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Health product recall

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

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