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Counterfeit Durex Condoms

It has been brought to the attention of Durex and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that a quantity of counterfeit condoms in fake Durex packaging may have been supplied to some pharmacies and retail outlets in the UK.

The fakes are:
* Durex Extra Safe 12 pack batch number 20602503
* Durex Fetherlite 12 pack batch number VR3073C

Poor printing quality on the fake boxes means the letter C at the end of this number may also appear as an "E" or a "€". On the condom foil the batch number is printed as VR3073 followed by a "U".

PLEASE BE AWARE THESE ARE NOT DUREX CONDOMS

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED EXTRA SAFE OR FETHERLITE CONDOMS

* Check the bottom of the packaging

* If the number on the bottom is either VR3073C or 20602503 do NOT use the condoms

* Take the box of condoms back to where you bought them from. Anyone who has purchased counterfeit condoms should ask for a full refund or a replacement with authentic Durex condoms.

NO OTHER BATCHES OF DUREX CONDOMS ARE BELIEVED TO BE AFFECTED

As the world's leading condom brand They have a reputation for being a trusted, reliable and safe method of barrier protection. They are completely committed to quality and maintaining the health and safety of customers, and are working with the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to ensure people are made aware of this counterfeit and inferior product.

If you have any queries concerning the matter please contact the Durex Careline on

0800 074 2040

Source :- Trading Standards

17th March 2005