Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicines Recall of Hepacel 25000 (Heparin Sodium 25000 IU/ML) Injection Batch No. SL26A001E
Pro-Med Pharmaceuticals Ltd has initiated a voluntary recall of Hepacel 25000 (Heparin Sodium 25000 IU/ML) Injection Batch No. SL26A001E.
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Published: 20th July 2026
Recall Reference Number: REC/2026/14
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility Level
MAH/LTR: Pro-Med Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Manufacturer: Sanjar Pharma LLP, India
Product name: Hepacel 25000
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Heparin Sodium 25000 IU/ML
Affected counties: All
Affected Batch
S/N | Batch No | Mfg Date | Exp Date | Pack Size |
1. | SL26A001E | 01/26 | 12/28 | Vial |
Brief description of the problem
The voluntary recall was initiated following the receipt of complaints reporting clot formation during use of a dialysis machine.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing, or use of Hepacel 25000 (Heparin Sodium 25000 IU/ML) Injection Batch No. SL26A001E immediately and contact Pro-Med Pharmaceuticals Ltd to arrange return.
Action for patients and caregivers
Patients who have been administered the above batch of Hepacel 25000 are advised to consult their healthcare professional for further advice and appropriate clinical assessment.
Further Information
For any inquiries on consignments please contact Pro-Med Pharmaceuticals Ltd, by email at regulatory@promedpharma.co.ke or via telephone at 0722203700
Promptly report any case/s of suspected substandard and falsified products or adverse reactions or insufficient control of symptoms to the nearest healthcare facility or the Pharmacy and Poisons Board through the following channels:
- https://pv.pharmacyboardkenya.org/users/mpublic
- USSD code at *271#
- Email pv@ppb.go.ke or pms@ppb.go.ke
- Telephone No. 0795743049
- Mobile application: mPvERS both Android and iOS
For any further enquiries and feedback on the product recall, contact the post-marketing surveillance unit at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board via email at pms@ppb.go.ke
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Medicine Quality Alert: Class II Medicines Recall of Hepacel 25000 (Heparin Sodium 25000 IU/ML) Injection Batch No. SL26A001E