By Staff Reporter
HARARE – The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a Class II recall for a specific batch of YAZ Plus contraceptive tablets due to a quality control issue.
The affected batch, WEW961J, manufactured by Bayer (Pty) Ltd in South Africa, contains incorrect tablet configurations.
Some packs mistakenly include 24 hormone-free tablets and 4 hormone tablets instead of the intended 24 hormone tablets and 4 hormone-free tablets.
This discrepancy could potentially compromise the contraceptive efficacy of the medication and pose health risks to users.
In a recall notice, Bayer (Pty) Ltd stated: “While only a limited number of packs from the respective batch is affected, as a precautionary measure, no tablets from these packs shall be used until you have consulted your healthcare practitioner, as they may potentially not provide the contraceptive protection you expect.”
MCAZ urged consumers to verify their YAZ Plus packs for batch number WEW961J.
If found, immediately cease use and return the product to the pharmacy for a replacement or refund.
Healthcare professionals, including hospitals, pharmacies, doctors, nurses, and wholesalers, are instructed to halt the distribution and return any remaining stock of this batch.
