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Health product recall

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection USP HP 10 (2017-07-26)

Starting date:
July 26, 2017
Posting date:
August 2, 2017
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-64096

Reason

Affected lot contaminated with silicone particulate

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and hospitals across Canada

Affected products

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Injection USP HP 10

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02382636

Dosage form

Solution

Strength

10 mg/mL

Lot or serial number

56261DD

Companies

Recalling Firm

Hospira Healthcare Corporation

17300 Trans-Canada Highway

Kirkland

H9J 2M5

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Hospira Healthcare Corporation

17300 Trans-Canada Highway

Kirkland

H9J 2M5

Quebec

CANADA