Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Sodium Hypochlorite (TBcide™)
Kenya Medical Research Institute has initiated an urgent voluntary recall of Sodium Hypochlorite (TBcide™) batch numbers 24052101A2 and 24052201A2
From: Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Date of Recall Initiation: 16th January, 2025
Recall Reference Number: REC/2025/003
Recall Classification: Class II
Recall Level: Retail/Facility level
Manufacturer: Kenya Medical Research Institute
Product name: TBcide™
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Sodium Hypochlorite
Affected counties: All
Affected Batches
Batch Number | Date of Manufacture | Date of expiry | Pack Size |
24052101A2 | 05/2024 | 10/2025 | 5 litres Jerrycan |
24052201A2 | 05/2024 | 10/2025 | 5 litres Jerrycan |
Brief description of the problem
The recall has been initiated due to market complaints on lack of the characteristic color and smell as well as formation of brown crystals on the product packaging.
Action for healthcare professionals
Quarantine all remaining stock and stop further distribution, sale, issuing or use of the above batches immediately. Await contact from Kenya Medical Research Institute to arrange the return.
Action for patients and caregivers
No further action is required by patients as this is a Retail/hospital Pharmacy and Wholesaler/Distributor level recall.
Further Information
For inquiries about consignments of the impacted batches, please contact Kenya Medical Research Institute at: director@kemri.go.ke or by Telephone at: 0722 205 901
You are advised to promptly report any case(s) of adverse events and suspected substandard and falsified products to the nearest healthcare facility or 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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Quality Alert: Class II Recall of Sodium Hypochlorite (TBcide™)