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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2014-RN-01036-1
Product Name/Description Dimetapp Saline Nasal Drops for Infants

Batch numbers: 21320 & 21465

ARTG Number: 167019
Recall Action Level Retail
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 15/10/2014
Responsible Entity Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Pfizer is recalling Dimetapp Saline Nasal Drops for Infants following a complaint received by TGA. The nature of the complaint involved the nozzle of the product becoming dislodged and subsequent flowing of the saline fluid onto a baby’s face.
Recall Action Recall
Recall Action Instructions Retailers and wholesalers are requested to inspect their stock and quarantine all units from the affected batches (21320 and 21465). Retailers are also requested to retain any units returned by consumers and provide a refund or replacement. This action has been closed-out on 18/07/2016.
Contact Information 1800 502 790 - Pfizer Trade Operations