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Health product recall

Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine (2014-09-28)

Starting date:
September 28, 2014
Posting date:
October 3, 2014
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-41673

Recalled Products

Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine

Reason

The product is packaged with a label for 30 count bottle size which indicates a child resistant cap whereas the cap is not child resistant.

Depth of distribution

Pharmacies

Affected products

Biomedic Acetaminophen with Codeine

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02143933

Dosage form

Caplet

Strength

Acetaminophen 300 mg

Caffeine 15 mg

Codeine Phosphate 8 mg

Lot or serial number

669745

Companies
Recalling Firm

Teva Canada Ltd.

30 Novopharm Court

Toronto

M1B 2K9

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Teva Canada Ltd.

30 Novopharm Court

Toronto

M1B 2K9

Ontario

CANADA