Health product recall

Gentian Violet 1% Solution (2019-08-09)

Starting date:
August 9, 2019
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-70927

Last updated: 2019-09-06

Summary

  • Product: Gentian Violet 1% Solution

Reason

 The affected lots contain Gentian Violet which may pose a risk to health.  

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Healthcare Establishments, Retailers

Affected products

Gentian Violet 1% Solution

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

No market authorization

Dosage form

Liquid

Strength

Gentian Violet 1% Solution

Lot or serial number

66388, 66389, 66390, 66391, 66400, 66880, 67398, 67726, 67727, 69077

Companies

Recalling Firm
Xenex Laboratories Inc.
#102-2440 Canoe Avenue
Coquitlam
V3K 6C2
British Columbia
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
N/A