Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Viatris Products Ltd, Arixtra Solution For Injection, Pre-filled Syringes, El(26)a/04
Arixtra Pre-filled Syringe Recall Summary Viatris is recalling Arixtra solution for injection pre-filled syringes in the United Kingdom due to brown discoloration and blockage in the needle caused by needle oxidation. This defect could prevent the medication from being properly administered. The recall affects patients in the UK who have received these affected syringes.
- Recalling firm
- Viatris Products Ltd
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class III
- Category
- drug recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-01-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a0b66572-d90a-4e25-9794-ed08f9b348fc