The foreign matter found in some lots of Moderna Inc.'s vaccine distributed but suspended from use in Japan was confirmed to be stainless steel that was mixed during the manufacturing process, the health ministry said Wednesday.The substance was likely blended due to friction between two pieces of metal installed in the production line, which was caused by an inappropriate set-up, according to a probe by U.S. drugmaker Moderna and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., the vaccine's distributor in Japan.Stainless steel is used in such products as heart valves and joint replacements."It is not expected …READ FULL ARTICLE
