Methotrexate 25mg/ml injection – damaged vials
- The problem
- (Teva UK Limited) Damaged vials so potential for a lack of sterility assurance - class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (13)A/31)
- 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.
17 December 2013
Class 2 medicines recall
Action within 48 hours
Hospital pharmacy-level recall
MDR 16-12/13
Product details
Teva UK Limited
Methotrexate 25mg/ml Injection, 1 x 2ml
PL 00289/0466
Alert details
- Batch number: 12J30KC
- Expiry date: October 2015
- Pack size: 1 x 2ml
- First distributed: 29 May 2013
Teva UK Limited is recalling the above batch because there have been a small number of reports of damaged vials and there are concerns, therefore, that there is potential for a lack of sterility assurance.
Remaining stocks of this batch should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit. For stock enquiries please contact Teva UK Customer Liaison Team on 0800 590502.
For medical information enquiries please contact Teva UK Limited by phone on 0207 540 7117 or by email at medinfo@tevauk.com.
Recipients of this drug alert should bring it to the attention of relevant professionals by copy of this letter.
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Updated 17 December 2013. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.