Evacal D3 1500mg/400iu Chewable Tablets – metal contamination in a very small number of tablets
- The problem
- (Teva UK Limited) Precautionary batch recall of Evacal D3 1500mg/400iu Chewable Tablets after metal contamination was identified in a very small number of tablets
- What to do
- Check the batch number on your pack against the list below. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your pharmacist, GP or prescriber first – they can check your supply and swap it if needed.
Product information
EL number
EL (16)A/16
MDR number
MDR 100-11/16
Company name
TEVA UK Limited
Product description
Evacal D3 1500mg/400iu Chewable Tablets (calcium carbonate / colecalciferol)
PL 0289/1742
Batch number/expiry
Pack size 1 x 56
| Batch no | Expiry date | First distributed |
|---|---|---|
| 6010615 | Dec 2017 | 15 Jul 2016 |
| 6010616 | Dec 2017 | 13 Jul 2016 |
| 6010617 | Dec 2017 | 12 Jul 2016 |
| 6010618 | Dec 2017 | 19 Jul 2016 |
| 6010619 | Dec 2017 | 07 Jul 2016 |
| 6010620 | Dec 2017 | 11 Aug 2016 |
| 6010621 | Dec 2017 | 29 Jul 2016 |
| 6010622 | Dec 2017 | 10 Aug 2016 |
Pack size 1 x 112
| Batch no | Expiry date | First distributed |
|---|---|---|
| 6011671 | Dec 2017 | 02 Mar 2016 |
| 6011673 | Dec 2017 | 14 Mar 2016 |
| 6011674 | Dec 2017 | 04 Mar 2016 |
| 6011675 | Dec 2017 | 16 Jun 2016 |
| 6011676 | Dec 2017 | 08 Jun 2016 |
Brief description of the problem
Teva UK Limited is recalling the above batches as a precaution because metal contamination has been
identified in a very small number of tablets. All the listed batches were manufactured using the same
batch of active pharmaceutical ingredient, which is believed to be the source of the contamination.
Remaining stock of these batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit.
Company details
For stock enquiries, please contact Teva UK Limited Customer Service on 0800 590 502
For medical information enquiries please contact Teva UK Limited by phone on 0207 5407117 or by
email to medinfo@teva.com.
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Evacal D3 1500mg/400iu Chewable Tablets
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Updated 30 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.