Product description
Hot & Cold Pack (labelled with ‘Atacand® candesartan cilexetil’ or 'Crestor® rosuvastatin')
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
This product contains the toxic substance ethylene glycol (rather than the non-toxic ingredient propylene glycol).
The hazards to consumers
Potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health (Class 1).
What consumers should do
This product is supplied to health care professionals only. Recall letters will be dispatched by Astra Zeneca from Wednesday 17 September 2008 to practice managers of surgeries that may have received these goods. Health Care Professionals may cal 1800 805 342.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Brand Promotions (supplied to AstraZeneca)
Identifying product features
ARTG number 145712
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
ARTG number 145712
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2008/10308 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.