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Marcaine 0.25 % (2.5 mg / mL)(2013-11-25)
- Starting date:
- November 25, 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-37035
Recalled Products
Marcaine 0.25 % (2.5 mg / mL)
Reason
A complaint report was received indicating that a particle was found encrusted to the inside of a vial of Marcaine 0,25% (50 mg/mL).
Depth of distribution
Grossistes et hôpitaux à travers le Canada
Affected products
Marcaine 0.25 % (2.5 mg / mL)
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02241918
Dosage form
Injectable Solution
Strength
2.5 mg/mL (50 mg / 20 mL)
Lot or serial number
28095DD
Companies
- Recalling Firm
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Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
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Hospira Healthcare Corporation
1111 Dr. Frederick Philips
Saint-Laurent
H4M 2X6
Quebec
CANADA