Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23346 |
| Brand Name: | Xylocaine 1% with Adrenaline 1:100,000 |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for injection (AstraZeneca) |
| Affected: | F0097-1 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics 54 Carbine Road Mt Wellington AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 09 969 0705 |
| Manufacturer: | Cenexi SAS |
| Issue: | This recall has been initiated because the carton and ampoule label for Xylocaine 1% with Adrenaline 1:100,000, batch F0097-1 contains an error. The product carton and ampoule label incorrectly include the intrathecal route of administration, which is not approved in New Zealand. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 21/8/2018 |
