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Health product recall

Cefazoline for injection

Starting date:
February 11, 2015
Posting date:
February 13, 2015
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-43713

Recalled Products

Reason

The recalled lots may contain foreign particles.

Depth of distribution

Retailers

Affected products

Cefazoline for injection

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02297205
Dosage form

Powder For Solution

Strength

Cefazolin (Cefazolin Sodium) 1 g/vial

Lot or serial number
  • 117E005
  • 117E006
Companies
Recalling Firm
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
Suite 600 - 1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd
Saint-Laurent
H4M 1X6
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
Suite 600 - 1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd
Saint-Laurent
H4M 1X6
Quebec
CANADA