Health product recall

Acyclovir Sodium Injection (2020-08-18)

Starting date:
August 18, 2020
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-73737



Last updated:
2020-08-20

Summary

  • Product:
    Acyclovir Sodium Injection 50mg/ml

Reason

Presence of unidentified orange particulate matter in affected lots.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Retailers, Healthcare Establishments, Pharmacy

Affected products

Acyclovir Sodium Injection 50mg/ml

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02456524

Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Acyclovir 50mg/ml

Lot or serial number

    A0C0166
  • A0C0520
  • A0D0031
  • A0C0711

Companies

Recalling Firm

Sterimax Inc.

2770 Portland Drive

Oakville

L6H 6R4

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Sterimax Inc.

2770 Portland Drive

Oakville

L6H 6R4

Ontario

CANADA