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Health product recall

EMO CORT LOTION 2.5% (2016-10-17)

Starting date:
October 17, 2016
Posting date:
November 8, 2016
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-60922

Affected Products

Reason

Potential mould contamination with Penicillium chlorophyllum

Depth of distribution

Retailers - Canada

Affected products

EMO CORT LOTION 2.5% (2016-10-17)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00595802

Dosage form

Lotion

Strength

2.5% hydrocortisone

Lot or serial number

5F02

Companies
Recalling Firm

GlaxoSmithKline (Canada) Inc.

7333 Mississauga Rd. N.

Mississauga

L5N 6L4

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Groupe Parima

4450 Rue Cousens

Saint-Laurent

H4S 1X6

Quebec

CANADA