Recall of DHEA 50mg in bottle of 60’s
Retail-level recall of one batch of DHEA 50mg in bottle of 60’s due to black spots in capsule
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Date of recall:
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10 March 2023
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Product:
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DHEA 50mg in bottle of 60’s
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Active Ingredient:
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DHEA
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Product Category:
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Therapeutic product
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Batch No.:
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43063
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Class of Recall:
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2
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Level of Recall:
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Retail
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Local Company:
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Amber Compounding Pharmacy
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Description of Issue:
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Black spots are detected in the capsule content
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Recall Instructions:
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Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies
Stop supplying the affected batch and return the remaining stocks to the company.
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Note:
Class of recall
A recall is classified as Class 1 or Class 2 depending on the potential hazard of the issue.
- Class 1: For recalls of products with issues that can potentially cause serious adverse health outcomes or death.
- Class 2: For recalls of products with issues that would not likely cause serious adverse health outcomes.
Level of recall
The level of product recall will depend on the potential hazard of the affected product, extent of distribution and whether other mitigating measures can be taken to address the issue.
- Consumer level: Affected product or batch(es) recalled from patients and consumers as well as wholesale suppliers, retail suppliers, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.
- Retail level: Affected product or batch(es) recalled from retail suppliers, hospitals, clinics and pharmacies as well as wholesale suppliers.
- Wholesale level: Affected product or batch(es) recalled from wholesale suppliers.
Healthcare professional, Therapeutic Products
Published:
Product Recalls