Health product recall

Marvelon 21 (2020-04-21)

Starting date:
April 21, 2020
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-72881



Last updated: 2020-04-23

Summary

  • Product:
    Marvelon 21 tablet

Reason

The sachet containing the blister pack may have a tear that could affect the product shelf-life.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Retailers

Affected products

Marvelon 21 tablet

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02042487

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

Desogestrel 0.15 mg

Ethinyl estradiol 0.03 mg

Lot or serial number

S021962

Companies

Recalling Firm

Merck Canada Inc.

16750 Trans Canada HWY

Kirkland

H9H 4M7

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Merck Canada Inc.

16750 Trans Canada HWY

Kirkland

H9H 4M7

Quebec

CANADA