Re: Octagam voluntary withdrawal off of the market

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Thanks so much for posting this!

Stefani

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> FYI:

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> URGENT: BIOLOGIC VOLUNTARY MARKET WITHDRAWAL

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> Initiated by : Octapharma USA Inc.

> Event Id : 131

> Event Date : 01-04-2008

> Therapy Octagam®

> NDC Number Lot Number Size Packaging Expiration Date

> 67467-843-04 A732B8431 10g Glass Vials / 200ML 08-01-2009

>

> Reason This withdrawal is being conducted as a precautionary

> measure due to an increased number of adverse event reports

> associated with allergic type skin reactions.

> Action 1) Please check all product labels against the affected lot

> number.

> 2) Do not take this product. Return affected product to the point

of

> purchase to receive replacement product.

> 3) Contact your physician if you have medical questions.

> Other Information If you need assistance, please call the

> Stericycle, Inc. at 1-888-UPDATE-U.

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