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MDA/2006/063 - Counterfeit condoms. Durex extra safe 3 pack - LOT 20604354

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/063
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 5
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 31 October 2006 at 10:30
Ref: MDA/2006/063

 

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Action
 
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Information request


Device:
Counterfeit condoms
Durex extra safe 3 pack – LOT 20604354.

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Problem:
Counterfeit Durex condoms have been placed on the UK market.

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Action by:
All those involved in condom distribution including:

  • contraception services (family planning)
  • pharmacies
  • youth services
  • genitourinary medicine/sexual health clinics.
 

Action:
Identify affected products and do not supply.

  • Contact Durex Consumer Careline to discuss disposal or replacement.
  • Advise people who may have been supplied with counterfeit condoms to contact the Durex Consumer Careline.
  • Report any adverse incidents involving counterfeit condoms to the MHRA and the manufacturer.
 

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Healthcare Commission (CHAI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England  - Chief Executives*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors

* via CE Bulletin

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Contacts:
Details of manufacturer/supplier contacts and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects.
Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission.

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Appendix: Manufacturer's advisory letter.

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 07 November 2006
Deadline (action complete): 31 January 2007


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