by inserting the nozzle into the teat and applying gentle continuous pressure to the plunger until the paste is expressed (see instruction below). Do not massage the teat or udder after infusion of the product.

It is advisable to use an appropriate teat disinfectant following the infusion.

SIMPLE STEPS TO AVOID INTRODUCING INFECTIONS DURING ADMINISTRATION AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CORRECT ADMINISTRATION.

1. Do not place individual syringes in water.

2. Dry cows off abruptly rather than gradually.

3. Clean teat ends as thoroughly as possible with alcohol swabs and leave air dry.

4. Clean the two teats furthest away and then the two closest.

5. Ensure the teats are clean and dry before infusion.

6. Remove the cap from the intramammary syringe, being careful not to touch the nozzle. The product has a dual tip nozzle.

The cap of the syringe can be partially or fully removed. It is recommended to gently pinch the teat at the base as it aids in positioning the paste in the teat cistern, sealing the teat canal from the top.

- Short tip option: The short tip option allows for a partial insertion technique so that the syringe only needs to be inserted into the teat end.

- Long tip option: The long tip option may be used for treatment convenience (for example to prevent the tip from coming out due to a moving or nervous cow.

7. Infuse the teats in the opposite order to cleansing: i.e. the closest two teats first then, the two furthest away. Do not massage the quarter after infusion with Fatroseal. It should be infused in the teat streak canal only.

8. After infusion, dip teats in teat dip or spray with teat spray and leave cows standing in yard for at least 30 minutes to allow the teat canal to close.

9. Check cows regularly for signs of mastitis during the first week after drying off.

At calving, the seal may be stripped-out by hand or may be ingested by the calf. Ingestion of Fatroseal by the calf is safe and produces no adverse effects.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not use in lactating cows. If lactating cows are accidentally infused, the seal can easily be stripped out manually. Not intended for treating cows with suspected or confirmed intramammary infection at drying off.

WARNINGS

For use in dry cows only. Zero day milk and meat withdrawal when used alone. If Fatroseal is administered following an antibiotic infusion, the withdrawal periods for meat and milk for the antibiotic should be observed.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for Human Use.

STORAGE

Store between 15° and 30°C. In very cold temperatures Fatroseal may become difficult to administer and should be warmed to room temperature. Do not immerse individual syringes in water to warm.

PRESENTATION

Net 24 syringes of 4 g

Net 24 syringes of 4 g + 24 cleaning wipes

Net 60 syringes of 4 g

Net 60 syringes of 4 g + 60 cleaning wipes

Net 120 syringes of 4 g

Net 120 syringes of 4 g + 120 cleaning wipes

*Cleaning wipes are 70% Isopropyl alcohol*

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Manufactured by:

FATRO S.p.A., Via Emilia 285, Ozzano dell’Emilia (Bologna), Italy

Imported by:

Modern Veterinary Therapeutics Inc, 261065 Wagon Wheel Way, Bay 3, Balzac (Rocky View County), AB T4A 0T5

18.84.01.13

CPN: 1354040.0