UK Medicines Information
Bleo-Kyowa (bleomycin sulphate) powder for solution for injection – use 5-micron filter during IV infusion or pre-injection
Information type:
Safety alerts
Source:
Kyowa Kirin
Specialities:
Cancers
Summary
Precautionary advice on the preparation of Bleo-Kyowa, including the use of a standard 5-micron filter needle to withdraw the reconstituted product, has been issued whilst investigations into the root cause of a related quality defect continue.
UKMi comment
A Caution in Use alert was issued in November 2017.
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