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
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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
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Merck Canada Inc.
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
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Merck Canada Inc.
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA