PFIZER Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling 10 batches of Gentamicin Injection BP 80 mg in 2 mL Steriluer ampoules in packs of 10 and 50.
Affected batches may contain higher than expected amounts of histamine which has the potential to induce signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, especially where patients have severe kidney impairment.
Affected batch numbers and expiry dates are listed at tga.gov.au.
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