Clarithromycin 500mg Powder for Solution for Infusion - small particles of white material to be present in individual vials

(Mylan on behalf of Strides Arcolab International Limited) Remaining stocks of affected batches should be quarantined - class 2 action within 48 hours. (EL (14)A/07)

18 June 2014

Class 2 medicines recall

Action within 48 hours

Hospital ward, hospital pharmacy, clinic and wholesale-level recall

MDR 17-06/14

Product details

Strides Arcolab International Limited

Clarithromycin 500mg Powder for Solution for Infusion in Agila livery

PL 28176/0084

Alert details

Batch number Expiry date Pack size First distributed
5000743 Jul 2014 1 x 10ml Dec 2012
5000765 Sep 2014 1 x 10ml Dec 2012
5000930 Dec 2014 1 x 10ml Feb 2013
5000951 Jan 2015 1 x 10ml Mar 2013
5000965 Jan 2015 1 x 10ml Mar 2013
5001003 Feb 2015 1 x 10ml Apr 2013
5001057 Apr 2015 1 x 10ml Jun 2013
5001085 Apr 2015 1 x 10ml Jun 2013
5001090 May 2015 1 x 10ml Jul 2013
5001132 May 2015 1 x 10ml Sep 2013
5001141 Jun 2015 1 x 10ml Nov 2013
5001159 Jun 2015 1 x 10ml Jan 2014
5001170 Jul 2015 1 x 10ml Nov 2013
5001338 Nov 2015 1 x 10ml Feb 2014

Mylan is recalling all remaining stock of the above batches on behalf of Strides Arcolab International Limited due to the potential for small particles of white material to be present in individual vials.

Remaining stocks of the affected batches should be quarantined. For stock enquiries and to arrange uplift, please contact Mylan Customer Services by telephone on 01707 853215 or email [email protected].

For medical information enquiries please contact Agila Clinical Affairs Department by email: [email protected] or [email protected].

Recipients of this drug alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter.

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Published 17 December 2014