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EXS Delay Spray Plus, CLMR(24)A/01 recalled over a quality concern
LTC Healthcare has informed the MHRA that they have been selling a medicinal product containing lidocaine without authorisation from the MHRA.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
EXS Delay Spray Plus 50ml
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- DS29011024
- DS24081023
- ExpiryOn the carton, blister or label.
- 01/2027
- 08/2026
- First distributedOn the product, its label or its packaging.
- 04/2024
- 11/2023
What to do now
A quality problem has been identified with EXS Delay Spray Plus, CLMR(24)A/01.
- Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise.
- Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
- If it matches, your pharmacist can swap it or arrange an alternative.
- Report suspected side effects to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.
Why it matters. The MHRA classifies medicines recalls from Class 1 (most serious) to Class 4 (caution in use). The notice below sets out the details.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- a side effect you have not had before
- your condition not being controlled as well as usual
Get help urgently
- signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing — call 999
- if you feel unwell and are worried, speak to a pharmacist, your GP or NHS 111
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Replacements and prescriptions
The MHRA notice tells pharmacies and healthcare professionals what to do. Patients should keep taking their medicine and ask a pharmacist before stopping.
An affected pack bought over the counter can be returned to where you bought it.
From the official notice
Published by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (company-led-medicines-recall-leeds-trading-company-ltc-ltd-t). Quoted as issued.
Summary
LTC Healthcare has informed the MHRA that they have been selling a medicinal product containing lidocaine without authorisation from the MHRA.
The risk
CLMR Number CLMR (24)A/01 DMRC Reference Number
Advice for healthcare professionals
Stop supplying the batches above immediately. Quarantine all remaining stock and liaise with LTC Healthcare on the return process.
This recall is being issued as a company-led medicines recall as LTC Healthcare has traceability of direct sales and will also contact distributors that have been provided the affected products onwards to customers to initiate recall action.
Stop using the product immediately. Contact the company where you purchased the product from for details of their returns process.
EXS Delay Spray Plus has not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy, therefore the released batches are being recalled.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions and any suspected defects should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme .
Advice for patients
Stop using the product immediately. Contact the company where you purchased the product from for details of their returns process.
EXS Delay Spray Plus has not been assessed for quality, safety or efficacy, therefore the released batches are being recalled.
Patients who experience adverse reactions or have any questions about the medication should seek medical attention. Any suspected adverse reactions and any suspected defects should also be reported via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme .
Open the MHRA notice
Questions
Why has EXS Delay Spray Plus, CLMR(24)A/01 been recalled?
A quality problem has been identified with EXS Delay Spray Plus, CLMR(24)A/01. The MHRA classifies medicines recalls from Class 1 (most serious) to Class 4 (caution in use). The notice below sets out the details.
How do I know if my medicine is affected?
Compare the batch code, expiry and date code on your pack with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Keep taking your medicine unless a healthcare professional tells you otherwise. Check the batch number and expiry date on your pack against the list on this page.
Do I need a new prescription?
The MHRA notice tells pharmacies and healthcare professionals what to do. Patients should keep taking their medicine and ask a pharmacist before stopping. An affected pack bought over the counter can be returned to where you bought it.