AMLO 10 tablets (10mg amlodipine)

Medicine recall

Published

27 March 2010

Level:	Consumer
Class:	II
Reference:	RC-2010-RN-00310-3
Date agreed:	27 March 2010
Product:	AMLO 10 tablets (10mg amlodipine) Blister packs of 30 tablets
ARTG number:	96962
Batch number:	AR169
Expiry	Nov 11
Sponsor:	Spirit Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Contact:	1800 065 772 Spirit Medical Information
Reason:	This batch may contain AMLO 5 tablets (5mg amlodipine).

Retail and hospital pharmacies were sent recall letters on 27 March 2010. Recall notices will appear in national newspapers from 31 March 2010.

Product Distribution: Retail and hospital pharmacies across Australia

Product export status: Not Exported

This action was first notified by Sponsor

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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