tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts Alerts, recalls and safety information: medicines and medical devices about Infection prevention 2024-09-30T13:15:15+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-pfizer-limited-oxbryta-500mg-tablets-voxelotor-el-24-a-slash-44 2024-09-30T13:15:15+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Pfizer Limited, Oxbryta 500mg Tablets (voxelotor), EL(24)A/44 Pfizer Limited is recalling all distributed batches of Oxbryta 500 mg Tablets. Pfizer Limited has informed the MHRA that the product is being withdrawn due to emerging data from clinical trials and registry-based studies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-glaxo-wellcome-uk-limited-trading-as-glaxosmithkline-uk-flolan-1-dot-5-mg-powder-and-solvent-for-solution-for-infusion-el-24-a-slash-30 2024-07-22T15:01:01+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited (trading as GlaxoSmithKline UK), Flolan 1.5 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Infusion, EL(24)A/30 Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd (GSK) has informed the MHRA that vials of Flolan 1.5 mg Powder and Solvent for Solution for Infusion, batch number AB8M may have been damaged during the packaging process. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-desitin-pharma-uk-ltd-lamotrigine-desitin-10mg-slash-ml-oral-suspension-el-24-a-slash-20 2024-06-06T13:59:27+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Desitin Pharma UK Ltd, Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension, EL(24)A/20 Desitin Pharma UK Ltd is recalling all batches of Lamotrigine Desitin 10mg/ml Oral Suspension as a precautionary measure due to an out of specification observation in the appearance of samples during routine stability testin� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/0-dot-9-percent-sodium-chloride-solutions-for-irrigation-inhalation-and-eyewash-recall-from-manufacturer-legency-remedies-dsi-slash-2024-slash-004 2024-04-04T14:02:30+01:00 0.9% Sodium Chloride Solutions for Irrigation, Inhalation, and Eyewash: recall from manufacturer Legency Remedies, DSI/2024/004 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-novartis-pharmaceuticals-uk-limited-adakveo-10-mg-slash-ml-concentrate-for-solution-for-infusion-el-24-a-slash-06 2024-02-21T10:56:35+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Adakveo 10 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion, EL(24)A/06 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/ethypharm-aurum-pre-filled-syringes-are-incompatible-with-some-manufactured-needle-free-connectors-risk-of-delay-in-administering-potentially-lifesaving-medication-dsi-slash-2023-slash-008 2023-08-22T11:51:33+01:00 Ethypharm Aurum pre-filled syringes are incompatible with some manufactured needle-free connectors: risk of delay in administering potentially lifesaving medication, DSI/2023/008 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� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-b-braun-medical-ltd-various-products-el-23-a-slash-27 2023-07-31T12:55:32+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: B. Braun Medical Ltd, Various Products, EL(23)A/27 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-orifarm-uk-ltd-buccolam-10mg-oromucosal-solution-el-23-a-slash-18 2023-05-22T14:00:14+01:00 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Orifarm UK Ltd, Buccolam 10mg Oromucosal solution, EL (23)A/18 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-1-medicines-recall-notification-recall-of-emerade-500-micrograms-and-emerade-300-micrograms-auto-injectors-due-to-the-potential-for-device-failure-natpsa-slash-2023-slash-004-slash-mhra 2023-05-09T12:30:14+01:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Class 1 Medicines Recall Notification: Recall of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms auto-injectors, due to the potential for device failure, NatPSA/2023/004/MHRA Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. is initiating an urgent recall of all batches of Emerade 500 micrograms and Emerade 300 micrograms auto-injectors. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/belzer-uw-cold-storage-solution-and-belzer-mps-uw-machine-perfusion-solution-manufactured-by-carnamedica-ukrp-bridge-to-life-contamination-of-fluid-update-to-dsi-slash-2023-slash-002-dsi-slash-2023-slash-005 2023-04-04T11:02:14+01:00 Belzer UW Cold Storage Solution and Belzer MPS UW Machine Perfusion Solution manufactured by Carnamedica (UKRP: Bridge to Life): Contamination of fluid (update to DSI/2023/002), DSI/2023/005 The MHRA is providing an update on defects identified with Belzer solutions, manufactured by Carnamedica (UK Responsible Person Bridge to Life). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-various-marketing-authorisation-holders-pholcodine-containing-products-el-23-a-slash-09 2023-03-14T11:01:17+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Various Marketing Authorisation Holders, pholcodine-containing products, EL (23)A/09 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notices-21-to-25-november-2022 2022-11-28T15:34:54+00:00 Field Safety Notices: 21 to 25 November 2022 List of Field Safety Notices (FSNs) from 21 to 25 November 2022 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-4-medicines-defect-information-prenoxad-1mg-slash-ml-solution-for-injection-macarthys-laboratories-aurum-pharmaceuticals-ltd-slash-ethypharm-group-due-to-potential-missing-needles-in-sealed-kits 2022-11-10T13:00:37+00:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Prenoxad 1mg/ml Solution for Injection, Macarthys Laboratories (Aurum Pharmaceuticals Ltd/Ethypharm Group), due to potential missing needles in sealed kits, NatPSA/2022/009/MHRA 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-1-medicines-recall-notification-recall-of-targocid-200mg-powder-for-solution-for-injection-slash-infusion-or-oral-solution-aventis-pharma-limited-t-slash-a-sanofi-due-to-the-presence-of-bacteria 2022-10-21T11:00:35+01:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Class 1 Medicines Recall Notification: Recall of Targocid 200mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or oral solution, Aventis Pharma Limited t/a Sanofi, due to the presence of bacterial endotoxins, NatPSA/2022/008/MHRA Sanofi UK is initiating an urgent recall of two batches of Targocid 200mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or oral solution tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-hikma-pharmaceuticals-usa-inc-lorazepam-2mg-slash-ml-injection-lorazepam-4mg-slash-ml-injection-unlicensed-medicines 2022-08-30T11:00:10+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Lorazepam 2mg/ml Injection, Lorazepam 4mg/ml Injection (unlicensed medicines), EL(22)A/37 Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc are recalling the below batches due to an out of specification result with related substances during testing for retain samples. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-1-medicines-recall-notification-recall-of-mexiletine-hydrochloride-50mg-100mg-and-200-mg-hard-capsules-clinigen-healthcare-ltd-due-to-a-potential-for-underdosing-and-slash-or-overdosing-natpsa-s 2022-08-04T14:28:26+01:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Class 1 Medicines Recall Notification: Recall of Mexiletine hydrochloride 50mg, 100mg and 200 mg Hard Capsules, Clinigen Healthcare Ltd, due to a potential for underdosing and/or overdosing, NatPSA/2022/007/MHRA 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-glaxosmithkline-uk-ltd-zovirax-iv-500-mg-el-22-a-slash-22 2022-05-20T14:30:42+01:00 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd, Zovirax I.V. 500 mg, EL (22)A/22 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/rheovalves-disposable-needle-free-valves-stop-using-specific-lots-due-to-risk-of-breakage-in-patient-dsi-slash-2021-slash-010 2021-12-20T16:02:36+00:00 Rheovalves disposable needle-free valves: stop using specific lots due to risk of breakage in patient. DSI/2021/010 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-various-marketing-authorisation-holders-and-parallel-distributor-companies-irbesartan-containing-products-el-21-a-slash-34 2021-12-01T16:55:42+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Various Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies, Irbesartan-containing products, EL(21)A/34 Specific batches of products supplied by Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies are being recalled due to presence of a mutagenic impurity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/handpieces-used-in-the-phacoemulsification-technique-of-cataract-removal-need-for-careful-cleaning-dsi-slash-2021-slash-009 2021-11-24T09:51:01+00:00 Handpieces used in the phacoemulsification technique of cataract removal: need for careful cleaning (DSI/2021/009) Residue particles can end up in the patient’s eye. For the attention of decontamination specialists, theatre practitioners and anyone involved with the cleaning and decontamination of medical devices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-vygoris-limited-mitocin-mitomycin-20mg-powder-for-solution-for-injection-slash-infusion-or-intravesical-use-el-21-a-slash-27 2021-11-08T11:34:13+00:00 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Vygoris Limited, Mitocin (mitomycin) 20mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or intravesical use, EL (21)A/27 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 (&gt� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-rosemont-pharmaceuticals-limited-metformin-hydrochloride-500mg-slash-5ml-oral-solution-pl-00427-slash-0139-el-21-a-slash-20 2021-08-25T13:00:19+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited, Metformin Hydrochloride 500mg/5ml Oral Solution, PL 00427/0139, EL (21)A/20 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-various-marketing-authorisation-holders-and-parallel-distributor-companies-irbesartan-containing-products-el-21-a-slash-19 2021-08-09T11:00:31+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Various Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies, Irbesartan-containing products, EL (21)A/19 Specific batches of products supplied by the Marketing Authorisation Holders and parallel distributor companies are being recalled due to presence of a mutagenic impurity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-kyowa-kirin-limited-xomolix-2-dot-5-mg-slash-ml-solution-for-injection-el-21-a-slash-15 2021-07-01T11:00:57+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Kyowa Kirin Limited, Xomolix 2.5 mg/ml solution for injection, EL (21)A/15 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-bristol-laboratories-limited-brown-and-burk-uk-ltd-teva-uk-ltd-irbesartan-containing-and-losartan-containing-products-el-21-a-slash-14 2021-06-17T10:00:43+01:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Bristol Laboratories Limited, Brown & Burk UK Ltd, Teva UK Ltd, Irbesartan-containing and Losartan-containing products, EL (21)A/14 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-class-1-medicines-recall-notification-recall-of-co-codamol-30-slash-500-effervescent-tablets-batch-1k10121-zentiva-pharma-uk-ltd-due-to-precautionary-risk-of-causing-overdose-natpsa-slash-2021-slash-0 2021-06-16T11:00:08+01:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Class 1 Medicines Recall Notification: Recall of Co-codamol 30/500 Effervescent Tablets, Batch 1K10121, Zentiva Pharma UK Ltd, due to precautionary risk of causing overdose, NatPSA/2021/004/MHRA 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 for � tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-supply-disruption-of-sterile-infusion-sets-and-connectors-manufactured-by-becton-dickinson-bd-natpsa-slash-2021-slash-001-slash-mhra 2021-03-11T16:33:47+00:00 National Patient Safety Alert: Supply disruption of sterile infusion sets and connectors manufactured by Becton Dickinson (BD) (NatPSA/2021/001/MHRA) 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-eaststone-limited-midabuc-midazolam-as-hcl-10mg-slash-ml-oromucosal-solution-el-21-a-slash-04 2021-02-16T10:00:09+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Eaststone Limited, MidaBuc - Midazolam (as HCL) 10mg/mL Oromucosal Solution, EL (21)A/04 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-ambisome-liposomal-50-mg-powder-for-dispersion-for-infusion-pl-16807-slash-0001-el-21-a-slash-03 2021-02-11T12:30:38+00:00 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information, AmBisome Liposomal 50 mg Powder for dispersion for infusion, (PL 16807/0001), EL (21)A/03 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-� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/company-led-drug-alert-optiray-300mg-i-ml-solution-for-injection-or-infusion-pl-12308-0028-and-optiray-350mg-i-ml-solution-for-injection-or-infusion-pl-12308-0032 2020-10-22T15:00:29+01:00 Company led drug alert - Optiray® 300mg I/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion (PL 12308/0028) and Optiray® 350mg I/ml Solution for Injection or Infusion (PL 12308/0032) 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� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/tympanic-thermometers-revision-of-the-calibration-frequency-of-cardinal-health-genius-2-and-genius-3-models 2020-02-27T14:00:37+00:00 Tympanic thermometers � revision of the calibration frequency of Cardinal Health Genius 2 and Genius 3 models 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-zantac-injection-50mg-2ml-zantac-syrup-150mg-10ml-zantac-tablets-150mg-zantac-tablets-300mg-el-19-a-24 2019-10-08T15:32:28+01:00 Class 2 Medicines recall: Zantac Injection 50mg/2ml, Zantac Syrup 150mg/10ml, Zantac Tablets 150mg, Zantac Tablets 300mg (EL (19)A 24) GlaxoSmithKline, trading as Glaxo Welcome Ltd, is recalling all unexpired stock of Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride) prescription only medicines (POM) from pharmacies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/automated-external-defibrillators-all-telefunken-hr1-fa1-no-valid-ce-certificate-mda-2019-027 2019-07-25T14:05:29+01:00 Automated external defibrillators: All Telefunken HR1 & FA1 � no valid CE certificate (MDA/2019/027) 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/professional-use-capillary-blood-specimen-collection-bd-microtainer-tubes-risk-of-blood-leakage-and-or-incorrect-test-results-due-to-defective-tubes 2019-07-24T14:10:33+01:00 Professional use capillary blood specimen collection: BD Microtainer® tubes � risk of blood leakage and/or incorrect test results due to defective tubes 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-defect-information-atropine-sulfate-3mg-10ml-solution-for-injection-in-pre-filled-syringe-mdr-18-01-19 2019-02-18T11:07:10+00:00 Class 4 defect information: Atropine Sulfate 3mg/10ml Solution for injection in pre-filled syringe. (MDR 18-01/19) 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-actavis-group-ptc-ehf-irbesartan-300mg-film-coated-tablets-pl-30306-0108-and-irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide-300-25mg-film-coated-tablets-pl-30306-0267-mdr-94-06-18 2019-02-13T10:59:40+00:00 Class 2 Medicines recall: Actavis Group PTC EHF - Irbesartan 300mg Film-coated tablets, PL 30306/0108 and Irbesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide 300 / 25mg Film-coated Tablets, PL 30306/0267 (MDR 94-06/18) Actavis Group PTC EHF is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/recall-of-certain-batches-of-eurotrol-haemoglobin-controls-due-to-microbial-contamination-mda-2019-005 2019-01-30T15:31:22+00:00 Recall of certain batches of Eurotrol haemoglobin controls due to microbial contamination (MDA/2019/005) Manufactured by Eurotrol B.V � may give readings below the values assigned to the product, leading to incorrect measurement results. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-macleods-pharma-uk-limited-irbesartan-150mg-film-coated-tablets-pl-34771-0079-mdr-94-06-18 2019-01-24T12:14:36+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Macleods Pharma UK Limited - Irbesartan 150mg Film-coated tablets, PL 34771/0079 (MDR 94-06/18) Macleods Pharma UK Limited is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-actavis-group-ptc-ehf-recall-of-batches-of-irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide-300-12-5mg-film-coated-tablets-and-irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide-150-12-5mg-film-coated-tablets 2019-01-03T12:30:26+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Actavis Group PTC EHF - recall of batches of Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 300/12.5mg Film-coated Tablets and Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide 150/12.5mg Film-coated Tablets Actavis Group PTC EHF is recalling the below batches from pharmacies as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination with N‑nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notice-17-21-december-2018 2018-12-24T14:21:06+00:00 Field Safety Notice - 17 - 21 December 2018 List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 17 - 21 December 2018 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notice-10-14-december-2018 2018-12-20T16:22:06+00:00 Field Safety Notice - 10 - 14 December 2018 List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 10 - 14 December 2018 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-teva-uk-limited-and-mylan-recall-of-some-valsartan-containing-products 2018-11-30T10:30:05+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Teva UK Limited and Mylan - recall of some Valsartan containing products Some valsartan containing products including certain batches supplied by Teva UK Limited and all unexpired batches supplied by Mylan are being recalled. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/batteries-for-the-heartstart-mrx-monitor-defibrillator-may-fail-to-charge-or-to-provide-power 2018-11-29T14:30:45+00:00 Batteries for the HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator may fail to charge or to provide power. 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/melatonin-10mg-capsules-company-led-recall 2018-07-17T09:59:16+01:00 Melatonin 10mg capsules: Company-led recall IPS Specials are recalling specific batches of Melatonin 10 mg capsules because they have been assigned an incorrect extended expiry date. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-bleo-kyowa-powder-for-solution-for-injection-15-000-iu-pl-16508-0046 2018-06-19T11:05:18+01:00 Class 4 medicines defect information: Bleo-Kyowa®, Powder for Solution for Injection, 15,000 IU PL 16508/0046 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) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-latanoprost-timolol-eye-drops 2018-05-02T16:31:37+01:00 Class 3 Medicines Recall: Latanoprost Timolol Eye drops FDC Pharma are recalling batch 087B087 due to an out of specification result for an unknown impurity during stability testing. (EL(18)A/08) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-inhixa-solution-for-injection-in-pre-filled-syringe-el-18-a-07 2018-04-18T14:59:10+01:00 Class 4 medicines defect information: Inhixa solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (EL (18)A/07) Caution in Use: Distribute to Pharmacy and Clinic Level. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notice-26-february-02-march-2018 2018-03-05T12:00:06+00:00 Field Safety Notice - 26 February � 02 March 2018 Summary List of field safety notices (FSNs) from medical device manufacturers from 26 February � 02 March 2018 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-bleo-kyowa-powder-for-solution-for-injection-15-000-iu 2018-02-22T14:00:06+00:00 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Bleo-Kyowa, powder for solution for injection, 15,000 IU Caution in Use - Distribute to Hospital Pharmacy, Ward, Chemotherapy Unit and Clinic Level. (EL (18) A/05) tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-seretide-accuhaler-50-microgram-250-microgram-dose-inhalation-powder-pre-dispensed 2018-02-21T15:59:43+00:00 Class 2 Medicines Recall: Seretide Accuhaler 50 microgram/250 microgram/dose inhalation powder, pre-dispensed 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)