Ebun Francis|Batches of Xalatan 0.005%w/v eye drops solution used in treating glaucoma, manufactured by pharmaceutical company, Pfizer is being recalled by the American based company.
According to a notice sent to doctors, Pfizer said the decision to recall was made following the discovery of some counterfeit products within the legitimate supply chain.
The notice said, “Please be advised that Pfizer is recalling, at the patient level, the below lots of Xalatan 0.005%w/v Eye drops solution (the “Product Lots”) from distribution in Nigeria.”
“The cause of this voluntary recall is due to the identification of two separate confirmed counterfeit Xalatan 0.005% w/v Eye drops 2.5ml solution lots, with authentic Pfizer Lot numbers W6769 and AK4753, being distributed in the legitimate supply chain in the Nigeria market where the authentic Xalatan 0.005% w/v Eye drops 2.5ml solution with the same lot numbers been distributed.
“The use of the counterfeit Product Lots has a high probability to cause therapeutic failure and adverse events, such as infections. The potential risk to patients is considered high as patients will not be able to identify the counterfeit product.”
The product batches affected are those with lot numbers W67369; expiring 10/2020 and AK4753 expiring 10/2021
According to the company, the recall plan which is being carried out with the knowledge and approval of the National Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency (NAFDAC), is to immediately stop distribution and place the product lots into quarantine.
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