All UK Medicine recalls recalls and safety alerts, newest first, with the hazard, affected models and what to do next. 157 listed.
(Wockhardt UK Limited) Remaining stocks of affected batches should be quarantined and returned to original supplier for credit – class 2 action within 48 hours (EL (13)A/19)
(Pinewood Laboratories Limited) Remaining stocks of the affected batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/18)
(B Braun Melsungen AG and Fresenius Kabi Limited) Increased risk of renal dysfunction and mortality in critically ill or septic patients– class 1 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/18)
(Gilead Sciences International Limited) Remaining stocks of affected batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit – class 1 action now. (EL (13)A/17)
(Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd) Source of possible contamination is believed to be sucrose used within this formulation of Questran – potential risk of glass fragments in bottles due to defect identified in very small…
(Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited) Source of possible contamination is believed to be sucrose used within this formulation of Questran – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/15)
(Aurum Pharmaceuticals Limited (trading as Martindale Pharma)) Replaces drug alert issued on 29 April 2013 (EL 13(A)13 Rev 1)
(Pfizer Limited) Very small number of ampoules containing glass particles identified – class 3 action within 5 days. (EL (13)A/14)
(Aurum Pharmaceuticals Limited (trading as Martindale Pharma)) Pre-filled syringes from affected batches should be used with caution.– class 3 action within 5 days. (EL 13(A)13)
(Teva UK Limited) results of assays carried out during routine stability studies did not comply with the required specification – class 3 action within 5 days. (EL 13(A)11)
(Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK) Increased risk of malignancies with long -term use of calcitonin – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL 13(A)11)
(RAD Neurim Pharmaceuticals EEC Limited) Error in batches distributed since 11 February 2013. (EL (13)A/10)
(Hospira UK Limited) Visually inspect vials for particulate matter prior to use and do not use if crystals are found - Class 4 medicines defect information (EL (13)A/09)
(Mylan) Carton incorrectly states "For children 2 to 5 years" but patient information leaflet (PIL) correctly states "For children 6 to 14 years" – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/08)
(Sanofi-aventis) Remaining stocks of the affected batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/07)
(Cambridge Healthcare Supplies Limited on behalf of Typharm Limited) Remaining stocks of the affected batches should be quarantined and returned to Cambridge Healthcare Supplies Limited – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/06)
(ratiopharm GmbH) Corrected batch numbers from EL (13)A/04 –class 3 action within 5 days. (EL (13)A/04 Rev 1)
(Auden Mckenzie Ltd) Small number may contain 3 blister strips –class 4 caution in use. (EL (13)A/05)
(Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd) Being recalled as a precaution because results of assays for routine stability studies did not comply with required specification class 3 action within 5 days. (EL (13)A/03)
(Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd) Study showed failure to reduce major vascular events and increase in non-fatal serious adverse events – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/02)
(OPD Laboratories Limited) Recall as some packs have incorrectly-labelled blister strips – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/01)
(Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited trading as Organon Laboratories Limited) Technical portion of leaflet aimed at the healthcare professional omitted. (EL (12)A/35)
(Sanofi Pasteur MSD) Some batches may have antigen levels below required specification – class 2 action within 38 hours. (EL (12)A/33)
(Pfizer Limited) Clarification of confusion resulting from amended labels and patient information leaflet – class 4 caution in use. (EL (12)A/31)