Database updated: 3 July 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18561 |
| Brand Name: | Eprex |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for injection 2000 IU/mL phos buffer HSA free |
| Affected: | EBS4F00 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Janssen-Cilag (New Zealand) Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 800 806 |
| Manufacturer: | Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co KG |
| Brand Name: | Eprex |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for injection 10000 IU/mL phos buffer HSA free |
| Affected: | EJS4R00 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Janssen-Cilag (New Zealand) Ltd 507 Mt Wellington Highway AUCKLAND 1060 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 800 806 |
| Manufacturer: | Cilag AG |
| Issue: | Routine stability testing indicated the reported level of oxidised methionine after 12 months marginally exceeded the limit specified in the product registration. The shelf life of the product is 18 months |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/5/2015 |
