B.Braun Medical Ltd

NuTRIflex Lipid plus (PL 03551/0029)
NuTRIflex Lipid plus without electrolytes (PL 03551/0030)
NuTRIflex Lipid special (PL 03551/0031)
NuTRIflex Lipid special without electrolytes (PL 03551/0032)
NuTRIflex Lipid peri (PL 03551/0028)

Following our alerts EL(11)A/32 issued on 21 December 2011 and EL(12)A/01 issued on 11 January 2012, B.Braun Medical Ltd have advised us that they need to release additional batches of the above NuTRIflex Lipid products which may contain particulates and should be subject to the same additional filtration process previously recommended during infusion.

From receipt of this notice each and every container of any batch of the above products should be filtered until further notice.

During administration there should be in-line filtration with a 1.2 micron filter containing a membrane that is both bacteria/particulate-retentive and air-eliminating when infusing all batches of the above NuTRIflex Lipid products. This is in accordance with standard guidelines from the Royal College of Nursing and should not result in any problems during administration.

Suitable filters are being provided by B.Braun Medical Ltd and are being despatched with all batches of the above products. If users have any problems with filter supplies they should contact B.Braun Customer Services on 0114 225 9000 for advice.

For medical information enquiries, please call B.Braun Medical Information on 0800 298 0299.

We understand that unaffected batches of NuTRIflex Lipid will be made available as soon as possible. We expect to issue revised advice at that time so users are adequately informed.

Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. Primary Care Trusts are asked to forward this letter to relevant clinics, but not General Practitioners and Community Pharmacists.