Class 4 Caution in Use
Viatris has received reports of brown discolouration and blockage in the needle of pre-filled syringes of Arixtra. This quality defect is related to oxidation of the syringe needle.
MHRA drug alert Date: 28/1/26
MHRA drug alert link: Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Viatris Products Ltd, Arixtra solution for injection, pre-filled syringes, EL(26)A/04 - GOV.UK
pip code | Product description | Supplier | Batch Numbers |
3629417 | ARIXTRA PFS 1.5MG/0.3ML | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | all |
2869626 | ARIXTRA PFS 2.5MG/0.5ML | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | all |
3149820 | ARIXTRA PFS 5MG/0.4MLI | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | all |
3149838 | ARIXTRA PFS 7.5MG/0.6ML | AVIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | all |
3149846 | ARIXTRA PFS 10MG/0.8ML | VIATRIS UK HEALTHCARE | all |
This is a caution in use only we are not accepting stock returns
Further Information
For medical information enquiries please telephone Viatris UK Healthcare Limited Medical Information on +44 (0)1707 853 000 (select option 1) or email info.uk@viatris.com.
For stock control enquiries please contact telephone Customer Services on +44 (0)1707 853 000 (select option 2).