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Batches of Legency Remedies Pvt Ltd irrigation, inhalation and eye wash saline products manufactured between April and November 2023 are being recalled due to potential microbiological contamination.
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited is recalling Adakveo 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion due to the benefit-risk balance of Adakveo no longer being considered favourable by the MHRA.
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B. Braun Medical Limited is recalling various product batches as a precautionary measure after traces of midazolam were detected in the batches listed in this notification.
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Orifarm UK Ltd has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in one batch of Buccolam 10mg Oromucosal solution has missing information regarding having to break the seal on the inner container before use.
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Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. is initiating an urgent recall of all batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms auto-injectors.
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The MHRA is providing an update on defects identified with Belzer solutions, manufactured by Carnamedica (UK Responsible Person Bridge to Life).
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Following the conclusion of a review of post-marketing safety data by the MHRA, all pholcodine-containing medicines are being recalled and withdrawn from the UK as a precaution.
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Carnamedica has identified issues with third-party suppliers, which could result in microbiological contamination, particulate matter within the solution, and leakage of fluid.
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List of Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from 21 to 25 November 2022
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Macarthys Laboratories (trading as Martindale Pharma, an Ethypharm Group Company), has notified the MHRA of a limited number of Prenoxad packs in a batch marketed in France with missing needles.
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Sanofi UK is initiating an urgent recall of two batches of Targocid 200mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or oral solution
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc are recalling the below batches due to an out of specification result with related substances during testing for retain samples.
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Clinigen Healthcare Ltd is initiating a recall of three batches of Mexiletine hydrochloride hard capsules due to a potential risk of underdose or overdose, which could have consequences for the safety of patients.
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GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd have informed the MHRA that an incorrect version of the Summary of Product Characteristics section 4.2 and the Patient Information Leaflet is inside the sealed pack, and contains unapproved text.
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Fresenius Kabi Limited are recalling a specific batch of product as a precautionary measure due to the identification of particles in the solution for injection, following routine batch analysis and subsequent batches manufa…
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Specific batches of products supplied by Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies are being recalled due to presence of a mutagenic impurity.
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Vygoris Limited has informed the MHRA that some vials of Mitocin 20mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or intravesical use may contain subvisible particles above the current specifications after reconstitution…
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Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling a specific batch of Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg/5ml Oral Solution due to identification of an impurity above the acceptable limit.
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Specific batches of products supplied by the Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies are being recalled due to presence of a mutagenic impurity.
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Kyowa Kirin Limited is recalling specific batches as a precautionary measure, due to the reports of glass and cellulose fibre contamination, which was identified during stability and reference sample inspection.
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Specific batches of products supplied by Bristol Laboratories Limited, Brown & Burk UK Limited and Teva UK Limited are being recalled due to presence of a mutagenic impurity.
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Zentiva Pharma UK Limited is recalling the above batch of Co-codamol 30/500 Effervescent Tablets as a precautionary measure due to an issue with the homogeneity of the batch. This issue means that there is the potential…
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BD have notified the MHRA that the sterility of some of their devices cannot be guaranteed due to quality issues with their third-party sterilisation provider.
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Eaststone Limited has informed us of an issue related to underfilled or empty bottles for MidaBuc - Midazolam (as HCL) 10mg/mL Oromucosal Solution. The below batch is being recalled.
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Gilead Sciences Ltd has informed us of a quality defect issue, in relation to specific lots of 5µm sterile filters, which are co-packed in cartons of the AmBisome product. The medical device is called Minisart Filter 16534-…
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Guerbet Laboratories Limited is recalling certain batches of products as a precautionary measure due to reports received from healthcare professionals on the difficulties in attaching the Luer lock adapter to the Luer tip of…
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The Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator MRx may fail to identify a fault and alert the user in the event of internal damage suffered during a drop or due to severe mechanical shock.
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This covers issues with both laboratory based tests for COVID-19 antibodies (unvalidated sample type) and capillary blood sample collection kits (unvalidated for home use)
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GlaxoSmithKline, trading as Glaxo Welcome Ltd, is recalling all unexpired stock of Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) prescription only medicines (POM) from pharmacies.
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Manufactured by Defiteq International BV or GGT Holding BV – the safety and performance of these devices cannot be verified and their safe use can no longer be assured.
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Manufactured by Becton Dickinson (BD) – tubes may contain a hole or be damaged or deformed, potentially causing blood leakage and/or an inadequate blood-to-additive ratio leading to incorrect test results.
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Aguettant Limited has informed the MHRA that there is an error in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) for batches of Atropine Sulfate 3mg/10ml Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe.
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Actavis Group PTC EHF is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).
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Manufactured by Eurotrol B.V – may give readings below the values assigned to the product, leading to incorrect measurement results.
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Macleods Pharma UK Limited is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).
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Actavis Group PTC EHF is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA).
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List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 17 - 21 December 2018
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List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 10 - 14 December 2018
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Some valsartan containing products including certain batches supplied by Teva UK Limited and all unexpired batches supplied by Mylan are being recalled.
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Philips M3538A lithium-ion batteries manufactured from 28 December 2017 to 20 March 2018 inclusive for the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator may have an internal component failure.
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UK update on Breast Implant Associated - Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA - ALCL)
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IPS Specials are recalling specific batches of Melatonin 10 mg capsules because they have been assigned an incorrect extended expiry date.
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Kyowa Kirin is advising caution in use for one lot of Bleo-Kyowa®, Powder for Solution for Injection, 15,000 IU following the detection of glass particles (EL (18) A/09)
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FDC Pharma are recalling batch 087B087 due to an out of specification result for an unknown impurity during stability testing. (EL(18)A/08)
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Caution in Use: Distribute to Pharmacy and Clinic Level.
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Caution in Use - Distribute to Hospital Pharmacy, Ward, Chemotherapy Unit and Clinic Level. (EL (18) A/05)
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Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited is recalling one lot of Seretide Accuhaler 50/250mcg because a manufacturing issue has resulted in a small number of units not delivering the full number of doses. (EL (18) A/04)
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Glaxo Wellcome UK is recalling two Lots of Ventolin Accuhaler 200mcg because a manufacturing issue with these Lots has been identified which has resulted in a small number of units not delivering the full number of doses (EL…
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Caution in Use: Distribute to Pharmacy, Hospital, GP, Dental Practice, Ward and Clinic Level.
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Summary List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 23 to 27 October 2017.