27 Apr Co-Irbewin 300/12.5 mg, Tablets (Irbersatan &hydrochlorothiazide) and Irbewin 150 mg Tablets (irbersatan)
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Company name & Address: |
registration number |
Batch number |
Expiry date |
Pack size |
First distributed |
Re-call Classification |
Re-call Date |
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Sanofi-Aventis South Africa, 2 Bond Street Grand Central Ext. 01 Midrand 1685. |
40/7.1.3/0287 |
AA550, AA507 |
August 2023 |
30 |
28 May 2020 |
Class II Type B |
27 October 2021 |
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40/7.1.3/0288 |
AA406 |
September 2023 |
30 |
12 February 2021 |
Class II Type B |
27 October 2021 |
Reason for recall
These products are being recalled due to quality defect: Presence of impurity, also known as GTI 2 (5-(4’-(azidomethyl)-[1,1’-biphenyl]-2yl)-1H-tetrazole – CAS 152708-24-2) is formed during the manufacture of the active ingredient.
Advice to HCPs/Distributors/Public:
Stock is blocked for distribution and immediate quarantine of stock is initiated.
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.