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Vetflurane liquid bottles recalled over cap defect
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Re-sealed bottles may not be airtight because of a defect with the metal cap thread.
Manufacturer concerned bottles may not be airtight

A bottle of veterinary anaesthetic has been recalled by the the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Safety (ANSES) over concerns that it might not be airtight.

The recall applies to 250ml bottles of Vetflurane liquid and affects batch number 5NDL.

The bottles have a production date of 03/01/16 which expire on 03/12/17.

The VMD say that resealed bottles may not be airtight because of a defect with the metal cap thread.

For more details please contact: Chris Taylor, technical director, Virbac Limited, chris.taylor@virbac.co.uk

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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