ACETOPT 10% sulfacetamide sodium 100mg/mL eye drops bottle
Medicine recall
| Level: | Consumer | Class: | II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference: | R2003/799 | Date: | 5 August 2003 |
| Product: | ACETOPT 10% sulfacetamide sodium 100mg/mL eye drops bottle | ||
| ARTG number: | AUST 19641 | ||
| Batch number: | All batches | ||
| Sponsor: | Sigma Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd | ||
| Phone: | 1800 036 073 Customer Service | ||
| Reason: | The product does not meet the required preservative efficacy test requirements. | ||
| Recall letters will be dispatched today, 5 August 2003. Press advertisement will appear in each State and Territory on 7 August 2003. | |||
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.