Alarm as Gov't recalls substandard ‘Sure’ lubricated condoms

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has sounded the alarm over a batch of substandard ‘Sure’ lubricated condoms, urging immediate action to prevent potential health risks.

PPB boss Dr. Fred Siyoi, in a statement released on Wednesday, said the affected batch, labeled Batch No. 2405055, was manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited.

Dr. Siyoi stated that the recall follows a failure of the condoms to meet required standards in the critical "freedom from holes (conductivity)" test, raising concerns about their effectiveness in providing protection.

“In light of this, the Board advises all pharmaceutical outlets, healthcare facilities, healthcare professionals, and members of the public to immediately quarantine the product and STOP the further distribution, sale, issuance, or use of the affected product batch and return the product to their nearest healthcare facility or respective suppliers,” read the statement.

“The Board encourages the public to report any suspected cases of sub-standard medicines or adverse drug reactions to the nearest healthcare facility or the Pharmacy and Poisons Board…”