All UK Medicine recalls recalls and safety alerts, newest first, with the hazard, affected models and what to do next. 157 listed.
(Special Products Ltd) Packs containing the new syringe to be distributed from September 2012 – class 4 caution in use - class 4 caution in use. (EL (12)A/26)
GlaxoSmithKline UK are recalling multiple batches of 125ml bottles of the above product. This is due to incorrect dosing instructions on the patient information leaflet advising patients to take half the recommended dose -…
(Actavis UK Ltd) Use of incorrect blister foil which fails to meet the specification for child resistancen – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (12)A/24)
(Lincoln Medical Limited) Potential problem could result in a failure to deliver any adrenaline at all in an emergency situation – class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (12)A/20)
(Teva UK and Numark liveries) Remaining stock should be returned to wholesaler for credit – class 3 action within 5 days. (EL (12)A/13)
(Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics GmbH) Potential problem with packaging of the syringes supplied with specific batches of Rabipur – class 4 caution in use. (EL (12)A/13)
(Merck Serono) Contraindicated for patients with allergies to soya oil - class 4 caution in use. (EL (14)A/15)
(MIBE GMBH) Contraindicated for patients with allergies to peanut oil - calls 5 caution in use. (EL (12)A/03)
(Lundbeck Limited) Reports of cracked ampoules and concerns about guaranteeing sterility – class 2 actions within 48 hours (EL (11)A/33)
(Eli Lilly) Recall following clinical trial findings showing lack of efficacy and risk/benefit concerns – class 1 action now. (EL (14)A/15)
(Reckitt Benckiser (UK) Ltd) Recall of all unexpired stock of Nurofen Plus tablets in any pack size – class 1 action now. (EL(11)A/21)
(Bayer Consumer Care Division) Two batches inadvertently placed on the market containing patient information leaflet (PIL) for prescription only medicine (POM) product - class 4 caution in use. (EL(11)A/17)
(GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)) Recall of all undispensed UK packs purchased through approved suppliers Alliance Healthcare and AAH Pharmaceuticals - class 3 action within 5 days. (EL(10)A/22)