Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 17730 |
| Brand Name: | Alfentanil 500 micrograms/ml |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for injection 0.5 mg/mL Hameln |
| Affected: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Max Health Limited 1F/29 Karaka Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1010 |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Hameln Pharmaceuticals GmbH |
| Issue: | Product carton label incorrectly stated that each ampoule contained "Alfentanil hydrochloride 1.087 grams corresponding to Alfentanil 1.0 gram" instead of "Each 2 ml ampoule contains Alfentanil hydrochloride 1.087 milligrams corresponding to Alfentanil 1.0 milligram." |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 20/11/2014 |
