(Tasnim) – Foreign material was identified in some vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccination, prompting the recall of approximately 1.6 million doses in Japan.
The incident was the subject of an investigation.
The Japanese Health Ministry said on Thursday that it has withdrawn doses manufactured at the same production line following consultations with drug maker Takeda, which is in charge of sales and distribution of the vaccine in the country, RT reported.
Takeda asked Moderna to conduct an urgent investigation after foreign substances were found in 39 unused vials. The material in question is believed to be a few millimeters in size, though its elements are yet to be determined, Japanese media reported, citing Takeda and the ministry.
In a statement to the media, Moderna confirmed the findings and said it was investigating the case. “To date, no safety or efficacy issues have been identified,” the US-based company said, adding that so far it cannot comment on how exactly some of its vials were contaminated.
The Health Ministry said it believes the risk is not significant, but sees the suspension as a cautionary measure, according to Kyodo News.
The presence of foreign material was confirmed since August 16 at eight vaccination sites in the Tokyo, Ibaraki, Saitama, Gifu, and Aichi prefectures. Takeda notified the ministry of the issue on Wednesday.
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El Gobierno de Japón decidió hoy bloquear 1,63 millones de vacunas anticovid de la farmacéutica Moderna y producidas en España, como medida preventiva después de que se hallasen "sustancias anómalas" en algunos de los viales.
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