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Health product recall

Cefazolin for Injection (2017-06-03)

Starting date:
June 3, 2017
Posting date:
June 5, 2017
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-63494

Reason

Affected lot may contain presence of foreign matter.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies in the following provinces: ON, BC, NS, QC, AB, NB

Affected products

Cefazolin for Injection

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02237140

Dosage form

Powder for solution

Strength

Cefazolin Sodium 10 g/vial

Lot or serial number

303723

Companies

Recalling Firm

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

165 Galaxy Blvd, Suite 100

Toronto

M9W 0C8

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

165 Galaxy Blvd, Suite 100

Toronto

M9W 0C8

Ontario

CANADA