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MDA/2006/072 - Counterfeit condoms: Durex fetherlite 3 pack lot 21405074, Durex performa 3 pack lot TGL4142, Durex gossamer 3 pack lot 21405074

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2006/072
Audience: Healthcare professionals
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Format: Electronic and paper
Size: A4
Pages: 3
Price: free
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Copyright: Crown
   

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Issued: 19 December 2006 at 15:00
Ref: MDA/2006/072

  

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Device:
Counterfeit condoms:
Durex fetherlite 3 pack – LOT 21405074
Durex performa 3 pack – LOT TGL4142
Durex gossamer 3 pack – LOT 21405074		  
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 products bearing any of the above lot numbers 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.
  • Consider counselling people who may have been supplied with counterfeit condoms about risks of pregnancy and STI transmission.
  • Report any adverse incidents involving counterfeit condoms to the MHRA and the manufacturer.
 

Distributed to:

NHS trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) - Headquarters
Primary care trusts in England - Chief Executives*
Health Protection Agency (HPA) - Directors

* via CE Bulletin

  

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

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Action deadlines for the Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS)
Deadline (action underway): 27 December 2006
Deadline (action complete): 19 January 2007

Page last modified: 20 December 2006