Ventolin Inhaler CFC-Free Salbutamol 100 microgram (as sulfate)

Medicine recall

Published

11 December 2003

Level:	Consumer
Class:	I
Reference:	R2003/1591
Date agreed:	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
Contact:	1800 009 395 Ventolin Customer Line
Reason:	A faulty valve mechanism can result in failure of the inhaler to work.

Recall letters will be dispatched on 11 December 2003.

Distribution: Nationally

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.

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