| TGA Action ID |
RC-2023-RN-00736-1 |
| Type of Product |
Medicine |
| Product Name/Description |
Technetium-99m NanoScan
Dose number: 2055199
Technetium-99m DTPA
Dose number: 2055207
Product is exempt from the ARTG |
| ARTG Number |
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| Action Type |
Recall |
| Action Level |
Hospital |
| Hazard Classification |
Class II |
| Reason for the Action |
A mix-up occurred between the script labels of two dose syringes, resulting in the delivery of incorrect doses to customers which did not match the label.
Impacted doses were not used and immediately returned to GMS.
As the product was a radiopharmaceutical, the recall was performed immediately as per the URPTG. |
| Instructions for Customers/Users |
Customers have been directed to not use the affected doses and to immediately return to GMS.
Given the nature of the product, this action was undertaken prior to TGA notification (Immediate Recall Action as defined within the URPTG).
This action has been closed out on 15/11/2023. |
| Action Commencement Date |
15/08/2023 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Contact Information |
02 9503 8100 - Douglas Leung |