Class 2 Medicines Recall – Action within 48 hours – hospital level recall
Ref: EL(12)A/28
Cymevene (ganciclovir sodium) powder for infusion 500mg
(manufactured by Roche Products)
PL 00031/0465
Batch number
(Carton) |
Batch number
(Vial) |
Expiry date |
Pack size |
First distributed |
| N0019B01 |
N0019 |
Nov 2012 |
5 vials |
11 May 2012 |
Roche Products is recalling the above batches of Cymevene (ganciclovir sodium) powder for infusion 500mg because sterility assurance cannot be guaranteed due to a small number of reports of damaged vials.
Stock should be quarantined and returned to the original supplier.
For stock return enquiries, contact Roche Customer Care on 0800 731 5711.
For medical information enquiries, contact Roche Medical Information on 0800 328 1629.
