B. Braun Medical Supplies Discontinued Importation of Introcan W.IV. Cannula

According to B. Braun Medical Supplies, Inc., they have been discontinued the importation of Introcan W.I.V Cannula, and they have surrendered their Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) to the FDA Philippines by virtue or their acknowledgment letters dated September 8 2010.

As quoted in the letter, “Therefore, the following article numbers available and circulating lately across the country EXCEPT THOSE MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO JULY 2010 are considered UNREGISTERED AND ILLEGALLY SOURCED and anybody identified in possession of these articles are PUNISABLE BY LAW per Section 11 of RA 9711, the FDA Act of 2009:

Article Numbers	Description
4254171B	Introcan-W, 16G
4254139B	Introcan-W, 18G
4254112B	Introcan-W, 20G
4254090B	Introcan-W, 22G
4254074B	Introcan-W, 24G

Be it known further that the stocks discovered in some outlets in Bambang, Sta. Cruz, Manila were already reported to the FDA and are not sealed, monitored by the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health and Research (CDRRHR formerly known as BHDT).”

But, why there are still circulating product articles in the country? Does FDA and Bureau of Customs are doing their job to really stop illegal importation and smuggling of these articles.

This to inform the public. Beware of purchasing Introcan W.I.V Cannula articles! You might not know that the product you are buying is an smuggled one. Please report any related illegal act to FDA Philippines, and convincing the public and health care professionals in particular to enjoin FDA and B. Braun against illegal importation and distribution of these said articles.