Emerade injection; Device failure
Brand(s)
Summary
Return your Emerade auto-injector to your pharmacy for a suitable replacement as soon as possible. Make sure you know how to use the replacement. Do not return or dispose of your Emerade auto-injector until a replacement is obtained. If a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) happens before you can get a replacement, use your recalled Emerade and then seek emergency medical attention.
Affected products
Brand |
Product Name |
Market Authorization |
Dosage Form |
Strength |
Lot number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emerade |
Emerade 0.3 mg / 0.3 mL injection |
DIN 02458446 |
Solution |
Epinephrine bitartrate 0.3 mg / 0.3 mL |
Y0225B2A, Z0076B1A, Z0034B2C, Z0198B3A, Z0198B3B |
Emerade |
Emerade 0.5 mg / 0.5 mL injection |
DIN 02458454 |
Solution |
Epinephrine bitartrate 0.5 mg / 0.5 mL |
Y0225C1A, Z0034C1A, Z0076C2A, Z0088C3A, Z0153C2A, Z0236C1C, Z0088C3B, Z0128C1B, Z0153C2B |
Issue
Auto-injectors may be malfunctioning in affected lots.
What you should do
- Consult your pharmacist to ensure you understand how to properly use the replacement auto-injector.
- In the event a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs before you can obtain a replacement auto-injector, use your Emerade device and then seek emergency medical attention.
- Speak with your healthcare professional if you are concerned about your health.
- Contact Bausch Health, Canada Inc. by calling 1-800-361-4261, or emailing canada.customerservice@bauschhealth.com , if you have questions about the recall.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
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Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: Users
Details
Bausch Health, Canada Inc.
2150 St. Elzéar Blvd. West,
Laval, Quebec, H7L 4A8, Canada
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