tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts 2025-04-02T14:01:02+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-3-medicines-recall-urospir-50mg-slash-5ml-oral-solution-el-25-a-slash-14 2025-04-02T14:01:02+01:00

Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited is recalling a single batch of Urospir 50mg/5ml Oral Solution (spironolactone) as a precautionary measure. The recall is due to errors in some of the dose calculation in millilitres being sta�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/philips-respironics-bipap-a-series-ventilators-alarm-malfunction-and-risk-of-therapy-interruptions-in-ventilators-not-intended-for-life-support-dsi-slash-2024-slash-006 2024-10-02T12:03:28+01:00

Philips Respironics has issued a Field Safety Notice (FSN) relating to the Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) A series ventilators. This relates to a Ventilator Inoperative alarm which could result in the potential los�

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

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 Pfizer Limited has informed the MHRA that the product is being withdrawn due to emerging data from clinical trials and registry-based studies.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

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

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

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/counterfeits-and-unbranded-copies-of-lifevac-anti-choking-devices-may-fail-to-work-correctly-or-worsen-choking-incidents-if-used-dsi-slash-2024-slash-003 2024-03-25T11:00:08+00:00

Anti-choking devices are intended to alleviate choking incidents after Basic Life Support protocols have been attempted and failed. There are numerous counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices being sold in the UK o�

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

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/class-3-medicines-recall-astrazeneca-uk-ltd-dot-fluenz-tetra-nasal-spray-suspension-el-23-a-slash-39 2023-11-30T10:13:15+00:00

AstraZeneca UK Ltd. has informed the MHRA of an issue related to the expiry dates for certain batches of Fluenz Tetra. This recall provides further advice on the safe use of the product up to the amended expiry date.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/sterifeed-colostrum-collection-device-and-risk-of-choking-due-to-infant-airway-occlusion-dsi-slash-2023-slash-010 2023-10-10T14:00:27+01:00

The SteriFeed colostrum collection device is intended to be used only to collect and store colostrum. It should not be used as an infant feeding device as the cap, if not removed, can easily get dislodged and become stuck in�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-veriton-pharma-limited-epistatus-2-dot-5-mg-oromucosal-solution-pre-filled-syringe-pfs-el-23-a-slash-32 2023-08-30T15:29:40+01:00

Veriton Pharma Limited is recalling a specific batch of Epistatus (midazolam) 2.5mg Oromucosal Solution (pre-filled oral syringes) due to confirmed out of specification results related to the product appearance.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-medical-beds-trolleys-bed-rails-bed-grab-handles-and-lateral-turning-devices-risk-of-death-from-entrapment-or-falls-natpsa-slash-2023-slash-010-slash-mhra 2023-08-30T14:30:55+01:00

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.

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

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

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

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-removal-of-philips-health-systems-v60-and-v60-plus-ventilators-from-service-risk-of-shutdown-leading-to-complete-loss-of-ventilation-natpsa-slash-2023-slash-005-slash-mhra 2023-05-18T10:59:47+01:00

The MHRA is issuing updated advice that Philips Respironics V60 and V60 Plus non-invasive ventilators must be permanently removed from 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

Pharmaswiss ÄŒeska 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/nuvasive-specialized-orthopedics-nso-precice-titanium-systems-uk-suspension-lifted-dsi-2023-slash-006 2023-04-12T09:59:41+01:00

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 �

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

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/bd-bodyguard-microsets-and-residual-ethylene-oxide-devices-may-continue-to-be-used-to-treat-paediatric-patients-5kg-and-above-dsi-slash-2023-slash-004 2023-02-20T15:55:47+00:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/field-safety-notices-21-to-25-november-2022 2022-11-28T15:34:54+00:00

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

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/class-4-medicines-defect-information-recordati-rare-diseases-pedea-5-mg-slash-ml-solution-for-injection-el-22-a-slash-45 2022-10-25T11:00:29+01:00

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 (PIL).

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

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-hameln-pharma-ltd-amiodarone-hydrochloride-50-mg-slash-ml-concentrate-for-solution-for-injection-slash-infusion-el-22-a-slash-42 2022-10-11T11:00:28+01:00

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

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

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

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/national-patient-safety-alert-philips-health-systems-v60-v60-plus-and-v680-ventilators-potential-unexpected-shutdown-leading-to-complete-loss-of-ventilation-natpsa-slash-2022-slash-002-slash-mhra 2022-07-29T15:48:20+01:00

Philips Health Systems have identified an important safety issue due to potential unexpected shutdowns of all of their V60 and V60 Plus non-invasive ventilators. All V680 invasive ventilators used in critical care settings �

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-hameln-pharma-ltd-amiodarone-hydrochloride-50-mg-slash-ml-concentrate-for-solution-for-injection-slash-infusion-el-22-a-slash-31 2022-07-19T11:03:28+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-4-medicines-defect-information-altan-pharma-limited-phenylephrine-0-dot-08-mg-slash-ml-solution-for-injection-slash-infusion-el-22-a-slash-29 2022-06-16T10:56:45+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/national-patient-safety-alert-novorapid-pumpcart-in-the-roche-accu-chek-insight-insulin-pump-risk-of-insulin-leakage-causing-hyperglycaemia-and-diabetic-ketoacidosis-natpsa-slash-2022-slash-004-slash-mhra 2022-05-26T12:49:17+01:00

The MHRA continues to receive serious reports of harm associated with insulin leakage for the NovoRapid PumpCart prefilled insulin cartridge in the Accu-Chek Insight Insulin pump. In some patients, there were serious consequ�

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

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/class-2-medicines-recall-fresenius-kabi-limited-sodium-bicarbonate-1-dot-26-percent-solution-for-infusion-el-22-a-slash-20 2022-04-28T13:00:27+01:00

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�

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

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/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

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

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

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

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/national-patient-safety-alert-philips-ventilator-cpap-and-bipap-devices-potential-for-patient-harm-due-to-inhalation-of-particles-and-volatile-organic-compounds-natpsa-slash-2021-slash-005-slash-mhra 2021-06-23T15:51:45+01:00

Philips have issued 2 FSNs about selected ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP devices.

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

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

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/recall-of-bd-venflon-pro-safety-iv-cannula 2021-05-20T11:14:17+01:00

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.

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

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

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

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

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/philips-heartstart-xl-defibrillator-monitor-therapy-selector-switch-may-fail-mda-2020-018 2020-06-30T10:00:03+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/philips-heartstart-mrx-monitor-defibrillators-may-fail-to-deliver-therapy-without-alerting-the-user-to-a-fault-in-the-event-of-internal-damage-mda-2020-016 2020-06-17T14:01:13+01:00

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.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-emerade-500-micrograms-solution-for-injection-in-pre-filled-syringe-pl-33616-0015-el-20-a-23 2020-05-18T11:01:00+01:00

Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. (an affiliate of Bausch & Lomb UK Limited) is recalling all unexpired batches of Emerade 500 microgram auto-injectors (also referred to as pens) from patients due to an error in one com�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/drug-device-alerts/class-2-medicines-recall-emerade-300-micrograms-solution-for-injection-in-pre-filled-syringe-pl-33616-0014-el-20-a-20 2020-04-07T11:00:05+01:00

Pharmaswiss Česka republika s.r.o. (an affiliate of Bausch & Lomb UK Limited) is recalling all unexpired batches of Emerade 300 microgram auto-injectors (also referred to as pens) from patients due to an error in one com�