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Health product recall

Apo-K

Starting date:
May 31, 2013
Posting date:
June 20, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-34265

Recalled products

  1. Apo-K

Reason

Tablets may contain metal particles in the tablet coating.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Pharmacies, Hospitals and one government consignee. All provinces.

Affected products

A. Apo-K

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 00602884
Dosage form
  • Slow Release Tablet
Strength
  • 600 mg
Lot or serial number

100 Tablet Bottle:

  • JP0376

1000 Tablet Bottle:

  • JP0379
  • JP0380
  • JP0385
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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