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Full coverage· Health· Updated

Health Ministry Orders Recall of Potentially Dangerous Drug IMAAVY

Israel's Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of the drug IMAAVY due to potential glass particle contamination in specific batches. The drug, distributed by Johnson & Johnson, is used to treat myasthenia gravis, and the recall is not expected to cause a shortage.

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What happened

  1. 01Health Ministry orders recall of IMAAVY drug due to glass particle risk.
  2. 02Johnson & Johnson is the distributor of the affected drug in Israel.
  3. 03IMAAVY treats generalized myasthenia gravis in adults and adolescents.
  4. 04Medical facilities must stop using, isolate, and return recalled batches.
  5. 05Recall is not expected to lead to a drug shortage in Israel.
Translated and summarized by baba from Cursorinfo, the latest report. Read Cursorinfo’s original

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