The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), United Kingdom (UK) posted a medical device safety alert concerning Lift Medical Adhesive Remover, 100 ml, manufactured by Opus Healthcare, a division of Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited. The affected products have product code of 5501, batch code of M364 and expiry date of Sep 2015.
Opus Healthcare is withdrawing the affected products following an observation of a "cloudy solution" of the Lift Medical Adhesive Remover which has subsequently been attributed to microbial contamination.
According to Opus Healthcare, there is little risk to the health of healthy individuals; however there may be a small risk of opportunistic infection developing in those whose immune systems are compromised due to illness or therapies. Therefore, regardless of the appearance of the product from the affected batch, all bottles of the affected batch need to be returned.
For details, please visit the following MHRA website:
http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/Safetywarningsalertsandrecalls/fieldsafetynotices/CON287037
If you are in possession of the product, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 17 July 2013