Counterfeit medical products are a serious problem that poses threats and direct harm to patients.
It is reported that in total in 2022, Roszdravnadzor received 1,176 reports of adverse effects from the use of medical products. Moreover, in 12 cases there were deaths, and in 136 there was a threat to the health and life of patients.
In 2022, violations were detected in 608 medical institutions. Roszdravnadzor's joint inspections with law enforcement agencies in this area showed that illegal drugs worth a total of 7.8 million rubles were stored in hospitals and other medical institutions.
In 2021, the exclusive distributor of the Ghana R&D Co. plant. Ltd." (Republic of Korea) work has been initiated to combat counterfeit medical (cosmetic, cosmetic) products.
By combining the forces of the Association of Importers of Cosmetology, Cosmetic and Medical Products (“AIKKMP”), as well as the Departments of Economic Safety and Inspection of Moscow, departments of the Main Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the city of Moscow, specialists from Roszdravnadzor and Rospotrebnadzor of Russia, it was possible to carry out a set of measures aimed at seizing counterfeit products with a total value of more than 60 million rubles, a criminal case has been initiated against persons selling counterfeit medical products in the city of Moscow.
“So, “3”, realizing the illegal nature and social danger of his actions, organized an online store in the office, in which, through the Internet information and telecommunications network, through a channel in the Telegram messenger, he sold counterfeit medical products - intradermal implants with sodium hyaluronate "GANA HA Body" ("Ghana Human Body") produced by "GANA R&D Co Ltd" ("Ghana Arenddy Co Ltd"), explains the representative's lawyer to inform bona fide market participants about the nuances of what happened.
According to the expert's conclusion, the seized samples of the intradermal implant with sodium hyaluronate "GANA HA Body" produced by "GANA R&D Co Ltd" ("Ghana Arenddy Co Ltd") are falsified medical products and pose a significant threat to life and health person.
The result of all the activities was the seizure of all counterfeit products and funds located in the office warehouse, and the inevitable initiation of a criminal case, provided for in Part 1.1 of Art. 238.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
The court verdict has entered into force, the perpetrators have received criminal punishment and repent of their deeds.