As part of the ongoing campaign of the Government of the Republic against the illegal trade and informality, the Ministry of Health through the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) reports Assurance 398,848 pieces of medical devices violations of public health laws.
In the operation, which was conducted from a health complaint in the company "Medical Suture, SA de CV" in Mexico City, verifiers COFEPRIS found outdated medical equipment, with anomalies in product labeling and in disrepair .
With this assurance to prevent risks to public health, medical devices seized in the first 21 months of this federal administration volume is 1 million 700,000 units, which is unprecedented in the recent history of the health agency.
This time, the insured medical devices are composed as follows:
* 225.713 had abnormalities in labeling
* Expiry date Overdue 171.261.
* 1,874 Products shabby.
The grounds of assurance are:
* Beyond their expiry date.
* Abnormalities in the labeling.
* The product was in bad shape.
vNombres some insured products:
* DL Surgical gloves latex natural, sterile, disposable, various sizes.
* Identification Bracelet (pink and blue) disposable plastic.
* Peripheral intravenous catheter for single use.
* Absorbent gauze sterile.
* Endotracheal tube with balloon, 3.0mm.
* Disposable syringe 3ml.
* Foley catheter for urinary drainage, 24 with bladder 5.
* Sterile scalpel blades.
* Dental Needle.
The immobilized medical devices are subject to opinion to proceed if their subsequent destruction, to prevent risks to human health.
COFEPRIS reiterates that it will continue to monitor the market, along with the health authorities of the 32 states to protect the health of the population and reduce informality of goods and services in the sector.
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