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Health product recall

Methotrexate (2013-12-13)

Starting date:
December 13, 2013
Posting date:
January 3, 2014
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-37381

Recalled Products

Methotrexate 

Reason

Product lots are being recalled due to the potential for cracks in the neck area of the glass container.

Depth of distribution

Wholesale, Retail and Hospital.  Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.

Affected products

Methotrexate

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02099705
Dosage form

Solution for Injection

Strength

25 mg/mL

Lot or serial number
  • 12J30KK
  • 12J30KH
  • 12J30KB
Companies
Recalling Firm
Teva Canada Ltd.
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto
M1B 2K9
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Teva Canada Ltd.
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto
M1B 2K9
Ontario
CANADA