Company- Led Drug Recall
CLDA number: EL(16)A/04
Rifadin (Rifampicin) powder and solvent for solution for infusion vials 600mg (manufactured by Aventis Pharma Limited trading as Sanofi)
PL 04425/0051
Batch Number: A5545
Expiry Date: 30th September 2019
Sanofi is recalling the above batch for Rifadin powder and solvent for solution for infusion vials 600mg.
This is due to contamination, during manufacture, with chilled water circulating in the jacket of the reactor. Pharmacists with stock are advised to quarantine affected batches and return them to the original supplier.
For more information, the Sanofi Medical Information department can be contacted by telephone on 0845 372 791 or via email UK-Medicalinformation@sanofi.com. Further information can be found on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) section on the GOV.UK website.
Source: www.npa.co.uk
