Class 2 Medicines Recall: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK, Lucentis 10 mg/ml solution for injection in pre-filled syringe

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK are recalling a specified batch of Lucentis 10 mg/ml solution for injection in pre-filled syringe due to a faulty plunger stopper which has led to an increased number of customer complaints relating to the plunger being difficult to press down. The faulty plunger stopper batch has only been used in batch 21B15IA and no other batches of Lucentis are impacted.

Further information and actions for healthcare professionals can be found in the alert.