[ BFAD BUREAU CIRCULAR NO. 7, S. 1997, April 14, 1997 ]

BATCH RECALL OF DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION (DEXTRAPIN INJECTION) 8 MG/2ML VIAL, BATCH NO. 1296, 2/99



The PHARMASIA is conducting a voluntary recall of the subject due to isolated reports of crystallization of vials from some of its customers, according to its letter dated March 13, 1997.

To assist the said establishment in the recall of the subject batch to protect the consumers, please forward any information about the existence of such batch to the PHARMASIA, Inc. of Unit 3-B and C Montepino Bldg., Amorsolo cor Gamboa and Adelantado Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City for the latter to retrieve whatever remaining stocks that may be found and to refund the acquisition cost thereof.

This is for your information and guidance.

Adopted: 14 April 1997


(SGD.) QUINTIN L. KINTANAR, M.D. PH.D., CESO I
Director