Medicine recalls
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| The United Kingdom: Class 2 Medicines recall (action within 48 hours): Precautionary recall of Viridal Duo Powder and Solvent for Injection |
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced that UCB Pharma Limited is voluntarily recalling Viridal Duo Powder and Solvent for Injection as a precautionary measure due to a possible issue with the integrity of the cap seal which may result in a lack of sterility assurance. Details of the affected batches can be found at the MHRA website.
The company has received no relevant reports of adverse reactions or product complaints associated with any UK batches to date.
Remaining stock of the listed batches should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier for credit. Patients are asked to return packs from affected batches to their community pharmacist. Limited replacement stock is available through wholesalers.
Please refer to the following website in MHRA for details:
http://www.gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/precautionary-recall-of-viridal-duo-powder-and-solvent-for-injection-el-17-a-04
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/ Friday, February 24, 2017
Issued at HKT 13:00
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