DRUG RECALL: Hycamtin (topotecan) 1mg vials (21
December 2005)
GlaxoSmithKline is recalling four batches of Hycamtin (topotecan) 1mg
vials due to the presence of two solvent impurities from the vial stoppers.
|
Batch number
|
Expiry date |
Pack size
|
First distributed
|
|
3015HUK1
|
03/2008 |
One vial
|
October 2005
|
|
3024HUK1
|
07/2007 |
One vial
|
January 2005
|
|
3024HUK2
|
07/2007 |
One vial
|
February 2005
|
|
3034HUK1
|
10/2007 |
One vial
|
August 2005
|
|
This product is supplied via specialist hospital clinics and the recall
information is not being supplied to GPs or community pharmacists.
Distribution in the UK is handled by Merck Pharmaceuticals, which is
co-ordinating the recall and medical information enquiries on behalf
of GlaxoSmithKline. Recipients are asked to quarantine any remaining
stock and return it to their supplier for credit.
Medical enquiries to Merck Pharmaceuticals Medical Information on 01895
452307. Enquiries related to stock returns to Precision Recall Services
on 01284 717695. |
