Lactulose concentrate API (Lactulose Concentrate solution- 66% and 70% )nsoprazole)

Lactulose concentrate API (Lactulose Concentrate solution- 66% and 70% )nsoprazole)

Manufacturer name

 & Address

Customers  

Batch number

 

Manufacturing Date

 

Expiry dates

 

Batch release date

 

Quantity dispatched to customer

 

Re-call Classification

 

Re-call Date

Lacsa (Pty) Limited

72 Ballantrae Road,

Merebank, Durban,

South Africa

Pharmchem Lab P3915 17.Sept.2021 11Aug-2025 24.Aug.2021 840 kg Class II Type B 18 May 2022
Relax Limited P3822, P3823,

P3841,

P3912,P3913

P3915,

P3916,P3919,

11.Jan.2021,

13.Jan.2021,

31.Oct.2020,

07.Aug.2021,

11.Aug.2021

10.Jan.2025,

13.Jan.2025

31.Oct.2024

07.Aug.2025

13.Aug.2025

25.Jan.2021

08.Feb.2021

11.Mar.2021

30.Aug.2021

24.Aug.2021

696 060 kg Class II Type B 18 May 2022

 

Reason for recall

The product was being recalled due to quality defect:The product was found to have microbial counts with yeast (Millerozyma farinose) and mould; the count was above specification. Out of Specification results were then reported by customer whilst using customer method (undiluted), which was confirmed by the manufacturer using customer method. The recall was requested based on the presence and count of the organism.

Recall process: Recall letters have been distributed to all Distributors.

 

Advice to HCPs/Distributors/Public:

The manufacturer requested for the immediate return of all the affected batches of Lactulose concentrate API to the supplying distributor without delay. As a precautionary measure, distribution remains on hold for all stock on site at the manufacturer and no manufacturing is taking place until corrective measures are confirmed.

 

Reporting side effects

Public and healthcare professionals are encouraged to report any side effects after using a health product or after immunisation by using the Med Safety App. Your report will contribute to our monitoring of these health products.

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Date Updated: 18/05/2022
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