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Methotrexate Product Recall (2015-05-15)
- Starting date:
- May 15, 2015
- Posting date:
- May 26, 2015
- 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-53541
Recalled products
- Methotrexate Injection, USP (with preservative)
- Methotrexate Injection, USP
Reason
The repackaging procedure followed by Matrix may not have adequately protected the product from light during storage and distribution.
Depth of distribution
Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies
Affected products
A. Methotrexate Injection, USP (with preservative)
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02182777
Dosage form
Solution
Strength
Methotrexate (Methotrexate sodium) 25 mg / mL
Lot or serial number
All Lots
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., Matrix Logistics Services Ltd.
2525 - 29th St. NE
Calgary
T1Y 7B5
Alberta
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
2600 Boul. Alfred-Nobel, Suite 100
St Laurent
H4S 0A9
Quebec
CANADA
B. Methotrexate Injection, USP
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02182955
Dosage form
Solution
Strength
Methotrexate (Methotrexate sodium) 25 mg / mL
Lot or serial number
All lots
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., Matrix Logistics Services Ltd.
2525 - 29th St. NE
Calgary
T1Y 7B5
Alberta
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
2600 Boul. Alfred-Nobel, Suite 100
St Laurent
H4S 0A9
Quebec
CANADA