Class 2 Medicines Recall: hameln pharma ltd, Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injection, EL(22)A/44
hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of the affected batches of Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injection as a precautionary measure.
MDR number
MDR 235-11/21
Company name
hameln pharma ltd
Product name
Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injection, PL 01502/0103
| Batch number | Expiry date | Pack size | First distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11081120C | 11/ 2023 | 10 x 1 ml | 14/06/2021 |
| 04600520C | 05/ 2023 | 10 x 1 ml | 30/09/2020 |
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: ephedrine hydrochloride
Brief description of the problem
hameln pharma ltd is initiating a recall of the affected batches of Ephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg/ml Solution for Injection as a precautionary measure. This is due to out of specification results obtained during routine ongoing stability studies, for related substances. Due to the out of specification results observed at higher storage temperatures, ampoules from the affected batches may no longer be in line with the licensed product specification.
Advice for healthcare professionals
Please quarantine any remaining stock of this batch and contact hameln pharma ltd customer services on +44 (0)1452 621 661 or [email protected] to arrange credit for any unused ampoules from this batch.
Advice for patients
Patients are not required to take any action at this time. This product is administered by healthcare professionals directly. If you have concerns about a medicine you may be using, please contact your healthcare professional.
Further Information
For more information or supply queries, please contact or email hameln pharma ltd customer services on +44 (0)1452 621 661 or [email protected].
For medical information queries, please contact or email hameln pharma ltd Medicines Information on +44 (0)1452 621 661 or [email protected].
Recipients of this Medicines Recall should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this notice. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to community pharmacists and dispensing general practitioners for information.
Yours faithfully
Defective Medicines Report Centre
10 South Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
Telephone +44 (0)20 3080 6574
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