This page has been archived on the Web
Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.
Hospira Marcaine Recall (2013-11-29)
- Starting date:
- November 29, 2013
- Posting date:
- December 9, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-37109
Recalled Products
A. Marcaine (5 mg/mL)
B. Marcaine E (2.5 mg/mL)
C. Marcaine E (5.0 mg/mL)
Reason
These batches are being recalled as a precaution; particles may be encrusted to the inside of the vials.
Depth of distribution
Wholesalers and hospitals across Canada
Affected products
A. Marcaine (5 mg/mL)
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02241919
Dosage form
Injectable Solution
Strength
5 mg/mL (100 mg / 20 mL)
Lot or serial number
28150DD
29100DD
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederick Philips
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
B. Marcaine E (2.5 mg/mL)
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02241915
Dosage form
Injectable Solution
Strength
2.5 mg / mL (50 mg / 20 mL)
9.1 mcg / mL
Lot or serial number
28030DD
30095DD
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
C. Marcaine E (5.0 mg/mL)
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02241916
Dosage form
Injectable Solution
Strength
5 mg / mL (100 mg / 20 mL)
9.1 mcg / mL
Lot or serial number
28125DD
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA