Overview
- Cofepris flagged SICO Invisible latex condoms in 9‑count boxes with lot number 100623558 and a reported expiry of 2026‑09 as counterfeit and not legally distributed in Mexico.
- The alert followed a notification from RB Health México, the official distributor, which detected anomalies in the product’s presentation.
- Authorities warn the falsified products lack assured quality, safety and efficacy, heightening risks of breakage, leaks, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and unintended pregnancy.
- Consumers are advised to inspect packaging for printing or spelling errors, avoid any item bearing lot 100623558 regardless of expiry, and purchase only from outlets with sanitary licenses and visible registration, lot and expiration details.
- Pharmacies and distributors are instructed to source only from authorized suppliers, verify sanitary registration, immobilize any stock matching the flagged lot, and file complaints, with suspected sales or adverse events to be reported via the Tecnovigilancia system.