Diprophos

GIF decision: Withdrawal from market

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• Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.

A possible occurrence of brown particles with a metallic appearance, identified as stainless steel particles, was found in the suspension for injection. Potential effects: local inflammatory reactions, hypersensitivity, complications after injection of foreign bodies.

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Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

Organon Polska Sp. z o.o. ul. Marszałkowska 126/134, 00-008 Warszawa

Batch Number

U020696

Notice Date

31.01.2023

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

Do not eat or use the product

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

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

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Do not use the withdrawn batches of the medicine. Patients who have packs with the listed batch numbers should check the labelling, stop using the product and consult a doctor or pharmacist regarding ...

Actions Taken

The Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector withdrew the specified batches of the medicinal product Diprophos from the entire Polish market and granted the decision immediate enforceability.

Need Help?

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

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