Lignocaine 50 mg 5 mL ampoules
Official notice
13 Aug 2017
Last checked
13 Aug 2017
An official ACCC notice concerns Lignocaine 50 mg 5 mL ampoules. Heparin is used as a "blood-thinner" in people susceptible to blood-clotting and lignocaine is an anaesthetic. If a patient has an affected pack, there is a risk that they will not have adequate supply of their medicine and could take the incorrect medicine, which could have serious health consequences. Published 2017-08-13.
What to do now
If you or someone you provide care for uses Lignocaine 50 mg/5 mL ampoules (Batch A313, expiry date Nov 2017), please carry out a visual inspection of the contents. In the event that any anomalies are found, return the product to your pharmacy for refund or replacement. Product that has not been found to show any anomalies may be used as normal. Please note that all ampoules supplied in a pack should be identical in all respects and any product details should match those on the external packaging. If you notice any discrepancies with your medicine, return the product to your pharmacist. If you have any other questions or concerns about this issue, talk to your health professional.
Recall number
5f9611aa-6598-41a5-96ac-21658b2a33f0
Official notice
2017-08-13
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The hazard
Heparin is used as a "blood-thinner" in people susceptible to blood-clotting and lignocaine is an anaesthetic. If a patient has an affected pack, there is a risk that they will not have adequate supply of their medicine and could take the incorrect medicine, which could have serious health consequences.
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