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Difflam Mouth Gel 10gram tube

Medicine recall

Level: Consumer Class: II
Reference: R2002/750 Date: 12 July 2002
Product: Difflam Mouth Gel 10gram tube
ARTG number: AUST R 48597
Batch number: 8177B, 8177D
Expiry June 2005
Sponsor: 3M Pharmaceuticals Pty Limited
Phone: 02 9875 6272 (Peter Gray)
Reason: Possible microbial contamination in some tubes.
Recall letters were dispatched 12 July 2002.

Classification system:

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.