Published in Recalls on Friday 17 February 2012

Class 4 Drug Alert (Caution in use): Clexane S PFS Inj 40mg X10(S/Lock)

Sanofi-aventis have informed us that the needle caps on some syringes of the below batch require more force than usual for removal. The affected syringes can still be used but users are advised to be vigilant when preparing syringes from this batch for use. The quality of the contents of the syringes is not compromised by this finding.

Please visit the: MHRA website for more details on this drug alert.

The affected products’ details are as follows:

PIP Code Product Description Supplier Batch Numbers
0179309 Clexane S PFS Inj 40mg X10(S/Lock) Sanofi UK 1LH35

For further information about this issue, please contact Sanofi-aventis Medical Information call centre on 01483 505515, email uk-medicalinformation@sanofi.com.

If you have any questions, then please contact your local Service Centre Customer Services team.