03.08.2018
Safety notice: Recall of three varieties of latex-free condoms – Durex Natural Feeling (pack of 10 condoms), Durex Love Collection (pack of 31 condoms) and Durex Natural Feeling Easy Glide (pack of 12 condoms) – produced by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Product affected
Latex-free condoms: Durex Natural Feeling (pack of 10 condoms), Durex Love Collection (pack of 31 condoms) and Durex Natural Feeling Easy Glide (pack of 12 condoms) The end-user recall relates to the following batches:
| Batch | EAN article | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Feeling, 10 condoms | 1000438054 | 4002448097068 |
| Natural Feeling, 10 condoms | 1000417805 | 4002448097068 |
| Natural Feeling, 10 condoms | 1000474804 | 4002448097068 |
| Love Collection, 31 condoms | 1000435589 | 4002448114949 |
| Love Collection, 31 condoms | 1000445131 | 4002448114949 |
| Love Collection, 31 condoms | 1000447250 | 4002448114949 |
| Natural Feeling Easy Glide, 12 condoms | 1000399885 | 4002448118312 |
| Natural Feeling Easy Glide, 12 condoms | 1000465806 | 4002448118312 |
Manufacturer
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
Reason for publication
The manufacturer has found that the above-mentioned latex-free condoms, which were produced within a short period earlier this year, do not comply with the requirements on product stability as defined by the manufacturer. They do not pass the registered specification for burst pressure towards the end of the shelf life of the product.
Description of risk
There is a slightly increased risk that a condom may tear or leak during use.
Recommended action
Swissmedic recommends:
- Follow the manufacturer's recommendations (see attached safety information from the manufacturer).
Contact
SwissmedicMedical
Devices Division
Hallerstrasse 7
CH - 3012 Bern
Tel.: +41 58 462 02 23
Fax: +41 58 462 76 46
Internet: www.swissmedic.ch/md
E-Mail: medical.devices@swissmedic.ch