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TGA Action ID RC-2026-RN-00632-1
Type of Product Medicine
Product Name/Description Fludeoxyglucose (18F) Injection (FDG)

Batch: FDG260724A

Expiry: 24 Jul 2026

ARTG Exempt
ARTG Number
Action Type Product Alert
Action Level Hospital
Hazard Classification Class II
Reason for the Action Batch FDG260724A failed sterility result due to the presence of Lederbergia (Bacillus) sp at 14 days of incubation.

Given the nature of the product, this action was undertaken prior to TGA notification (Immediate Market Action as defined within the PRAC).
Instructions for Customers/Users Customers are to:
- Follow the patient management advice described in the customer letter.
Action Commencement Date 24/08/2026
Responsible Entity Queensland Health - Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Contact Information 07 3646 4404 - Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Department of Nuclear Medicine and Queensland PET Service