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TGA Action ID RC-2020-RN-00235-1
Type of Product Medicine
Product Name/Description Defibrotide 200mg/2.5mL vial

Recall:
Batch: 0286
Expiry: September 2021

Product Defect Correction
All batches within expiry

supplied via SAS
ARTG Number
Action Type Recall
Action Level Hospital
Hazard Classification Class I
Reason for the Action Link Medical has been made aware that there is strong evidence to suggest vials from batch number BN: 0286, have potentially been either counterfeited (falsified), OR subjected to significant manufacturing anomalies OR both, in which case reliable lab testing has shown:
1. The “suspect” vials will not contain any active ingredient;
2. They may or may not contain a visible black precipitate;
3. There is a possibility of microbial (mould) contamination; and
4. The primary packaging between unaffected and “suspect” vials has several subtle differences that in totality, could be used as an identification tool.

As there is no evidence to suggest otherwise, ALL BATCHES are subject to this notice as a precautionary measure, however, at this time only BN 0286 has been confirmed to be affected via lab testing and as a result, only this batch is being recalled in its entirety.

Link Medical has not supplied BN 0286 in Australia.
Instructions for Customers/Users Recall:
Customers are advised to return all stock of BN 0286 per the instructions in the Customer Letter (supplied to impacted facilities)

Product Defect Correction:
Customers are advised to inspect stock for affected vials as described in Attachment A of the Customer Letter.
Following verification that particular vials are unaffected, hospitals may lift the quarantine for those specific vials only and use them in the usual manner
In the event facilities hold any affected vials as described in the Attachment, these vials should be returned per the instructions provided in the Customer Letter

This action has been closed out on 11/10/2024
Action Commencement Date 3/04/2020
Responsible Entity Link Medical Products Pty Ltd T/A Link Pharmaceuticals
Contact Information 1800 181 060 - Link Medical Products Pty Ltd