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MDA/2007/082 - Counterfeit Durex condoms

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Type: Medical Device Alert
Series No: MDA/2007/082
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: 29 October 2007 at 11:00
Ref: MDA/2007/082


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Action
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Information request


Device:
Counterfeit Durex condoms.

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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:

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

Action:

  • Suppliers and retailers should:
    • identify affected products and do not supply
    • contact Durex Consumer Careline (0800 338 739) to discuss disposal or replacement.
  • Healthcare professionals should:
    • advise people who may have been supplied with counterfeit condoms to contact the Durex Consumer Careline (0800 338 739)
    • consider counselling targeted groups such as those with HIV infection
    • report any adverse incidents involving counterfeit condoms to the MHRA and the manufacturer.
  • Users should:
    • inform their local Trading Standards office if they believe that they have purchased counterfeit condoms
    • 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): 08 November 2007
Deadline (action complete): 19 November 2007


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