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Health product recall

DOM-Simvastatin (2013-10-16)

Starting date:
October 16, 2013
Posting date:
November 6, 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-36581

Recalled Products

DOM-Simvastatin

Reason

This lot is being recalled due to a recent complaint regarding the finding of a foreign tablet (Ranitidine 75 mg) in a bottle of Simvastatin 10 mg.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada

Affected products

DOM-Simvastatin

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02281627
Dosage form

Tablets

Strength

Simvastatin 10 mg

Lot or serial number

473217

Companies
Recalling Firm
Dominion Pharmacal
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Dominion Pharmacal
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA

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