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Health product recall

Mint-Risperidon (2016-08-23)

Starting date:
August 23, 2016
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-60220

Affected Products

Mint-Risperidon

Reason

Out of specification result for an impurity during stability testing.

Depth of distribution

Pharmacies and Wholesalers - Canada (Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba)

Affected products

Mint-Risperidon 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02359812

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

1 mg

Lot or serial number

EOD035001

Companies
Recalling Firm

Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc.

1093 Meyerside Drive, Unit #1

Mississauga

L5T 1J6

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mint Pharmaceuticals Inc.

1093 Meyerside Drive, Unit #1

Mississauga

L5T 1J6

Ontario

CANADA