| Level: | Consumer |
|---|---|
| Class: | I |
| Reference: | RC-2009-RN-00277-3 |
| Date agreed: | 14 April 2009 |
| Product: | Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan pills |
| ARTG number: | 68047 |
| Batch number: | Batch 20050412-1, expires June 2010 Batch 2006055, expires May 2011 |
| Sponsor: | Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd |
| Contact: | 02 9416 9831 Shen Neng Herbal Medicines Group Pty Ltd |
| Reason: | These batches are being recalled, due to the detection of aristolochic acids by the Therapeutic Goods Administration Laboratories. Aristolochic acids have been associated with serious adverse reactions including severe kidney damage and urinary tract cancer. |
Classification system:
Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.
Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.
Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.
Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.