The national Health Department says it is working with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra), the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and the manufacturer of a suspected contaminated medical product called Lubri-A, to ensure the product is no longer used and is recalled with immediate effect.
The department said it was also working to ensure that all unopened lubricant sachets or batches are returned through the usual distribution channels.
Sahpra announced a recall of Lubri-A, otherwise known as Sterile Lubricating Jelly.
An independent outbreak investigation conducted by the Western Cape government had revealed earlier this year that clusters of cases at two Cape Town hospitals may have been linked to the use of contaminated batches of lubricating jelly sachets.
“This product has been used in public and…
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Cape Times (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2023-12-21