Health product recall

Apo-Tiotropium Capsules; Out-of-specification (particle size)

Brand(s)
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Summary

Product
Apo-Tiotropium 18 mcg Capsules
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product, or for any health concerns.

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot Number

Apotex Inc.

Apo-Tiotropium capsule

DIN 02550865

Capsule

Tiotropium bromide monohydrate 18 mcg

LC87540
LC87541
LC87616
LC88196
LC88197
LC88316
LC88318
LC88319
LC89638
LC89639
LC89640
LC89641
LC89671
LC89681
LC89725
LC89783

Issue

The particle size did not meet the specifications in the affected lots.

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

Apotex Inc. 
150 Signet Drive 
Toronto ON, M9L 1T9

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-82325

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