Lipidem

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  • Wycofanie z obrotu — Some of the products covered by the decision were withdrawn from the market — please return them to the pharmacy/distributor.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

Aggregates were found in the lipid emulsion; intravenous administration of a defective batch without a filter may lead to fat embolism in the capillary vessels of the lungs. Potential effects: pulmonary embolism, respiratory complications, life-threatening condition.

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Lipidem
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
B. Braun Melsungen AG
Batch Number
241478081
Notice Date
29.08.2025
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 the specified batches, check the batch number on the packaging and return the product to the pharmacy or hospital; if any concerning symptoms occur after administration, contact a doctor.

Actions Taken

Withdrawal of the specified product batches from the market nationwide, prohibition of placing them on the market, granting the decision immediate enforceability, and activation of a Class I Rapid Ale...

Need Help?

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

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