You are here Home Safety and shortages Recalls and other market actions Market actions Difflam Mouth Gel 10gram tube Medicine recall Published 12 July 2002 Listen Print Share LinkedIn (Twitter) Facebook Email Loading... Level: Consumer Class: II Reference: R2002/750 Date agreed: 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 Contact: 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. Product types Over-the-counter medicines
