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Health product recall

Intuniv XR (2017-04-21)

Starting date:: April 21, 2017
Posting date:: June 22, 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-63716

Reason
Depth of distribution
Affected products

Reason

Affected lot may be associated with adverse reaction that may be linked to potential Digoxin contamination.

Depth of distribution

Healthcare professionals across Canada

Affected products

Intuniv XR

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02409119

Dosage form

Tablet (Extended-Release)

Strength

2 mg Guanfacine (Guanfacine hydrochloride)

Lot or serial number

AF6131D

Companies

Recalling Firm

Shire Pharma Canada ULC

2250 Alfred-Nobel Blvd, suite 500

Saint-Laurent

H4S 2C9

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder