ZAARIO 50 and ZAARIO 100 film coated Tablets (lorsatan potassium)

ZAARIO 50 and ZAARIO 100 film coated Tablets (lorsatan potassium)

Company name &

Address

 

registration number

 

Batch number

 

Expiry date

 

Pack size

 

First distributed

 

Re-call Classification

 
Re-call Date
UNICORN PHARMACEUTICALS (PTY) LTD

CNR SEARLE AND PONTAC STREETS, CAPE TOWN, 8001

 

50 mg: 46/7.1.3/0714

 

LS220001A

 

July-2022

 

30

 

12/11/2020

 

Class II Type B

 

31 August 2021

 

100 mg: 46/7.1.3/0715

 

LS320002A

 

June-2022

 

30

 

30/11/2020

 

Class II Type B

 

31 August 2021

 

Reason for recall

The products are being recalled due to quality defect: the presence of a mutagenic impurity above the threshold limit observed during analysis, as requested by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM) on new Azido impurities [the presence of Azido (5-AMBBT) mutagesic impurity beyond total threshold limit was observed during analysis].

 

Advice to HCPs/Distributors/Public:

Stock is blocked for distribution and immediate quarantine of stock is initiated in Distribution and Wholesales. Quantity of stock affected to be confirmed. Return any of the above products to your United Pharmaceutical Distributor (UPD) wholesaler.

 

Reporting side effects

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Date Updated: 31/08/2021
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