RecallClass 3 · Action within 5 days
Class 3 Medicines Recall: Bayer Plc, Various Products, EL(26)A/12
Read and act on the official notice on GOV.UK
Class 3 recall — Action within 5 days.
The MHRA uses Class 3 when:
The defect is unlikely to cause harm to the patient.
What all four recall classes mean
| Class | Action | The MHRA's definition |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Immediate action | The defect presents a risk of death or disability. |
| Class 2 | Action within 48 hours | The defect may cause mistreatment or harm to the patient, but it is not life-threatening or serious. |
| Class 3 this recall | Action within 5 days | The defect is unlikely to cause harm to the patient. |
| Class 4 | Caution in use | Usually minor defects in packaging or other printed materials. |
A Class 1 recall usually comes with a National Patient Safety Alert. Source: MHRA, safety communications.
The MHRA's summary
Bayer Plc is recalling all stock of the products listed in this notification as a precautionary measure due to the identification of an impurity above the acceptable limit. The recall is at pharmacy and wholesaler level.
Affected batches
As listed by the MHRA, exactly as published. Always check against the GOV.UK notice before acting.
| Batch number | Expiry | Pack size | First distributed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrografin gastroenteral solution | |||
| MA04HM9 | 02/2028 | 10x100ml | 01/05/2024 |
| MA04JKA | 03/2028 | 10x100ml | 31/05/2024 |
| MA04KFC | 04/2028 | 10x100ml | 30/07/2024 |
| MA04KJ9 | 04/2028 | 10x100ml | 01/08/2024 |
| MA04M60 | 07/2028 | 10x100ml | 23/09/2024 |
| MA04MLL | 08/2028 | 10x100ml | 04/11/2024 |
| MA04MM9 | 09/2028 | 10x100ml | 15/12/2024 |
| MA04MN9 | 09/2028 | 10x100ml | 19/01/2025 |
| MA04NDU | 10/2028 | 10x100ml | 13/02/2025 |
| MA04NNB | 11/2028 | 10x100ml | 06/03/2025 |
| MA04PJL | 12/2028 | 10x100ml | 15/04/2025 |
| MA04PLZ | 12/2028 | 10x100ml | 29/05/2025 |
| MA04PMV | 01/2029 | 10x100ml | 11/07/2025 |
| MA04RL2 | 02/2029 | 10x100ml | 14/08/2025 |
| MA04RL3 | 02/2029 | 10x100ml | 15/09/2025 |
| MA04S6C | 02/2029 | 10x100ml | 30/10/2025 |
| MA04S6B | 02/2029 | 10x100ml | 03/10/2025 |
| MA04S6T | 02/2029 | 10x100ml | 02/12/2025 |
| MA04XJ8 | 07/2029 | 10x100ml | 09/01/2026 |
| Urografin 150 Infusion | |||
| MA044UD | 03/2026 | 1x250ml | 09/02/2023 |
| MA04A58 | 03/2026 | 1x250ml | 27/06/2023 |
| MA04BVD | 07/2026 | 1x250ml | 09/11/2023 |
| MA04BVE | 07/2026 | 1x250ml | 23/01/2024 |
| MA04HS8 | 02/2029 | 1x250ml | 04/06/2024 |
| MA04L2M | 02/2029 | 1x250ml | 18/07/2024 |
| MA04LTC | 05/2029 | 1x250ml | 27/08/2024 |
| MA04NAL | 07/2029 | 1x250ml | 11/12/2024 |
| MA04MK6 | 08/2029 | 1x250ml | 19/11/2024 |
| MA04SJ3 | 09/2029 | 1x250ml | 03/07/2025 |
| MA04NB8 | 10/2029 | 1x250ml | 23/04/2025 |
| MA04UXS | 10/2029 | 1x250ml | 15/10/2025 |
| MA04VPT | 05/2030 | 1x250ml | 12/01/2026 |
| MA042CN | 05/2026 | 1x500ml | 24/06/2022 |
| MA044U4 | 05/2026 | 1x500ml | 01/11/2022 |
| MA048LU | 05/2026 | 1x500ml | 09/03/2023 |
| MA04BV0 | 05/2026 | 1x500ml | 26/07/2023 |
| MA04FRU | 05/2026 | 1x500ml | 12/03/2024 |
| MA044U9 | 07/2026 | 1x500ml | 02/03/2023 |
| MA04TLV | 03/2030 | 1x500ml | 29/07/2025 |
| Urografin 150 Injection | |||
| MA042JA | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 28/07/2022 |
| MA046UT | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 19/12/2022 |
| MA0496X | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 29/03/2023 |
| MA04AP0 | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 08/08/2023 |
| MA04BX7 | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 27/10/2023 |
| MA04FHP | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 13/06/2024 |
| MA04KJB | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 15/08/2024 |
| MA04L45 | 06/2026 | 10x10ml | 15/09/2024 |
| MA04S8T | 02/2030 | 10x10ml | 17/06/2025 |
| MA043T7 | 09/2026 | 10x20ml | 13/09/2022 |
| MA046TS | 09/2026 | 10x20ml | 20/02/2023 |
| MA0497C | 09/2026 | 10x20ml | 21/03/2023 |
| MA04R4R | 09/2029 | 10x20ml | 25/04/2025 |
MHRA's audience tags: Dispensing GP practices, Pharmacy, Radiology