Health product recall

Locametz powder for solution, kit; Out of specification (unknown impurity)

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Summary

Product
Locametz powder for solution, kit
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

Audience
Healthcare
Industry

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot Number
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. Locametz powder for solution, kit DIN 02537117 Powder For Solution, Kit Gallium (68 Ga) Gozetotide 25 mcg/vial PG21CA2502

Issue

An unknown impurity is out of specification in the affected batch.

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Health Care Establishments

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs - Radiopharmaceuticals
Companies

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. 
100 700 Rue Saint-Hubert
Montreal QUÉBEC H2Y 0C1 CANADA 

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type III
Identification number
RA-81471

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