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Health product recall

Apo-Atorvastatin FCT 40 mg

Starting date:
July 23, 2013
Posting date:
August 9, 2013
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-34925

Recalled products

  1. Apo-Atorvastatin FCT 40 mg

Reason

The impacted lot may have come into contact with metal and/or food-grade lubricant during manufacturing.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, pharmacies.  Distribution in most of Canada.

Affected products

A. Apo-Atorvastatin FCT 40 mg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02295296
Dosage form

Tablet

Strength
  • 40 mg
Lot or serial number
  • KA2901
Companies
Recalling Firm
Apotex Inc.
150 Signet Drive
Toronto
M9L 1T9
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Apotex Inc.
150 Signet Drive
Toronto
M9L 1T9
Ontario
CANADA

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