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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has destroyed 828 cartons of Bioflex infusions supplied by Biomedical Company Limited, Ilorin, Kwara State.
The agency in a statement on its X page today said the action followed a consumer complaint from Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika.
The complaint, the agency said highlighted the presence of suspended particles in the infusions, and prompted an investigation by NAFDAC’s North-West Zonal Office (NWZ).
According to agency, laboratory analysis confirmed that the products failed sterility tests, posing serious health risks to consumers.
Furthermore, the agency said acting on the approval of NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, the NWZ oversaw the forfeiture and destruction of the contaminated infusions.
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NAFDAC noted that the products were removed from their secondary packaging, crushed, and buried, while the cartons were burnt to ensure their complete and safe disposal.
NAFDAC reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by ensuring the quality and safety of medical products.
The agency urged the public to report any suspicious or substandard products promptly to enable swift regulatory intervention.
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