Ventolin Inhaler CFC-Free Salbutamol 100 microgram (as sulfate) pressurised inhaler metered dose aerosol can
Medicine recall
| Level: | Consumer | Class: | I |
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| Reference: | R2003/1591 | Date: | 11 December 2003 |
| Product: | VENTOLIN INHALER CFC-Free Salbutamol 100 microgram (as sulfate) pressurised inhaler metered dose aerosol can | ||
| ARTG number: | AUST R 62695 | ||
| Batch number: | KN 6261 | ||
| Expiry | Dec 2004 | ||
| Sponsor: | GlaxoSmithKline Australia Pty Ltd | ||
| Phone: | 1800 009 395 Ventolin Customer Line | ||
| Reason: | A faulty valve mechanism can result in failure of the inhaler to work. | ||
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Recall letters will be dispatched on 11 December 2003. Distribution: Nationally |
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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.