Lucrin Depot Paediatric leuprorelin acetate 30mg for injection, prefilled dual chamber syringe (single dose)
Published 3 October 2017
Product
One lot only - 1078155. The lot number is displayed on the left side of the front panel of the packs (see image). Expiry 31/12/2019 Supplied from 2 August 2017 Lucrin Depot Paediatric 30mg PDS is used to treat central precocious puberty, a condition causing children to enter puberty prematurely. AUST R: 218936
Why it was recalled
Potential for incomplete delivery of medication. The batch is being recalled due to reports of the active ingredient powder not dissolving sufficiently with the diluent liquid in the syringe, causing clumping. The clumping is readily visible to the naked eye in affected products and should be noticed on inspection.
Hazard
If the contents of the syringe are injected, it could result in the incomplete delivery of medication and the patient receiving a sub-therapeutic dose. Injection of affected medication could also result in increased irritation or reaction at the injection site.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.