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Health product recall

Anuzinc HC Ointment (2016-01-25)

Starting date:
January 25, 2016
Posting date:
February 2, 2016
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-56958

Affected Products

Anuzinc HC Ointment

Reason

Out of specification result for potency during shelf life testing

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada

Affected products

Anuzinc HC Ointment

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247691

Dosage form

Ointment

Strength
  • Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate 5 mg/g
  • Hydrocortisone Acetate 5 mg/g
Lot or serial number

146975A

Companies
Recalling Firm

Sandoz Canada Inc.

145 Jules-Léger

Boucherville

J4B 7K8

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Sandoz Canada Inc.

145 Jules-Léger

Boucherville

J4B 7K8

Quebec

CANADA