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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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The MHRA continues to receive reports of deaths and serious injuries from entrapment or falls relating to medical beds, bed rails, trolleys, bariatric beds, lateral turning devices and bed grab handles.
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Attaching an incompatible needle-free connector (NFC) to an Ethypharm Aurum pre-filled syringe can block the syringe and prevent delivery of potentially lifesaving medicine. Only compatible NFCs should be used with pre-fille…
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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 has conducted a thorough assessment of technical and biological safety information provided by NSO and is satisfied that the PRECICE Titanium subset of devices (Intra-Medullary Limb Lengthening (IMLL), Short, Unyte …
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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of a review of post-marketing safety data by the MHRA, all pholcodine-containing medicines are being recalled and withdrawn from the UK as a precaution.
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As a precautionary measure, following an MHRA assessment of currently available data on EO levels, alternative devices to the BD BodyGuard Microsets should be sought in users of 5kg bodyweight and below.
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Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from 26 January 2023.
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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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Recordati Rare Diseases T/A Recordati Rare Diseases UK Ltd has made the MHRA aware that specific batches of Pedea 5 mg/ml solution for injection have been packaged with the incorrect Product Information Leaflet (PI…
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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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hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of the affected batches of Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injection as a precautionary measure.
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hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of batch 210505 of Amiodarone Hydrochloride 50 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection/Infusion as a precautionary measure
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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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hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of batch 207506 of Amiodarone Hydrochloride 50 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Injection/Infusion as a precautionary measure.
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Altan Pharma Limited have identified an error relating to the product packaging. The incorrect concentration of phenylephrine base is provided on the overwrapping bag label.
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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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The MHRA has become aware that Vaginal Speculums with smoke tube and Gynaecological Hysteroscopy sheaths from Gemini Surgical UK are being sold with a falsely applied CE mark. This means that these devices have been sold wit…
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Baihe Medical have identified an increase in complaints for Rheovalves disposable needle-free valves product code RVNF1. Devices from specific lots are affected. There is a risk of the device breaking in use.
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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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Becton Dickinson (BD) is recalling all ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilised BD Venflon Pro Safety (VPS) and Venflon Pro IV Cannulae after identifying an increase in reports of leakage from the injection port.
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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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Manufactured by Philips – the rotary therapy selector switch may fail resulting in unexpected device behaviours which could lead to a delay or failure in delivering therapy.
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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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Manufactured by Cardinal Health – calibration period revised to 25 weeks instead of yearly to ensure these thermometers remain within their accuracy range and reduce the risk of misdiagnosis or delay in treatment.
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Manufactured by Olympus Medical Systems Corp – instructions for use now say to inspect for frayed elevator wires before and after use to improve the detection of damage.
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List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 20 January to 24 January 2020
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This recall affects Mitomycin-C Kyowa 2 mg (PL 16508/0042), 10 mg (PL 16508/0043), 20 mg (PL 16508/0044), powder for solution for injection, and Mitomycin-C Kyowa 40 mg (PL 16508/0045), powder for intrave…
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Manufactured by Philips – due to a software or hardware issue the device may fail to start or deliver defibrillation therapy.
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Manufactured by Ecolab/Microtek Medical Malta Ltd – bacterial contamination may cause an infection in patients.
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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 Philips – devices may lose power earlier than expected and users may not realise the loss of monitoring due to no alarm, which could contribute to a delay in emergency treatment.
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Manufactured by Ethicon – use of affected devices may result in failure of staple line which could lead to postoperative anastomotic leaks, gastrointestinal tissue injury and bleeding.
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B. Braun Medical Ltd is Recalling batches as ongoing stability studies have identified that they may have an out of specification result in the glucose chamber at the end of shelf-life.