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    PrintThe key difference between an animal drug and an animal device is how the product works. If it relies on a chemical action occurring in or on the animal’s body to achieve its primary intended effects, the product is a drug, not a device. If it needs to be broken down (metabolized) by the animal’s body to work, the product is a drug, not a device.

Antibiotics, anesthetics, and insulin are examples of drugs. Needles, syringes, surgical instruments, X-ray equipment, certain diagnostic test kits, and dental appliances are examples of devices.

Recalls and Other Important Information:

The Center for Veterinary Medicine is sharing the following announcements from the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health about human medical device recalls that may potentially present significant risks to consumers or users of the product. CVM is sharing these recall announcements because these devices may be used in veterinary settings.

Olympus Corporation of the Americas Recalls Bronchofiberscopes and Bronchovideoscopes Because They Can Lead to Burns and Fire
	Cardinal Health Recalls Monoject Disposable Syringes for Incompatibilities with Syringe Pumps
	Letter to Healthcare Providers - Do Not Use Cardinal Health Monoject Syringes with Syringe Pumps and PCA Pumps
	Do Not Use Certain Brands of Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products by Nurse Assist Because They May Not Be Sterile: FDA Safety Communication
	Nurse Assist, LLC Issues Recall of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Irrigation USP and Sterile Water for Irrigation USP Nationwide and to Canada
	Abbott Recalls the Readers used with the FreeStyle Libre, FreeStyle Libre 14 day, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems for Risk of Extreme Heat and Fire
	BD Announces Voluntary Recall on Intraosseous Products
	Smiths Medical Recalls Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringes for Skewed Graduated Marks on Syringe Barrel That May Cause Insulin Overdose or Underdose
	Baxter Issues Urgent Device Correction to Reinforce Important Safety Information Regarding Cleaning Practices of all Sigma Spectrum Infusion Pumps (V6, V8 and IQ)
	Medical Device Shortages During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
	FDA Statement on Quality Issues with Certain Cardinal Health Surgical Gowns and Packs 01-23-2020You can find information on any recall monitored by FDA by viewing Enforcement Reports.

For more information:

How FDA Regulates Animal DevicesAnimal Drugs Marketed as Animal DevicesReporting Problems with Animal Devices

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