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Health product recall

GM First Aid Kit Recall (2016-03-22)

Starting date:
March 22, 2016
Posting date:
April 8, 2016
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs, Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-57868

Affected Products

a) Ibuprofen tablets in GM first aid kit
b)1% Hydrocortisone Cream in first aid kit
c) Triple Antibiotic Ointment in GM first aid kit

Reason

No Market Authorization

Depth of distribution

Retailers (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec)

Affected products

a) Ibuprofen tablets in GM first aid kit
 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
No Market Authorisation
Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

200 mg

Lot or serial number

(L) 4505, various

Companies
Recalling Firm
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa
L1H 8P7
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable

b)1% Hydrocortisone Cream in first aid kit
 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
No Market Authorisation
Dosage form

Cream

Strength

1% Hydrocortisone

Lot or serial number

Various

Companies
Recalling Firm
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa
L1H 8P7
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable

c) Triple Antibiotic Ointment in GM first aid kit

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
No Market Authorisation
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Bacitracin Zinc - 200units
Neomycin Sulfate - 2.5 mg
Polymyxin-B Sulfate - 2500units

Lot or serial number

Various

Companies
Recalling Firm
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa
L1H 8P7
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable