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Animal Care Committee Approved ACC Policy Use of Expired Drugs and Biomaterials in Research Involving Animals

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Purpose

The use of expired medical materials, such as drugs, fluids, or sutures, on animals is not considered to be acceptable veterinary practice and does not constitute adequate veterinary care as required by current animal care and use regulations.

Action

1. No expired drugs, fluid replacements, or surgical/medical materials are allowed for use in animals utilized for research, testing, or teaching purposes.
    
2. All expired materials must be discarded on, or before, their expiration date, in accordance with the label or product sheet.
    

Effective Dates:  September 27, 2007 through September 26, 2010

This policy has been approved by a majority vote of the Animal Care Committee Members
Joseph Lorenzo, M.D., Chair, Animal Care Committee