Mupirocin Ointment

Recalling firm
Medsurge Pharma Limited
Product
Mupirocin Ointment. [Medicine]. Form: Topical ointment 2% w/w Medicianz. Affected: Lot number S082414.2 and Lot number S092416.1
Reason
Medsurge Healthcare is conducting a recall of the Medicianz Mupirocin Ointment 2%w/w, tube Lot number S082414.2 and Lot number S092416.1. The company has been made aware of a quality event arising from the ongoing stability study of the product. During, ongoing stability testing, an out of specification (OOS) result was obtained for the stability batch (Batch No., S062409.1) at the 24-month testing point for both the assay (content) of Mupirocin and related impurities.
Classification
Class I
Category
drug recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-08-24
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/930c02e1-8c45-4ce4-9461-ed175e55e912