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| Level: | Consumer |
|---|---|
| Class: | I |
| Reference: | RC-2010-RN-01108-3 |
| Date agreed: | 08 November 2010 |
| Product: | APO-PERINDOPRIL 2MG Tablets (Blister Packs of 30) 2mg perindopril erbumine per tablet |
| ARTG number: | 151911 |
| Batch number: | 24967, 24979, 25180, 25184 |
| Expiry | April 2013, April 2013, May 2013, May 2013 |
| Sponsor: | Apotex Pty Ltd |
| Contact: | 1800 195 055 Apotex Toll Free Medical Information |
| Reason: | Some cartons of Perindopril 2mg tablets labelled with the above batch numbers may contain Perindopril 8mg tablets |
The sponsor began dispatching letters to all pharmacies on 8/11/2010. Recall notices will be placed in the daily newspapers in the following days.
Product Distribution: Australia wide
Product export status: Unknown
This issue was first identified by the Sponsor
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.