Urgent Recall: Check Your Child’s Ventolin Inhaler Now!
Nearly 600,000 Ventolin Inhalers Pulled Nationwide
GlaxoSmithKline has issued a voluntary recall on nearly 600,000 prescription Ventolin HFA inhalers. The reason? A “defective delivery system” that could leak medication due to “out of specification results for leak rate.”
Which Inhalers Are Affected?
The recall applies to the Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate) Inhalation Aerosol, 90 mcg per actuation, with 200 metered inhalations and net weight of 18 grams.
Class II Recall: What It Means
This is a Class II recall, indicating the inhalers might cause temporary health problems or pose a minor risk of serious issues. Parents of children who rely on these inhalers should act fast.
Check Your Inhaler: Lot Numbers & Expiry Dates
If you have one of these lot numbers with the matching expiration dates, your child’s inhaler could be faulty:
- 6ZP9848 – Expires March 2018
- 6ZP0003 – Expires April 2018
- 6ZP9944 – Expires April 2018
Double-check now and contact your pharmacy or doctor for a replacement immediately if your inhaler matches.
