Curosurf

GIF decision: Withdrawal from market, Marketing prohibition

What does this decision mean?

  • • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.
  • • Zakaz wprowadzania — Selected batches are subject to a marketing prohibition — the product cannot be distributed to pharmacies.

An increased risk of microbiological contamination was identified for batches manufactured in 2024-2025, which may realistically endanger the quality of the medicinal product and the health or life of patients. Potential effects: infections, serious complications, lack of treatment efficacy.

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Curosurf
Risk Level
High
Manufacturer
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
Batch Number
1204110, 1224264
Notice Date
17.03.2026
View official statement
Source: GIF — view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

• Do not use Curosurf from batch 1204110 (expiry date 30-04-2026) or 1224264 (expiry date 31-03-2027). • Check the batch number of the product held in pharmacies, hospitals or other healthcare facili...

Actions Taken

• The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector withdrew the medicinal product Curosurf (poractant alfa), 80 mg/ml, batches 1204110 and 1224264, from the market throughout Poland. • A ban was imposed on placing...

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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